This is a great example of aftermarket innovation. After I get to 25wpw head copy (June 2022 🤔) I want to treat myself to a QRP rig. The TX 500 is one of my top 3 favorites. Your battery pack makes the rig fully complete; and rig plus battery pack cost is in line with other low watt output - high feature radios. 👍🏾
I have a TX 500 on the way, and I can't wait to get it AND one of your batteries! Great work! Love your entrepreneurial and "get-at-it" thinking and efforts.
Awesome work! Already sent an email to order. Recommend you put your info in the description of the vid. That was the fist place I checked to try an order one. Not trying to be rude, I want awesome people like you to be successful!
Great work! If you integrated a solar charge controller module, the radio could be charged while in use. That's really the only thing missing for field use. 73 Julian oh8stn
Julian! You are correct. I have plans to make a video on that feature. Since the battery pack can be isolated from the radio, I run the pack output into the Buddipole power mini which then acts as the solar charge controller. Then another dc line can be run from the buddipole output into the TX500 dc input. Very compact solar setup with minimal draw.
@@brewer3ddesign757 Hello Sir, Is this solar charger integration still in development? I don't see your batteries on your Etsy page and I am looking for a solution. I Would like to design and print my own but just don't have the electronics knowledge. There don't seem to be any other options on the marker either. Also if you want to collaborate on a design let me know. Best of luck.
It's about time. I removed the listing because I couldn't put enough time into the project for continuous production. Im working on integrating a large pcb so i can eventually sell kits that can be soldered together easily with 18650s. That will offload a lot of the work from my end. But send me an email and I can get one to you!
Will you be able to ship overseas with the batteries installed? Sourcing them looks like a challenge, having already tried. There are airline rules for some destinations. P.s nice work.
Just out of curiosity, is the spider of charging cables running from the RC battery charger to the battery itself something you created yourself or purchased somewhere? It looks rather handy!
That wire bundle came with a 4 button battery charger I got about 10 years ago. I am glad I have saved it over the years as it allows me to charge a great deal of things.
It's nice to finally see your face. I am a customer. Thanks for the good work. W6OOD
I am finally investing in better camera equipment. So video quality should slowly improve. At least that is my hope.
This is a great example of aftermarket innovation. After I get to 25wpw head copy (June 2022 🤔) I want to treat myself to a QRP rig. The TX 500 is one of my top 3 favorites. Your battery pack makes the rig fully complete; and rig plus battery pack cost is in line with other low watt output - high feature radios. 👍🏾
Do you have any design files for this? Dimensions of the mount holes/ pogo pin connectors? Is there any info online on the pogo pin pinout?
This battery pack works great and just stays on the tx500 like OEM whether I use external battery or not. Great work! 73 de N8MAC
I have a TX 500 on the way, and I can't wait to get it AND one of your batteries! Great work! Love your entrepreneurial and "get-at-it" thinking and efforts.
Awesome work! Already sent an email to order. Recommend you put your info in the description of the vid. That was the fist place I checked to try an order one. Not trying to be rude, I want awesome people like you to be successful!
Good idea.
That's pretty slick, Michael. Almost enough to make me think about getting the radio ;-) Stay safe & well. 73 de W8IJN
Great work! I hope I can buy the radio this year... and for sure, I will be buying one of your kits!
Wow, really awesome job! This is what amateur radio is all about.
Great work!
If you integrated a solar charge controller module, the radio could be charged while in use. That's really the only thing missing for field use.
73
Julian oh8stn
Julian! You are correct. I have plans to make a video on that feature. Since the battery pack can be isolated from the radio, I run the pack output into the Buddipole power mini which then acts as the solar charge controller. Then another dc line can be run from the buddipole output into the TX500 dc input. Very compact solar setup with minimal draw.
@@brewer3ddesign757 Hello Sir, Is this solar charger integration still in development? I don't see your batteries on your Etsy page and I am looking for a solution. I Would like to design and print my own but just don't have the electronics knowledge. There don't seem to be any other options on the marker either. Also if you want to collaborate on a design let me know. Best of luck.
Nice work!
On Etsy, I can't find the project to buy
I need this in my life!! I don't see it on your Etsy page. I will message you there.
Is this battery available for purchase?
Hey there, I may or may not have access to a TX500, finally. I didn't see the battery on your etsy page, is it still something you sell? Thanks!
It's about time. I removed the listing because I couldn't put enough time into the project for continuous production. Im working on integrating a large pcb so i can eventually sell kits that can be soldered together easily with 18650s. That will offload a lot of the work from my end. But send me an email and I can get one to you!
Are you still selling these battery packs?
What is the AH capacity?
4Ah
Will you be able to ship overseas with the batteries installed? Sourcing them looks like a challenge, having already tried. There are airline rules for some destinations. P.s nice work.
I do not plan on shipping batteries out of country.
Just out of curiosity, is the spider of charging cables running from the RC battery charger to the battery itself something you created yourself or purchased somewhere? It looks rather handy!
That wire bundle came with a 4 button battery charger I got about 10 years ago. I am glad I have saved it over the years as it allows me to charge a great deal of things.
how do I send you an email? I want to buy one.
Mdushawn12@gmail.com email for pre-ordering
How do we order?
mdushawn12@gmail.com email for pre-ordering
Nice work!