DIY Camera Battery Charger for SONY ZV1 Tutorial

If you're interested in building a DIY camera battery charger, take a look at this article.
In this example, we'll use the SONY ZV1 camera. Battery life is a major concern for cameras, especially with frequent power-ups and autofocus, which can drain the battery in as little as half an hour. This means you'll definitely need spare batteries.

However, chargers are typically quite expensive. If you feel the same way, follow this guide to make one yourself.

You’ll need a TP4054 charger module. Compared to the TP4056, the TP4054 is smaller and can be mounted sideways. Here's a typical application circuit:

If the TYPE-C port is too large to use, you can opt for a Micro-USB connector.

For better heat dissipation, you can reduce the charging current to 500mA. After all, charging a camera battery is usually a slow process.

You'll also need two spring-loaded pins, which you can salvage from old phones or other electronics.

Battery holder:

3D print it:

If you forgot to leave a hole for the LED, you can drill one afterward. Honestly, you could even skip the hole and still see the LED just fine.

And that's it—you're done!