Could this type of battery be adapted?

[Pun1sh3R]

There are to many different 18650's out there. Search for Protected 18650. They do make them. I run one in a LED flashlight. If it is a cheap battery, I would stay away from those.

Frank

[AerynSun]

I think 1 would probably be enough, but does this have the protection built in?

Yes, it does. "Schutzschaltung BMS von Seiko (made in Japan) XZD-1S5530"
I'm sure there are a lot of similar batteries online.

[Muon]

I got one of the 18650 with 3500mAh into my case (link). But they are really big, I think you could fit 2 of them in, if you really wanted to, but it all depends on your build. If you have the SNES L&R button it could be a problem. I ordered one to try it out, 3500mAh for 12€ is a really good deal

I noticed also that that battery has three leads coming off it. Red, white and black, and a different connector. Did you replace the connector with a JST-PH, and just use the red and black? Is that alright to do? What is the white for? Thanks.

[AerynSun]

I got one of the 18650 with 3500mAh into my case (link). But they are really big, I think you could fit 2 of them in, if you really wanted to, but it all depends on your build. If you have the SNES L&R button it could be a problem. I ordered one to try it out, 3500mAh for 12€ is a really good deal

I noticed also that that battery has three leads coming off it. Red, white and black, and a different connector. Did you replace the connector with a JST-PH, and just use the red and black? Is that alright to do? What is the white for? Thanks.

That is exactly what I did. The third wire is for temp measurement.

[Muon]

That is exactly what I did. The third wire is for temp measurement.

Great thanks! Well, I ordered that cell, I was charged the same price again tho for delivery. I hope I don't get stung for import charges. Did you just cut the white cable off then?

[AerynSun]

That is exactly what I did. The third wire is for temp measurement.

Great thanks! Well, I ordered that cell, I was charged the same price again tho for delivery. I hope I don't get stung for import charges. Did you just cut the white cable off then?

I just put some shrink tube over it to make sure it doesn't cause any shorts and left it at that length. Doesn't really bother me. You can shorten it of course, just make sure it is isolated.

[Muon]

I just put some shrink tube over it to make sure it doesn't cause any shorts and left it at that length. Doesn't really bother me. You can shorten it of course, just make sure it is isolated.

Ah, good tip, thanks.