Daetrin[Admin] Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 (edited) From tk4544 on this thread: ------- Okay, here's some pics of what I did. It's not the prettiest hack job, but it works great. Here's a pic of the first box, it's unmodded. Note that this box has the on/off switch: Here is a pic of the second, modded, box: I removed the on/off switch from the second box and soldered the red wire from the first box into the point where the on/off switch was connected in the second box (it's the little metal tab on the left of the pic). Then I connected the black (ground) wire from the first to the red from a 9V connector wire, and the red from the second box to the black from the 9V connector. That gives 12V output that I can hook up to the ROM/FX: No more changing batteries after 2 hours of trooping! Heck, I have been using the same batteries for the last 3 troops! :y: It helps to have a volt meter to check the output, in case you wire up something backwards (like I did the first time I tried this :shock:), that way you can make sure you got it right and not risk frying your ROM/FX. Edited December 14, 2020 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Sweet John May swears by Duracell M3. I usually use one 9V one. Although my new lid with have a 11.2V LiPo rechargeable battery. the ones they use in model aeroplanes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edlitmus Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Sweet John May swears by Duracell M3. I usually use one 9V one. Although my new lid with have a 11.2V LiPo rechargeable battery. the ones they use in model aeroplanes. I had originally thought I could just get a really good 9V and be okay, but since changing to the 12V set up I have been REALLY happy. I thought about using special batteries, but was worried that they might generate too much heat. The next mod I am thinking of doing is the same as the 4xAA, but using AAA to see how long they last. The size reduction would be nice, but even with 2 4xAA boxes my bucket fits fine and isn't very heavy. It's an RT/Mod, and doesn't have a lot of room to spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John[501st] Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Nice job Paul, I see you have been busy inside your bucket, as well. Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I can't take any credit - I'm just reposting for the member on MEPD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shabad[501st] Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I can't take any credit - I'm just reposting for the member on MEPD. My RomFx (2006) came with AA cases but I reverted to a 9v. If I could fit the AA in my helmet it would be better but it's a tight fit already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edlitmus Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 My RomFx (2006) came with AA cases but I reverted to a 9v. If I could fit the AA in my helmet it would be better but it's a tight fit already. What helmet do you have? I have an RT/Mod and I can just fit the 2 AA boxes comfortably. I might try 2 AAA boxes and see how that works for my next helmet (a TE2 that needs painting, too bad it's too cold here to do it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketariniii Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 What helmet do you have? I have an RT/Mod and I can just fit the 2 AA boxes comfortably. I might try 2 AAA boxes and see how that works for my next helmet (a TE2 that needs painting, too bad it's too cold here to do it ) God dont you hate when the weather doesnt cooperate with your painting plans? Whenever i paint here it seems that a freak snowstorm appears and atempts to ruin my project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shabad[501st] Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 What helmet do you have? I have an RT/Mod and I can just fit the 2 AA boxes comfortably. I might try 2 AAA boxes and see how that works for my next helmet (a TE2 that needs painting, too bad it's too cold here to do it ) AP helmet. I think the AA boxes will fit just want to find the right spot so I don't totally imbalance the helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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