Wooden Camera B-Box Kit on Komodo-X: Power and I/O Setup

By TRM | Published: 2026-11-04

Category: Anleitungen

Mount the Wooden Camera B-Box Kit on your Komodo-X or V-Raptor to expand EXT-port I/O. Follow these steps for clean power routing, timecode, genlock and accessory mounting.

Quick answer

Mount the Wooden Camera B-Box Kit to your Komodo-X or V-Raptor rig, connect it to the camera's EXT port, then route your power and accessory cables before powering on. The B-Box adds Run/Stop, timecode, control and genlock ports plus eight M2.5 threaded holes for accessories.

Why the B-Box changes your rig planning

The Komodo-X and V-Raptor are compact bodies, and the EXT port is the gateway to the B-Box's extra ports. Before you mount anything, decide whether the B-Box will sit on the cage or on a rear battery plate, because that choice affects cable lengths and where your battery plate wiring runs.

The B-Box does not replace your battery plate or power distribution; it expands the camera's I/O. Keep that distinction clear so you don't expect it to solve power routing on its own.

When the B-Box is the wrong tool

If you only need one extra Run/Stop trigger and no timecode or genlock, a simpler cable may be enough. The B-Box makes most sense when you need several of its ports at once or want the eight M2.5 mounting points for rails and Bolt-On adapters.

The catalog does not list cable lengths or a power input specification for the B-Box, so check your own cable runs and power source before committing to a layout.

Step-by-step B-Box installation

Mount the B-Box to the cage or plate: Attach the B-Box to your Komodo-X or V-Raptor cage or rear battery plate using the eight M2.5 threaded holes. Tighten screws evenly and check that the box cannot rotate under cable tension. Confirm the B-Box sits clear of the battery plate release before moving on.
Connect the EXT port: Route the B-Box cable to the camera's EXT port with a gentle service loop so the connector is not loaded. Power the camera off before connecting. A sharp bend at the EXT connector is the most common cause of intermittent faults.
Route power and battery plate wiring: Run battery plate wiring along the cage with cable ties or Velcro, keeping it separate from the timecode and genlock lines. Leave enough slack for battery swaps. Test a battery swap before the shoot; if a cable pulls tight, re-route it.
Connect timecode, genlock and control: Plug timecode, genlock and control cables into the B-Box, labeling each end. Match the genlock output to your monitor or sync device before powering on. Label both ends of every cable; unlabeled genlock lines are easy to swap on set.
Mount accessories on the M2.5 holes: Use the eight M2.5 threaded holes for rails and Bolt-On adapters, distributing weight evenly. Check that accessories do not block the B-Box ports. Leave at least one M2.5 hole free for a future adapter.
Power on and verify each port: Power the camera and test Run/Stop, timecode, control and genlock one at a time. Confirm each signal reaches its destination before the shoot. If a port fails, check the EXT connection first before replacing cables.

Product facts

Wooden Camera B-Box Kit (Komodo / Komodo-X / V-Raptor): The B-Box Kit adds Run/Stop, timecode, control and genlock ports to the camera's EXT port. Plan your cable bundle around those four signals so you don't have to re-route after mounting.
Wooden Camera B-Box Kit (Komodo / Komodo-X / V-Raptor)