2. The tray removal handle was cut away to house a pair of 2.54 mm pins.
All 16 tag units have now been using the rechargeable alkaline batteries, with little degredation in full charge voltage level.
I have been experimenting with rechargable alkaline batteries with great success. eg. with 6 new duracell plus batteries in the compartment the max. voltage output is 9.65 volts, with 6 rechargable alkalines (Pure Energy) the output voltage is 9.97 (see photo of multimeter) I have also modded the battery compartment so that battery level can be monitored externally via a simple 0.1 pair of pins and a socket connected to a multimeter.
| 1. Holes were made using a heated pop rivet stem, approx. 1.5mm dia., at each end of the compartment 2. The tray removal handle was cut away to house a pair of 2.54 mm pins. |
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| Pins stuck in position using super glue. | |
| 3. Wires were soldered to each battery terminal connector, then run back inside the tray to the connector pins. | |
| 4. The battery tray access panel was modified to allow monitoring. | |
| 5.Picture showing loaded battery tray, with voltage of 9.96. All 16 tag units have now been using the rechargeable alkaline batteries, with little degredation in full charge voltage level. |
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| 6. Tagger unit connected to multi meter. | |