Well, I knew the Asus WiCast wasn't very demanding in Voltage or Amperage. Grabbed a couple of electronic battery boxes that hold 4 AA batteries to add up to around 6volts, cut the wire off the power adapter, and i'm in business. I had a feeling it didn't need to be a perfect 5Volts and the 4 AA's that up to 6V probably can't sustain that voltage anyhow. How long is the run-time? Not sure yet, just testing things out, but very happy that i'm on my way to some DIY HD Streaming video action. The original article posted here: http://cheesycam.com/streaming-hd-video-ouput-wirelessly/
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ASUS WiCast Wireless HD Video Transmitter and Receiver
MJ
These don't come up often these days. There's one for sale here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130729469354
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Emm
Post author@Benny - I have not tried it with two receivers, but I doubt it.
Benny
And also can it be shared with two receiver?
Benny
Hey thanks for the review! Been researching on this for awhile. This is not available in Singapore, so this video helps alot on some issues i am concern about. Few questions
-Hows the range and will it lag if it is transmitted few rooms away?
-Is it possible to have the live view on the camera body while transmitting?
Thanks!
Emm
Post author@Simon - I think that only changes the Volts, but not change the Amperage. The amps are basically how much it can feed consistently. Each battery has a certain amount and when there is several of them in a certain way, increases that mah.
Simon
I wonder if you could cut the weight and size needed by using 2 AA batteries in something like the Minty Boost which regulates the output to 5V?
https://www.ladyada.net/make/mintyboost/
Simon
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@Evolution Wedding
Do you know for sure if both the transmitter and the receiver can be powered by USB? I haven't yet gotten my unit yet and I just wanted to make sure that BOTH units could be powered by usb before i buy two of the emergency usb backup battery packs.
Thanks!
LaFilm
Hey Emm, don't know if you tried this yet, but do you know if the Wicast transmitter can transmit to MULTIPLE receivers? The idea being xmit from the cam to a larger set monitor, director's monitor and maybe even wireless 1stAC monitor for follow focus?
Just thinking out loud!
DigiFilmaker
That USB powerpack is interesting. Nice and compact. Curious how to get a cord to go from USB to the Wi-Cast. I just got my Wi-Cast I would like to make it Battery Powered too.
Evolution Wedding
I think a "Battery USB Emergency Backup Power" can be used on transmiter or receiver using the USB port, not the power port. Can someone test this? I found one on ebay: https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260603880549&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
. But i don't have it
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jehu
Were you able to power the receiver with the 4x AA battery pack? I was playing with it and noticed that that its picky when comes to power it doesn't like the 8V from the LP_E6 battery, so after some more testing I figure out that it must be exactly 5V for the receiver, the transmitter doesn't really care 4v-9v is ok but receiver must get 5V, Our regulator found on our step cables works because its adjustable, so if anyone needs to power the receiver of batteries let me know I can help make a cable.
Emm
Post author@James - I have only tested it in the studio so far.
James
What distance can you go with the Asus?
Emm
Post author@phoSumpro! - LOL, Oh yeah forgot to test that. I've only been in the studio with it.
phoSumpro!
Hey there,
Thanks loads for doing the test. Technically should work with the GH2 as well, right? This really helped a lot! Been looking for a cheaper alternative for a director's monitor/ focus puller.
How far can you go before the signal drops?
Emm
Post author@LightsOutKid - yes, display is disabled. Try an hdmi splitter.
LightsOutKid
When the Asus is connected to the camera via HDMI, does the onboard LCD deactivate?
I need my DP to be able to see too! 🙂
Emm
Post author@Scott - I'll get to cranes soon. Surprised nobody noticed the Cinevate slider off to the side. I borrowed that for a recent project, and damn that thing is smooth.
Scott
Sorry but the jib/crane was totally more interesting than wireless for me at the moment. Details on jib/crane?
Thanks.
Emm
Post author@Noah - I have not done a long test yet.
Noah
Emm, have a run a test yet to see how long the AA batteries where powering the wireless system?...
Noah
After a lot of research, I went Kessler and the quality is there. 🙂
Chris Wilmshurst
@Emm I've researched into B-Hague, Kessler, ProAim and ProArm.
Can't decide which to get though.
Emm
Post author@Chris - Jibs / Cranes? Yeah eventually. Have you researched any?
Chris Wilmshurst
Nice find, but I'm more interested in the Jib/Crane.
Are you planning on doing any videos on them?