Content
1Upgrade Screwdriver 1
1.1Problem: 1
1.2Solution: 1
2Construction 2
2.1Step 1: Open
screwdriver 2
2.2Step 2: Add
jack connector 2
2.3Step 3: Fix
the jack 3
2.4Step 4:
Reassemble 3
3Conclusions 4
1Upgrade Screwdriver
1.1Problem:
The Ni-Cd batteries of my screwdriver have high discharge rate and are always down when I need to use it.1.2Solution:
Add a jack connector to the screwdriver so that it can be powered directly by a 19V laptop grade power brick when it's used inside the lab.2Construction
2.1Step 1: Open screwdriver
Open the screwdriver
2.2Step 2: Add jack connector
Add a jack connector to the battery sliding contact so that the screwdriver can be powered by both.Test the screwdriver to make sure the add on works.
2.3Step 3: Fix the jack
Make an hole in the skin of the screwdriver and fix the jack in position while ensuring the cables are routed correctly and are not pinched.
2.4Step 4: Reassemble
Reassemble the screwdriver. Check that the jack is fixed in position and works.
3Conclusions
With this add on, the screwdriver can now be operated with a standard laptop grade power brick, removing the downtime due to charging the Ni-Cd batteries.As bonus, the screwdriver is a lot more powerful under external power.
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