[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery

A question for the mad Dr. Linker- He said: >I then started to solder the new cells together in the same pattern, >inserting the >non-battery components in the appropriate places. I once tried this myself- (failed miserably...) and IIRC the batteries were soldered to a metal strip for electri

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery

I bought batteries with tabs already spot-welded in place, and just soldered the tabs together. I placed the batteries next to each other in roughly the orientation they would be eventually, so that I could line up the tabs without too much twist. DTL --On Tuesday, May 8, 2001 11:58 AM -0700

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery

Fascinating and useful and literary but will someone tell me how to get the clip off please. Sebastian e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery

+ +-Original Message- + +From: Duo/2400 List + +[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf + +Of Sebastian Webster + +Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 10:27 AM + +To: Duo/2400 List + +Subject: [Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery + + + + + + + +Fascinating and useful and literary but will someone tell + +me

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery has moved!

Can anyone help me troubleshoot the synch between a PCI Mac and my 2100 using NCU 1 and running Claris Organiser 2.0. I have done this many times before but now it is stuck. The connection is fine, because it will back up the names and notes just fine (to a new blank Organiser file created for t

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery/Correct Batt. type

In a message dated 5/8/01 3:00:17 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I once tried this myself- (failed miserably...) and IIRC the batteries >were soldered to a metal strip for electrical contact. Did you somehow >use the original metal strip, or did you use wire to wire the batteries >together Davi

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery/AA batt capacity

In a message dated 5/8/01 8:08:48 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Anybody know just what the max mAh one can get THESE in?? >- Eric. Highest I've seen/bought are nickel metal hydride (NimH) and are around 1800 mAh capacity. I just use the RC battery packs, 'cuz I can get them cheap from a sur

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery has moved! /Wrong Title!!!!!

Sorry. Sent this by copying address and did not change message name. peter brigg wrote: > Can anyone help me troubleshoot the synch between a PCI Mac and my 2100 using NCU 1 > and running Claris Organiser 2.0. I have done this many times before but now it is > stuck. The connection is fine, beca

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

I found an error in my account - the cells are 4/5 AA, not 4/5 A. Sorry! DTL -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at Be sure to visit Mac2400!

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

>I have just successfully rebuilt a Duo Type III battery, and I >thought I would share some of the experience/challenges with the >list. > >The executive summary is as follows: [excellent discourse snipped] Well done ! I encourage you to put this on your web page along with any pics you have

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

In a message dated 5/8/01 1:23:52 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I found an error in my account - the cells are 4/5 AA, not 4/5 A. > >Sorry! > >DTL Guys & Dolls: (said humourously ONLY!!! We need no more flame wars!) Running off memory (I'm at work, the Duos are at home), believe the 4/

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

I second this motion! And have a minor question of my own: I have two very dead type 1 batteries. Can I follow the same upgrade procedure to restore these to use? on 05/08/01 12:12, Tom P at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> I have just successfully rebuilt a Duo Type III battery, and I >> thought I

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

I seem to remember that the Type I batteries use ten AAA NiCd cells. Can someone else confirm? DTL --On Tuesday, May 8, 2001 3:21 PM -0600 TrueNorth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I second this motion! > > And have a minor question of my own: I have two very dead type 1 > batteries. Can I follo

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

Andrew, You are correct. My correction was in error! I checked again and found that the cells are really 4/5 A. The full-sized A cells are 2700 mAh, which may be where the myth got started about that capacity. DTL --On Tuesday, May 8, 2001 3:01 PM + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > In a mes

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

> I seem to remember that the Type I batteries use ten AAA NiCd cells. Can > someone else confirm? They looked more like standard 'AA' batteries to me. But yes it is 10 total. At least it's more standard and easier to find than 4/5 A > --On Tuesday, May 8, 2001 3:21 PM -0600 TrueNorth > <[EMAIL

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

on 5/8/01 5:57 PM, David Linker at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I checked again and found that the cells are really 4/5 A. The full-sized A > cells are 2700 mAh, which may be where the myth got started about that > capacity. What sort of cells does the BTI Type 4 Duo battery have?? Perhaps one co

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

on 5/8/01 6:41 PM, Genki at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > They looked more like standard 'AA' batteries to me. But yes it is 10 total. > At least it's more standard and easier to find than 4/5 A Anybody know just what the max mAh one can get THESE in?? - Eric. -- Duo/2400 List, The fri

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

I believe that the max is as follows: NiCdNiMH AAA 250 650 AA 11001600 SAo, maybe they are AA cells after all! DTL --On Tuesday, May 8, 2001 8:06 PM -0400 "Eric L. Strobel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > on 5/8/01 6:41 PM, Genki at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> The

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

I have disected a BTI Type 4 and have it open now. It has the same 10, 4/5ths A cells as a Type 2 battery, only they are arranged in two rows of five, instead of the 2-6-2 configuration of the Type 2. Remember, the BTI Type 4 pack is deeper than the Apple Types 1 through 3. The only markings I can

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

In a message dated 5/8/01 5:28:11 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I second this motion! > >And have a minor question of my own: I have two very dead type 1 batteries. >Can I follow the same upgrade procedure to restore these to use? I did one just to have as a backup for my 280. Ran across some

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

In a message dated 5/8/01 5:56:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I seem to remember that the Type I batteries use ten AAA NiCd cells. Can >someone else confirm? 10 x AA NiCad cells, max I've seen are NimH and 1800 mAh. Andrew -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A list

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

On 5/9/01 you wrote: >I use a Dremel tool to open the case (little bitty saw blade) and a steady >hand. Used to use a knife and a mallet, but the Dremel is much safer! The Dremel wheel leaves a saw kerf (i.e. - it removes material equal to the width of the wheel). Do you find that the lost ma

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

+ + + +On 5/9/01 you wrote: + +>I use a Dremel tool to open the case (little bitty saw + +blade) and a steady + +>hand. Used to use a knife and a mallet, but the Dremel + +is much safer! + + + +The Dremel wheel leaves a saw kerf (i.e. - it removes + +material equal to + +the width of the wheel)

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

In a message dated 5/10/01 9:50:15 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Do you find that the lost material makes it difficult to get a tight fit >when the case is put back together? Nope..I use GOOP to reseal the cases, I normally have to clamp the case to get it small enough to fit the Duo! Andrew

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - AA, 4/5A and A cell info

www.batteriesamerica.com has the following listed: HR-AAU (Flat) AA  1.2V   1650 mAh.560" 1.990"  0.94$3.50 HR-3U (New!) AA 1.2V1600 mAh.560" 1.990" 0.93$3.00 HR-AUL  4/5A   1.2V   2150 mAh.670" 1.690"  1.17   $4.25 HR-AU (new)A 1.2V

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - AA, 4/5A and A cell info

on 5/9/01 8:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > www.batteriesamerica.com has the following listed: > > HR-AAU (Flat) AA   1.2V   1650 mAh.560" 1.990"  0.94$3.50 > HR-3U (New!) AA 1.2V1600 mAh.560" 1.990" 0.93$3.00 > HR-AUL   4/5A   1.2V