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Title: Yet another simple AA mod
Post by: arpruss on February 15, 2015, 01:43:27 PM

I got frustrated dealing with the battery packs, and modified our Pleo by soldering a 6-AA holder into it. Here are detailed instructions: http://www.instructables.com/id/Run-Pleo-on-AA-batteries/ (http://www.instructables.com/id/Run-Pleo-on-AA-batteries/)

Title: Re: Yet another simple AA mod
Post by: Crewella on February 16, 2015, 07:58:31 AM

Interesting, thank you!

Title: Re: Yet another simple AA mod
Post by: Talon on February 16, 2015, 08:33:20 AM

How would you charge this battery pack once it's depleted? Later down the road, would you have to build and solder another in its place once the older batteries lost their ability to hold a charge?
Talon

Title: Re: Yet another simple AA mod
Post by: Crewella on February 16, 2015, 08:52:37 AM

As far as I can see, Talon, you can easily remove the individual AA batteries from the new pack for recharging or replacement.

Title: Re: Yet another simple AA mod
Post by: arpruss on February 16, 2015, 06:19:14 PM

Exactly: it's just a bunch of AA batteries that can go in and out.

I did notice that it's running out faster than I like, though. Maybe the batteries I am using are a bit too old. Or maybe it really needs the thermistor that the original battery pack has (though from online information, it shouldn't need it).

Title: Re: Yet another simple AA mod
Post by: Crewella on February 17, 2015, 08:42:09 AM

I did wonder about the thermistor. ;)

Title: Re: Yet another simple AA mod
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on February 19, 2015, 12:00:57 AM

Interesting hack, keep us posted on its long term success won't you?