Interchange Tool Batteries Between Brands With This One Weird Trick! 🔋 One Battery To Rule Them All!

[@EmbraceMaking]

Don't want to design or build your own? They are now commonly available on Amazon. See links below to support this channel. As an Amazon Associate I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you): ► Dewalt to Milwaukee: amzn.to/3MLbjd5 ► Dewalt to Black and Decker: amzn.to/4dYPRNQ ► Dewalt to Ryobi: amzn.to/4em1NsM ► Milwaukee to Dewalt: amzn.to/4ejXQok ► Ryobi to Milwaukee: amzn.to/4egNkyw As this video becomes more popular, there are going to be more people suggesting using a thermistor inside of the adapter to retain the thermistor functionality. This is not going to work as the purpose of the thermistor is to monitor the battery temp. Putting a thermistor inside of the tool or the adapter doesn't solve this problem as it is not hooked up to the battery. Even if you used one, it wouldn't change resistance as nothing inside of the adapter is changing temperature... effectively it's just a resistor at this point anyways... so you might as well use a resistor. To keep a functional thermistor, you could try and alter the resistance value from the temp pin on the actual battery and then feed that into the tool. You would have to do some research into your battery system and what kind of temp vs. R curve the thermistor outputs and then find out the temp vs. R curve the tool is expecting and then map it. To address why I put the resistor inside of the tool and not inside of the adapter... With the contacts I was using I was having a hard time fitting a third contact inside of my adapter. They are simply too large. Smaller contacts could give me more room but I was working with what I have. So I altered the tool and it only took 5 mins and I can clip the resistor out in 5 seconds if I ever choose too. Hope that answers some questions!

[@MNCasaPro]

If you had been able to connect the third wire, it may still not have worked? Would it be possible to add a resistor that equalled the difference of resistance between the Milwaukee and Makita? (provided the Makita value is higher than the Milwaukee) Thanks for the awesome video.

[@mykolas3587]

Thanks for informative video. Does it stop the tool when battery is critically discharged?

[@Graham_Wideman]

@@MNCasaPro Late reply, but... "Would it be possible to add a resistor that equalled the difference" not really, because the difference in resistance between the two will itself be temperature dependent. There is a generic "resistance transformer" circuit, though it's a bit complicated and has limitations. There are some simpler circuits that might perform the task depending on deeper knowledge of the details of the source and destination circuits.

[@munsters2]

Really clever solution! Thanks. I, too, hate these tool manufacturers for scamming people by not adapting a universal battery standard.

[@RyszardRudy]

I wish US or EU or other large-market having country/union would enforce a standard, just like battery standard, that would make competition more fair in terms of battery quality.

[@loktom4068]

It's called freedom to excel.

[@martinmuldoon603]

Yea I agree, these battery tool, handheld vacuum cleaner ect manufacturers are taking people to the cleaners (dy-son even has planned absolesence built in) scammers is what they are, camera manufacturers do the very same with different mount systems

[@MC-pg2ko]

Clever. With the cost of everything on the rise and the impact that this is having on the environment sourcing the materials used in these batteries, a ONE Universal Battery System should be imposed on Manufacturers of Power Tools by Governments globally.

[@EmbraceMaking]

I'm a little surprised it hasn't been mandated by now

[@AKAtheA]

Do not alter the tool, put the resistor into the adapter...

[@EmbraceMaking]

Yes, this is possible, but I was having a hard time fitting a third contact inside of the adapter so I popped open the handle instead!

[@alimughal7258]

Which type of resistor to use ?

[@smitcher]

In the square part in the middle, beside the screw, at kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJWXl3t8fc9sd7csi=NxWorENKIL7VZPqI&t=214 then hollow out the model underneath and put the contact in there so the blade edge slides on it. It does not need to handle as much current so any contact will be enough.

[@tarunarya1780]

The best thing about this video is the approach of addressing the contacts that connect to the tool's straight blades instead of altering the tools' blade contacts.. I had thought improvised using the copper fuse holder in plugs. More recently I looked at the contacts for makita bms tools which were expensive by themselves but actually cheaper with the board. I thought cutting these of the board may be an option especially for higher current devices. As a very preliminary thought by adding resistors in series clearly increases the resistance, and in parallel reduces the resistance. Maybe this could be done with the thermistor to make it match.

[@moeman1440]

Thank you so much for the knowledge. Is it possible to post a video on how to modify an adapter for Dewalt 20V batteries on Hercules tools. It’s the same issue with the resistor. But show us how to make the modification in the adapter instead of tool. Thanks so much

[@SenorBandiito]

Thank you so much for posting this! I've just bought the same bare Makita saw for a project and didn't want to have to splash out on a battery and charger too (which is more than the tool costs) and this means I can just use a regular 3S lipo to power the tool.

[@EmbraceMaking]

Great to hear!

[@zh350]

What about the 4 pin tools? Like dewalt impact drivers? TBH this video saved me alot.

[@DaveKillion]

Thanks for this video, and the STL's on Thingiverse. I'm using M12 batteries for a prop I'm building as part of my cosplay I'm working on, and was not looking forward to reverse-engineering the model for the receiver of the battery box at all - you've saved me a ton of time. Sending some "coffee" your way... Take care, dude, and keep Embracing ;)

[@EmbraceMaking]

Thank you so much Dave! Glad this was able to make your life a little easier :)

[@rickybobbyracing9106]

As far as you know, is the thermister more of a requirement for Makati? Or more of an issue with newer tools? I have some dewalt and m18 batteries I use on Ryobi tools using an adapter that doesn't even have the temp rail, and the tools don't seem to care. Could be I don't have the newer or higher performance tools that use that 3rd rail.

[@Flashhawk2k]

Wouldn't it be better to incorporate the thermistor hack into the adapter? This way you would need to alter the machine(s) themselves and keep your warranty intact...

[@Flashhawk2k]

"you would _not_ need to " ;)

[@arjanvandewiel574]

Certainly. Or just place a thermistor in the adapter, would be even better!

[@EmbraceMaking]

The thermistor's purpose is to monitor the battery temp... if you put a thermistor inside of the adapter you are not monitoring anything (since it's not hooked up to the battery). There really isn't a purpose of using a thermistor as it won't be changing temperature and therefore won't be changing resistance. A simple resistor on the tool or adapter side is all you can do unless you can somehow connect to the adapted battery's temp pin and then map the battery thermistor's output to what the tool is expecting to see.

[@Flashhawk2k]

@@EmbraceMaking I did not write about a thermistor but your hack with a resistor. I just concluded that soldering the resistor into the adapter instead of Inside the tool would be beneficial...

[@asiemens7]

Theoretically you could add resistors in series to increase the resistance and in parallel to decrease right? The other thing I’m not sure of is whether the J curve that the tool expects would be different. So just because at room temp it matches, doesn’t mean it’s a straight addition or subtraction all along the j curve.

[@unboxingdifferentthings5734]

I have a Craftsman 60V 7.5ah battery. Can I repurpose this to work with anything else besides the Craftsman 60V lineup, which has been discontinued for several years now?

[@Mnfish22]

Great video and now it makes sense why my adaptor isn't working correctly for what OI'm trying to do. I have an Ion ice auger that works with a 40 volt battery that the battery corroded and cells went bad. I have 2 Ridgid 18volt batteries (from tools I have) that I got two adapters for them and put them in series to get 40 volts. But when I connect it to the ion auger it doesn't work. I ohmed the thermister on the Ion battery pack and get 13k ohms. The Ridgid battery packs have 8k ohms. How do I fool the batteries to think that each has 8k ohms? The adapters only have 2 leads pos and neg. Do I need to run an 8k ohm resister between the neg and the t1 (basically what I connected the ohm meter to to get the 8k resistance reading) on each adapter? I'd have to figure out a way to connect it to the terminals of neg and T1 inside the adapter if that's the case

[@justinguerrera8322]

could you do a video on using dewalt batteries in harbor frieght HERCULES tools? i tried to do the resister in the tool for a hercules flash light and dewalt battery. couldnt get it to work

[@philipchristian9935]

Great idea! Something that I'd find very useful is a ryobi 40v adapter to use in a snow joe snow blower! Unfortunately I don't have your design CAD skills

[@oldmantick]

I have the exact same pair of brands i am trying to make work. I bought the 2 contact adapters already but didn’t know the thermister trick

[@hrayrohanyan4498]

Hello, do you have Ridgid to Milwaukee adapter 18v, thanks

[@gs300ondub]

Would you happen to know how many ohms are Worx 20v tools (makerx)?

[@franklinwaynejohnson2161]

I have searched the webs for weeks looking for a Hercules tool to Bauer battery adapter. It does not exist anywhere. Please help.

[@peoblouin6938]

Hey! Commenting to let you know the Milwaukee M12 tabs you are linking are not the ones used in the video. The mounting hole is too close from the tab vs the hole in your printed adapter.

[@zeprahzzz]

Yup, this. Did the item # get changed or what? I'm just going to drill through but bit of a bummer.

[@christopherowens2635]

Where can I find/buy these resistors or thermistors?

[@ashleygrant3131]

What’s the make and mode of the tool you used to measure? You put links in descriptions… maybe consider sending subscribers a link to your own website? And have on there an uploaded pdf that lists your products, part list, tools, etc. used during each video?

[@EmbraceMaking]

Hi Ashley, the measuring tool is called a digital caliper. I've tried to be a little more regimented about putting links to relevant products / tools in my latest videos but perhaps I should go back and review some of my older content to do the same!

[@raymondharris7226]

Thanks so much for everything.... I truly appreciate everything. Is there a HOME DIYer Entry level 3D printer that I can look into to do this?

[@EmbraceMaking]

Thanks! Take a look at the offerings from Creality or ANET, both are very similar and can be had for entry level prices. Lots of community support for Creality printers online as well.

[@leh3827]

Excellent! $till blow$ my mind though. Seems like a lot of work! Excellent though!

[@davey2k12]

Bout time I seen this I been modding 12v tools for ages lol

[@EmbraceMaking]

It's usually pretty straight forward, what have you modded with your tools?

[@christopherowens2635]

Do you by chance know the thermistor used for Metabo 36v tools/batteries? I’m trying to bypass some Metabo stuff.

[@stefanobeolchi273]

Hi there I looking for adapter makita 12 v battery to bosch tools Can you help me please to find it Best regards Stefano

[@CharlesNolanArt]

This is a very interesting video and of course interesting topic, If I may drop to the simplest of questions, what would happen if you simply detach that third wire? Thanks for your time.

[@EmbraceMaking]

If you detach the temperature wire the tool won't run in most cases (if it monitors temperature)

[@SuperMurrayb]

Cheap battery adapters can cause a safety hazard with batteries containing common lithium cells. The genuine battery must signal a fault to the tool if the cell temperature gets too high or too low. It also must signal if the pack has reached its minimum safe operating voltage. Discharging below that voltage can cause the copper substrate to dissolve in the electroylte and then form dendrites when the cell is recharged. If the dendrites short the cell it can vent or explode. The only safe adapter is one that conveys the power fault information from the battery to the tool. Anything else is like playing russian roulette.

[@MakeItMike]

I'm waiting for someone to come up with an alternative for Hart lawnmower batteries. Those things are a rip off and I haven't seen any Chinese knock offs on eBay like you see for dewalt and ryobi.

[@Goose-Grip]

Do you print your own battery adapters? If someone were to ask you to make 100 pcs or 1000pcs of a each adapter (both M12 and Dewalt 12V) separate from each other but would need a 3 or 4 hole mounting platform on each, would you have interest and what might you charge per pc based upon 100 pcs minimum and on 1000 pcs?

[@EmbraceMaking]

Yes, I printed my own. I guess I would have to see how long each print would take + how much material. Do you have a file for what you want printed, or you would also need the design work done?

[@rolltide13x29]

Any chance you could design an adapter to use either Craftsman or Dewalt or even Ryobi batteries with Hart 20v tools?? I would love to buy a couple.

[@legojerry]

i'm working on finalizing a hart adapter now.. got the first iteration done this weekend!

[@stevebabiak6997]

@@legojerry - how is that Hart adapter progressing?

[@NoferTrunions]

Good technical video but get rid of the music - this is not a music video. Music becomes distracting, then annoying.

[@christopherferguson6102]

I hope a battery skil saw but the battery is no good I cannot find a battery for it what could I do

[@JacobWright3092]

Can you make video with Kobalt tools with Milwaukee batteries?

[@Don-Coyote-De-Transylvania]

I wish brands will agree to use all the same type of battery system the same way USB is now a standard used in all electronics.

[@BabylonPatrol]

EU could do it!

[@truegameplay8740]

If I was to use a dead li ion battery instead of 3d printing and left the board in it would I have to do the thermistor trick or would it just not work with the board?

[@imperialsecuritybureau6037]

If it’s the right brand and type of protection board then it should run fine with some new Li-ion cells

[@eeledahc]

The problem you run into is some older tools do not have circuitry inside, they relied on it being in the battery. Well that costs too much so now the circuitry is in the tool and none in the batteries. So you have to be carefull to not run the batteries down too far because they may not charge back up even if you open them up and use an rc charger with balancing leads. Not all brands have changed like that.

[@wykonczeni]

I cant run my stanley fatmax tool with makita battery. Also i cant find what resistor do i need 🤷🏻‍♂️ help pls

[@EmbraceMaking]

Try wiring in a potentiometer and vary the resistance until you find something that works. Then you can remove it and replace with a resistor of the value you found to work.

[@wykonczeni]

@@EmbraceMaking well, i tried 10k ohm resistor - like similar tools has (dewalt and hercules) - and it works 👌

[@hidden4valle]

Your so kool brother. Thank u so much for this detailed video. This video should cost money to watch or download. Your amazing. Thanks again sincerely Darin Valle

[@EmbraceMaking]

I appreciate that!

[@evelynb.6060]

You are brilliant ! I have same problem too with my black and decker , worx, rigid , etc. so I have lots of Chargers. Why don‘t you open a Company specializing in these adaptors so that I could use like as so see batteries of other brand tools. Like the are „Microsoft style“ . Do you remember before that that different system were not compatible operating system. Since that Microsoft came we could used all different kinds of computer brand because an adapter operating system link them . Thes you can do and I will be your First Client and Help you advertise these brilliant product. Then I could use all my batteries for other tools. Do you repair batteries and batteries charger too. You must start these company. It will be a boom,👍👌😎

[@EmbraceMaking]

Thanks for the message! There are some people already out there doing this! ... might even want to check out Etsy... pretty sure some people are selling them there.

[@christopherowens2635]

Do you know where can I get a thermistor for Greenworks 40 volt batteries? I’m trying to use my Ryobi 40v batteries onto Greenworks tool.

[@EmbraceMaking]

Not sure, might have to do a quick google search to see if anything comes up!

[@charlescho]

Anyone know what size resistor is needed for Milwaukee M18 tools? And if so, between which terminals? If you don't know, but have an M18 battery, can you do an ohm resistance reading between: B+ and J1 B+ and J2 B- and J1 B- and J2

[@charlescho]

@@williamsanders2431 there is a channel called “Tundra, Tools, and Tech” that had the info. It was called Makita batteries on Milwaukee tools, or something like that.

[@shdwbnndbyyt]

I want to make a 40 V Hart battery using my own lithium cells... probably a 10 to 20 AH battery... Oh this is for a lawn mower, so lots of room is avaliable... the 6 AH battery only lasts 20-30 minutes.... new batteries cost $170+

[@NikolaM021]

Question. I have SKIL drill and parkside battery 20v x team. Cant make it work, when i connect, drill can spin but after ~5sec it shut off and i have to reconnect battery to work again (for 5sec again). Like some protection in skill acu drill is activated. I tried 10k resistor and it is same. Any sugestion? Cheers

[@NikolaM021]

From manual: Battery protection Switches o the tool or prevents the tool from being switched on, when : the battery temperature is not within the allowable operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C. So probably i need correct resistor. I tried 10K and 20K and its not working. How to determine resistor to bypass?

[@EmbraceMaking]

Without knowing the original or having access to the original its a bit of a guessing game... you could always try a potentiometer and you can vary the resistance until you find one that works, then remove it and install a regular resistor of the value that you found to work.

[@Jackkamerun]

excellent Video! Great done. Thank you

[@EmbraceMaking]

Glad you liked it!

[@meeekstubbular]

Wow, so simple almost just like riding a bike... I must have missed something...like a few neuron in my upper body. But it's really neat!

[@jaychapman6448]

Why wouldn't you put the resistor in the adapter so any tool would work, rather than modifying each individual tool?

[@EmbraceMaking]

I was having a tough time fitting another contact plus the resistor into the design to keep things compact. So I just modified the tool instead.

[@elvisrickey4625]

Great video. Trying to get a B&D 40v battery to work in a 40v Atlas chain saw (brand new under warranty). A new battery runs over $100. Runs great with the B&D for about 5 seconds then shuts down. Let go of the trigger, press it again and another 5 second run. Is there a way to correct this without modifying the tool? I see battery adapters available that do not require tool breakdown.(None available for Atlas yet.) I'm thinking there is a way to correct this outside the tool. Are you available for consultation for a nominal fee? :-)

[@EmbraceMaking]

Hi Elvis, does the B&D battery physically fit inside the Atlas chain saw? How many terminals are on the battery and how many on the chain saw?

[@elvisrickey4625]

@@EmbraceMaking The battery opening is huge. I was going to run jumper wires and tuck it in the compartment while using the battery. There are 2 terminals on the B&D with a center charge port. There are 3 terminals on the Atlas tool. Not sure if the center tab is for charging,communicating with the saw, or both. There is an ohm symbol on it and the letter C. The B&D when hot wired, runs the saw for about 5-7 seconds then something shuts down. Let go of the trigger, press it again and it runs again for the same time. Pulled the Atlas battery apart and it looks like the whole circuit board is covered with liquid electrical tape or something of that nature. Can't really read any numbers. I don't know if the B&D battery is shutting down or something in the saw is shutting down. Brand new saw so I didn't really want to damage anything.

[@BrianWashington-jc6ig]

perfect for the dewalt shop vac

[@teddybaker7231]

I run my Makita 12v drill off a car battery, hard wired to the lugs inside the cavity., it’s on a bench.

[@EmbraceMaking]

That will work too!

[@SoundRecordist]

Brilliant! A very clear explanation.. I'm going to give it a try! Thanks.

[@EmbraceMaking]

Thanks! If you have any questions, come back and I'll see if I can help!

[@KSfdebey]

Awesome video! An excellent idea as basic to make adapters from another systems such as Metabo, BOSCH etc. instead of Milwaukee. Thank you so much!

[@EmbraceMaking]

Glad it was helpful! Hope you left a like to help me out! Thanks again for watching!

[@MichaelBiebersWorld]

I 2nd this. I use the Hitachi/Metabo HPT battery system, and I cannot find many adapters that accept these. I'm not versed in 3D printers... maybe I should start learning.

[@KSfdebey]

@@MichaelBiebersWorld I use Metabo 12V batteries with Milwaukee and Makita tools and 18V Metabo batteries with Bosch/Ryobi. It took a few weeks and a lot of test 3D-prints. But now it works (I'm not satisfied of adapter's design, maybe should make version 2.0 more estetic).

[@jameskaranikolaou6390]

Thanks for this. yeah my place of work just has a 3d printer. Oh so does my friend and my grandma.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Yeah, and we're all engineers too.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

It should be the law that all these manufacturers all use the SAME battery voltage and style of connectors. Any "standard" battery should fit any tool you buy. It's one of the world's biggest scams. There could be three shapes/sizes, one for smaller tools and one for regular tools one for larger devices like snow blowers or lawnmowers.

[@EmbraceMaking]

Would be nice! Although they would probably argue that it would hinder their ability to innovate battery and charging technology, or it would place limits on the form their tools could take shape or something. I'm sure they already have 1000 arguments ready for the lawyers lol

[@LukeMcMullin]

Hi, I have old v18 Milwaukee 48-11-2200 tools that work but no batteries? I have bought Ridgid tools with good 18 volt batteries, does anyone make an adapter for this combo ? Or can you make one for me? I no longer run my tools daily . I hate the Idea and expense of having to buy all new 18v tools when the only problem is the batteries. Luke.

[@EmbraceMaking]

Hi Luke, in order to make adapters I would have to have the tools and batteries at my disposal to measure and test with. Unfortunately I do not own any of the old Milwaukee 18V tools. Have you tried the good ole google search for adapters? I've seen people sell various adapters on all sorts of websites, even Etsy believe it or not

[@LukeMcMullin]

@@EmbraceMaking Hi, yes as a matter of fact I did purchase an adapter that will allow me to use the newer m18 batteries in my older v18 tools. The only problem with that is I have to buy a charger and new m18 batteries which cost more than a new set of tools with batteries. I bought a Ridgid stealth impact driver which I love, and it came with 2 batteries which I registered and are covered under Ridgid"s LSA. It would be great for me if someone made an adapter that would allow me to use my good Ridgid batteries in my perfectly good 18V Milwaukee, circular saw 1/2" hammer drills, recip saw etc.

[@stevebabiak6997]

@@LukeMcMullin - there are sellers on Amazon that offer something along the lines of what you seek. KZbinr sixtyfiveford has a video demonstrating use of various adapters.

[@tehcno007]

Great video! Thanks for sharing... p.s - what is the music used at the start of the video?

[@TheUpsetter]

Just solder a few wires job done.

[@dylanlucas3397]

What if you used an arduino that read the temp output of the battery from brand A and then converted it via a mathematical function to the corresponding value for tool brand B. And if you took it a step further you could put in a screen where you could select what brand the battery is and what brand the tool is, and then use the appropriate function

[@EmbraceMaking]

You couldn't probably make something like that work if you really were concerned about over heating the battery. In most cases the average hobbyist doesn't run their tools that hard though.

[@RixtronixLAB]

Nice video, thanks :)

[@EmbraceMaking]

Glad you liked it!

[@NickHumpSeven]

I’m a contractor. Would you be able to make some of these for kobalt 20v to adapt to the Milwaukee 18v tools? I would like to discuss with you if you’re interested. Hope you are. I’d be willing to pay for it of course.

[@stevebabiak6997]

Isn’t Kobalt a 24V system? The 20V and 18V systems basically use the same number of cells in the batteries; the 24V system uses one more cell than those in their batteries. So you have the mechanical interface, then you can find DC to DC converters to handle the voltage difference. Then you have the protection circuitry on top of those. Not totally impossible, but a bit of work nonetheless.

[@DanDomanski9]

Great video and explanation !

[@EmbraceMaking]

Thank you Dan! Really happy you enjoyed the video!

[@DanDomanski9]

Does this work in reverse? For example Dewalt battery on Milwaukee charger ?

[@EmbraceMaking]

@@DanDomanski9 You can make anything work in any direction but depending on the brand you will have to look into the temperature sensor value. Chargers should be looking for a temperature sensor reading... I wouldn't recommend bypassing the sensor to charge a battery on a different charger... if something goes wrong it could lead to a fire and you may not be there to put it out. Adapting the battery to a different branded tool is a different story as you would be there using it and if something were to go wrong you would be present to deal with the issue.

[@DanDomanski9]

@@EmbraceMaking makes sense. Appreciate the reply!

[@PBS-nm1uu]

love the video please keep them coming

[@EmbraceMaking]

Thank you so much! So many projects they will never stop :)

[@RyszardRudy]

I would rather come up with male/female connection adaptors that would make less fiddling with wire connection, more versatility and speed.

[@chaos.corner]

Anyone know Bauer? And whether it is the pin next to B+ or B-?

[@chaos.corner]

Appears to be 10k and the pin next to B+

[@mnight207]

Man, so easy. All you need is access to a 3d printer, auto cad and the knowledge of an electrical and mechanical engineer. No sweat

[@jadynadams7817]

3d printers are more affordable than ever now, some of the cheapest can somestimes go below $100. You also dont need auto cad, he left the files so all you need to do is upload them to a slicer then print them. And doing all this is really simple, no need for a degree in mechanical engineering.

[@mnight207]

@@jadynadams7817 really? Would you buy me one?

[@jadynadams7817]

@@mnight207 wtf no lmao youre just a random guy on the internet

[@DonkeyHotey-l2e]

One weird trick: Buy the adapter on line.

[@jeremiahreschke8091]

So moral of the story spend 20hrs of engineering time at 250.00 an hour for a 50 dollar battery :)

[@EmbraceMaking]

But when it is your own time it is free ;) ... lol sort of

[@larrylass4268]

Great project but out of my tool and skill set. Would be so much simper just to buy one. There is always someone smarter than I am with better toys. Anyone making them so I can update my old master mechanic 18v to new B & D 20v batteries?😀

[@brunoburtoni8479]

One weird trick is a hard one

[@trueblue9101]

Designing and building a whole new adaptor isn't exactly weird or a trick...

[@cromyjr1592]

... but makes a good clickbait video title. Or as some would put it "compelling title" :D

[@themitchwich]

The “one weird trick” is having a personal 3D printer

[@zeprahzzz]

You can get a 3D printer for about the price of a makita tool. What is your point?

[@themitchwich]

@@zeprahzzz nice

[@Marc_Wolfe]

Let's bypass our battery temp sensor, YAY... *house fire*.

[@grandrapids57]

and another video in this series is.. how to turn your Rosanne Barr looking wife and turn her into Taylor Swift.

[@musketbal]

Way too much work. Not to mention the cost of a 3D printer. I guess I'll just have to continue to getting ripped off.

[@grumblycurmudgeon]

What if instead of custom altering each tool for each rating and chemistry, you simply decide on a standardized "male" contact pattern and make an adapter that ALL of the batteries fit into. You'd still have to 3D print the interface for each tool and battery, but you could at least got swap every battery with every tool (at least of similar voltages, anyway). Hell, you could embed a switched thermister into that interface, too. Sure, it'd add another inch of length, but it'd be worth it.

[@Thatscrazydawg221]

Just get a batter adapter

[@yone2002]

Your video title misses the phase "mechanical design skills required".

[@EmbraceMaking]

"One weird trick" might be the design skills required. lol, honestly I know it's not within everyone's skillset, but the "one weird trick" was just a play on those silly internet advertisements like "this man lost 45 lbs in 2 days using this one weird trick!"

[@mateusaurelius2546]

Can’t you just scan it..

[@EmbraceMaking]

yes and no... if you have a really high end scanner yes, and the high end scanners come with good post processing software to make a nice model from it. If you have a hobby scanner a lot of the small details will be missed and you'll end up with something barely usable. Also, the low end hobby stuff usually has bad post processing software and dealing with the mesh is a nightmare. In which case you're better off just measuring and building your model from scratch.

[@mateusaurelius2546]

@@EmbraceMaking Got ya👍✌

[@da_jimmer]

This is to much work, I'll just stick to having 16 different brands

[@-iIIiiiiiIiiiiIIIiiIi-]

Yeah literally nobody is going to do all this. Thought this dude made an actual universal adapter or something.

[@jalopy2472]

Why not? I’m going to do this. Just takes an hour or two on cad

[@soledude]

👌👌👌

[@EmbraceMaking]

Thanks!

[@promo130]

Just buy an adapter

[@EmbraceMaking]

Sometimes the fun is in doing it yourself... and someone has to design them... if everyone just waited for someone else to do it where would we be?

[@globstudioithaca]

Crazytown

[@serendipitynz]

background 'music' seriously irritating and making it hard to hear what you are saying. Probably a good video but too noisy.

[@EmbraceMaking]

Thanks for the feedback. I've noticed that in my editing software it often sounds very quiet, and then on KZbin it is louder. Lately I've tried to make it even quieter in my new videos.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

It's criminal that these manufacturers aren't forced to adopt a standard battery format.

[@EmbraceMaking]

I see it both ways... for the consumer it is nice to have a standard, for the manufacturer you don't want to limit their design freedom... so perhaps try and find some kind of balance somehow

[@tonyvinesmusic]

This is not weird as the title states....all kinds of videos on this.

[@EmbraceMaking]

I know, it's not actually "weird" it was meant to be playful take on those silly ads you see everywhere on the internet... "LOSE WEIGHT REALLY FAST WITH THIS ONE WEIRD TRICK! DOCTORS HATE THIS!!!"

[@hubzo1]

What a time to be alive. Creators now openly admitting to click baiting you.

[@tonyvinesmusic]

@@hubzo1 is there any truth anymore? any integrity? The list goes on. I agree with your comment.

[@allcomm]

This is very RARE. In Thingiverse too for long time. In same time battery interchanging problem is worldwide. If I found something like this for Einhel, My Project, Bosh and Parkside I'll print on my 3D PRN.

[@dtriniboss]

Buy a 3D printer, software and powerful computer to run it to execute this tool assembly trick.

[@kevinlancaster6041]

No dude, real people in the real world don't have or even know anyone who has a 3d printer

[@EmbraceMaking]

They are becoming more common place... check out creality ender 3 ... you can pick one up these days for the price of a regular paper printer.