MAKITA 8391DWPE PA18 18V Drill to LXT Adaptor

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MAKITA 8391DWPE PA18 18V Drill to LXT AdaptorAfter many, many revisions I've finally got a version that I'm happy with. This will allow you to use the newer LXT (Li-ion) batteries with an older PA18 (Ni-Cd) Makita drill.I used a cheap Chinese LXT clone battery to test and design this (will source some legit Makita batteries at a later date).You will need a small 0.28mm voltage tester and a small SPDT push switch if you want the voltage display.Some M3 (2x16mm, 2x20mm) Hex head screws and M3 nuts.You also will need the official Makita LXT terminal part number #643852-2 (which is super cheap on eBay).The clips could be better, they (if anything) work too well; had trouble removing the adapter.The PA-18 Insert "The Stick" was designed to use some 8mm x 0.5mm x 100mm nickel spot welding strips (cut in half) - from here I've soldered the 14awg wires to some connector spades. You will need to use the central channel to cross over the cables as + and neg are reversed on the PA18 compared to the LXTPrint SettingsPrinter Brand: PrusaPrinter: I3 MK3SRafts: NoSupports: YesResolution: 0.3Infill: 10%Filament: UP! PLA NaturalNotes:Print in whatever material you desire, should print in 4-5 hours for both parts.