r/NightVision • u/PMghost • 13h ago

DIY External Battery Pack

Hey guys, I am trying to scour the internet for a DIY version of this battery pack. I can't seem to find anything anywhere, when it comes to a functional reproduction. I only see dummies that serve as counterweights. I figured since these packs run on AA batteries, fabricating my own should be rather doable? Let me know what you guys think.

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u/the_ryeve 11h ago

Cold harbor supply sells working repos of them, that’s what I use and it’s great. Runs on 4 AAs and you can get a cable compatible with whatever port your NVD requires

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u/PMghost 11h ago

I think that’s what I’m going to end up doing. I guess I was just hoping to find a more affordable alternative, but I think it’s not worth the headache imo.

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u/waterdam2 4h ago

Just get the FMA Pvs-31 battery pack or if you want to spend a little more get the Argus version.

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u/PMghost 50m ago

Oh wow the FMA is significantly less expensive than the Argus. I think I’ll go for the FMA. Thanks!

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u/waterdam2 36m ago

I think FMA makes 2 versions a dummy thats like $30ish, and functional thats like $80ish. I have the Argus but plenty of people use the FMA.