HyperTough 12V Battery Pack Mod

In this video we look at the Hyper Tough 12V battery packs from Walmart. I did take time to modify some packs just for fun and see if I could push the Hyper Tough to keep up with the M12. I did not prepare as much as I normally would have for this video as I was not expecting as much request for these mods. I know its not worth the time to replace the cells in a $25 battery pack. I did it for fun to see how well the tools performed with them if any better at all. I hope you find the video helpful and thanks so much for watching
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[@sixtyfiveford]

Nicely done. I get a kick out of making my own packs. I saw your pack on Torque test last week; nice. I was having issues with the boards not allowing enough current to pass. I started adding (12-14awg) directly from the battery + to the tool connector. I do think we're losing current through the basic slide tension tool to the battery connectors though.

[@ThriftyToolShed]

I believe so also. I was actually a bit worried the board to tool connections might evaporate before TTC was done testing...🤣 Thanks for your comment!

[@user-el5ud6in1t]

I came across this guy for electronic repairs, this guy is supper educational and informative . THANKS BRO

[@ThriftyToolShed]

Thanks for your kind comment! I really appreciate it!

[@user-el5ud6in1t]

@@ThriftyToolShed no worries bro, thanks 👍

[@jdmccorful]

Good work, as is your usual. Agree about price being limited reasoning for rebuild, especially if you don't do the work often. That bus fire is an eye opener! Thanks for your time!

[@superspeeder]

Someday when I have time I’m going to look for a dead used Makita battery and rebuild it with these Molicell cells. The idea of a high output compact 5 cell battery for impacts and drills intrigues me, especially since Makita don’t seem to be interested. Nice work! I’ll be referring to your videos for guidance in setting myself up for higher level soldering jobs!

[@michaelg4931]

I scored a Craftsman 12v cordless 5.5 inch circular saw with a dead NiMH battery pack for free. For chuckles, I made up a backpack 74AH LiFePO4 pack using 4 LEV60F cells I already had and a 25 amp Daly BMS using cut off bits of the original pack and 3D printed parts. It actually works surprisingly well for rafter tail cutoff.

[@ThriftyToolShed]

Awesome!

[@michaelg4931]

@@ThriftyToolShed Thanks for making and sharing quality vids of modifying/repairing the battery packs. It's good to see some good techniques to help us troglodytes.

[@ThriftyToolShed]

​@@michaelg4931 Thanks for your kind comment!

[@raycerti213]

This is a great video!

[@ThriftyToolShed]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[@onlywenilaugh6589]

AS you likely already know, have to watch prying off the battery connection strips (spot welds), I had one puncture the battery as it pulled off and sprayed electrolyte.

[@ThriftyToolShed]

It was mentioned in the video.....

[@onlywenilaugh6589]

What I get for commenting part way through:)

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