DIY Quick Charger for Camera Batteries
Most DSLR and mirrorless camera batteries are 2-cell, which means that a standard universal charger can't charge them. Although manufacturers usually include an AC charging dock, this isn't usable outdoors without a power source. Some cameras come with a USB port for charging, but it's typically slow, taking about three to four hours for a full charge. So, how can we solve this charging issue? If you're interested, keep reading to find out.
To address the camera battery charging problem, you can DIY a charging dock by following this guide. This battery is a 2-cell, with a full charge voltage of 8.4V and a capacity of just over 1Ah. The charging chip used here is the CS5080E, a 5V input, 10W boost chip, with a simple circuit design that can fully charge the battery in around an hour and a half.
Once the circuit board is ready, use pin headers for the contacts, bending them to fit into place. Measure each dimension carefully, create a 3D model, and print the housing using a 3D printer.
Here's the final product:
