Turnigy LiHV Batteries

Former Member · Mar 10, 2019

sprtbkrydr said:
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 · Mar 10, 2019

sprtbkrydr said:
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 · Mar 10, 2019

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

Yeah yeah yeah what he said...…...

Former Member · Mar 11, 2019

sprtbkrydr said:
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 · Mar 11, 2019

Thunderdrones 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.

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

Former Member · Mar 11, 2019

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

Yep they are easy to unplug.

sprtbkrydr · Mar 11, 2019

Thunderdrones said:
Yep they are easy to unplug.

Oh yeah are they bad to get loose or something?

Former Member · Mar 11, 2019

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

Former Member · Mar 11, 2019

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

sprtbkrydr · Mar 11, 2019

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

Oh ok yeah for sure.

sprtbkrydr · Mar 11, 2019

Thunderdrones said:
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 · Mar 11, 2019

Rambler22 said:
Where do you find the maxamp batteries, and also does batteries plus offer them?

Haven't used them before, sorry.

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Thunderdrones said:
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 · Mar 11, 2019

cragv said:
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 · Mar 11, 2019

sprtbkrydr said:
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 · Mar 11, 2019

cragv said:
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 · Mar 11, 2019

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 · Mar 11, 2019

cragv said:
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.