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Re: Power in the stands

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Originally Posted by artdutra04 View Post
Between laptops that hold a useable working charge for 4-6 hours (or tablets for 6-10 hours of use), and using a 12VDC->120VAC inverter (with Anderson connectors) powered by FRC batteries, it's not that hard to keep your electronic scouting effort going in the stands in a safe manner.
...good for scouting in the stands and for long bus rides...

We built an Anderson connector and a 12v source socket (cigarette lighter) into a Radio Shack project box. Plug your favorite 12v battery in one end and an inverter / laptop / whatever into the other
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