So I made one - now I'm scared.

Brent D · Jul 14, 2016

I have been following the charging DIY thread and am able to do a bit of soldering, modelling and 3D printing myself. I rigged this up today and it fits perfect. Took a 4S plug from an old battery... that's why the balance lead is so short. The deans fit nice and snug. I used 1mm bullet connectors for the pins. Wish me luck! I'm about to test on my ONLY H battery. :/

DroneClone · Jul 14, 2016

KaaaBooom !

Naw, just messing with ya!

Brent D · Jul 14, 2016

DroneClone said:
KaaaBooom ! Naw, just messing with ya!

Well its possible. They call me Sparky!

DroneClone · Jul 14, 2016

Brent D said:
Well its possible. They call me Sparky!

Naw, it will be just fine!

Markinter · Jul 14, 2016

If it blows just get another battery unless you're in Australia that is

WilsonFlyer · Jul 14, 2016

Any plans to release the print file? LOL

Hunter_Michael · Jul 15, 2016

Looks good, you should be fine. You'll get a fail or error if something like a solder spot fails. If you do decide to share the print file I would be interested.

Malibu_Rod · Jul 15, 2016

Yea like the others said looks good, try it out if you still worried just make sure you do it outside on the back patio on a cinder block

J/K. Hey it's only a battery, oh wait these suckers are like gold hard to get.

Brent D · Jul 15, 2016

It works! But not perfect. I used 1mm bullet connectors but I found out I really need the spring loaded pogo pins in order to
keep constant contact with the batterys balance terminals.

Anyone know where to get them?

THANKS

Malibu_Rod · Jul 15, 2016

Brent D said:
It works! But not perfect. I used 1mm bullet connectors but I found out I really need the spring loaded pogo pins in order to
keep constant contact with the batterys balance terminals.

Anyone know where to get them?

THANKS

Mouser has all types just have a look under pogos

Malibu_Rod · Jul 15, 2016

You can get them from digi key too. I think these are similar to what Gecko CH is using

https://www.digikey.com/product-det...orp/0921-1-15-20-75-14-11-0/ED1655-ND/2784010

Just need to make sure the pin has clearance (small enough) to clear the plactic around the gold pads on the battery.

Brent D · Jul 15, 2016

THANKS! Checking them out.

Brent D · Jul 20, 2016

Update.

Got he pins from Digikey and they work preat. Had to re print a few times to get them to fit snug but they work
and now I'm on to making my second unit. If anyone needs the .stl file I will post it this evening.

CHEERS!

Anthony Cirullo · Jul 20, 2016

Brent D said:
I have been following the charging DIY thread and am able to do a bit of soldering, modelling and 3D printing myself. I rigged this up today and it fits perfect. Took a 4S plug from an old battery... that's why the balance lead is so short. The deans fit nice and snug. I used 1mm bullet connectors for the pins. Wish me luck! I'm about to test on my ONLY H battery. :/

I know they were hard to find but they sell them on Amazon and also Venom will have a version in the next couple of weeks

Brent D · Jul 20, 2016

Yea it was brutal but I got the model number from another thread. Fedex was the only option so in the end it cost over $20 CA for 10 pins.
I dont mind paying for the love of modding though.

Malibu_Rod · Jul 20, 2016

Brent D said:
Update.

Got he pins from Digikey and they work preat. Had to re print a few times to get them to fit snug but they work
and now I'm on to making my second unit. If anyone needs the .stl file I will post it this evening.

CHEERS!

Cool glad you were able to find something that worked for you, nice job.

uptowndisco · Jul 21, 2016

Brent D said:
Update.

Got he pins from Digikey and they work preat. Had to re print a few times to get them to fit snug but they work
and now I'm on to making my second unit. If anyone needs the .stl file I will post it this evening.

CHEERS!

Hi I would be interested in the stl file if you have shared it yet , thanks for any help

Brent D · Jul 21, 2016

Hey,

I am unsure of how to add or share a file here so I posted my file on Thingaverse.
Let me know if there are any problems. It should be OK but I have been having some SCALE problems lately
with exporting my models. CHEERS

Yuneec Typhoon H Charging Jig by brentd

uptowndisco · Jul 21, 2016

Brent D said:
Hey,

I am unsure of how to add or share a file here so I posted my file on Thingaverse.
Let me know if there are any problems. It should be OK but I have been having some SCALE problems lately
with exporting my models. CHEERS

Yuneec Typhoon H Charging Jig by brentd

Thanks , I have saved it to my things for a later date , appreciate the share

Malibu_Rod · Jul 21, 2016

Brent D said:
Hey,

I am unsure of how to add or share a file here so I posted my file on Thingaverse.
Let me know if there are any problems. It should be OK but I have been having some SCALE problems lately
with exporting my models. CHEERS

Yuneec Typhoon H Charging Jig by brentd

Brent, don't need it as I do not have a printer yet but thanks for sharing with the rest of the group.