DIY 12V to 8V DC powerconverter to power a Canon 1000D
Besides working on my Balcony Micro Observatory, I'm also putting some small amount of time in preparing to modify a second Canon camera to use alongside my trusty peltier cooled Canon 350D. However, my voltage regulator that powers my 350D can not be used on the 1000D that will be modified as it has a different battery. So, I could just have modified the battery line to accomodate both the 350D adapter and a new one for the 1000D, but instead I just made me a whole new one so I can use then side by side if I want to. Costs only 5 euro for the parts en another 5 for the case, and uses a 7808 voltage regulator with 2 capacitators (1 and 0.1 micro farad) and a diode to prevent damage due to misconection on the main 13.8 V DC PSU. Adapter was salvaged from an old dead battery. Works like a treat.
