thanks Rudy for the clear instructions. it seems to work well, but is anyone having an issue with their power banks usb port going into sleep mode? fortunately, my power bank has a DC plug with continuous power, but not sure if I can just use a usb wall plug adapter on it or if I need a step down converter now.
Hello! I tried to do something similar with an lp-e6 battery for a Canon 6D using a 5v to 8v boost converter. In the end, nothing happened. A friend suggested to me that it might be because of the cheap converter board. I ordered several others in China, at a higher price. Perhaps it will work with them.
update. I connect the 5 to 9 volts USB adapter to the battery grip and it worked okay on the 30D. However, with the same battery grip and same connection, it showed a flash battery signal only and nothing else. I will be looking for a dead BP511 and modify it to use as a dummy battery to test. Not sure if I can find one.
Thanks for the comment! As technology goes, we've moved on from this build to other cameras and other solutions. I hope this video serves as inspiration for its viewers.
After some more testings, I finally gave up on this project. majid gh may be right. Step up and down is dangerous. I took the stuff out to play with and it caused Err 99 on my old 30D. Insufficient current may be the problem. Although I have tested all the setups on my 5D3, 5D2, T4i,40D and 30D before and have had successful results . I am not so sure now. The problem occurred when I made some burst shootings. The camera showed out of power. I reset and every time, I can shoot one or two pictures and no more. I tested again with just the power bank and a 5-9 volts step up cable, same behavior. Since the insufficient current (?) will cause the shutter to do only half the job, the camera will show an Err message. Also, I have fried a Sandisk CF card causing it unable to format on the camera and the PC. I have seen others on TH-cam using a XTPower MP-10000 to do the job. But having considered the cost - around Cad 200 ship from the States, I would go for a grip with double batteries. (third party) The risk isn't worth it with the step up module.
Mine is still working and going strong! I'm not too familiar with the Mi 3i PB. Just a quick search and of course Amazon has it. Description lists Smart Power Management. Not sure what that exactly means but that feature could be a problem. Maybe. Do your research.
I did exactly with the battery grip modification for my Canon BGM E2 ( AA adapter for 30D and 40D. I adjusted the voltage from 7.2 to 7.4 and 8 volts. From the contacts on the battery grip (neck), I was able to get the exact voltage. However, when I turned on the 30D, it showed everything on the top LCD but when I pressed the shutter, everything disappeared and only a weak battery signal is flashing. It won't work at all on 40D. When I inserted the battery BP 511 into the grip and attached it to 30D and 40D, if functioned as it should be. I used 2 different power banks (5k and 20K mAh) it just won't work. The MT3608 when adjusted to 12 volts can powered a bundle of LED strips with no problem. Would it be the problem that it won't work on older cameras ?
samacochan it might be a bad step up. Order anther one if you don't mind waiting for shipping. Also try a 8 to 9 volt load with similar amp specs. See if the load stays. One more, many of these USB 5 volt battery banks have smart technology. If they don't pick up on the right amps they'll shut down.
Thanks for your response. I tried two power banks and also tried connecting the USB to the PC charging port. They behaved the same. I am not sure if smart technology is the problem and what am I going to test it out.
The DC-DC coupler may not be give you stable power (in terms of voltage and ampere). When the shutter is released, it draws more power then the camera is in idle. That's why the camera switches off.
Happens with me too Nikon d5200 . What I understood is that when we press shutter the required voltage is not available for it to function, so the solution is 1. Get a 9 volt manual power bank without smart technology and step down where it will give continuous power or 2. Connect your step up output to old battery (need to open and solder) and take output from old battery where the old battery acts as capacitor to hold the required power for shutter release and close. These are the best options and check voltages before you insert into camera without fail .
only use "9" NOT 12 volt powerbank and STEP DOWN to 7.2 Volt. in step up from 5 to 7 or 8 or 9 volt, current is not enough for camera. don't step up and then step down from 5 to12 and 12 to 7.2!! it's dangerous!!! my canon 750d fail for this. you can use two 3.7v 2000mA li-ion battery for 7.4 volt.
I am going to do same but when u measure the battery with volt meter output it's not 7.2v on my 1100d is 8v I think if you step down on 7.2 the shutter will draw more power below 7.2 a then you will have error message so I will put 8v using linear voltage regulator LM7808 just idea
The voltage is stable. I've been using it a while now and it works good. I've adjusted the step-up to just over 7 volts as per spec from the battery. If you noticed thought the AA battery holder voltage with new batteries will add up to 9 volts which tells me the camera's voltage regulator will mange the incoming voltage pretty well.
hey there, did you found a solution for that problem?! tried this with two different powerbanks and also a power supply which should provide 2Amps each, but my 700d (rebel t5i) only tells ne to change my battery... is this a "problem" because of that smart feature stuff? thanks for your help!
It's not about the smart feature of the power banks. I used the PC USB port to supply 5 volts. It behaved the same. I used several MT3608 from different sources, they just won't work. I have ordered some step down modules. Will try to boost MT3608 to 12 volts output and then step down to around 8 volts to see how it works out. I have also ordered a USB 5 to 12 volts converter and will step it down to 8 volts and check if it works. Shipping from China is very slow and I might have to wait 2 months to test them. **** An easier way is to use a 5 volts power bank and a $2 USB converter (5 to 9 volts) and a dummy battery. It will work for sure. I tested this method with a dummy LPE6 on my Canon 5D Mark II and mark III. It functioned perfectly well. **** I just figure out that 9 Volts is safe. Canon battery grip allows you to use 6 X 1.5 AA batteries and that is 9 volts and within the tolerance limit. Any supply above that will damage your camera circuit. (12 volts is not okay) Let me know how it goes from your test.
I found a solution finally. Actually two solutions. I adjusted the output of the MT3608 to higher than 9 Volts. Then with a BUCK STEP-DOWN LM2596 POWER CONVERTER MODULE DC 4.0~40 TO 1.3-37V VOLTMETER, I lowered the voltage to 7.74. With the step up and then step down converters, I was able to have very stable volt and current for all my Canon cameras. I also purchased an USB 5 Volts to 12 volts adapter and I added a resistor 68K to drop the voltage supply to 7.74 as well. It works perfectly. It's very stable and the size is tiny. I learned this from --th-cam.com/video/b-46fmEB0eM/w-d-xo.html
It's possible. The Sony A7sii uses 7,4 volts. You'll need a way to connect the Step-up to the camera. I suggest using a battery dummy like this one, www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1277395-REG/lanparte_fw_50p_dummy_battery_pack.html. On the end of the step-up (voltage out) just wire-up a male 2.1mm connector. Also, i would keep it clean and find a small project box to house the step-up. My experience so far has been pretty good with extended recording time. I hope your experience is the same.
thanks Rudy for the clear instructions. it seems to work well, but is anyone having an issue with their power banks usb port going into sleep mode? fortunately, my power bank has a DC plug with continuous power, but not sure if I can just use a usb wall plug adapter on it or if I need a step down converter now.
Hello! I tried to do something similar with an lp-e6 battery for a Canon 6D using a 5v to 8v boost converter. In the end, nothing happened. A friend suggested to me that it might be because of the cheap converter board. I ordered several others in China, at a higher price. Perhaps it will work with them.
update. I connect the 5 to 9 volts USB adapter to the battery grip and it worked okay on the 30D. However, with the same battery grip and same connection, it showed a flash battery signal only and nothing else.
I will be looking for a dead BP511 and modify it to use as a dummy battery to test. Not sure if I can find one.
I really like this build can you do others
Thanks for the comment! As technology goes, we've moved on from this build to other cameras and other solutions. I hope this video serves as inspiration for its viewers.
Thank you sir you are brilliant 👏
After some more testings, I finally gave up on this project. majid gh may be right. Step up and down is dangerous. I took the stuff out to play with and it caused Err 99 on my old 30D.
Insufficient current may be the problem. Although I have tested all the setups on my 5D3, 5D2, T4i,40D and 30D before and have had successful results . I am not so sure now. The problem occurred when I made some burst shootings. The camera showed out of power. I reset and every time, I can shoot one or two pictures and no more. I tested again with just the power bank and a 5-9 volts step up cable, same behavior.
Since the insufficient current (?) will cause the shutter to do only half the job, the camera will show an Err message. Also, I have fried a Sandisk CF card causing it unable to format on the camera and the PC.
I have seen others on TH-cam using a XTPower MP-10000 to do the job. But having considered the cost - around Cad 200 ship from the States, I would go for a grip with double batteries. (third party)
The risk isn't worth it with the step up module.
Is it okay if you solder the cable to the pcb module while the battery is still attached?
Not sure why you would want to do this. I'm probably misunderstanding your question. My knee-jerk answer would be, No.
@@rudytorres6559 I need to replace the cable so I can discharge the power bank battery. I wonder if I can do it without taking the battery out.
I tried this in my canon 650D. I use 5v 2A powerbank. And MT3608 I set in 7.2V, it doesn't work. Any solution?
Is this still working?
Can I use Mi 3i 10000mAh power bank please?
Mine is still working and going strong! I'm not too familiar with the Mi 3i PB. Just a quick search and of course Amazon has it. Description lists Smart Power Management. Not sure what that exactly means but that feature could be a problem. Maybe. Do your research.
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Thanks 😍🙏
bij 5:05 zie ik een rubber flapje zitten dus je had de usb kabel hier ook doorheen kunnen voeren
I did exactly with the battery grip modification for my Canon BGM E2 ( AA adapter for 30D and 40D. I adjusted the voltage from 7.2 to 7.4 and 8 volts. From the contacts on the battery grip (neck), I was able to get the exact voltage. However, when I turned on the 30D, it showed everything on the top LCD but when I pressed the shutter, everything disappeared and only a weak battery signal is flashing. It won't work at all on 40D.
When I inserted the battery BP 511 into the grip and attached it to 30D and 40D, if functioned as it should be.
I used 2 different power banks (5k and 20K mAh) it just won't work.
The MT3608 when adjusted to 12 volts can powered a bundle of LED strips with no problem.
Would it be the problem that it won't work on older cameras ?
samacochan it might be a bad step up. Order anther one if you don't mind waiting for shipping. Also try a 8 to 9 volt load with similar amp specs. See if the load stays. One more, many of these USB 5 volt battery banks have smart technology. If they don't pick up on the right amps they'll shut down.
Thanks for your response. I tried two power banks and also tried connecting the USB to the PC charging port. They behaved the same.
I am not sure if smart technology is the problem and what am I going to test it out.
The DC-DC coupler may not be give you stable power (in terms of voltage and ampere). When the shutter is released, it draws more power then the camera is in idle. That's why the camera switches off.
Happens with me too Nikon d5200 . What I understood is that when we press shutter the required voltage is not available for it to function, so the solution is 1. Get a 9 volt manual power bank without smart technology and step down where it will give continuous power or 2. Connect your step up output to old battery (need to open and solder) and take output from old battery where the old battery acts as capacitor to hold the required power for shutter release and close. These are the best options and check voltages before you insert into camera without fail .
only use "9" NOT 12 volt powerbank and STEP DOWN to 7.2 Volt.
in step up from 5 to 7 or 8 or 9 volt, current is not enough for camera.
don't step up and then step down from 5 to12 and 12 to 7.2!! it's dangerous!!! my canon 750d fail for this.
you can use two 3.7v 2000mA li-ion battery for 7.4 volt.
I am going to do same but when u measure the battery with volt meter output it's not 7.2v on my 1100d is 8v I think if you step down on 7.2 the shutter will draw more power below 7.2 a then you will have error message so I will put 8v using linear voltage regulator LM7808 just idea
super sir
Is the voltage stable ? I saw people using 5 to 9volt USB converter and it works okay too but I worry that 9 volts may be too high. Any suggestions ?
The voltage is stable. I've been using it a while now and it works good. I've adjusted the step-up
to just over 7 volts as per spec from the battery.
If you noticed thought the AA battery holder voltage with new batteries will add up to 9 volts which tells me the camera's voltage regulator will mange the incoming voltage pretty well.
great. I will keep trying. thx
hey there, did you found a solution for that problem?! tried this with two different powerbanks and also a power supply which should provide 2Amps each, but my 700d (rebel t5i) only tells ne to change my battery...
is this a "problem" because of that smart feature stuff?
thanks for your help!
It's not about the smart feature of the power banks. I used the PC USB port to supply 5 volts. It behaved the same.
I used several MT3608 from different sources, they just won't work. I have ordered some step down modules. Will try to boost MT3608 to 12 volts output and then step down to around 8 volts to see how it works out. I have also ordered a USB 5 to 12 volts converter and will step it down to 8 volts and check if it works. Shipping from China is very slow and I might have to wait 2 months to test them.
**** An easier way is to use a 5 volts power bank and a $2 USB converter (5 to 9 volts) and a dummy battery. It will work for sure. I tested this method with a dummy LPE6 on my Canon 5D Mark II and mark III. It functioned perfectly well. ****
I just figure out that 9 Volts is safe. Canon battery grip allows you to use 6 X 1.5 AA batteries and that is 9 volts and within the tolerance limit. Any supply above that will damage your camera circuit. (12 volts is not okay)
Let me know how it goes from your test.
I found a solution finally. Actually two solutions. I adjusted the output of the MT3608 to higher than 9 Volts. Then with a BUCK STEP-DOWN LM2596 POWER CONVERTER MODULE DC 4.0~40 TO 1.3-37V VOLTMETER, I lowered the voltage to 7.74. With the step up and then step down converters, I was able to have very stable volt and current for all my Canon cameras.
I also purchased an USB 5 Volts to 12 volts adapter and I added a resistor 68K to drop the voltage supply to 7.74 as well. It works perfectly. It's very stable and the size is tiny. I learned this from --th-cam.com/video/b-46fmEB0eM/w-d-xo.html
I do exactly same as you, but it's not work for me. I use D1300 camara
Think we can do this for a Sony A7Sii?
It's possible. The Sony A7sii uses 7,4 volts. You'll need a way to connect the Step-up to the camera. I suggest using a battery dummy like this one, www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1277395-REG/lanparte_fw_50p_dummy_battery_pack.html. On the end of the step-up (voltage out) just wire-up a male 2.1mm connector. Also, i would keep it clean and find a small project box to house the step-up. My experience so far has been pretty good with extended recording time. I hope your experience is the same.
Is this still working for you?
Still working!
Good idea thank you
It is such a shame that manufacturers didn't make those adapters for any decent camera brand. Greedy bastards
so many easier ways to do this....
Bro don't use Duracell battery that can leaked and explore at any time