Topic: Yet another simple AA mod (Read 4627 times)

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/

Crewella · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2015, 07:58:31 AM »

Interesting, thank you!

Talon · « **Reply #2 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

Crewella · « **Reply #3 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.

arpruss · « **Reply #4 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).

Crewella · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2015, 08:42:09 AM »

I did wonder about the thermistor.

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2015, 12:00:57 AM »

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

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