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I bought a mini reversing camera to use with my AVIC system. Its a wireless system with a small antenna. The control box mounts up front with the camera in the number plate area.

I installed it with the battery pack but it only lasts for a very short time. I'll need to run a power wire back there.

Looking at the specs, it runs at 8V. As the car runs at up to 14V should I install some sort of voltage regulator in line? If so where do I get one? Radio Shack?

I'd appreciate any advice from the experts.
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Install a 6v Zener diode in opposite flow direction. Done
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you could make a regulated power supply with a voltage regulator and a cap.
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like I said, a zener, one part, 50 cents.
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yes like he said


how does the zener compensate for voltage dips? just curious as i'm not familiar with them and just looking to learn
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Install a 6v Zener diode in opposite flow direction. Done
Thanks. By that do you mean on the ground side of the circuit?
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Email me and I'll send you a diagram. I don't have a host to post a pic.
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Sorry been in UK all last week.

Here's the digram from oscarav098



I'll try the fit once I have time
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Finally got round to fitting the camera. Your diagram helped a lot and it's working perfectly. Thanks

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