Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video we look at using the broken M18 8Ah pack by installing a LiPo pack to get it once again useful. This is the 8Ah pack that I bought that ended up really having 6Ah internals. I was hoping to use some of the Good cells in it to repair the 12Ah pack in the previous video. It did not work out that way for us, but let's see if we can still get a good pack from it. We will not get the high storage as from the original 8Ah, but it will be a high current capable light weight packs with easy to swap out or upgrade internals. Hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching!
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GoldBat 5S LiPo Batteries on sale if needed: amzn.to/3DlyHJr
XT-60 Y Connectors if needed: amzn.to/46Tjo8r
XT-60 Connectors with Leads if needed: amzn.to/3K0umiR
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Amtech 559 Flux if needed: amzn.to/44tVT4u
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JST-XH Connector kit if needed: amzn.to/3OgW1yg
JST-XH Pre-made extensions if needed: amzn.to/3OhMlE1
Weller 200W Iron if needed: amzn.to/30nzhT2
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Cheap Spot Welder Board if needed: amzn.to/3WcRwWA
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Pair of 3S 5.2Ah 60C LiPo batteries with XT-60 Connectors if needed: amzn.to/3UAl40e
GM328 if needed: amzn.to/30rBFrJ
WD-40 Contact Cleaner (Plastic Safe): amzn.to/2Yjo6e5
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Rigol DS1102E Scope if needed: amzn.to/35UVLvI
Atlas ESR-70 if needed: amzn.to/2QR1z4W
Atlas DCA55 if needed: amzn.to/2RhrcuP
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150W Load Tester if needed: amzn.to/30i8sn8
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In this video we look at using the broken M18 8Ah pack by installing a LiPo pack to get it once again useful. This is the 8Ah pack that I bought that ended up really having 6Ah internals. I was hoping to use some of the Good cells in it to repair the 12Ah pack in the previous video. It did not work out that way for us, but let's see if we can still get a good pack from it. We will not get the high storage as from the original 8Ah, but it will be a high current capable light weight packs with easy to swap out or upgrade internals. Hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching!
Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested:
Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
GoldBat 5S LiPo Batteries on sale if needed: amzn.to/3DlyHJr
XT-60 Y Connectors if needed: amzn.to/46Tjo8r
XT-60 Connectors with Leads if needed: amzn.to/3K0umiR
RA Rosin Flux if needed: amzn.to/43q0xPt
Amtech 559 Flux if needed: amzn.to/44tVT4u
(see also Northridge Fix links below for Flux)
.15 Nickel Strip if needed: amzn.to/3XPSESh
JST-XH Connector kit if needed: amzn.to/3OgW1yg
JST-XH Pre-made extensions if needed: amzn.to/3OhMlE1
Weller 200W Iron if needed: amzn.to/30nzhT2
DeWalt Cordless Gyroscopic Screwdriver if needed: amzn.to/3Eevk8f
TOMLOV DM202 MAX Microscope if needed: amzn.to/3Uy0RIF
Cheap Spot Welder Board if needed: amzn.to/3WcRwWA
200MHZ Rigol DS1202Z-E scope if needed: amzn.to/35UVTLI
Hakko 888D Iron if needed: amzn.to/36TDWyv
Conical Bent Hakko Tip if needed: amzn.to/3B57IjD
ProStormer Hot Air Station if needed: amzn.to/3XIiKEY
Desoldering Gun if Needed: amzn.to/2SOTVIM
Extra Long Security bits if needed: amzn.to/3KVQNGQ
0-60V 0-5A Power Supply if needed: amzn.to/4158YzL
Similar to Drok DC-DC Converter if needed: amzn.to/3eUJZYk
Jewelers Screwdriver set if needed: amzn.to/3THDqwd
OFLA Locking Blade knife if needed: amzn.to/3BxMbSO
Pair of 3S 5.2Ah 60C LiPo batteries with XT-60 Connectors if needed: amzn.to/3UAl40e
GM328 if needed: amzn.to/30rBFrJ
WD-40 Contact Cleaner (Plastic Safe): amzn.to/2Yjo6e5
FlirOne USB C if needed: amzn.to/36VX1jn
Rigol DS1102E Scope if needed: amzn.to/35UVLvI
Atlas ESR-70 if needed: amzn.to/2QR1z4W
Atlas DCA55 if needed: amzn.to/2RhrcuP
MESR-100 if needed: amzn.to/3MMkkE1
150W Load Tester if needed: amzn.to/30i8sn8
Northridge Fix Affiliate Links. Any purchase you make with below links helps support the channel. Thanks for your support!
NF AMTECH NC-559-V2 Flux 10mL if needed:
northridgefix.com/product/amtech-nc-559-v2-tf-flux-10ml-syringe-plunger-2-needle-sizes/?ref=thriftytoolshed
NF Low Melt Solder PK of 6 sticks if needed:
northridgefix.com/product/low-melt-solder-pack-of-6-sticks/?ref=thriftytoolshed
NF Premium Desolder Braid Wick if needed:
northridgefix.com/product/premium-desolder-braid-wick-10ft-length/?ref=thriftytoolshed
NF Dual Head ESD Safe Hard Cleaning Brush if needed:
northridgefix.com/product/dual-head-esd-safe-hard-cleaning-brush-for-circuit-boards-and-corrosion-removal/?ref=thriftytoolshed
NF Mechanic Tweezers if needed:
northridgefix.com/product/mechanic-diamond-high-precision-tweezer-non-stick-carbon-coating/?ref=thriftytoolshed
Solder wire 100g 60/40 if needed:
northridgefix.com/product/best-solder-wire-roll-100g-choose-from-0-3mm-and-0-8mm/?ref=thriftytoolshed
NF.Mini Soldering Pen if needed:
northridgefix.com/product/portable-nf-mini-soldering-pen/?ref=thriftytoolshed
NF V2.3 Microscope if needed:
northridgefix.com/product/microscope-camera-bundle-1080-60fps-180x-lens-ring-adapter-2-barlow-lenses-0-5x-0-75x/?ref=thriftytoolshed
NF.Short Voltage Injection tool if needed:
northridgefix.com/product/power-supply-short-injection-detector-with-voltage-and-current-control/?ref=thriftytoolshed
NF Board holder with 5 strong magnets if needed:
northridgefix.com/product/northridgefix-pcb-board-holder-with-5-strong-magnets/?ref=thriftytoolshed
NF Universal Board Holder if needed:
northridgefix.com/product/universal-pcb-board-holder-fully-adjustable-jig-fixture/?ref=thriftytoolshed
NF Grinding Pen with 7 tips if needed:
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UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed:
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