Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I too am disappointed in the Taser battery. I bought a second C2 to keep by the bed. Needless to say it is NOT subject to any extreme temperature. The newest Taser C2 is two years old and the battery is DEAD. $50 plus shipping and tax to replace it every 1.5 years??? They can easily make these rechargeable but the profits are huge selling replacement batteries for $50.
Thanks for taking the time to share this information. You might complete your video by showing that the light and laser work. If you really want to go the distance deploy a live cartridge into a target. Remember you are suggesting one put their safety or their life on this hack. I suggest only those with the proficiency and tools (soldering iron) attempt this hack. Next use rechargeable batteries and a system to bring the battery up to full charge at least once a year.
@burnsurfer: My batteries are dead again, so I have to do this again. I cut the top of the housing, but I cannot remove the batteries. How did you managed to removed the batteries. They are hardly glued to the bottom. By the way, since I don't have a dremmel tool, I cutted the top of the housing very easily using a trick found on Metacafe: attaching the blade of a snap-off knife with metal wire to a soldering iron. The hot blade cuts plastic like butter.
Given all the trouble you had with this, would it be simpler just to buy an M26C from Taser International? It uses 8 AA batteries and you can easily use rechargeable ones in it, unlike with the C2.
Yes, Cars can reach temperatures up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit while parked in the sun. When batteries are subjected to various changes in temperatures they will deplete much faster than normal, even if they are not being used. As for you always keeping it in your vehicle, A taser is something that you would want to carry on your person at all times. You can have all the protection equipment in the world, But it won't do you a bit of good if you can't access any of it.
You apologized for the bad video quality.... WHY? I thought you did a pretty good job. the only suggestion I would make is to talk. Videos keep peoples attention longer where there is a voice to the directions. Good job. I'll view your next one!
I cut the top off the housing with a Dremmel tool. Pulling the batteries out is a pain, but doable. I reconnected the new batteries with automotive wire and hot melt glue. Check with a multimeter after sliding back into housing to verify conn. use folded remainder of orig. conn. strap to create contact on neg. batt. end. Recon. batt. housing cover with hot melt. I've done this twice now. Looks and works like original.
I've read all these posts about the original battery lasting only a few months - I've had mine now for 4 1/2 years and it's still hot. I've done one firing of a cartridge plus multiple tests over time. I don't get it ...
In reply to @Daniel Tejada:I have an up date to my battery repair. Instead of connecting the batteries on the bottom with the automotive wire and hot melt, I fashioned a connector plate out of a thin piece of flat steel with notches in the middle where the battery compartment narrows(to lock it in place) and bending the two ends up slightly to ensure positive contact with the batteries. everything else is the same. My Taser doesn't sit in a hot car, it sits in my nice cool bedside table, and the batteries still go dead, so it isn't the heat.
burnsurfer, thank you for your improvement suggestion. I have bought original batteries again (to have more cases tu reuse), and they keep draining every few months, even keeping the taser exclusively indoors, so it is definitely not the heat. I am seriously thinking of replacing my taser with a PhaZZer, it is a taser copy, but less expensive, with rechargeable batteries and with compatible cartridges that also have pepper spray and rubber bullets options.
Why has noone simply made a 3D printed cartridge for that batteries with a removable cover? This seems like it would be decently easy to do. I have a C2 Taser and the parts for it are insanely overpriced. I can understand the probes being slightly pricey, But the battery? It costing $20 would be pushing it. Oh and the funny thing about all of it? When I first got my taser, I used the blue cartridge to test fire it. It fucking failed to fire correctly. The probes broke the plastic cover on them (They are supposed to shoot off, Not break into a ton of tiny pieces cause the barb shot through them) and it caused the probe to shoot out sideways. So naturally one stuck in the target while the other bounded off it because it was flying sideways. That made me feel REAAAL safe. Eventually I just bought a gun. If you are a civilian and the situation has gotten bad enough to where you have to pull out a taser? Its bad enough to where you can shoot to kill.
The final result is very sturdy. But yes, Taser could have made us life much easier if the taser had a battery slot so you can change the batteries whenever they ran out. I haven't used even the first 30 second firing with the first battery, and the second battery I didn't used it at all. I have the taser in my car all the time, maybe it got heated and drained, I don't know...
jacmarch thank you for sharing. I have tried looking for that item in Amazon, but there is no item with that name. Can you please check the name?. Thank you.
Thank you for your video. Looks like the same batteries are in my Taser Pulse battery pack, can anyone confirm? I am trying to find a way to charge the battery.
No, you still have to activate it. I don't know a way to bypass the activation process, but it should be possible, because it is only a local process done in the device.
used 2 cr123 lithium battery holder box clip case with solder mounting lead, electrical tape, aluminum foil, super glue. only item from the battery pack was the plate with medal contacts, make sure you take the leads form the medal contacts are long. Did it now I just buy batteries reinsert and put back.
I thought those batteries were rechargeable. Guess not although it is 6 volts Could hook that to a 6 volt lantern battery but that would be too heavy to carry around. I thought they would use a rechargeable lithium ion battery.
+coondogtheman1234 It would be great if there was a rechargeable batteries pack, but it seems that it is more profitable for Taser to sell them just with alcaline batteries
Wow, you spent several hundred dollars for self protection and then cannot afford $50 to make sure it works when you need it. When they find you with your Rube Goldberg TASER still in your cold, did hand you will wish you were not such a cheapskate. I have four TASER C2 units for my family and I want them to work when needed. Unbelievable!
I carry a gun for self protection, Taser C2 is more of a toy for me as you can see in the video. I can't believe you trust you family protection on a device that has an original battery of such a bad quality that can fail anytime, specially when they need it. Unbelievable!.
From a safety and reliability point of view you are 100% correct. But this may miss the point. Im guessing you might be adverse to being ripped off unnecessarily IF a viable and reliable option exists. This video illustrates Taser is really putting it to their customers in a big way. Its a good product but the batteries could be manufactured to be easily replaceable for less than $5. How many $20 bills will you be happy to give me for every $5. I give you? The answer here is to buy stock in Taser now AXON.
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Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I too am disappointed in the Taser battery. I bought a second C2 to keep by the bed. Needless to say it is NOT subject to any extreme temperature. The newest Taser C2 is two years old and the battery is DEAD. $50 plus shipping and tax to replace it every 1.5 years??? They can easily make these rechargeable but the profits are huge selling replacement batteries for $50.
Had similar issue with my Taser C2 with batteries dying after
@jacmarch
Please show us!
@jacmarch Do you still have your Taser C2? would love to see how you did this!
Please show! Mine keeps crapping out on me
Can you email me sean@forgedconceptsDOTorg. I want to try making this battery holder you did.
Thanks for taking the time to share this information. You might complete your video by showing that the light and laser work. If you really want to go the distance deploy a live cartridge into a target. Remember you are suggesting one put their safety or their life on this hack. I suggest only those with the proficiency and tools (soldering iron) attempt this hack. Next use rechargeable batteries and a system to bring the battery up to full charge at least once a year.
It's a sin that they don't make these rechargable. F***ing proprietary bulls**t. Thanks for sharing.
@burnsurfer: My batteries are dead again, so I have to do this again. I cut the top of the housing, but I cannot remove the batteries. How did you managed to removed the batteries. They are hardly glued to the bottom.
By the way, since I don't have a dremmel tool, I cutted the top of the housing very easily using a trick found on Metacafe: attaching the blade of a snap-off knife with metal wire to a soldering iron. The hot blade cuts plastic like butter.
Anyone know who can make these battery packs? It's a shame to buy a whold new unit just because the battery has been discontinued... Thanks!
Given all the trouble you had with this, would it be simpler just to buy an M26C from Taser International? It uses 8 AA batteries and you can easily use rechargeable ones in it, unlike with the C2.
Yes, Cars can reach temperatures up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit while parked in the sun. When batteries are subjected to various changes in temperatures they will deplete much faster than normal, even if they are not being used. As for you always keeping it in your vehicle, A taser is something that you would want to carry on your person at all times. You can have all the protection equipment in the world, But it won't do you a bit of good if you can't access any of it.
You apologized for the bad video quality.... WHY? I thought you did a pretty good job. the only suggestion I would make is to talk. Videos keep peoples attention longer where there is a voice to the directions. Good job. I'll view your next one!
I cut the top off the housing with a Dremmel tool. Pulling the batteries out is a pain, but doable. I reconnected the new batteries with automotive wire and hot melt glue. Check with a multimeter after sliding back into housing to verify conn. use folded remainder of orig. conn. strap to create contact on neg. batt. end. Recon. batt. housing cover with hot melt. I've done this twice now. Looks and works like original.
I've read all these posts about the original battery lasting only a few months - I've had mine now for 4 1/2 years and it's still hot. I've done one firing of a cartridge plus multiple tests over time. I don't get it ...
Will this let you use it without activating it? If not, is there any kind of hack like this? I don't own a Taser; I'm just curious.
Hi. I have a taser x3.My taser's battery is depleted and I need the new battery.Battery seems that it is not a special hardware.How can I obtain it?
In reply to @Daniel Tejada:I have an up date to my battery repair. Instead of connecting the batteries on the bottom with the automotive wire and hot melt, I fashioned a connector plate out of a thin piece of flat steel with notches in the middle where the battery compartment narrows(to lock it in place) and bending the two ends up slightly to ensure positive contact with the batteries. everything else is the same. My Taser doesn't sit in a hot car, it sits in my nice cool bedside table, and the batteries still go dead, so it isn't the heat.
burnsurfer, thank you for your improvement suggestion. I have bought original batteries again (to have more cases tu reuse), and they keep draining every few months, even keeping the taser exclusively indoors, so it is definitely not the heat. I am seriously thinking of replacing my taser with a PhaZZer, it is a taser copy, but less expensive, with rechargeable batteries and with compatible cartridges that also have pepper spray and rubber bullets options.
My X26 is dead and I don't have a charger for it either. Any suggestions as to how to charge it as well. Thanks
contact Taser for an easy solution if your the original owner.
X26 needs new batteries every 99 shots there on Amazon for about 50 bucks you can not recharge them but you can possibly replace the batteries inside
Why has noone simply made a 3D printed cartridge for that batteries with a removable cover? This seems like it would be decently easy to do.
I have a C2 Taser and the parts for it are insanely overpriced. I can understand the probes being slightly pricey, But the battery? It costing $20 would be pushing it.
Oh and the funny thing about all of it? When I first got my taser, I used the blue cartridge to test fire it. It fucking failed to fire correctly. The probes broke the plastic cover on them (They are supposed to shoot off, Not break into a ton of tiny pieces cause the barb shot through them) and it caused the probe to shoot out sideways. So naturally one stuck in the target while the other bounded off it because it was flying sideways. That made me feel REAAAL safe. Eventually I just bought a gun. If you are a civilian and the situation has gotten bad enough to where you have to pull out a taser? Its bad enough to where you can shoot to kill.
eaglesk1 glad it worked for you. I don't know why your comment was eliminated, but thank you for your improvement suggestion.
The final result is very sturdy. But yes, Taser could have made us life much easier if the taser had a battery slot so you can change the batteries whenever they ran out.
I haven't used even the first 30 second firing with the first battery, and the second battery I didn't used it at all. I have the taser in my car all the time, maybe it got heated and drained, I don't know...
jacmarch thank you for sharing. I have tried looking for that item in Amazon, but there is no item with that name. Can you please check the name?. Thank you.
My bad. I got it from ebay not amazon. 1x CR123A CR123 Lithium Battery Holder Box Clip Case w PCB Solder Mounting Lead. $7.50 with shipping for 2
Thank you for your video. Looks like the same batteries are in my Taser Pulse battery pack, can anyone confirm? I am trying to find a way to charge the battery.
No, you still have to activate it. I don't know a way to bypass the activation process, but it should be possible, because it is only a local process done in the device.
Can you do a video for a Taser x3? That would be highly appreciated. :-)
Sorry, I dont own a taser x3
Sorry, I dont own a taser x3
Sorry, I dont own a taser x3
I'll send you one of my old batteries.
Demar McLove do you still have a battery to send. We can try for you.
used 2 cr123 lithium battery holder box clip case with solder mounting lead, electrical tape, aluminum foil, super glue. only item from the battery pack was the plate with medal contacts, make sure you take the leads form the medal contacts are long. Did it now I just buy batteries reinsert and put back.
pd man what keeps the battery case from falling out of the taser
good for you for even attempting this. surprised more people haven't been hacking for a solution
I thought those batteries were rechargeable. Guess not although it is 6 volts Could hook that to a 6 volt lantern battery but that would be too heavy to carry around. I thought they would use a rechargeable lithium ion battery.
+coondogtheman1234 It would be great if there was a rechargeable batteries pack, but it seems that it is more profitable for Taser to sell them just with alcaline batteries
cada pila tiene 3 voltios, yo lo se por que mi taser tiene las mismas y también se las saque por que se me quedaron sin energía
guess i'll be buying the X26 instead of a C2. what a cheep ripoff for the $300US pricetag!
Talk, add some comments.
I guess I just didn't wanted to keep giving away Taser 30 bucks every few months...
Oy Vey
Wow, you spent several hundred dollars for self protection and then cannot afford $50 to make sure it works when you need it. When they find you with your Rube Goldberg TASER still in your cold, did hand you will wish you were not such a cheapskate. I have four TASER C2 units for my family and I want them to work when needed. Unbelievable!
I carry a gun for self protection, Taser C2 is more of a toy for me as you can see in the video. I can't believe you trust you family protection on a device that has an original battery of such a bad quality that can fail anytime, specially when they need it. Unbelievable!.
From a safety and reliability point of view you are 100% correct. But this may miss the point. Im guessing you might be adverse to being ripped off unnecessarily IF a viable and reliable option exists. This video illustrates Taser is really putting it to their customers in a big way. Its a good product but the batteries could be manufactured to be easily replaceable for less than $5. How many $20 bills will you be happy to give me for every $5. I give you? The answer here is to buy stock in Taser now AXON.