Using 18650 laptop batteries for my drills

[pinkpanda3310]

Milwaukee uses batteries similar to A123's don't they? Or at least they are a similar size? You might be able to reuse the same battery pack by replacing just the cells.

Or maybe not it's been a while since I've looked at stuff like that

[sikeston34m]

What's the largest 18650 pack you've built?

Did you know the Tesla Roadster uses a pack built from 6800pcs of 18650?

The pack weighs 992 pounds and the car will 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds.

It also has a 200 mile range.

Just some interesting facts I found. Thought you might find it interesting.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

Milwaukee uses batteries similar to A123's don't they? Or at least they are a similar size? You might be able to reuse the same battery pack by replacing just the cells.

Or maybe not it's been a while since I've looked at stuff like that

They use an emoli cell, it is lipo, so 3.7 nominal. Might be the same dimension as a 18650 cell. I currently have it wired as a 3s and a 4s for balance taps so I can use a hobby charger to get the job done. Might just buy a real battery for 100 bucks or so... That way I can use the stock charger...

[pinkpanda3310]

Emoli rings a bell. I didn't know there are lipo