hodge911 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 hi a quick Q to all of you that have built a nv spotter . I fancy building one with 3 18650 batteries and a e700 camera so do any of you know what size project box to get cheers peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean100uk Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Why use 3 battery's 2 is more than enough power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 I suppose it depends on the size of screen you opt for. I built one with a 5 inch screen so the box was 6 X 4 X 2 1/4 from Maplins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Why use 3 battery's 2 is more than enough power I,m toying with the idea of using one to power the I.R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean100uk Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 2 will power camera monitor and ir mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean100uk Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 5 inch he monitor from sure 24 don't bother with the cheap ones on eBay these make such a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean100uk Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 It's not for sale just showing what you can make Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verminator 66 Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 it all depends on what you want to put inside http://www.rapidonline.com/Mechanical-Fastenings-Fixings/Hammond-1591XXFBK-FRABS-Enclosure-221-x-150-x-63mm-Black-30-6305 another one i used http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/plastic-box-mb3-gloss-black-118x98x45mm-lh22y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I use this one: http://www.screwfix.com/p/ip55-enclosure-grey-150-x-85-x-65mm/35121?_requestid=230454 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 thanks for all the input peeps I have settled on one that is 150mm x 100mm x 35mm . I,ll pop pics up of my attempt once all the bits arrive . ive gone with : e700 camera with ir filter removed [ £59.75 delivered from SURE24 ] helios 44-2 2/58 m42 mount lens from a zenith camera [ £6 for whole camera at car booty] m42 to c mount adapter £15 m12 to c mount adapter £8 3 batteries and holder [18650 3.7v 6000mAh] £15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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