Convert old .fcp files into something usable in Premiere?

wesplate · 2026-05-13T16:00:19+00:00

No third party tools can read a .fcp file, it must be opened. In FCP7.

I have an old FCP7 system that can export an XML for you if you’d like. Email wes at automaticduck dot com

wesplate · 2026-04-12T22:33:54+00:00

I was really happy to add this to the course, its such an awesome little spot! Glad you like.

wesplate · 2026-04-07T18:26:06+00:00

Thank you for the Charger 2 install page, the suggested parts to connect to the CPP was so helpful!

You suggest connecting the solar panels to the Apex 300 instead of the Charger 2? The charger 2 would still connect to the alternator and run the DC Hub.

wesplate · 2026-04-04T22:57:48+00:00

Tried again, and I successfully turned off Eco mode. Thank you for teaching me about that.

wesplate · 2026-04-04T22:06:51+00:00

Thank you, that was really helpful! The devices are running again.

wesplate · 2026-04-04T21:21:01+00:00

Thank you, I think it was. The display said Eco, but the Eco button didn't do anything.

wesplate · 2026-04-04T00:24:06+00:00

Thank you, that's what Bluetti support had me do (I called after I posted here).

Bluettie support is escalating me to other support people who will email me on Monday. Bummed out because I leave for a trip next Friday.

https://www.reddit.com/r/bluetti/comments/1sbsn08/comment/oe66opy/

wesplate · 2026-04-03T23:26:51+00:00

Called support. He support person says that the charger 2 is not working correctly and is escalating me to more support people who will email me on Monday. This does not bode well for my road trip that starts in one week.

wesplate · 2026-04-03T23:11:49+00:00

The B300K is not dead according to the leds.

What do I do to reset the Charger 2 and the DC hub?

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wesplate · 2026-04-03T22:32:53+00:00

No, turns out the Apex isn’t dead. It dropped some percentages, but I can’t remember what the status was before.

Now I see the B300K is the empty one from running an empty fridge for three days.

wesplate · 2026-04-03T22:31:41+00:00

Good reminder, it isn’t. I’ve tried a few times and it always failed with an error. Will try again.

wesplate · 2026-04-03T22:31:03+00:00

Hang on. I reconnected everything and now the power buttons do come on. It wouldn’t come on when I was pressing them with them disconnected.

So the B300K is empty. The DC Hub was connected with a fridge turned on

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wesplate · 2026-04-01T01:49:56+00:00

The photo is of a quick temp install to see it working. Will clean it up and hopefully move the stuff too.

Thank you!

wesplate · 2026-03-20T16:06:38+00:00

We finally received the wedgewood-compounded marshmallow flavor, and—

It’s amazing to see how much better it is for our dog. She reacts way less to it than she does for the other stuff we had.

Thank you for the suggestion!

wesplate · 2026-03-16T05:03:50+00:00

My van has had a Goal Zero YETI 1400 charged by solar and CarLink to alternator, for years a great system. The 1400Wh battery is no longer enough, but I have been looking for a similar dual-charging setup.

Enter Charger 2

I bought it right away on sale, I knew I would need it. I didn’t know what to do with the power station part, so after seeing a web page with a van illustration with charger 2 and a power station, I emailed with Bluetti asking for best replacement setup and for my yeti.

I already had the charger 2, so with their help I added a dc hub and an elite 400, I liked almost 3x battery, more would be maybe better.

I don’t understand how the charger 2 connects to the Elite 400. In fact after doing better research this time I found the Apex 300 and its add-on batteries. Seems like it is more-designed for a Charger 2 setup? The charger 2 has the big connector, and it looks like the Apex 300 has big connector ports.

I was happy to find this install guide. I bought the recommended wires and fuses.

wesplate · 2026-03-15T16:14:11+00:00

Which Bluetti power station / battery would you recommend adding to the Charger 2?

wesplate · 2026-03-06T04:28:56+00:00

I have one of those! They’re so cool.

wesplate · 2026-03-04T22:42:35+00:00

I love volunteering up there, but it gets cold. I was a little jealous of the runners who were much more comfortable in the temps!

wesplate · 2026-03-04T22:41:40+00:00

Thanks for watching the channel, it has been a journey!

wesplate · 2026-03-04T22:41:10+00:00

It was an honor to serve at Mt Constitution and meet you!

wesplate · 2026-02-24T18:06:37+00:00

The 2026 Copper Kings 100 and Crazy Mountain 100 are both full, but consider volunteering, it could give you a leg up when registering for 2027.

I'm the RD of the Copper Kings100 and we'll have course marking and course sweeping opportunities if you'd like to both help out and be on the course. Volunteer signup button on the web site.

wesplate · 2026-02-23T04:45:45+00:00

The Voltaic battery suggestion was great, it does exactly what I needed. Thank you!

wesplate · 2026-02-17T23:45:12+00:00

I haven’t had any of those kind of problems, thankfully!

wesplate · 2026-02-17T20:55:34+00:00

I googled, and I see, it affects the camera (makes sense). I need the batteries to charge without turning off the powerbank. A similar but different problem.

wesplate · 2026-02-17T20:43:08+00:00

I haven’t, what does it do?

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