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Replacing connector on battery (self.meshtastic)

submitted 1 month ago by Picasso to c/[email protected]

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Hey all,
I accidentally purchased a battery for my T114 with the wrong connector. I am looking at just purchasing some JST connectors and changing the connector myself.

Is there any danger to do this while the cable is still connected to the battery?

The battery is a 803040 1000mAH 3.7V battery

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Dont cut both leads at the same time

[–] Picasso 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I figured this much but i appreciate the clarity as it was a question i had asked myself as well

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Cut red and black at different positions to avoid them touching almost altogether. Makes it easier to work with the cable too.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Yeah i did it once when I was into fpv drones haha, got to work early touse the solder station and was kind of rushing then bam lots of sparks and nice little weld mark on my snips

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Don't touch red to black and you'll be fine.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

You'll be okay, just be careful with it. Just be super careful when you're crimping the connector pins. Considered putting tape over the first pin after you get it in the connector before you put the second one in.