Emags: Lipo conversion?

[aqua_scummm]

Has anyone converted their Emag to run off a rechargable lithium battery pack? Plenty of variations are made for R/C hobbies, and it seems like it would save some weight, and whatnot...

Just curious if it's been done

[Warwitch]

If you search around you will find a few threads on the subject. Various issues with different recharg. batt. i.e. discharge rates and "memory".

[aqua_scummm]

Lipos aren't supopsed to suffere memory problems like NiMH or NiCads... Thanks, I'll look around

[Swampy]

Airsoft Batteries work? but hey heres a battery site'

http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=1060

[Mind'sEye]

I did it like this (just to see if it would work):

1. An 11.1v 3cell 850 mAh lipo battery with PCM- 1.94 oz.: http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2463
2. An S-15-75-24 9v replacement Emag solenoid from Solenoid City: http://www.electromechanicsonline.com/products/SOTUL019038.asp
3. Re-wire, JST connectors, on/off switch.
4. A Predator Morlock board.

This conversion works great and saves considerable weight. The cautionary statement here is that lipo battery fires can be quite explosive. With the addition of HPA I would think that the situation could get out of hand quickly. These batteries require extra care and caution. For that reason I cannot recommend them because I don't want to be held responsible for someone else blowing themselves up. :)

[Chrishew09]

I did it like this (just to see if it would work):

1. An 11.1v 3cell 850 mAh lipo battery with PCM- 1.94 oz.: http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2463
2. An S-15-75-24 9v replacement Emag solenoid from Solenoid City: http://www.electromechanicsonline.com/products/SOTUL019038.asp
3. Re-wire, JST connectors, on/off switch.
4. A Predator Morlock board.

This conversion works great and saves considerable weight. The cautionary statement here is that lipo battery fires can be quite explosive. With the addition of HPA I would think that the situation could get out of hand quickly. These batteries require extra care and caution. For that reason I cannot recommend them because I don't want to be held responsible for someone else blowing themselves up. :)

Thats ironic i was thinking of exactly the same thing minus the warlock board. :p
How does the 9V solenoid keep up, how are the currents?
I was going to use my stock Emag board and replace the solenoid FET with a higher current one.

[dark blade]

pardon the necropost here, but i was looking to do the exact same thing with the 9volt on my stock board

would this work or is there a built in type of current or limiter that requires you to use a UTB or a morlock board.

If i can use the 9v solenoid, is it any lighter? will it still be able to keep up with 30bps on electro mode?

let me know because i have a great idea for making my marker even lighter!