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Voltage reducer

I know there are RF camera systems out there but I had an idea after installing a wireless back up camera on my boss's truck for $100. I have one problem...I need a small voltage reducer to bring down the 36 volts from the reach/retract solenoid to 12 volts to power the camera. Anyone know where I might get one?
  • Posted 27 Mar 2012 06:24
  • By joe_d
  • joined 25 May'10 - 253 messages
  • Texas, United States
Ain't nothing I can't fix but a broken heart and the break of day!
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So far my biggest problem has been finding one small enough. I have found them with the proper watts/amps to power the camera but they've all been 8" or more in length. I want to wire it in off the reach solenoid wiring so that the operator can press both the reach/retract buttons, which goes into bypass but still powers the camera so that the operator can get a look at the condition of the pallet before he actually picks it and can then watch his forks enter the pallet. Closed circuit TV for $250.
  • Posted 27 Mar 2012 23:19
  • By joe_d
  • joined 25 May'10 - 253 messages
  • Texas, United States
Ain't nothing I can't fix but a broken heart and the break of day!
If you search DC DC Converter 36v to 12V you should have no problem finding one. Make sure the wattage is suitable for your application.
  • Posted 27 Mar 2012 06:32
  • By AndyPandy
  • joined 26 Oct'07 - 175 messages
  • Staffordshire, WM, United Kingdom

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