2017Batteries/Power forum
Creating a 3-pin Lemo to P Tap power cable for a Flyer LE camera
What the thread found
- A 3-pin Lemo to P Tap cable can be assembled yourself using PowerTap kits and a compatible Lemo connector, though soldering experience helps avoid polarity errors that could damage equipment.
- The Lemo connector on a Flyer LE camera pairs with a specific connector type available through electronics suppliers.
- Custom cables of this type can be ordered from service providers who stock the necessary parts and can assemble them quickly.
- The Lemo connectors used in these assemblies are difficult to work with for those without experience.
Depends on
- This cable configuration is specific to the Flyer LE model.
- Soldering errors, particularly reversed polarity, can cause equipment damage.
- The exact connector compatibility was described only generally in the discussion without complete specification details.
- The discussion did not include success rates or failure modes from actual use.
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