Originally Posted by truman
Anybody ever adapt the battery from a 12V cordless tool to use for lighting? My Makita came with a smart charger, and I've vowed to try it if I ever come across a broken Makita with a usable battery connector.
Just wondering if anyone's rigged their own, since I'm not an EE, nor do I play one on TV.
I have done this to make some seriously bright handheld lights. I did one 12v / 75w flashlight that lasted about 25 minutes. This was with an 18v DeWalt drill battery, so the light was well overpowered - any sudden shocks and it could have blown the lamp.
The good thing about these packs is that they are relatively small, and they come with a good charger.
I plan on making a quick 10-15w light with a 12v drill pack soon; I'll post the results when I get it done...
bk