Print PDF
Favorite
Email
Step 9Completion
This is the final step, first put some electrical tape on all connections then put the mechanical components inside, cover and secure in place. Now comes the part you will have to repeat regularly. It is to attach the connectors and make sure that they are labeled, and now you are finished.
If you want to go beyond alkaline batteries and make your drill rechargeable, you need to get some Nickel-cadmium batteries. I suggest that you only use Ni-Cd batteries because they are easy to recharge ,you just supply power positive to the positive and negative to negative (the voltage to recharge is 1.7v multiplied by the number of battery's in Series or 1.7x) Other batteries such as Ni-Mh or especially lithium batteries need a more complex charger.
Whether you get Ni-Cd or something more advanced, you would insert all 16, 1.2V battery or 6, 3.6V lithium batteries (you will need to modify the battery box). Then what you do is to attach alligator clips to the battery leads then to the charger or power supply. You can get an advanced charger at http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/battery_chargers_main.html and batteries at http://www.cheapbatteries.com/ or at http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/batteries_main.html
Observe the last three images if you are unsure how to charge batteries.
I hope you enjoyed this project, leave a comment or questions and I will try to reply.
the image of battery is from http://www.germes-online.com/direct/dbimage/50060458/High_Rate_Discharge_SC_Size_Ni_Cd_Batteries.jpg
If you want to go beyond alkaline batteries and make your drill rechargeable, you need to get some Nickel-cadmium batteries. I suggest that you only use Ni-Cd batteries because they are easy to recharge ,you just supply power positive to the positive and negative to negative (the voltage to recharge is 1.7v multiplied by the number of battery's in Series or 1.7x) Other batteries such as Ni-Mh or especially lithium batteries need a more complex charger.
Whether you get Ni-Cd or something more advanced, you would insert all 16, 1.2V battery or 6, 3.6V lithium batteries (you will need to modify the battery box). Then what you do is to attach alligator clips to the battery leads then to the charger or power supply. You can get an advanced charger at http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/battery_chargers_main.html and batteries at http://www.cheapbatteries.com/ or at http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/batteries_main.html
Observe the last three images if you are unsure how to charge batteries.
I hope you enjoyed this project, leave a comment or questions and I will try to reply.
the image of battery is from http://www.germes-online.com/direct/dbimage/50060458/High_Rate_Discharge_SC_Size_Ni_Cd_Batteries.jpg
| « Previous Step | Download PDFView All Steps | Next Step » |
2
comments
|
Add Comment
|
Jul 19, 2009. 1:40 AMbircoe
says:
Good work on the instructions, how ever I'll stick with my $180aud 18v Ryobi.... It's gone through numerous brick walls without complaint!
Reply
Dec 18, 2008. 7:07 PMMrNagrom
says:
i just bought an extension cord. a 100 foot one. interesting hack though.
Reply
6
Dec 21, 2008. 8:08 PMalexander.m (author)
says:
an extension cord and a 120 V drill will be cheaper but it is not vary convenient being tied to a plug,
Reply
May 31, 2009. 9:36 AMbaggot
says:
It is also not very convenient to have to replace a bunch of disposable batteries plus it looks heavy. I converted from cordless to the 100ft extension method a few months ago and love it. That said, Good hack for the sake of hack.
Reply
 |
Add Comment
|
