Battery Upgrade

Jun 21, 2025 Last reply: 1 year ago 4 Replies

I know these are generic and probably Chinese, but man it feels like an upgrade for my Makita batteries.



They've got the ability to charge AND Power a USB-C item, so if I need to plug something in while I'm outside using the screwdrivers, I can. They've also got the ability to charge on a normal Makita charger. It's also got a battery meter, but I've lived with these screwdrivers for over a decade and never wished for a battery meter.



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We'll see if 6 Ah really is. They're no larger than the 3 Ah Makita originals.



Puckdropper


On Jun 21, 2025, Puckdropper wrote (in article <mnq5Q.1621040$ snipped-for-privacy@fx18.iad):

I can’t speak to the quality of these batteries, but I am intrigued by their USB “C” interface. To me, that opens up a whole other dimension for charging.You can use car data port adapters, “wall warts”, solar adapters, etc. The possibilities are endless.

Unfortunately, I am married to the yellow & black platform, but this gives me hope 😁

Joe

With batteries, the most useful easy comparison is by weight, not necessarily volume.

Joe

The best way to get your battery tools away from the workshop, is to get an 12 to 110V inverter for you car. Depending on the whats they produce, they start at less that $29.

Just Another Joe snipped-for-privacy@pmail.com wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@news.giganews.com:

They're also avilable for DeWalt.

I forgot to mention there's a 120V inverter available to connect to power tool batteries. It probably won't run things for very long, but could be a nice companion for Dremel tools or soldering irons, where you don't need to run them for more than a few minutes.

Puckdropper

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