Backpack Ryobi

thingiverse

Getting tired of struggling with that heavy hedge trimmer? This innovative design might just be the solution you need! The idea is simple: attach your heavy Ryobi battery to a backpack, and then insert a lightweight adapter into the trimmer. This clever setup drastically reduces the weight and strain on your arms. I remixed the bottom part of Thingiverse's 1677812 design to create the adapter that fits perfectly into my Ryobi gear. The top section remains unchanged, so be sure to use the original top part from the link provided. For the battery clip, I used a modified version of Thingiverse's 1194867 design and cut some slits after printing to accommodate the nickel wire bands I chose. To connect the adapter to the clip, I opted for a standard thick 220V wire. To achieve the coiled effect on the wire, I wrapped it around a metal pipe and heated it up using a gas burner. This technique is similar to the one explained in an Instructables tutorial on making curly wires. The inspiration behind this design was my plan to create a custom battery with increased capacity from an existing Ryobi battery. However, to make this feasible, I needed to relocate the battery or face the issue of excessive weight.