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Subject: Re: SDS9 Battery replacement

From: "realmsteel" <realmsteel@...>
Date: 2012-11-30

I just placed the order.

Thanks Ed.

Anyone with a schematic scan they would like to share?

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "Ed" <edrose1@...> wrote:
>
> Hey Rich.
>
> Here's the battery I like to use:
>
> http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Varta/COMP-18-3-NMH/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMsG1k5vdNM/cwKX2CU%252b1oyF
>
>
> --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "realmsteel" <realmsteel@> wrote:
> >
> > While I have my SDS9 apart for a potentiometer replacement, I figured I'd go and replace the battery.
> >
> > I did a bunch of searching here and it seems there may be differing opinions on what type of battery to replace the original with.
> >
> > I posted up a picture of my battery in a album called Realm Steel.
> > I don't know how to link the album or picture to this post.
> >
> > When I Google the NC-M 100 it comes back with NiMH batteries, but I've seen comments about using NiCd.
> >
> > My battery is putting out 0.775v. Should it be 3.7v?
> >
> > Is there any reason I need to use a battery with 3 pins?
> > Looking at the circuit board, the positives are on the same trace.
> >
> > Has anyone tried putting in a battery holder and used something like a CR2032 button cell type?
> >
> > Lastly, anyone have a schematic I could have? I didn't see one in the DL's section.
> >
> > There is a lot there, but when I get into something I want to know the "why's" and not just the "do's".
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Rich
> >
>