Possible stupid question

[gk7319]

Hi guys!

I am working on my first mod box and I have all the components wired up and ready to go in. My issue is that I have decided to change the configuration slightly and it is leaving me with too little room inside to squeeze in the big 18650 batts I intend to use. So my question is....

Can I remove the springs from the negative end of the batt terminals and solder over them, then sand down the solder so it is just a hump (like the positive end)? I suppose I could use positive ends on both sides but I am fresh out of them.

Seems to me that this would be similar to using copper tape, which I have seen on a few mods lately. Anyway, let me know if you can...I know virtually nothing about electronics, although I can program a VCR (but that is now a dying art form).

Thanks,
Greg

 

[Vapoorer]

yes that would be fine

 

[gk7319]

Thanks Vapoorer! I appreciate it!

 

[Israfil]

I would suggest leaving on a bit of the spring for the sake of holding the batteries in better, although as Vapoorer said, it'd work.

 

[Craig Patterson]

I found that clipping the spring down is a better alternative. Works great also w/2 half height 3.6v in a single AA slot.

Craig