FT mini hana mod
Original:
Interior ripped out:
Covered with painters tape to protect the finish and removed original connector:
Milled pocket for a 18650 battery:
Preparing the hole for a new 510 connector:
Tapping the hole (M9x0.75):
Tapping done:
Preparing the top to hold the the connector:
Screwing in the connector:
Connector done:
Glueing the USB charger with stability express cement like glue:
New CK buttons epoxied:
Board put in place and screen fixed with Kepler tape and later with fiberglass reinforced tape:
Soldering battery terminals with 2mm gold connectors:
Everything put together:
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Notice the battery is still easily swappable on the road and chargeable in a stock charger but solid connection to the board is assured with the gold connectors
Done:
Original:
Interior ripped out:
Covered with painters tape to protect the finish and removed original connector:
Milled pocket for a 18650 battery:
Preparing the hole for a new 510 connector:
Tapping the hole (M9x0.75):
Tapping done:
Preparing the top to hold the the connector:
Screwing in the connector:
Connector done:
Glueing the USB charger with stability express cement like glue:
New CK buttons epoxied:
Board put in place and screen fixed with Kepler tape and later with fiberglass reinforced tape:
Soldering battery terminals with 2mm gold connectors:
Everything put together:
Notice the battery is still easily swappable on the road and chargeable in a stock charger but solid connection to the board is assured with the gold connectors
Done:
