[ARC5] FYI BC659 battery box

[J Mcvey]

I did it! I fit all the batteries in the internal battery box! 

The config is as follows:8 X 9V batteries vertical on the bottom (72V)There is also a plexiglass divider between these batteries and the connector socket.
3 X 9V batteries on thier side across the top of those batteries (27V)
now for the secret ingredient...
Disassemble a DURACELL 9v battery. which has 6 X AAAA cells inside. 
(Rayovac batteries, for instance, are not constructed in a way that they the cells can be separated.)
Cut off 3 of them solder wires to the ends and wrap with electrical  tape for the 
-4.5 supply.This battery group is small enough to tuck above the connector assembly 
which provides space for the 3X  9V batteries next to it.The cover fits over this setup. YES!!!


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