Jump Starting the Quicksand

[gnnett]

Well I am about to put a second board into my Quicksand and was going to ditch the C cell batteries, and was thinking of two of these?

https://www.dicksmith.com.au/da/buy/certa-12000mah-portable-jump-starter/?utm_source=MailList&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20200229_EDM_1_DS_AU_PHNA_HPHN_POWERBANKS

Can I run 2 boards off the same power supply, that would consist of two of these in series?

Regards

Grant

 

[Paul Birkeland]

I can't remember if call that caps in the kit are rated for that much voltage.  You could just use one of those instead if power isn't a huge issue.

 

[gnnett]

Ah yes good point. I was originally looking at the 18V cordless drill batteries, which might be easier.

Cheers

Grant

 

[Paul Birkeland]

The battery life of the C cell batteries in the Quicksand can be enormous, so it's tough to rationalize this.  The Quickie, on the other hand, could definitely benefit from something like  this.

 

[gnnett]

Well yes it is quite good, but maybe if you had collected as many batteries as I have, for safe disposal, you might also be looking to rationalise.

The thought of running two boards and using even more C-Cells is my motivation.

Cheers

Grant

 

[Karl5150]

+1 on the 18v tool battery. I've been running my Quicksand on one for 5 years (recharging/swapping when necessary of course). I documented the build here back in '15. It now resides in the garage and keeps me company while I work on other projects.
Karl