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Unread 04-02-2006, 18:47
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Using 7.2v charger as BackupBattery

We have been experimenting with the camera for some time now, and among other problems, we noticed that the little 7.2v backup battery runs out very fast. We can only get 3-4 mins of operational time out of it, before the BackupBatt LED on the OI turns red and the camera stops working.
My idea was to use the IFI supplied charger for that battery, instead of the battery itself (hook up the charger output to the BackupBatt RC Input). I measured the charger outputs- 8.0v @ 750mA -just like the backup battery itself.
My question - is that idea safe (for experimental use of course)? Any chance it might screw up the camera or the RC itself?

any feedback would be greatly appreciated
thanks