I used channel alum - about 1m long. And put 3-4 cameras per channel. Hence I will use 1 tripod per 3 cameras.
I have the 2.1mm connectors done already. I used 10A cabling from Auto electricals. So the drop on the cabling should be negligible.
I used really cheap auto contacts - 100 for 5 bucks for connecting the wires. They are called spade connectors.
I think the only thing missing was the regulator - just bought 100 from digikey.
Dont they come already with a heatsink ? Do I need an extra heatsink ?
Hi Zcream.
Good you've found the regulators. I bought mine here, in Poland.
I also needed 200m of 1,1mm wire, 30 heatsinks (from VGA cards), 30 2,5mm (or 2mm, check me) external power plugs for Canon, 30 USB cables that usually come with camera, 30 USB sockets (like the ones found in PCs) and 11m of double 3mm audio wire to send the impulse from 3V lithium battery to all of the cameras (no kidding - I thought a separate power supply will be needed).
greetings
Adam
P.S. Zcream, what will be the frame for your rig ?
