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brushlessboy16 · **They said it couldnt be done... -** 12.03.2009, 02:09 PM

Transponders are no match for me!

Went at this house transponder to see if I could replace the cell in it, and save a crapload of money for the track.. The operation was a success! You now have a fully working house transponder! only 7 or 8 more to go ;)

Old cell being removed

New Cell installed awaiting solder.

_paralyzed_ · 12.03.2009, 02:33 PM

hellz yeah! Good job Ben! You've got a bright future ahead of you man, way to use your knowledge despite what naysayers told you.

brushlessboy16 · 12.03.2009, 02:35 PM

I had a whole group of racers against me, after seeing a mmm go up in flames.. That is until the day where the track owners Personal transponder failed and he had to use a house unit... the original batteries did not hold any charge... later that day he nonchalantly slipped me a house transponder and said "see what you can do"

Semi Pro · 12.03.2009, 04:13 PM

cool............did you chew it open?

brushlessboy16 · 12.03.2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Semi Pro

cool............did you chew it open?

No. I used a sharp wood chisel, a few flat blade screw drivers and a lot of patience... th entire back side of the unit is filled with adhesive silicone... it took alot to get the thing off..

I think my method of charging it was better.. Read through the amb manual and found out that the charging rack outputs 3v dc current.. so i found the only thing i had with 3v (2 alkaline cells, my handy-dandy game boy!) hooked some aligator clips to the battery terminals and onto the posts of the transponder.. its charging as we speak...