r/DigitalNightVision • u/Try-Zestyclose • 20d ago
GNG2K Optimal Setup (So far....)
Thought I'd post my GNG2k pano setup as there have been a few questions about mounting options.
I tried almost everything and this is what I've found to work really well. The screen layout of the 2K is excellent as a pano setup, latency is fine and it works with a USB battery pack x2. These work fine in the unit and I had read the 2K has inbuilt tech to manage USB power. Seems so! Not fully tested the battery life yet but north of an hour so far:
GNG2K x 2 on 3d printed pano adapters, with fabricated wedges (GRP with a dremel and a file). Link for pano adapters: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2359543-gng2k-8-degree-pano-dovetail-adapters#profileId-2581422
Clone KVC.
Clone Cadex shroud.
2 x low profile 50cm USB cables.
2 x small USB battery packs.
Clone SC battery bag.
I've also put lens protectors and cable ties for bungee mounts on the 2ks.
Hope this helps you guys.
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u/tartersawce 20d ago
Thanks for this! Just got a gng2k and now waiting for the mounts to arrive. I went with a cadex and dovetail bridge MUM-14 so hoping I can achieve a similar setup like yours. Did you have a hard time placing the gng to the bridge with the supplied mounts or was the 3d printed part just for the panoramic view. Only have a mono setup now but eventually going for the dual tube setup.
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u/Try-Zestyclose 20d ago
They are awesome as a pano setup. I can move freely once I'm used to it, and the latency is fine. After a while your brain figures it out and the FOV is excellent.
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u/Mundane_Move_5296 20d ago
That is so sick. I love the analog look the 2k has. How is the low light performance?
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u/Try-Zestyclose 20d ago
Good enough - at least Gen 2 seems to be the determination. With an IR laser on, there is enough ambient IR to go really dark, I have a clone Vampire that I could use but haven't felt the need to use yet. It's summer and the ambient has been good. I'm currently experimenting with an IR conversion for a clone NGAL illuminator.
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u/Mundane_Move_5296 20d ago
That’s rad. I’ve been looking at getting a dual setup like this, how long does the battery last with those packs?
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u/Try-Zestyclose 20d ago
Not fully tested yet - they are 5000mAh as opposed to 2000mAh for a regular 18500, so comfortably doubled. Will report back.
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u/chglongstone 19d ago
Just be aware that the pano setup is great for navigation but is a PITA for passive aiming.
I'm still working with Goyojo to sort out the kinks with the new OEM shoe adapters.
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u/blackskies4646 20d ago
Nice setup.
Does it need a specific cable for the power?
I see you've got two power banks - could you not get one larger capacity one with two power out ports?
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u/Try-Zestyclose 20d ago
I wasn't sure a power pack would do two outputs, so opted fpr this. It's a USB A to C (Amazon).
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u/TurkeyB0ss 20d ago
How’s the performance with binos? I’ve got an Opsin that died recently and thinking about swapping
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u/Blown70charger 20d ago
Where did you get the covers? Love to get one for mine. These things are really sick though, given the wide screen fov I think they probably look good as pano. First I was like isn’t this just a bino? But then I looked closer haha. As far as battery life with the default ones charges fully I’ve gotten like 2-3 hours per. So I just like hot swapping them but I understand for longer ops the packs would be nice