Makita USB Chargers

[@botronics]

My theory is the switch is useful to disconnect the battery from the charger when you are not charging and don't want to bother pulling the unit off the battery. If left on, the ADP05 has a no-load draw that will eventually drain the battery.

[@brianmorris7664]

I bought one recently but only for one specific purpose: the ability to charge my phone and and other devices during a power outage. That's where this device comes in handy, when you don't have access to an electrical outlet, but you have charged Makita batteries that you can draw from.

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

Good use case. How did you find they performed? I think my phone maybe a bit hungry as the cxt charger I have just isn't powerful enough

[@brianmorris7664]

@@bodgeitwithbrian I bought it during a recent ice storm where many people around us lost power for over a week. Fortunately we did not. I did test it out at that time to charge a rechargeable flashlight and it worked very well, but I didn't time it. At $19 on Amazon its less expensive than most of the other dedicated power banks they have listed. My intention is to keep it in my truck tool box in the event of an emergency, either at home or on the road. I have an old cell phone which is literally at 0% battery that I can try it on and I'll let you know how long it takes.

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

That's a great price for something that could be a life saver. Saw the power cuts in Texas on the news and another KZbinr I follow got flooded when the pipes burst

[@brianmorris7664]

@@bodgeitwithbrian 1 hour and 40 mins to fully charge. That's using the 18v version with a 4.0 ah battery. And the Makita battery has 3 bars left.

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

Perhaps I should get the 18v version and do a head to head

[@patbhood]

The LXT power source has 2 usb inputs that each run at 2.1 amps. It’s a great accessory for anyone that has LXT 18 volt tools/batteries. I love mine.

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

May need to try the LXT version but I do feel that Makita need to update this accessory, phones and chargers have moved on

[@matthoward1174]

Cables make a BIG difference. I only buy Anker cables. About the same price as gas station/crappy cables, but flow way more power.

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

My test showed that the Makita units just didn't run at higher amps than regular chargers with the same cable. I also like Anker products, good bang for bucks

[@matthoward1174]

@@bodgeitwithbrian Probably a 1.0 amp port. Its still good to have, but it should only cost about $12-.

[@stianjohansen9281]

Interresting, thanks. Will post this on a Makita forum 👍

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

Thanks, I think Makita could have done a better job here

[@cjrocksu5942]

Thanks for the video. The big difference is portability. With the Makita ADP06 Adapter you're not tied down to a wall socket

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

I like the idea but it's not capable of charging a modern phone

[@bajer111]

@@bodgeitwithbrian you just showed that it charges your phone at around 1 amp, what's them problem?

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

That is it will take ages to charge and indeed may never charge while the phone is on as the phone maybe consuming more than 1A. Modern phones usually charge at much higher rates and in some cases higher voltage to fast change. In my option this is a poor implementation of a power pack based on a good battery platform. In short, it's crap!

[@bgcreations6995]

Thanks for this video. I checked the link and it was sold out.

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

I've added some extra links. You should find one in stock now

[@bgcreations6995]

@@bodgeitwithbrian thanks

[@Theogus45]

My battery adapter charge my phone only 10seconds than it cuts energy and do not charge the phone.why do you think it is like that ?

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

Which phone do you have?

[@Theogus45]

@@bodgeitwithbrian Xiaomi mi 10 lite 5g

[@nickcata1465]

Cool App, and thanks for the idea. I just downloaded the same app, literally a second ago 😎😎😎

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

I guessed there would be one and there it was. Nice to be able to check the physial meter as well

[@holdenbreau7187]

Is faster better??

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

Not really, both are out of date compared to modern fast charges that come with new phones. I feel I could build one that performs better

[@eliascruz9757]

Cruz ✝️. Brother it is just for hanging out.... on the Makita accessories.. that is all bro

[@sterlo212]

I just bought one of these but it has 2 usb outlets and both charge at 2.1 amps. I'm in Australia fwiw

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

Interesting, is it the lxt or cxt unit?

[@deesis4962]

I am confused as to why we are comparing a wall charger to one that is mobile. I use this for backpacking and its awesome. Slow but awesome. It also saved me from buying other power banks

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

The reason for the comparison is to demonstrate that it doesn't charge at the same rate. I have power banks that charge faster than many of my wall outlets so I was disappointed that the Makita was so weak and in fact for the device I was charging was consuming more power than the charger was outputting. In my opinion this accessory needs refreshing to cope with modern phones

[@deesis4962]

@@bodgeitwithbrian fair call. I am just happy I don’t have to buy other power banks. I have so many of these batteries.

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

Is it the 12v or 18v version. My 12v version doesn't charge my pixel 2 whilst on.

[@deesis4962]

@@bodgeitwithbrian 18v. I usually take a 6ah battery if I am out for a few days.

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

That unit maybe much better, maybe I should try one

[@notgotaname]

I bought the 18v volt version of this charger and some time thru charging my phone it just shuts down and stops charging so i have to plug into the other usb port to restart the charging. Then the vicious cycle begins again. It riles me up. I have bought new cables and a charged up 5ah battery source and yet after a random 20-40minutes of charging my phone it stops itself. Fuck this Makita adapter, they have gone too gimmicky now. im gonna get myself a Dewalt

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

Thanks for the comment, my fealing is there s is not one of makitas finest accessories. @makita this product needs replacing with better electronics.

[@daig1984]

Get a 4ah it’s much faster than the 2

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

Will give that a go

[@jamiebarrera6153]

Interesting I have 18v one just tried some tests with interesting results makita 18v usb and Samsung charger both giving me the same amps and volts very close anyway. So I tried a different cable same make but 2000mm I was using a 200mm one. Now this is where it gets strange the amps drop by half in the makita but stayed the same in the Samsung charger. Not that it matters as I only use makita when I don't have a wall socket 🙂 And that's for the video 🙂

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

Great comment, I should do a super test with different cables ect but I do find that most after market chargers are not good at charging modern phones. I think I'd like to see Makita take usb charging seriously and maybe comply with some of the fast charging standards

[@jamiebarrera6153]

@@bodgeitwithbrian yes indeedy 🙂

[@kizzjd9578]

My 18v one does the same

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

Thanks for the comment. Such a shame, this could have been a great power bank.

[@kritsanakrudtup217]

OMG MY MONEY

[@bodgeitwithbrian]

What do you mean?