Labradar battery modification

[wi50]

My labradar USB port is junk again. No problem, send it back for a replacement port. But there's gotta be an option for a aa battery to USB adapter to run a USB battery pack and plug onto the AA battery socket? I haven't checked continuity to see which to use, or what adapter to buy? Anyone done something similar?

 

[rayporter]

install a magnet and never pull out the plug again.

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[wi50]

Thanks, I see that after I start looking around. Didn't know a magnetic adapter existed. But I'll get one and be done with the fragile port once it's back from repair

 

[Charlie-NY]

install a magnet and never pull out the plug again.

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This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ and you'll find that you'll use it for a pile of other routinely recharged devices.

 

[NZ_Fclass]

Why not solder onto the terminals in the battery compartment and fit a DC socket to the compartment door?

 

[PatMiles]

Check out post 25 in this thread from SnipersHide.

Range Report - LabRadar battery issues

Just a heads-up for those that use the superb LabRadar chronograph: Be careful what external battery pack you connect to the LR. Only some of them work well, and the latest high-tech batteries that automatically adjust between 5 Volt, 9 V and 12 V can actually damage your LR. [Best bet is...

www.snipershide.com

I did this mod to provide a seperate port for my external battery.

 

[ACard]

Honestly, and I know its a pricey fix, sell it and buy the Garmin Xero Pro. Best upgrade to my labradar ever

 

[Rsadams]

install a magnet and never pull out the plug again.

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Thanks for posting this.... I hate those little plugs because that seems to be the weak link in anything.... First thought when I got my lab radar.... Ordered this set yesterday I never thought about buying something like this to help with the problem... Seems like a great idea....

 

[Terry]

I soldered a UBS leed to the battery post. No problems since.