I looked in my owner’s manual to see what type of batteries I should use as a replacement. It just says 1.5v AA batteries. Does anyone know what type I should use? Please and a big thank you!!
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Any quality rechargeable AA battery, although I most often just use my own supercapacitors since that would indicate the 3V style (AKA BCR 2).
Again, in those early versions (2003-2004 timeframe) that before pre-soldered and heat shrink wrapped packs, they use AA and I think in some cases maybe AAA 2 cell battery holders (depending on space and size where the batteries could fit). Your choice really, you could continue using the original holder if not corroded and in good shape, or use a shrink wrapped pack if you can connect to the harness, or a BCR2, a DIY 5V super-capacitor.
Often when I build my own super capacitors, I just use JST connectors directly to the battery port on the PS2 board VS the original charging harness. My theory is less in series connections is one less place to fail- but that's just how I feel about it.
Nice locomotive. That particular model is a PS2/3v system. The MTH battery packs are generally available, but the better move is what Vernon mentioned.
A BCR2. It plugs directly into the same port as the battery pack does and it is basically maintenance free…
Here is a site with more info…
https://www.jandwelectronics.com/bcr2
Tom
A really cheap way to deal with this is use the leads from the old battery and just solder a 1.5F 5V supercap on them. This directly replaces the 3V battery pack and you're only out a couple bucks for the supercap.
This model doesn’t have a battery pack. It has two AA batteries in a plastic holder which is wired to something else in the bottom of the tender.
Unplug the battery harness from the top PCB and plug in this little creation.
It's just a 1.5F supercap wired to a JST-PH 2mm connector. You'll never have to tinker with the battery again.
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Hello Gun runner, it doesn’t have a plug and the end of the battery holder. It looks like it is soldered into a switch on the bottom of the tender.
But yes I get the idea and I like it a lot!!
@gunrunnerjohn posted:A really cheap way to deal with this is use the leads from the old battery and just solder a 1.5F 5V supercap on them. This directly replaces the 3V battery pack and you're only out a couple bucks for the supercap.
Thank you very much for the help
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Unplug the battery harness from the top PCB and plug in this little creation.
It's just a 1.5F supercap wired to a JST-PH 2mm connector. You'll never have to tinker with the battery again.
Thank you for the help!!
@chefmarkt69 posted:Hello Gun runner, it doesn’t have a plug and the end of the battery holder. It looks like it is soldered into a switch on the bottom of the tender.
You missed the point. This rig plugs directly into the top board 2-pin battery harness connection and eliminates the battery harness. Since you no longer need either the charging port of the battery, you can dispense with the whole thing.
Ah now I understand, it’s Monday just A little slow. Lol
I’m retired. I’m slow everyday.
