What is the continous power use amount? An idea for battery pack option

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I figured I would ask the community before I started doing mad scientist experimenting. I aim to have a bag/pack outfitted with a battery source, allowing me to walk around with my scanner.

I already have a laptop pack for conducting camera shoots and field editing. I connect my laptop and Nikon cameras/accessories all through one bag with a few LiPO batteries.

If I knew the correct continuous required power amount, I could set up a battery pack and experiment with how long I could keep it running with different battery setups.

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Hi!
This is what I use on the go:

Imprtant specs: 12v , 3a output. This powerbank support PD (power delivery) protocol and regulates voltage automaticaly down to 12v (more would fry metrox)

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I’ve read the nominal power also should be at minimum 30 or 35 watts. Mine is 45w so I am fine.

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Nice! I have some battery packs that meet that specification. I will order the cable today

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I use a cable like that to power my MetroX. I have another one that I use to power the dual-axis turntable. That way, I can use a USB PD power bank with two outputs to power the whole rig.
It’s a pity those cables aren’t intelligent enough to trigger my laptop to deliver PD on its USB-C ports. That way I wouldn’t need any socket at all.

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