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I have VMC3030 Camera Solar power.

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dtellio5620
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I have couple of VMC3030 Cameras and have ordered some Arlo Power adapters for the pass through power pack. I want to be able to plug a solar panel into the 2-pin connector so that the 6V feed from the solar panel runs the camera. What kind of connector(s) do I need to adapt a solar panel to the pass through power pack.

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jguerdat
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First, the VMC3030 cameras were never able to use external power so these power adapters must be 3rd party - use at your own risk. Next, any solar panels for small cameras like these cannot supply enough current to run the cameras since they're really only trickle chargers. A "big enough" panel could work but then you'd have issues with placement, not to mention nighttime usage.

 

While certainly more costly, a new camera that directly supports external power would be a better solution.