MAYGAY Epoch Battery techy questions!

PinWiz · Post by **PinWiz** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:15 pm

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick fault with an Epoch board. The battery has dropped below 1v (I removed it from the board before long term storage - I learned my lessons!).

My question is as follows - is the battery rechargeable? If so, I'll re-attatch using a set of wires (keeping it away from the board) - and presume the machine will recharge it. If not, I presume it's a new one :0(

The battey looks to be 3.6v - which I presume holds the memory. What's to stop you from fitting THREE 1.5v batteries (slightly used of course), thus having a remote battery holder, with 3.6v?

IF it's a recharging circuit, I can imagine this may overload it?

Many thanks :0)

harry2 · Post by **harry2** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:24 pm

Welcome Pin. We have a technical area at the bottom of the board. Plenty of helpful guys there.

I'll move the post there.

PinWiz · Post by **PinWiz** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:12 pm

Oops, many thanks!

harry2 · Post by **harry2** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:14 pm

Most of them are around in the evening, after work.

aaamusements.co.uk · Post by **aaamusements.co.uk** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 5:13 pm

Ah, the thread is unlocked again!

To copy and paste from the other thread:

Yes the battery will need replacing, although they are rechargeable it will be past it.

You could fit 3 aaa instead to make up the 3.6 volts, but it would most likely toast the charge circuit (the standard battery is only about 70mAh!).

It's best to fly-lead the battery off the board to avoid problems.

If you want a battery pm me.

Edit - they are actually 15mAh, so rigging up 3 aaa batteries is out of the question!

PinWiz · Post by **PinWiz** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 5:21 pm

Thanks for your replies!

Oops, yes I think I may stay clear of putting anything other than the original on.

I'm going to see if this one here (low voltage but looks mint) will charge up, and if not, I will take you up on your offer. I have several scrap maygay boards here, although I assume the batteries are no good either.

Cheers.

aaamusements.co.uk · Post by **aaamusements.co.uk** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:13 pm

Yep they do tend to die if they are not charged regularly, or if they get exposed to heat/cold extremes. Or just from age.
Worth a try seeing if it will recharge, as long as it is mounted off the board it's safe!