GoPro 4 Session external USB power

Aircraft: Gopro 4 Session

GoPro 4 Session with USB cable attachedWith battery being built-in on GoPro 4 Session recording time is around 20 minutes with Pro Tune turned on.
This is not enough for the glider flight. Adding a USB cable and hooking it up to the on-board 5V BEC solves the problem.

 
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Micro USB connectorDIY Micro USB connector is around $5-7 per pair online.

 

Micro USB connector viewAnother view on Micro USB connector

 

GoPro 4 Session access doorThe main problem was to make a hole in an access door. It is made of metal.
After drilling and filing Rebound 40 silicon with black coloring was used to make exact fit for USB connector.

 

GoPro 4 Session with connector plugAnother view on finished connector.

 

Front camera viewUSB cable goes straight to the receiver for power source.

 

Posted by: Mark on: Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 1:15 PM (13:15)

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