Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

My word you guys are quick!
Plenty of options so I'll keep you posted. Is there anything we can do with the display - backlighting? It's all working but just, well, dim at best.

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "WT" <waveterm@...> wrote:
>
> My solution is to replace the old Nicad battery with a standard Lithium cell 
> CR-2032.
> 
> You will need to install one 1N4148 diode in series with the + side of the 
> CR2032 to stop the charging voltage otherwise the CR2032 might explode!!!
> 
> WT
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "jesper" <jesper@...>
> To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 10:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] MTM battery
> 
> 
> > Mark Frost skrev 2011-12-07 22:00:
> >> I'm sure mine must need changing after 15 years. Whats the procedure?
> >> I'm thinking Maplins will have a replacement - would that be right? And
> >> if anyone has a part No or any other info I would be gratefull.
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance.
> >
> > I'd suggest a non-rechargeable long-life nicad battery. This to avoid
> > future leakage. Get a AA-type and a socket for it. Place it far off the
> > PCB and remove the recharging circuit (if I recall correct it's just one
> > component). I hope your battery hasn't leaked on the PCB yet. It can be
> > scary...
> > In times like these you realise you ought to take more shots of the
> > procedure while at it. :S
> >
> > No part no to recommend since I bought my stuff here, among the polar 
> > bears.
> >
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> > electronically yours, jesper
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