I'm about to do an experiment and use the wiring and battery from a 14.4 volt black and decker drill to power an older Bachmann Big Hauler. They are firestorm batteries and I have several of them charging at one time, have a few 18 volts. It's a perfect fit for a tender or boxcar and they are available everywhere. Has anyone ever tried them or does anyone advise against this??
Hey
I did this a few years ago using an AMS Stock Car and a Bachmann 45 tonner.
There are some photos that show what I did in this thread:
http://www.mylargescale.com/Community/ForumArchives/tabid/100/Default.aspx?TOPIC_ID=42328&SearchTerms=drill,batteries
As I mentioned to someone earlier today on LargeScale Central, the components that are made for this hobby not only speed your install, but make life easier. I tried it do it on the cheap, but to my dismay, I only wasted time and funds...
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murrah I'm about to do an experiment and use the wiring and battery from a 14.4 volt black and decker drill to power an older Bachmann Big Hauler. They are firestorm batteries and I have several of them charging at one time, have a few 18 volts. It's a perfect fit for a tender or boxcar and they are available everywhere. Has anyone ever tried them or does anyone advise against this??
Best wishes,Tony Walsham (Remote Control Systems) http://www.rcs-rc.comModern technology. Old fashioned reliability.
Wow that looks really professional! I have NEVER seen the inside of ANY thing electronic look so neat! Thanks for the info!
Thanks that looks close to where I'm headed! That is some fine workmanship by the way, great pictures! I have tried to go on the cheap too! It AINT working! One project leads to ten others!
One project leads to ten others!
I find that to be a universal truth regardless of cost...
Later,
K
I use the 18 volts B&D all the time.
Jerry
web site:
http://thescrr.com/
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