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Re: Axis Camera off Old 12V to 5V Converter

You can run both the DLink and Axis camera through one converter in parallel.

Running off the special 12v power distribution output will keep the two devices from rebooting during a low battery. That port supports 2a at 12v and should meet your needs.

If you use one of the unregulated 12v power distribution outputs it'll handle the power draw easily at first, but that converter needs ~10v minimum I think to regulate properly. In that case, when the battery gets low it will start doing funny things to the two devices. If you have rapid low power dips, like in stalled driving, the DLink and Axis camera will reboot.
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