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Hello
I use the Yongnuo RF-603N II N3 flash transmitter/ reciever with my flashes. Does anybodt know if there's any way of adding larger batteries instead of the AAA.
I know that camtraptions sell these external battery kits.
https://store.camtraptions.com/colle...21246194876499
But as I understand they only work with camtraptions products.
Thanks from a camera trap beginner :-)
I did mine by soldering some PP3 battery snap connector cables to the + and - on the trigger and you can either use a AA, C or D cell battery holder (see pics)
You can get the battery snap connector cables and battery holders cheap on Ebay.
I'm no expert at soldering or electrics, but it worked for me. Maybe someone will come along with a simpler or alternative solution.
Hope this helps. John
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Yongnuo RF-603N II N3 for Nikon/Canon modification:
I presently use Camtraptions receivers and transmitters. I like them due to the 3.5 X 1.35 mm DC Power Adapter Jack that they have on the side for plugging in external power to power the transmitter and or receiver for longer durations in the feild.
So I purchased several Yongnuo RF-603N II N3 for Nikon (I use Nikon camera traps) to see if I could add a 3.5 X 1.35 mm DC Power Adapter Jack to them so I could also use external power with them. Another interesting thing with the Yongnuo RF-603N II N3 is that you can set them to be either a receiver or a transmitter via a switch they all have on the side of them. So they can act as a receiver and or a transmitter if you wish.
I know there are others that use these and I would be interested to hear their thoughts on these receivers/transmitters. I will most definitely be testing these with my equipment this spring.
Like I mentioned I use Camtraptions receivers and transmitters. I really like them and have never had an issue with them. The Yongnuo RF-603N II N3 whether Nikon or canon are definitely another option, and are way cheaper.
Lastly the mod is easy to do. I actually was surprised at how easy it was. I drilled a hole to accommodate the 3.5 X 1.35 mm DC Power Adapter Jack plug. I soldered neg and pos wires to the neg and pos battery contact spots as shown in the pics. Then soldered the neg and pos wires to the 3.5 X 1.35 mm DC Power Adapter plug as shown. On the plugs the longer tab is the negative and the shorter tab is the positive. I gooped the outside of the plug since the nut could not be used since the receiver/transmitter housing is thick.
Parts I used:
- Yongnuo RF-603N II N3 for Nikon (you can get for Canon as well)
-3.5 X 1.35 mm DC Power Adapter Jack plug
-DC Power 5.5x2.1mm Male Right Angle to 3.5x1.35mm Male Plug Adapter Cable 1ft. (Purchased of eBay, comes from China) I use this cable to plug from receiver/transmitter and into my external power battery pack.
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