How to Build a DIY CHARGING STATION for Videographers and Photographers

[@whoismatt]

Oh dang dat's nice! Imma need this

[@iDrinkPaint_]

The screws are M8 capped hex screws for anyone wondering. As a tip make sure whatever stand off mounts you order come with drywall anchors and screws that fit inside stand off mounts to go into the wall. The M8 screws might take a little bit of drilling out of the peg board to make them slightly wider because they are a tiny bit larger than the holes. hope this helps someone. I built the same thing :)

[@riseabovesoccer946]

I bought the screws updated on the link and I think they don't fit. LuckIns stand off 1/2 x 2 inch

[@stevenhernandez9360]

I purchased M8 (40mm) capped hex screws but they seem to go right through the holes. Should I add a washer?

[@RichardTurton]

Forget about camera envy, I now have charging station envy! Top job!

[@pcmodderz]

Great job. One suggestion is the hole you opened up for the larger cables I would get something to cover the sharp edges. I would also zip tie the cables to prevent them from too much movement as things heat and cool.

[@martinmuldoon603]

I was thinking the same thing, he didn't seem to notice the sharp edges could cut the wires, that could in turn cause the metal peg board to turn live/Hot so metal would need to have a good earthing also.

[@jakeniederhauser5539]

Came here to say this. Those jagged knife edges made me cringe when he ran the wire through. Seems like painting a wood (or MDF or whatever it is) pegboard might be a better way to go. Especially since most of it’s attached with Velcro anyway.

[@diceflawless9115]

Are you able to use the GH5 with the ronin and a monitor together?

[@OaklynMediaLLC]

So satisfying. Wish I worked in an agency that only does video. I work in real estate, so the budget doesn't have the flexibility to get something like this.

[@Rissa27]

What size are the screws that you bought from Home Depot?

[@armorvideophoto]

We are still on the hunt for them!

[@damiantsutsumida3550]

What size screws did you buy for the standoffs? Appreciate the vid, I bought a larger version of this based on your tutorial!

[@RaeStaton]

Okay, I bought everything you have here, but I am having a HECK of a time bending the metal to get the cables through. You just used a screwdriver and pair of pliers?

[@danielshackleford841]

I came for the shirt, and wasn't disappointed. Good stuff dude!

[@Whiteinrevery]

dress to impress ;)

[@kernzilla]

great vid, appreciate it! long-term after a few years now, what would you say are the downsides of this or what mods/adjustments have you made in the meantime that improved upon it? thanks!

[@Whiteinrevery]

the main mods I have done is turn it vertical instead of horizontal. Ive also added sections for V-Mount batteries and holders for Ronin batteries since I don't need the entire space to stand up the ronin.

[@hiselectmedia]

Once they are charged and your heading out to shoot, do you have a case to hold all your batteries, or do you toss them all in the camera bags??

[@ClarabelleCatlin]

Where do you get the spacers for the wall a link would be great

[@Whiteinrevery]

all products are in the description of this video in the main link ;)

[@ClarabelleCatlin]

@@Whiteinrevery the Standoff Screws link is unavailable can you please update it

[@mondobytes]

👏🏼 Awesome job man! Stealing this and also subscribed.

[@MeredithRyncarzPhotography]

AWESOME!!! I will definitely look into this setup. The amount of chargers is crazy.

[@filmmattcinema5753]

Thank you so much for this video guys, we just ordered everything for our own studio in Atlanta.

[@philindeblanc]

where do you get the standoffs for the wall? Link would be great!

[@section4films]

Oh gosh, that is so gorgeous. Definitely goals for our office. I love how sleek it looks and the battery buckets. Definitely got me thinking haha. I absolutely hate the mess of wires charging everything before a shoot.

[@THETONYPASCUAL]

Just now seeing this video... This is literally goals man.. Hope to have something like this in my office someday.

[@jdgibney]

Love this system! Curious about the wall stand off mounts, having a hard time finding exactly what they are and where to get them, any tips? Thanks!

[@Whiteinrevery]

Updated the description!

[@adiamond3]

Clean setup. I’d be worried about the batteries dropping faced that way. When I’m on the road shooting, I get the USB dual chargers for the gh5 batteries to save on space. Wasabi Power makes some. Then I plug 3 dual chargers into the wall and can let them charger overnight if needed and not play the game of waking up and changing batteries. They’re also nice on the run because you can have a 10000mah portable usb charger and can charge some batteries.

[@No-dd1nw]

nice but done the battery slip out from those chargers???

[@Whiteinrevery]

never fallen out and has been over 2 years now.

[@No-dd1nw]

@@Whiteinrevery cant find those chargers for sale in the UK :(

[@sisi5408]

Absolutely loving this set-up! It's brilliant

[@Whiteinrevery]

Thanks so much!

[@learningisgrowing]

Super clean - great job and thanks for sharing

[@87andsmith]

pretty cool set up! are the battery chargers on the left all upside down now though?

[@BenettGraezer]

This is a really great charging station you have. Nothing too complicated and helps save time in the long run!

[@IMDR3W]

Please tell us where you got the stand off wall mounts. I’ve been to every Lowe’s/home depot and can’t find them anywhere.

[@Whiteinrevery]

IMDR3W from amazon. Check our kit link in the description for the links 👍🏼

[@riseabovesoccer946]

The new updated mounts don't fit naturally. did you bend the back part to make them fit ?

[@itsrobbiee1856]

Where did you get those spacers for the wall to screw the peg board in?

[@Whiteinrevery]

Everything is in the main link in the description.

[@orlandojimenez3102]

Hello, what kind of nas is that on your desk in the background? Looks like it has two 2 slots for 2.5 drives.

[@MR_STORIES]

Nice, exactly what I was looking for, thanks!

[@anon____________]

Great Video! I tried a similar thing myself but the glue on the velcro melted once the chargers heated up over night. Any tips to still make it work? Thanks.

[@rickjbradbury]

Neat. Bit concerned of cables being worm or cut with the sharp metal edges on the drilled/cut holes. Also Velcro is not a great idea, it tends to come off as the chargers (and the adhesive) get warm during use.

[@Whiteinrevery]

Our first batch of velcro came off within 24 hours. We updated our link to the new velcro we use and they have not come off ever. So get the high quality velcro and you will be set ;) Also, the metal edges don't dig into the cables for us but it is something people should be aware of.

[@mjmjve]

everything listed but the wall standoff mounts- and this is the hardest thing to find

[@Whiteinrevery]

Everything is in that one main link in the description. Also just updated the info in the description as the product is constantly changing from Amazon. Sorry for the confusion.

[@armorvideophoto]

@@Whiteinrevery Bro, it hasn't been updated with the correct hardware. The screws you purchased to make it all work are still missing. we been to hardware store 3 x trying to make this work

[@CreativeEye1]

the screws you bought from home depot...do remember the size you bought by chance?

[@sircalen]

unfortunately I don't. I just took the stand off mounts with me to Home Depot and tried them out until I found the right size. Sorry I forgot what it was.

[@MossVideography]

Installing this in my office right now!

[@MyBlissfulHome]

This is great. I’d love to do something like this, but built into a pretty cabinet or bookshelf so I can close the doors and not be looking at it all the time. Thanks for the idea!

[@ronalofi]

Might not be a good idea to close a cabinet full of electrical devices, could heat up and potentially ruin them or worse cause a fire

[@risbill1]

Looks cool. Would be a pain if you needed the chargers for traveling even with the velcro.

[@jasonlanderson]

Where did you get the wall stand off mounts?

[@leahguaglione6997]

gonna finally tackle doing this

[@northparkfilms3045]

Hey Caleb just wanted to know why you chose the ronin s over the crane 2? Reason I ask is because I avoided it due to the fact that the manfrotto plate doesnt fit on the ronin s. Just wanted to see your perspective on why you got the ronin s. Thanks

[@KalynRobert]

I like this a lot. I have xt4 and xt3 so the chargers are a little different but I think this could potentially work as well.

[@bizz2go]

Greetings. I like your video, it has good information. In this video I saw a NAS on your table. What model is it ?

[@mastercheif1989]

I tried the same setup, the NPF batteries are too heavy and cause the chargers to tear off the velcro... Also, do you have any suggestions for charging V mount Batteries?

[@Whiteinrevery]

mastercheif1989 I updated my link with the proper velcro that won’t allow those batteries to fall. For V mount, I’d probably just set it on the shelf instead of hanging because of the weight.

[@zsombee11]

That looks amazing! So clean I love it!

[@timothysamuelking]

Still good two years later🤘🏽

[@laceandwaves8389]

Mate, this is so over the top! I love it! :D

[@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor]

awesome and super effective idea u got frm ur video

[@Whiteinrevery]

Thanks a lot

[@aaronglynnwalker]

Why have the ronin built? You transport it built as well?

[@Terminator_T-X3]

Why not have the cords be fed around the pegboard than through?

[@JarrodColeEdwardes]

I just found this video this morning, totally went out and bought a matte black peg board :)

[@BensTechLab]

Great work! 👍 BUT... I hope you've discovered hole saws and larger drill bits since 2019! 😛

[@videolaricin8634]

great video men! thank you!

[@InfuzedMedia]

Damn that's a beautiful sight! Just be careful none of the chargers or power strips get too hot. It happened with my PC cable management and the Velcro strips lost their adhesiveness. It might be worth securing any of the items that get a bit hot with something extra.

[@Whiteinrevery]

it actually happened to me and so I got better velcro that I linked in our kit that doesn't lose stickiness and fall anymore. learned the hard way and killed a charger to the ground. not because of heat though, because of battery weight.

[@djjorge87]

Def making one of these!

[@BillStreeter]

Great idea, been looking for solutions like this. I would have put the chargers the other way around though so the batteries slide in towards the ground instead of towards the ceiling. Just so gravity can help keep them seated.

[@Whiteinrevery]

Thought of that as well, but wanted to read the percentage indicators right side up. Also, after 2 years, I have never had 1 battery fall. So it locks in pretty good.

[@mitchmedmedia5386]

I'm working on converting a guest house into a studio area so this is perfect 😍 😍 Thank you!

[@476digital3]

Hey, are you using a Blackmagic Pocket on your Ronin?

[@mastercheif1989]

Awesome clean setup.

[@pathartley119]

Velcro? does that really hot a charger and a large 2 pound battery?

[@Whiteinrevery]

the updated Velcro link I reference in our charging bay link works wonderful!

[@chaaaaaaaad]

This was awesome! Can't wait to get mine all set up.

[@ThomasWeddingCinema]

Great idea! Definitely going to put something like this in my new office next month!

[@stevofoo]

WHERE DID YOU GET THESE AWESOME SHOE???????????????? PLEASE LET REPLY!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@Whiteinrevery]

Nisolo ;)

[@StoryDrivenHobbies]

This is great. Price is really good as well. My current charging station is a mess! I will definitely give these a look.

[@alexgraylopez]

It's beautiful! I was just talking about something like this because I keep adding more and more stuff and it's a mess of cables at this point. This was super helpful! Nice job too!

[@RubenBoidin]

Love it, looks amazing!

[@psalmsthirtyfour]

You guys are so awesome!! Really enjoyed this video and setup! Keep it up!

[@diyhuntress]

Obsessed. Have to find a way to do this with my tools. Thanks for the idea!

[@Stealther]

Nice start! I would have mounted the camera and NP chargers so that gravity worked for you to hold batteries in place which would have not looked as nice aesthetically. Also a metal shelf between the charging levels could offer some protection from a cascade fire should you experience a battery failure.

[@iwantosavemoney]

This stuff is so cool is have to say am neither one of what you suggested but I have many things that need charging and am sick of it setting on my desk or my dresser or my night stand. I like clean flat surfaces it just looks better. that peg board am going to mount behind my wall mounted tv to hold all of are video game consoles and controllers such good things my friend.

[@geverniveup]

That's a good looking dude with a good looking set up....where'd you get the shirt bro?

[@Whiteinrevery]

haha I get asked a lot about that shirt. Found it at Scotch & Soda ;)

[@dennismartineau9147]

You've saved me from the disorganized photographer's INSANE ASYLUM!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@Whiteinrevery]

You are so welcome!

[@frontporchmedia]

Just what I was looking for, thank you

[@scottabergermd]

REALLY COOL SETUP. Thanks for the video.

[@truestorypro]

Thank you so much for sharing!! I love the idea! So neat and clean!!

[@kelsenjones5093]

Guys, this is awesome!

[@SalShots]

YES to this! Looks so sick

[@commonco.4329]

This is awesome guys! We will definitely be building one of these this month :) Appreciate the creative idea and tips.

[@Eight18Studios]

Incredible option for charging all your gear in one location! But what if you want to charge batteries in the field? That would be a nightmare to unscrew it from the wall, unplug all of your chargers, and then have to plug it all back in.

[@kristinerhome]

we just have separate chargers for your gear bag. def aren't unscrewing and removing each time leave to film.

[@Eight18Studios]

@@kristinerhome I figured! Thanks for the answer back! About to actually build mine today!

[@UTJK.]

Nice idea.

[@AlexPresa]

DUDE THIS IS SICK NASTY CLEANNNNN. Always come here for the shirts and fresh fades, but mean this monochrome goodness is de-lishhhh.

[@JohnLaGuardia]

Great 💡

[@myJTP]

Nice and organized!

[@TylerRostedt]

Yeah! more content! Keep it up!

[@brendandrives]

Simple and effective! Love it.

[@wadeclark9792]

That is freaking awesome!!

[@alexgraylopez]

Dude I love this! Might just have to make one myself! Thanks for making this vid!

[@RetrowTV]

I just had an idea: If you hinged this setup to the wall so that it opened like double doors you’d have a much easier time changing or adding chargers to it. More of a modular set up and a good bit more user friendly. Other than some blocks and piano hinges, I’m not an engineer so it might take some trips to the hardware store to figure out how to make that happen, but I think it would make foe a nice combo of functionality and adaptability. 😎

[@Whiteinrevery]

Thats a nice idea. However, the goal is to never have to get to the chargers or add to it, Which is why its all tied up permanently behind the peg board. If I want to take the chargers with me, I just disconnect it and I have tons of those charger cables separately that I can just grab if I need to.

[@josephisaguy]

Just what I was looking for

[@GilangPratama7]

wow its very helpfull. thank you so much

[@nicklapalomento2248]

Holy crap this is what I’ve been looking for! Much appreciated 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@amanoberoi8034]

Nice video! I love your shirt bro

[@Whiteinrevery]

Scotch and Soda ;)

[@tommytomtomtomestini3894]

I bit late for the party, I have a few suggestions in case someone else wants to build this: 1. Put the powerstrip in a way that you can reach the switch on it. 2. When you put cables through the perforated sheet, use rubber grommets to protect the cables (And it looks more professional) 3. ??? 4. Profit!

[@BeaboutExposure]

definitely need this.

[@thefilmpoets]

This is so much better than my Alabama charging station, which is just a rubbermaid tub.

[@Whiteinrevery]

ummm, is it though? that definitely sounds amazing

[@jondoe5866]

I saw you comment and I just had to add my 2 cent. All you did was name/brand drop and ziptie chargers to the wall. Thats like asking guest to take shoes off at the door and your home full of cat hair and piss. Please Do better.

[@WhatAboutTom]

We need a new link to the standoff mounts PLEASE! I can't find any info on 2 inch standoffs with #12 screw mounts.

[@ColinHammer]

Tom Ryan Yes please!

[@chrisyeatts]

SAME!

[@chrisyeatts]

Had this thing built for months but no way to mount.

[@riseabovesoccer946]

@@chrisyeatts any solutions ?

[@chrisyeatts]

@@riseabovesoccer946 I went with M10 30mm bolts for the pegboard to the standoff mount. Then I had to shave down the sides of the heads on the hardware it came with to get them into the standoff mounts, to mount to the wall.

[@grifster360]

Love this. I just have a supper long power strip on the wall that can charge most of my stuff all at once.

[@jacquelynnacopoulos1278]

Hello, Congratulations. 👍 Cool. I am impressed. Smart. 👏👏👏

[@danienelphoto]

Very neat.

[@martinmuldoon603]

Be Very Careful-!!!, it a great Idea only make sure any Mains powered cables can't get striped by sharp edges or the peg board could become live, use rubber gromets, also earth/ground the peg board would also help make it safe.

[@lightey7]

How would you earth/ground the pegboard?

[@justinburgan]

I need this.

[@CiprianTurutea21]

You could get the ronin s charging adapter to have more space Anyway, great solution and nice to see, thumb up!

[@EducationProfessional-pc6ep]

If you buy a kit can it be called DIY?

[@filmsbywhiteinrevery2683]

Yes

[@EducationProfessional-pc6ep]

@@filmsbywhiteinrevery2683 🤣 yes like the DIY table I bought from IKEA. I also DIY my sofa, bought it from DFS, but I pushed the footstool against the sofa