I’ll admit up front that this is a partial blog post in that the big push I’m currently working on will be something I cover in another few days after I verify it’s all working as I designed it.

Meanwhile, I got a 12v-to-5v converter delivered today.  This is the converter that Eric Page recommended, and after testing it I can see why as it is almost bang-on perfect with a 5.04 volt output.

After my initial discussion with Eric where he pointed out that the 5v video camera, as all video cameras connected, needs to be powered from the Video Camera MUX I found a higher rated (buyer opinion, not electrically) converter on Amazon and pulled the trigger on it.  It’s not as bang on perfect with its output at 5.12v, but still well within specs.

I’ll note that Eric still plans on making me one of his high end 12v-to-5v converters, so this is a temporary stopgap unit, and due to ease of mounting and reportedly much cooler operation I went with the second converter.

Here it is mounted on the bottom left side shelf of the Tri-paragon.

So again, I’ll be reporting soon on my big push as it coalesces together… and yes, it’s delayed my installing the Tri-Paragon into the airplane by about a week.  Obviously I think this delay is worth it in the long run.

Yep… pressing forward.