Ryobi Adapter - Revision history

Adamcolton at 21:01, 11 December 2016

2016-12-11T21:01:31Z

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 == Build Notes ==
 I thought I had 10K pots, but I only had 5k, so I wired two together (on the breadboard). Ordered some 10k.
 [[Category:In Progress]]

2015-11-23T20:53:24Z

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	=== Updates ===		=== Updates ===
	I've ordered the parts and I'm still waiting on a few. But I realized a small problem. The dc adapter I bought is for 12v, but the battery actually needs to be charged to almost 15 (at least 13.3v). Meh... I just ordered a new one. Additional $8, plus I have 9 extra sockets (and those sockets are common).		I've ordered the parts and I'm still waiting on a few. But I realized a small problem. The dc adapter I bought is for 12v, but the battery actually needs to be charged to almost 15 (at least 13.3v). Meh... I just ordered a new one. Additional $8, plus I have 9 extra sockets (and those sockets are common).

			== Build Notes ==
			I thought I had 10K pots, but I only had 5k, so I wired two together (on the breadboard). Ordered some 10k.

	[[Category:In Progress]]		[[Category:In Progress]]

2015-11-06T02:06:20Z

Deep Cycle

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	* Boards: $12.50		* Boards: $12.50
	* Ferric Chloride: $11		* Ferric Chloride: $11

			=== Updates ===
			I've ordered the parts and I'm still waiting on a few. But I realized a small problem. The dc adapter I bought is for 12v, but the battery actually needs to be charged to almost 15 (at least 13.3v). Meh... I just ordered a new one. Additional $8, plus I have 9 extra sockets (and those sockets are common).

	[[Category:In Progress]]		[[Category:In Progress]]

2015-11-05T20:28:48Z

2015-10-26T03:41:57Z

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	http://www.circuitsgallery.com/2013/04/automatic-battery-charger-controller.html		http://www.circuitsgallery.com/2013/04/automatic-battery-charger-controller.html

			http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_the_lead_acid_battery

	Transistors need to be TO-3 packages.		Transistors need to be TO-3 packages.

2015-10-18T16:40:48Z

Deep Cycle

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	* Heatsink $3		* Heatsink $3
	* Caps $3.75		* Caps $3.75
			* 12v adapter $5
			* 12v relay $3

	I'm also going to get the etching supplies, makes more sense to buy in moderate bulk		I'm also going to get the etching supplies, makes more sense to buy in moderate bulk
	* Boards: $12.50		* Boards: $12.50
	* Ferric Chloride: $11		* Ferric Chloride: $11

2015-10-18T16:37:16Z

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	* Heatsink $3		* Heatsink $3
	* Caps $3.75		* Caps $3.75

			I'm also going to get the etching supplies, makes more sense to buy in moderate bulk
			* Boards: $12.50
			* Ferric Chloride: $11

2015-10-18T16:33:32Z

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	The other option I'm considering is a deep cycle battery. The catch is that I can't get one near 20v, so I need a boost converter. But I can just double the voltage. The deep cycle battery would probably be around $25.		The other option I'm considering is a deep cycle battery. The catch is that I can't get one near 20v, so I need a boost converter. But I can just double the voltage. The deep cycle battery would probably be around $25.

	http://www.~~seekic~~.com/~~circuit_diagram~~/~~Basic_Circuit~~/~~Analog_Circuit/LOW_POWER_dc_DOUBLER.html~~		http://www.electroschematics.com/648/555-voltage-doubler/

	http://www.circuitsgallery.com/2013/04/automatic-battery-charger-controller.html		http://www.circuitsgallery.com/2013/04/automatic-battery-charger-controller.html

			Transistors need to be TO-3 packages.

			* Battery $25
			* NPN power transistor $2.50
			* PNP power transistor $2.50
			* Heatsink $3
			* Caps $3.75

2015-10-17T01:52:22Z

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	== Deep Cycle ==		== Deep Cycle ==
	The other option I'm considering is a deep cycle battery. The catch is that I can't get one near 20v, so I need a boost converter. But I can just double the voltage. The deep cycle battery would probably be around $25. ~~I need a~~ charger ~~and a boost circuit. I think I need a 4~~-~~throw switch to change modes~~.		The other option I'm considering is a deep cycle battery. The catch is that I can't get one near 20v, so I need a boost converter. But I can just double the voltage. The deep cycle battery would probably be around $25.

			http://www.seekic.com/circuit_diagram/Basic_Circuit/Analog_Circuit/LOW_POWER_dc_DOUBLER.html

			http://www.circuitsgallery.com/2013/04/automatic-battery-charger-controller.html

2015-10-15T18:35:34Z

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	I'll start with a 24V transformer. I found a MC33167 that might get it down to 20V (rate 5A). LT1270ACT is rated at 10A		I'll start with a 24V transformer. I found a MC33167 that might get it down to 20V (rate 5A). LT1270ACT is rated at 10A

	[http://www.instructables.com/id/Cordless-Power-Tool-Conversion-18VDC-to-120240VAC/ this] guy used 20 amps.		[http://www.instructables.com/id/Cordless-Power-Tool-Conversion-18VDC-to-120240VAC/ this] guy used 20 amps. I found [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ANFJ26U/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=4ZH1C5MVQIIT&coliid=I1NB3O2IL6MMAH this] on Amazon, which seems like it would work pretty well.

			== Deep Cycle ==
			The other option I'm considering is a deep cycle battery. The catch is that I can't get one near 20v, so I need a boost converter. But I can just double the voltage. The deep cycle battery would probably be around $25. I need a charger and a boost circuit. I think I need a 4-throw switch to change modes.