AMB Transponder (AMBrc) CONVERSION instead of Repair
#16
Tech Regular
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Im currently replacing the batteries in the house transponders for our track and another local track. Its a simple but time consuming process. Also replacement batteries only cost $2. Here is a simple idea why not solder a set of wires to the charging post on the transponder and plug that in to the rx(the charging rack puts out 3.3 volts).No need to open anything up and if a wire breaks off it's a simple fix. This approach wont damage the transponder.
#17
Sludge-T: that MAY work if the battery cell is not too far gone.
I tried your concept (yes, that would be a LOT easier!) with a Transponder that has a REALLY dead cell, and it just couldn't hold a charge long enough for the Signalling Circuit to get running, where you see the green LED blinking.
Wow $2.... could you tell me where you're finding those? Hopefully the quality and mah capacity is decent
I tried your concept (yes, that would be a LOT easier!) with a Transponder that has a REALLY dead cell, and it just couldn't hold a charge long enough for the Signalling Circuit to get running, where you see the green LED blinking.
Wow $2.... could you tell me where you're finding those? Hopefully the quality and mah capacity is decent
#19
Tech Regular
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Sludge-T: that MAY work if the battery cell is not too far gone.
I tried your concept (yes, that would be a LOT easier!) with a Transponder that has a REALLY dead cell, and it just couldn't hold a charge long enough for the Signalling Circuit to get running, where you see the green LED blinking.
Wow $2.... could you tell me where you're finding those? Hopefully the quality and mah capacity is decent
I tried your concept (yes, that would be a LOT easier!) with a Transponder that has a REALLY dead cell, and it just couldn't hold a charge long enough for the Signalling Circuit to get running, where you see the green LED blinking.
Wow $2.... could you tell me where you're finding those? Hopefully the quality and mah capacity is decent
#20
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With that being said its really less of a hassle in the long run to have the tracks pt's batteries repaired. Once you get a rhtym going and take your time its actually easy. I can pull the cases off 10 pt's in 15mins. The very first time I did this i took my time and spend an hour working the case apart. Now I can do that in a minute. Maybe I'll put a quick video together
#21
Ya, a vid would be great... The top is not too hard to get off, but cleaning the RTV off and getting the battery out of that potting material takes a while....
#22
Tech Adept
#23
Hey smith9turbo - How do you Start the Transponders into the green Blink mode (regular running)?
#24
1.4VDC output of my little BEC connect to battery position, instead of real battery.
So, AMB20 unit see my little BEC as full battery.
AMB20 unit when don't have DC voltage charge at charge pin.
it will work on running mode, not charging mode.
#25
Tech Rookie
Nice job with your BEC but now thats what I call a Little BEC.
It's 1/10 of the battery size.
Made by myself under microscope.
Battery replacement is still possible anytime but there's more advantage to use them wired in my opinion.
Take me less than 1 minute to open the case without damage.
2 minutes to remove the silicone and the battery.
4-5 minutes to assemble the BEC
2 minutes to seal and to close the thing.
0.50$ total part cost.
10 minutes and 2 quarters later, the job is done and can be reversed to battery in a minute or change wires easily and is short-circuit protected for newbproofing.
Just sharing...
I'm not doing it for money...or for free.
Please don't ask me to do it for you.
It's 1/10 of the battery size.
Made by myself under microscope.
Battery replacement is still possible anytime but there's more advantage to use them wired in my opinion.
Take me less than 1 minute to open the case without damage.
2 minutes to remove the silicone and the battery.
4-5 minutes to assemble the BEC
2 minutes to seal and to close the thing.
0.50$ total part cost.
10 minutes and 2 quarters later, the job is done and can be reversed to battery in a minute or change wires easily and is short-circuit protected for newbproofing.
Just sharing...
I'm not doing it for money...or for free.
Please don't ask me to do it for you.