What the thread found

• The 4-pin XLR cable supplied by the sled manufacturer is wired for 12V only and cannot deliver 24V power
• An Alexa camera body weighs nearly 14 pounds, and adding accessories like lenses, focus motors, transmitters and receivers can easily exceed 24 pounds total
• A Zephyr stabilizer can support approximately 25 pounds on the camera stage with an overall arm lift capacity around 36 pounds maximum
• Using 24V power delivery is preferable to 12V as it reduces strain on batteries
• Custom cable fabrication from specialized vendors is necessary to properly connect Fischer 2-pin Alexa battery connectors to the 3-pin Lemo sled connectors
• An Alexa can be successfully flown on a Zephyr when configured with lightweight lenses, onboard focus system mounted to sled dovetail via carbon rods, clip-on mattebox, and the rear battery removed

Depends on

• The power distribution system has not been fully tested and detailed specifications from manufacturers are unclear or inconsistent
• Successful operation depends heavily on careful weight management and component selection
• The monitor burnout incident reported suggests potential power distribution issues with multiple accessories that were not fully resolved in the discussion

Gear in this thread

Artemiscatalog, Zephyrcatalog

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