Roomba Battery Charger

by NexGen FS in Circuits > Gadgets

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Roomba Battery Charger

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Ever want to use a Roomba Battery in your own robot? Here is a way to build a remote charger.

Bottom Plate Surgery

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First thing is to get a bottom plate. Then cut the battery box off. I did this with my hack saw and then cleaned it up with my Dremel. Make sure that you keep the battery connectors and connector cover with screws.

Now We Need to Put the Stuff in a Box.

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This a Sterilite pencil box you can get them for $1.00 each.

I mounted the battery tray under the cover. So you need a template and steady hands. I used my Dremel for the cut outs yes you will need one for the battery connector block, as well.