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I "inherited" a | I "inherited" a [https://www.amazon.de/CONENTOOL-Rasentrimmer-Rasenkantenschneider-Schneidklingen-Freischneider/dp/B0BRJDTZZX Conentool 24 V cordless lawn trimmer] with plenty of accessories, but no batteries or charger (which are pretty important{{CN}}). | ||
Instead of throwing it out, I thought it must be possible to convert it to my other available batteries! | Instead of throwing it out, I thought it must be possible to convert it to my other available batteries! | ||
== Testing == | |||
== Battery Mount == | |||
Originally I toyed with the idea of making a dual-sided adapter that would fit into the original battery holder of the tool, but there were a bunch of reasons against that: | |||
* difficulty - I had no Conentool battery available to take measurements, so it would have been a reverse-engineering task | |||
* time & effort - I had no interest in putting any more resources than necessary into the crappy tool | |||
* '''necessity''' - I have no other Conentool equipment, nor do I plan to ever buy it | |||
So obviously, a permanent conversion would do. | |||
I got an original Makita adapter plate (thanks {{P}}) and 3D printed the [https://www.printables.com/model/247856-makita-battery-adaptor surrounding battery holder] in [[PLA]]. | |||
== Assembly == | |||
...if you want to call it that ;-) | |||
''more details coming soon'' | ''more details coming soon'' | ||
Revision as of 16:17, 24 September 2025
| ProjectInfoBox Junk to Makita Battery Conversion | |
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| Status: | done (lawn trimmer), more might follow |
| Release Date: | 2025-9 |
| Initiator: | Lukas |
| Materials Used: | crappy cordless tool lacking charger & batteries; Makita adapter plate |
| Tools Used: | 3D printer, rotary tool, crimping pliers |
| Approx. Cost: | <10 € |
I "inherited" a Conentool 24 V cordless lawn trimmer with plenty of accessories, but no batteries or charger (which are pretty important [citation needed]).
Instead of throwing it out, I thought it must be possible to convert it to my other available batteries!
Testing
Battery Mount
Originally I toyed with the idea of making a dual-sided adapter that would fit into the original battery holder of the tool, but there were a bunch of reasons against that:
- difficulty - I had no Conentool battery available to take measurements, so it would have been a reverse-engineering task
- time & effort - I had no interest in putting any more resources than necessary into the crappy tool
- necessity - I have no other Conentool equipment, nor do I plan to ever buy it
So obviously, a permanent conversion would do.
I got an original Makita adapter plate (thanks Patrick) and 3D printed the surrounding battery holder in PLA.
Assembly
...if you want to call it that ;-)
more details coming soon
