Setting up the Pack

Before you close the case we need to adjust the voltage regulator and test it!!! First check your camera manual and see what voltage it needs..cameras with the usual 7.2v Li-Ion batteries usually need between 7.3 and 7.4 volts of external power. Now connect a multimeter to the camera lead that comes out of the plastic box and then turn on the little switch on the battery. Your green LED should be on if the battery is charged!! Now turn on your installed switch and check the multimeter and see what voltage is coming out of the lead. It could be anything from 1.2v up to 10volts!!! Adjust the potentiometer on the Voltage Regulator board so the reading is excatly what you want and you are done and ready to use your pack. Just put on the covers and switch off your installed switch. Note that the LED's are still running, but that's no problem as you need to leave the tiny switch on the battery on!! The LED uses a minute amount of current and it allows you to monitor the battery even off the camera. However if you are not using it for months, then open the case and disconnect it.
OK, you now have a cheap and convenient battery pack that will last a lot longer than conventional batteries.
You can mount the pack under your camera by adding a 1/4" thread in the case or using a simple bracket or mount it on the back of the camera.
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