# 3D Printed Battery Adapter for Camera-Mount LED Panel ## Overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnKNTuNUmtA ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/028/826/medium800/hacks_LED-hero.jpg?1449012418) These LED panels are excellent for photography, video and documenting your next big DIY project. They have a high [Color Rendering Index](http://lowel.tiffen.com/edu/color_temperature_and_rendering_demystified.html), which means they can reproduce color more accurately. The panel features a Sony battery mount, but with 3D printing, we can easily convert this to work with any of the camcorder battery holders we have in the shop! ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/028/877/medium800/hacks_parts-LED.jpg?1449192655) ## Parts List Below is a list of parts used in this project. - [Camcorder Battery Holder](https://www.adafruit.com/search?q=camcorder&b=1) - [Camera-Mount LED Panel](https://www.adafruit.com/products/2894) - [Swivel-Head Pan Tilt (PTZ) Shoe Mount Adapter](https://www.adafruit.com/products/2464) ## Tools & Supplies Here's a list of tools used to get this project completed. If you don't have access to a 3D printer, you can send your parts to [3DHubs.com](3dhubs.com) to have them printed and shipped to you. - [3D Printer](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2412)  - [Filament](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2080) (ABS, PLA, etc.) - [Screwdriver](https://www.adafruit.com/product/829) - [Soldering Iron](https://www.adafruit.com/product/180) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-battery-adapter-for-camera-mount-led-panel/circuit-diagram.md) ## Featured Products ### Camera-Mount LED Photography Light - CIE Ra 95 - 3200K to 5600K [Camera-Mount LED Photography Light - CIE Ra 95 - 3200K to 5600K](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2894) If you'd like to document your projects and builds in style, this is **Camera-Mount LED Photography Light** is a premier solution to all of your photo and video lighting needs! Pop in a Sony NP-F550 battery (which you can basically find anywhere) and then tune the LED Panel to... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2894) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2894/guides) ### Camcorder Battery Holder/Adapter for Sony NP-F750 w/ DC Jack [Camcorder Battery Holder/Adapter for Sony NP-F750 w/ DC Jack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2089) This is an interesting kind of battery holder, usually you'll see ones that are designed for holding like AAA's or something. This battery holder is designed to clip into and hold camcorder batteries. Specifically, the common SONY NP-Fxx series of batteries and compatibles, made with... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2089) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2089/guides) ### Camcorder Battery Holder for Canon LP-E6 [Camcorder Battery Holder for Canon LP-E6](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2271) This is an interesting kind of battery holder, usually you'll see ones that are designed for holding like AAA's or something. This battery holder is designed to clip into and hold camcorder batteries. Specifically, the common Canon LP-E6 rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V,... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2271) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2271/guides) ### Camcorder Battery Holder for Panasonic CGR-D28 and CGA-D54s [Camcorder Battery Holder for Panasonic CGR-D28 and CGA-D54s](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2272) This is an interesting kind of battery holder, usually you'll see ones that are designed for holding like AAA's or something. This battery holder is designed to clip into and hold camcorder batteries. Specifically, the Panasonic CGR-D28 (7.4V, 3300mAh) and CGA-D54s (7.2V,... 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