I'm thinking they're working on it. I've noticed a trend with Ryobi that they aren't always the first with a particular product, but they will eventually release something and it'll have a feature or two that the competitors don't have. In this case, I'm really hoping because I love my big 6-port charger, but was bummed that I can't even use the built in USB port unless it's plugged in.
Your videos are awesome! I have a modest collection of ryobi batteries that I've collected for camping, and I've always felt i haven't been using them to their full potential. Plus no way of charging them out in the field for continuous use. Until now, thanks man your time and effort and sharing your knowledge is truly appreciated!
Glad to see I'm not the only one who uses Ryobi tools heavily while camping. Chain saw and recip saw for firewood, flashlight and area light for lighting, the radio for tunes and cell phone charging, the dual-purpose pump for filling air mattresses and bike tires and the fan for hot summer nights!
Glad to find this video. We have HART, RYOBI AND DEWALT batteries and were talking about making some of these to run our laptops off grid on our property. Very detailed video. Thunbs Up
This is a fantastic project! Thank you for sharing. You know how you can tell that Ryobi doesn't care about what might actually be useful for their tool owners? A simple 18v battery port to 120v ac power cord. Voltage stepping / regulation could all be in the 18v connector side, bam, you could your 18v shopvac for as long as you need while near an outlet.
This is the thing we want ryobi to make. I've watched this video at least 4 times since you released it. Any update on this with the new clips? Great job!!
*I have watched this video more than 5 times. I have been trying to construct something similar. If I have a Power inverter labeled 12v Dc input, will this work with 24-volt Kobalt Batteries ??*
Very cool. Expensive though, even done yourself. Still, this is something I'd definitely be willing to purchase if ryobi ever came decided to produce it.
it's preety simple get a 40V capable dc inverter (it'll have only a positive and negative input) from there it's a simple 2 batteries in series (connected together positive from one battery is output the negative off that battery is connected to the positive of another and the negative of that battery is output) do this 4 times for a total of 8 batteries then it's just a matter of having all 4 positive lines connected together and all 4 negative lines together this is your 4 parallel batteries in parallel increase capacity batteries in series increase volage. once youve joined your batteries together you simply connect them to the pos and negetive terminals on the inverter.
Boy you keep doing it better! What's wrong with Ryobi? Youd think that a big corporation with all those engineers would of been ahead of some guy at his house. Lol. Keep doing what you're doing. Maybe they will get the hint.
no, I just charge them in external chargers. I did hack a 40V charger to both serially charge and run and inverter: ruclips.net/video/p4xW9f1ohlw/видео.html
@@SerendipitySue oh ok yes I've been watching your videos bc I just found you on RUclips and man I'm impressed with your work and hacks very awsome ideas. I'm really surprised Ryobi hasn't persued you to work for them but I'm getting into solar and power boxes and solar power boxes bc I want to expand my knowledge and wiring skills and id like to later when me and my wife buy our house id like to wire our house for just solar.
hit the show more on the movie description. It lists all the parts. Here is a link, search for cheaper/faster deliveries ( www.partswarehouse.com/Ryobi-Contact-Plate-Holder-Assembly-RY-300001044-p/hm-300001044.htm ).
I've been hoping Ryobi would make one of these for ages. They finally did, and it only uses one 18v battery. There's one that uses 4 batteries, but it onlythe 40v ones. Sadly, neither of them can also charge batteries or jump a car.
Another good video. I am interested in charging all at once or maybe with relays either with a wall plug or solar. Have you figured out the charging parameters? Thanks for giving me inspiration.
Dude, i guess great minds do think alike. I bought a bluetti. Its ok for small things, but I kept looking at my Ryobi batteries thinking, there's gotta be a way of using these. Im a MECP certified installer, who used to work for Best buy and circuit city, also worked for Sea Vee boat, doing electrical install for Marine. My question is how did you wire them? Series, parallel or what combo of that. Are you feeding the full 18 volts into the inverter? I know most car audio stuff loves 14 volts, but any higher than that and you can run into some expensive problems. Love the project. I have a 2006 Caravan I'm setting up as a camper/ bug out van, I just got a bad feeling and don't know if to expect WW 3, Civil war 2, War of the Worlds 1 or the great tribulation..ya dig. May go all out and rap all the electronics in copper tape to shield them from EMPs, as a type of faraday cage. You've got a new subscriber brother. Cheers and see ya on the other side.
This project is 2S4P. I wired two 18V batteries in series to get 36V. Then I wired these in parallel for extra watt capabilities. The inverter is a 36V unit that maps to the voltage range of the batteries perfectly. I always put fully charged batteries in together. If you put different charge levels batteries in, you could have serious problems. You can use blocking diodes if you want to do that. Check out my 40V charger hack to see how.
i think the most helpful test of all your items was the 1500 watt space heater. i am a Ryobi fan and have almost every tool they make. i'm also a former Home Depot employee and i have the exact same heater you used. the critical question for all battery powered items is how long will the power source run the item? seventeen minutes of total run time for a 1500 watt space heater shows the extreme limitations of all small size battery power generators. most household appliances are going to be in the 1000-1500 watt range so you can see how a small power unit would be inadequate for any type of emergency dependency. what this kind of unit COULD do very effectively would be to run LED lighting. a 100 watt (incandescent equivalent) LED bulb only draws about 22 watts. that means you could easily run ten such bulbs and only take up 220 watts of power which would not be too taxing for your small power unit. the problem with ALL "battery power electric sources" is that you CANNOT CHEAT PHYSICS!! until some kind of "super battery" is invented, battery power for EVERYTHING - cars, houses, appliances - will have significant limitations.
You can actually get 3000 watts out of this set-up when the batteries are fully charged. The voltage drops as you consume energy. At some point it will no longer be able to supply enough power. The easiest thing would be to add another 2 batteries. ie. make it a 2S5P set up. The more batteries the better... it makes each one work less.
That would be fantastic to have the ability to hold 10 batteries. Use 4 to 10 batteries depending in your application and desired run time. 18v x 9ah=162wh x 10 batteries 1.62kwh!!! I am really hoping milwaukee makes an 18v power station like that. They have the mx fuel version which would be easy to adapt.
How were the batteries wired? Parallel or series? This is a really great video but if you went in-depth in how the batteries and inverter was wired it would have been even better.
Chris, has anyone attempted to build a large size powerwall... let's say 15 or 20 kilowatts built with only Ryobi Batteries? Either 18v or 40v? How many batteries would we need? I would love to see it done.... I think that would be great publicity for Ryobi!
I was looking at the Ryobi 40 volt portable lantern inverter but it seems to not have a recharge capabuility; now that is something they should make. I don't need the big 4 battery 1800 watt generator.
Interesting idea! The specs say 15A motor ( amzn.to/2Nh3ReW ).A lot would depend on the start-up current. Unfortunately I have a gas wood splitter and can't test it :-(
yeah 6 to 7 tonne splitter wow that one comes with a stand too i waited till peak season and got mine here in oz for about $250 @ bunnings (home depot in the USA)
hi,great project.thanks for posting.Could you recommend any videos on you tube that demonstrate how to go about linking battery pack in the series and parallel configuration .Eg instead of the 2s4p in your one,i am wondering about 2s 8p into the 36 volt inverter that you used.Are there any things to be mindful of -thanks,best wishes from UK.I plan to use the slide on einhell/ozito power x change 4ah packs
You can easily add more sets of parallel batteries. BUT you have to be careful that you use the same Ah rated batteries AND that they are equally charged. Adding empty and fully charged batteries is a recipe for disaster... the current from the fully charged batteries will rush unprotected to the empty batteries.
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I would LOVE if they would come out with a charger that would charge all 6 batteries simultaneously, instead of one at a time. Maybe a quick charger feature as well. Since they’ve upped their game on the batteries, the outputs, etc, lets work on the inputs. Thanks for what you do to drive them Sir. If you make a charger like this, please let me know.
For each pair of batteries in series there should be a fuse and blocking diode. The blocking diode will prevent the flow of energy between the batteries in parallel which will increase efficiency and save your batteries.
If you added more 18v ryobi batteries onto this setup, will the amp overload and kill the inverter? If yes, how do you know how many batteries to add? If no, is there a limit of batteries should be added?
How do you like the new Ryobi power station that runs off an 18v One+ battery, a cigarette lighter adapter, or a larger capacity 12v battery? I checked them out but they use a modified sine wave inverter, so I'm not interested.
I'm not really in the position to make/sell the parts. I have put all my designs on Thingiverse ( www.thingiverse.com/nafis/designs ) and Prusa ( www.prusaprinters.org/social/48277-simple3d/prints ). There are Internet services that will make 3D prints for you. Also check your local library or Makerspace. Some have 3D printers that you can use
Chris, one thing I have never seen is the reverse of your power hacks--a Ryobi AC to DC adapter. So you could run stationary One+ devices by plugging them into AC instead of using up batteries. That need comes up every so often, especially with power hungry devices. Seems like there would be more to it than simply converting 120V AC to 20V DC. Something you could tackle in a future video?
Thanks!, I have thought about it, but I think it is harder than we think. Some devices can take 10A at 18V. I did see that Hitachi makes one: www.lowes.com/pd/Metabo-HPT-was-Hitachi-Power-Tools-MultiVolt-36-Volt-4-Amp-Hour-Lithium-Power-Tool-Battery-Adapter-Kit-Charger-Included/1000623987 . Maybe we could adapt that to Ryobi? It does 18 and 36V tools.
This question may have been asked already, but can you put together the info/plans for a 1000w pure sine wave system using 4 4ah Ryobi 18v batteries? It would certainly be light weight and portable Love your videos!
After watching this video about a dozen times I finally broke down and built one of my own. Excellent Idea Chris!!! Thanks! :^)
You would have thought Ryobi would have figured this out on their own. What a miss on their part. Good work brother.
I'm thinking they're working on it. I've noticed a trend with Ryobi that they aren't always the first with a particular product, but they will eventually release something and it'll have a feature or two that the competitors don't have. In this case, I'm really hoping because I love my big 6-port charger, but was bummed that I can't even use the built in USB port unless it's plugged in.
Ryobi needs to produce one like this ASAP!!!
Your videos are awesome! I have a modest collection of ryobi batteries that I've collected for camping, and I've always felt i haven't been using them to their full potential. Plus no way of charging them out in the field for continuous use. Until now, thanks man your time and effort and sharing your knowledge is truly appreciated!
Glad to see I'm not the only one who uses Ryobi tools heavily while camping. Chain saw and recip saw for firewood, flashlight and area light for lighting, the radio for tunes and cell phone charging, the dual-purpose pump for filling air mattresses and bike tires and the fan for hot summer nights!
I'm right there with you so keep working on getting Ryobi to bring us out the product
Glad to find this video. We have HART, RYOBI AND DEWALT batteries and were talking about making some of these to run our laptops off grid on our property. Very detailed video. Thunbs Up
They came out with the big 40v power bank but I still want the 40v -18v adapter
I love this project. Thank you for spending the time to set it up and share.
Good stuff!!! Even got the paint color nailed !!!CHEERS from Canada
You make some awsome projects, and i see you are true to the brand. That dedication. Just found your channel think ill subscribe.
Chris, I love this idea! Thanks for making it and sharing the plans!
but he did stay how much volt inverter is if 12V,24,36,48V Inverter
you sir, make this stuff look so easy... innovative. I love it, keep it up sir!
Chris' next project: Ryobi powered house. (Painted lime green of course).
Awesome work dude! Love Shadow too!
Love your videos Chris!
Awesome! I am a daily Van Lifer and DIY who owns Ryobi’s up market brand Milwaukee. You alone are beating them at their game 🎈
Nice work. Always like watching your videos.
You are a freaking mad wizard. I love it.
This is a fantastic project! Thank you for sharing.
You know how you can tell that Ryobi doesn't care about what might actually be useful for their tool owners? A simple 18v battery port to 120v ac power cord. Voltage stepping / regulation could all be in the 18v connector side, bam, you could your 18v shopvac for as long as you need while near an outlet.
AWESOME BUILD! thanks for the video. I have 6 x 4Ah and 6 x 3Ah and idk well over a dozen other mixed types
Thank You for passing us that Knowledge!!
This is too cool!! Great job
should you put a BMS controller on the batteries to protect the batteries?
Each battery has a BMS built in
Great job on all your projects keeping them coming. You inspire all of us thanks.
That was fantastic! Love how you explain it so well!
Amazing! Absolutely amazing
Very cool. Thanks for sharing!
This is awesome, thanks for sharing!
This is the thing we want ryobi to make. I've watched this video at least 4 times since you released it. Any update on this with the new clips?
Great job!!
Awesome
very cool. wish I had skills like that!
Ryobi should just hire you
*I have watched this video more than 5 times. I have been trying to construct something similar. If I have a Power inverter labeled 12v Dc input, will this work with 24-volt Kobalt Batteries ??*
If your power inverter says 12V, then that is what you need to provide. The 24-Volt batteries would be too high.
@SerendipitySue okay thanks .
I can use this to power my battery charger!
Seriously though, pretty cool idea
Will the Jupiter 5000 inverter work for this project
OMG.....You are the Electronic Genuis on RUclips
Very cool. Expensive though, even done yourself. Still, this is something I'd definitely be willing to purchase if ryobi ever came decided to produce it.
Ryobi recently released an 18 volt 300 watt inverter, and it sells for $129.00
@@BadfingerFan but uses just one battery, we need more!!!
Brilliant 👏 you sir are simply amazing 👏
Love it! But where do I get Ryobi green paint!
I used Rust-Oleum painter's touch 2X ultra cover paint + primer KEY LIME GLOSS ( amzn.to/38v7SGz )
Well done!
i would love to be able to daisy chain my 40 ryobi batteries together to power my house!
Chris, great work. I would like to build one of these. It would be great if you could draw up a wiring diagram that us old timers could use. Thank you
it's preety simple get a 40V capable dc inverter (it'll have only a positive and negative input) from there it's a simple 2 batteries in series (connected together positive from one battery is output the negative off that battery is connected to the positive of another and the negative of that battery is output) do this 4 times for a total of 8 batteries then it's just a matter of having all 4 positive lines connected together and all 4 negative lines together this is your 4 parallel batteries in parallel increase capacity batteries in series increase volage. once youve joined your batteries together you simply connect them to the pos and negetive terminals on the inverter.
Wow that's bonkers awesome 👍
Is there a way to connect solar to keep the b?atteries charged up
looks pretty sweet, if made little bigger for a charger below the inverter?
I hacked the 40V charger into a power station: ruclips.net/video/p4xW9f1ohlw/видео.html
Boy you keep doing it better! What's wrong with Ryobi? Youd think that a big corporation with all those engineers would of been ahead of some guy at his house. Lol. Keep doing what you're doing. Maybe they will get the hint.
Hi Chris, another great project, I am going to build lol. Have you figured out the charging yet? Thanks again!!
Awesome build. So did you put a charging port to charge all batteri a at same time ?
no, I just charge them in external chargers. I did hack a 40V charger to both serially charge and run and inverter: ruclips.net/video/p4xW9f1ohlw/видео.html
@@SerendipitySue oh ok yes I've been watching your videos bc I just found you on RUclips and man I'm impressed with your work and hacks very awsome ideas. I'm really surprised Ryobi hasn't persued you to work for them but I'm getting into solar and power boxes and solar power boxes bc I want to expand my knowledge and wiring skills and id like to later when me and my wife buy our house id like to wire our house for just solar.
Hey Chris! Nice project👍 Thanks for sharing! Where do you order the standard ryobi replacment terminals shown in your video (4:04).
hit the show more on the movie description. It lists all the parts. Here is a link, search for cheaper/faster deliveries ( www.partswarehouse.com/Ryobi-Contact-Plate-Holder-Assembly-RY-300001044-p/hm-300001044.htm ).
@@SerendipitySue Thank you ver much Chris!
I've been hoping Ryobi would make one of these for ages. They finally did, and it only uses one 18v battery. There's one that uses 4 batteries, but it onlythe 40v ones.
Sadly, neither of them can also charge batteries or jump a car.
and you can’t pass thru charge either :(
Another good video. I am interested in charging all at once or maybe with relays either with a wall plug or solar. Have you figured out the charging parameters? Thanks for giving me inspiration.
I have started testing the Genasun 8A 36V solar charger ( amzn.to/3ti0ynH )
you beat me to this, i was in the middle of building this.
Dude, i guess great minds do think alike. I bought a bluetti. Its ok for small things, but I kept looking at my Ryobi batteries thinking, there's gotta be a way of using these. Im a MECP certified installer, who used to work for Best buy and circuit city, also worked for Sea Vee boat, doing electrical install for Marine. My question is how did you wire them? Series, parallel or what combo of that. Are you feeding the full 18 volts into the inverter? I know most car audio stuff loves 14 volts, but any higher than that and you can run into some expensive problems. Love the project. I have a 2006 Caravan I'm setting up as a camper/ bug out van, I just got a bad feeling and don't know if to expect WW 3, Civil war 2, War of the Worlds 1 or the great tribulation..ya dig. May go all out and rap all the electronics in copper tape to shield them from EMPs, as a type of faraday cage. You've got a new subscriber brother. Cheers and see ya on the other side.
This project is 2S4P. I wired two 18V batteries in series to get 36V. Then I wired these in parallel for extra watt capabilities. The inverter is a 36V unit that maps to the voltage range of the batteries perfectly. I always put fully charged batteries in together. If you put different charge levels batteries in, you could have serious problems. You can use blocking diodes if you want to do that. Check out my 40V charger hack to see how.
I see. Thank you so much for the technical info. Cheers.
Was just wondering if you've done any more designs with the 18 volt power station turning it into a solar generator?
Yes, several. Check out my channel playlisty
If I get the model without the remote, than I dont need the on off switch?
i think the most helpful test of all your items was the 1500 watt space heater. i am a Ryobi fan and have almost every tool they make. i'm also a former Home Depot employee and i have the exact same heater you used. the critical question for all battery powered items is how long will the power source run the item? seventeen minutes of total run time for a 1500 watt space heater shows the extreme limitations of all small size battery power generators. most household appliances are going to be in the 1000-1500 watt range so you can see how a small power unit would be inadequate for any type of emergency dependency. what this kind of unit COULD do very effectively would be to run LED lighting. a 100 watt (incandescent equivalent) LED bulb only draws about 22 watts. that means you could easily run ten such bulbs and only take up 220 watts of power which would not be too taxing for your small power unit. the problem with ALL "battery power electric sources" is that you CANNOT CHEAT PHYSICS!! until some kind of "super battery" is invented, battery power for EVERYTHING - cars, houses, appliances - will have significant limitations.
Good job Chris! I think I might make one. What would you do to get the full 3000 watts?
You can actually get 3000 watts out of this set-up when the batteries are fully charged. The voltage drops as you consume energy. At some point it will no longer be able to supply enough power. The easiest thing would be to add another 2 batteries. ie. make it a 2S5P set up. The more batteries the better... it makes each one work less.
That would be fantastic to have the ability to hold 10 batteries. Use 4 to 10 batteries depending in your application and desired run time. 18v x 9ah=162wh x 10 batteries 1.62kwh!!! I am really hoping milwaukee makes an 18v power station like that. They have the mx fuel version which would be easy to adapt.
I agree would love to see my Milwaukee supercharger turned into a power station using solar.
This is so cool! Too bad they only have a 40V power station now, want the 18V one
They way you connect the batteries reminds me of the tool they use to milk cows
yes "milking" the power out of the batteries :-)
These work only on roybi because its have internal bms for low volt protected?
Thanks for sharing! 👍
So good
Add this to the new 40v power station! 8 18v to replace the 4 40v
How were the batteries wired? Parallel or series? This is a really great video but if you went in-depth in how the batteries and inverter was wired it would have been even better.
2S4P configuration to get 36V
@@SerendipitySue thank you
So it can't run a table saw?
Hi Chris! have you upgraded the 2600W Powerstation to charge the batteries at the same time?
no, sorry... just been using it
Very cool! I wish I could buy one of these from you! Have you ever thought of an Etsy store?
Chris, has anyone attempted to build a large size powerwall... let's say 15 or 20 kilowatts built with only Ryobi Batteries? Either 18v or 40v? How many batteries would we need? I would love to see it done.... I think that would be great publicity for Ryobi!
what 3D printers are those, also do you have the specs on those custom battery connectors you made?
I used Prusa printers, the 3D models I used are specified in the video description
I was looking at the Ryobi 40 volt portable lantern inverter but it seems to not have a recharge capabuility; now that is something they should make. I don't need the big 4 battery 1800 watt generator.
Hmmm would it run a log splitter
Interesting idea! The specs say 15A motor ( amzn.to/2Nh3ReW ).A lot would depend on the start-up current. Unfortunately I have a gas wood splitter and can't test it :-(
@@SerendipitySue the specs are generally around 2000watts however in rush current is unknown
yeah 6 to 7 tonne splitter wow that one comes with a stand too
i waited till peak season and got mine here in oz for about $250 @ bunnings (home depot in the USA)
yeah sorry i forget about the 60hz\120v thing
Damn dude money maker
Please can You do a 40 volt power station? Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
I kinda did one: ruclips.net/video/p4xW9f1ohlw/видео.html
hi,great project.thanks for posting.Could you recommend any videos on you tube that demonstrate how to go about linking battery pack in the series and parallel configuration .Eg instead of the 2s4p in your one,i am wondering about 2s 8p into the 36 volt inverter that you used.Are there any things to be mindful of -thanks,best wishes from UK.I plan to use the slide on einhell/ozito power x change 4ah packs
You can easily add more sets of parallel batteries. BUT you have to be careful that you use the same Ah rated batteries AND that they are equally charged. Adding empty and fully charged batteries is a recipe for disaster... the current from the fully charged batteries will rush unprotected to the empty batteries.
HI, this is a great video!!
Did you do the 40v setup? please send the link if you did, thanks.
sort of... ruclips.net/video/p4xW9f1ohlw/видео.html . I have made 40V battery holders. You could use the same inverter.
Sir how do you come up with 2600w it doesn’t sound right to me
Can't charge though, you have to take all batteries out every time?
yes, for now
You are amazing wow.
how do you combat the batteries charging each other? or overvoltage to BMS ??
I use similar Ah batteries that are fully charged to start with
Awesome 👍😎
Brilliant! BTW...2 pack of 18V 4.0 Ah batteries for $79 at Homedepot.
how much volt is that inverter is 12V ,24V,36V,48V INVERTER YOU HAVE MANY I ASKED NICE BUILD
It's a 36V... all the stuff I used is in the video description
I have the dewalt and with a line conditioner, you can get a cleaner sine wave
Could you make this solar charging capability?👀
Nice Build.
Be sure to use batteries that are almost equal in volts and amp hours. Thanks.
This Dude Is A 10 On Being A Engineer, there's a least 10 types of technology hes put into this.
I Admire intelligence like this.
Appreciate you sharing, Admire your video & im gonna look at some more to see if I need or should Subscribe.
Stay ENCOURAGED 😜 With A Smile 😁... 9:51
I would LOVE if they would come out with a charger that would charge all 6 batteries simultaneously, instead of one at a time. Maybe a quick charger feature as well. Since they’ve upped their game on the batteries, the outputs, etc, lets work on the inputs. Thanks for what you do to drive them Sir. If you make a charger like this, please let me know.
Why not use the lawn mower batteries? I have 2 6 amp hour batteries
I've done a hack with the 40V batteries too ( ruclips.net/video/p4xW9f1ohlw/видео.html )
Is there a reason to go with the 16ah 36v inverter set up, vs a 32ah 12v inverter set up, using a step down?
you would need a step-down capable of a lot of Amps. You also would have some energy loss and have added weight.
For each pair of batteries in series there should be a fuse and blocking diode. The blocking diode will prevent the flow of energy between the batteries in parallel which will increase efficiency and save your batteries.
I have a more recent video that shows the pros/cons of using blocking diodes ( ruclips.net/video/dqF27lWg6I4/видео.html )
If you added more 18v ryobi batteries onto this setup, will the amp overload and kill the inverter? If yes, how do you know how many batteries to add? If no, is there a limit of batteries should be added?
How do you like the new Ryobi power station that runs off an 18v One+ battery, a cigarette lighter adapter, or a larger capacity 12v battery? I checked them out but they use a modified sine wave inverter, so I'm not interested.
I bought one and I'm doing a review as we speak!
ruclips.net/video/h4y5VV1aVHA/видео.html
Another great video! Do you sell the clips? I would love to make something similar
I'm not really in the position to make/sell the parts. I have put all my designs on Thingiverse ( www.thingiverse.com/nafis/designs ) and Prusa ( www.prusaprinters.org/social/48277-simple3d/prints ). There are Internet services that will make 3D prints for you. Also check your local library or Makerspace. Some have 3D printers that you can use
Too bad the one Ryobi just released doesn't work that well! Cool Video!!
Chris, one thing I have never seen is the reverse of your power hacks--a Ryobi AC to DC adapter. So you could run stationary One+ devices by plugging them into AC instead of using up batteries. That need comes up every so often, especially with power hungry devices. Seems like there would be more to it than simply converting 120V AC to 20V DC. Something you could tackle in a future video?
Thanks!, I have thought about it, but I think it is harder than we think. Some devices can take 10A at 18V. I did see that Hitachi makes one: www.lowes.com/pd/Metabo-HPT-was-Hitachi-Power-Tools-MultiVolt-36-Volt-4-Amp-Hour-Lithium-Power-Tool-Battery-Adapter-Kit-Charger-Included/1000623987 . Maybe we could adapt that to Ryobi? It does 18 and 36V tools.
This question may have been asked already, but can you put together the info/plans for a 1000w pure sine wave system using 4 4ah Ryobi 18v batteries? It would certainly be light weight and portable
Love your videos!
No step by step?
Hows it work now after 2 years?
still working great!
I found your Amazon review for the inverter. Do you recommend any other inverters that aren't as expensive?
This is the only 36V inverter I have found so far
Is there a way to 3D print that battery caddy?
i was rethinking the battery holders.... so maybe ;-)