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(DIY) F1A4 Simple Mod information (hope it helps)
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<blockquote data-quote="downhalo" data-source="post: 86426" data-attributes="member: 189"><p>I'm currently using a 6v Sealed Lead Acid battery, 4.6Amp hours 4600mAh ... Tested so far, runs for about 5 hours non stop.. with headphones. And they're about $14 ea.. So i bought 5 of them.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/189/1404127343_wiring.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/189/1404127355_blackbox.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Now If you're talking about wiring up the Li-Ion batteries, I'll have to describe it to you since they're a pain in the ass to rip apart, and once glued together they're never coming apart.</p><p></p><p>So basically i buy these, <img src="https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/189/1404127640_akgrhqf_qmfbml6s2wwbqejsvd-_60_57.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Crack them open, solder wires to the + and - drill a small hole for the wires (use good thick wire) reseal the battery, then solder on a couple of XT60 connectors</p><p>Velcro the battery to the side of the detector and You're good to go.. </p><p></p><p>I've got a couple batteries on the way, I'll take photos of how I wire the up when they arrive. </p><p></p><p>The regulator in the F1A4 battery case will make sure the detector doesn't get more than 6.16*ish* volts.. </p><p>The black box attached to my SLA battery has a DC-DC buck inside, converts 7.2v to 6.2v.. I guess i don't NEED it but safety first <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>- Dh.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="downhalo, post: 86426, member: 189"] I'm currently using a 6v Sealed Lead Acid battery, 4.6Amp hours 4600mAh ... Tested so far, runs for about 5 hours non stop.. with headphones. And they're about $14 ea.. So i bought 5 of them. [img]https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/189/1404127343_wiring.jpg[/img] [img]https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/189/1404127355_blackbox.jpg[/img] Now If you're talking about wiring up the Li-Ion batteries, I'll have to describe it to you since they're a pain in the ass to rip apart, and once glued together they're never coming apart. So basically i buy these, [img]https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/189/1404127640_akgrhqf_qmfbml6s2wwbqejsvd-_60_57.jpg[/img] Crack them open, solder wires to the + and - drill a small hole for the wires (use good thick wire) reseal the battery, then solder on a couple of XT60 connectors Velcro the battery to the side of the detector and You're good to go.. I've got a couple batteries on the way, I'll take photos of how I wire the up when they arrive. The regulator in the F1A4 battery case will make sure the detector doesn't get more than 6.16*ish* volts.. The black box attached to my SLA battery has a DC-DC buck inside, converts 7.2v to 6.2v.. I guess i don't NEED it but safety first :) - Dh. [/QUOTE]
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