Kinect out

Elena Marchenko+Yuri Endo 2011

We placed 2 batteries, a inverter and a laptop on the kickboard for our outside shoot. Although we spent half a day to test shoot, the first battery did not even run out.

Merci Maxence

A great reference from Maxence Parache on portable Kinect power source.

>> NAVI

Kinect+Laptop without an AC adapter?

Thanks to Professor D.H., I discovered some examples of Kinect power hack techniques which might clear out my power related concerns. Frankly, I am still in the process of understanding what is actually going on throughout this video and further research is absolutely needed before I wreck my laptop and Kinect. Stay tuned.

>>How to mount a Kinect with my laptop without any AC Adapter

Looking for Mr. Goodpower

Google product search

I have been seeking for Mr. Good; lightweight portable battery chargers and battery, to connect my kinect and laptop for outdoors/long distance uses.

Unfortunately all I could find up until 2 days ago were gigantic devices which were definitely not designed to be moved around to say the least. Considering myself not too much of an athlete, I wouldn't be able to even carry them around by myself, let alone testing it out "casually" in public spaces.

Today, I think I might have found a "lighter" solution thanks to Monsieur J.C. Naour. According to J.C., Kinect and laptop can be connected to DC inverter + 12V deep cycle battery which is smaller than a shoebox ( what a great description!) and can be highly portable. I'm off to the hunting.