Turnigy LiHV Batteries

[Former Member]

Well make me one then. I don't know what's happened to Jake but he don't have anything in stock that you need anymore.

Maybe @craggv can make them. He says it's cheap and easy

 

[Former Member]

Well make me one then. I don't know what's happened to Jake but he don't have anything in stock that you need anymore.

Maybe @cragv can make them. He says it's cheap and easy.

 

[sprtbkrydr]

Maybe @cragv can make them. He says it's cheap and easy.

Yeah yeah yeah what he said...…...

 

[Former Member]

Yeah yeah yeah what he said...…...

hahaha

If I get a free hour sometime, maybe I can make one.

Which connectors do you like? I like Deans, but I can use any type.

 

[sprtbkrydr]

hahaha

If I get a free hour sometime, maybe I can make one.

Which connectors do you like? I like Deans, but I can use any type.

I just use the XT60's to keep it simple.

 

[Former Member]

I just use the XT60's to keep it simple.

Yep they are easy to unplug.

 

[sprtbkrydr]

Yep they are easy to unplug.

Oh yeah are they bad to get loose or something?

 

[Former Member]

No, I meant they are easier to unplug than Deans.

 

[Former Member]

Still working on my stretched Mavic. Not sure which connectors Im going to be using. Maybe Deans.

 

[sprtbkrydr]

No, I meant they are easier to unplug than Deans.

Oh ok yeah for sure.

 

[sprtbkrydr]

Still working on my stretched Mavic. Not sure which connectors Im going to be using. Maybe Deans.

Still working on my stretched Mavic. Not sure which connectors Im going to be using. Maybe Deans.

That would be the better connection I would say.

 

[cragv]

Where do you find the maxamp batteries, and also does batteries plus offer them?

Haven't used them before, sorry.

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Maybe @cragv can make them. He says it's cheap and easy.

I guess I could. Never said it was easy, I just said the parts in it looked cheap at first glance, though this was before I noticed it had an LED and presumably a simple IC for on/off function. In that case I'm reassessing the cost of components to being maybe $10 or so: two male XT60 connectors, a couple of snips of 14ga wire, an LED, a basic IC with push button, which would comprise a power protection diode, resistor or two for whatever IC they're using and one for pull-up, as well as the flashable EEPROM itself, plus heat shrink and the brass or copper tabs to fit the battery terminals.

So as I say, cheap, but not necessarily easy! I guess I wouldn't mind making a couple but most importantly, I would never be so bold as to steal a design idea from another small business. Such a thing is repugnant to me. Making my own version, sure, I could do that with a clear conscience, but I'm not in any hurry to rip off someone else's idea and work - it's a lot of effort to get something to market, even if you're only doing small DIY batches.

--> I wonder whether they need an on/off circuit... Certainly, you'd want a low voltage protection circuit or at least to fit an alarm to your balance leads. R&D required here, which is where the money half goes. The other half to construction labour, plus a pinch left over for profit!

Reluctantly, this is about as far as I'm comfortable taking this little thought project. I don't have a drone I'm willing to test with a non-DJI battery, so perhaps someone else will pick it up from here. Best of luck!

 

[sprtbkrydr]

Haven't used them before, sorry.

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I guess I could. Never said it was easy, I just said the parts in it looked cheap at first glance, though this was before I noticed it had an LED and presumably a simple IC for on/off function. In that case I'm reassessing the cost of components to being maybe $10 or so: two male XT60 connectors, a couple of snips of 14ga wire, an LED, a basic IC with push button, which would comprise a power protection diode, resistor or two for whatever IC they're using and one for pull-up, as well as the flashable EEPROM itself, plus heat shrink and the brass or copper tabs to fit the battery terminals.

So as I say, cheap, but not necessarily easy! I guess I wouldn't mind making a couple but most importantly, I would never be so bold as to steal a design idea from another small business. Such a thing is repugnant to me. Making my own version, sure, I could do that with a clear conscience, but I'm not in any hurry to rip off someone else's idea and work - it's a lot of effort to get something to market, even if you're only doing small DIY batches.

--> I wonder whether they need an on/off circuit... Certainly, you'd want a low voltage protection circuit or at least to fit an alarm to your balance leads. R&D required here, which is where the money half goes. The other half to construction labour, plus a pinch left over for profit!

Reluctantly, this is about as far as I'm comfortable taking this little thought project. I don't have a drone I'm willing to test with a non-DJI battery, so perhaps someone else will pick it up from here. Best of luck!

Come on back I know your skin is thicker that that!!

 

[cragv]

Come on back I know your skin is thicker that that!!

Heh I mean I don't want to ruin my 12 day old Air.

 

[sprtbkrydr]

Heh I mean I don't want to ruin my 12 day old Air.

You don't have to just hang around anyway you might discover some nice guys in here.

 

[cragv]

I meant I don't want to build an adapter at this point. That's the thought project I meant. It hasn't become any more real than measuring battery terminals with s multimeter.

 

[sprtbkrydr]

I meant I don't want to build an adapter at this point. That's the thought project I meant. It hasn't become any more real than measuring battery terminals with s multimeter.

Oh yeah I got ya.

 

[sprtbkrydr]

Got one here for $60 shipped
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