2022-01-30

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Parts list (affiliate links):

Aliexpress:

Makita Adapter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AFuLEy

Relay: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A1kdHa

Heat Gun: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AUYP2U

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In this project we will be having a closer look at my vacuum. The problem is that its run time is roughly around 10 minutes and the worst part is that it takes 4 hours to charge up. So I will be showing you how I added an adapter to the vacuum which allows using Makita battery packs in order to power it. This way the battery run time becomes basically endlessly because I got 2 battery packs I can switch between. You can of course implement this Makita battery pack idea into other devices if you know what you are doing ;-) Let's get started!

Websites which were shown/mentioned in the video:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SvhWEEU4TqKJi6Ww7-WqfC7j_crP7Sd1/view

Thanks to Altium for sponsoring this video.

0:00 My vacuum sucks!

1:01 Intro

1:38 Vacuum overview

2:23 Exploring the insides

4:44 Makita battery upgrade

6:37 First test & troubleshooting

7:54 Final assembly & showcase