STOP USING ALKALINE BATTERIES! Nintendo Wii Battery Pack Rebuild Hack!

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  • Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
  • Alkaline Batteries DESTROY electronics when left unattended. In this installment, we review the dangers of leaving Alkaline batteries in Wii Remotes and we also rebuild rechargeable battery packs so that we can continue to use our Wii charging docks for many years to come.
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  • @JailbreakNation
    @JailbreakNation Рік тому +60

    Hey man glad to see you're healthy and making content again. Very good tutorial as always

  • @FunkyFresh48
    @FunkyFresh48 Рік тому +25

    All Hail Lord Voultar!

  • @ErinPlays
    @ErinPlays Рік тому +6

    I did not know about these charging docks! I am very proud of you.

  • @t0aster_b4th
    @t0aster_b4th Рік тому +17

    Always a pleasure when Lord Voultar sprays tips and tricks all over our faces!

    • @Systemsquirrel
      @Systemsquirrel Рік тому +8

      Huge loads of knowledge and entertainment.

    • @twizz420
      @twizz420 Рік тому +2

      I love when the information drips down my face and into my mouth

  • @icey_projects
    @icey_projects Рік тому +6

    "and it charges over usb-c..." proceeds to point to a non usb c port xd

  • @JamesW81
    @JamesW81 Рік тому +1

    Hey Voultar, hope you're well dude. Just flicking through some of your older stuff. It's crazy how mesmerized I am by your soldering skills! And I love that you say it the proper way too!

  • @brunors1595
    @brunors1595 Рік тому +12

    Great as always, and I’m glad you’re back! I learned how to solder from your videos and so far I was able to install ps1 digital, x-station, dcdigital, recapped my n64. Next project is my sega genesis rgb tiple bypass! Thank you so much for these videos!

  • @bgibson9060
    @bgibson9060 Рік тому +3

    Glad you're alive.

  • @441GrayWolf
    @441GrayWolf Рік тому +7

    Voultar uses a body double for his soldering

  • @dominicrinaldi8241
    @dominicrinaldi8241 Рік тому +2

    I was wondering where you were. Glad to see you again!

  • @sfeather7088
    @sfeather7088 Рік тому

    So Awesome to see You Back !!!!!!!!!!! This totally put a huge smile on my face !

  • @ScottReviews
    @ScottReviews Рік тому +25

    Thank you for doing this! I have some old xbox 360 play and charge battery packs that are dead i'd love to open up and resurrect. Seems like the method you showed welding and nickel stripping to a new NiMh battery is similar to this. I love the idea of reusing this stuff! Thank you!

    • @misterbeetz
      @misterbeetz Рік тому +3

      My thoughts exactly. This video has inspired me to do the same with 360 rechargeable packs.

    • @somebonehead
      @somebonehead Рік тому

      @@misterbeetz Me too. I tried the paper clip trick back in the day but that never worked for me.

  • @ssephi
    @ssephi Рік тому

    Good to have you back making videos!

  • @eol6632
    @eol6632 Рік тому

    Hope your feeling better and thanks for the video. Good to have you back.

  • @KamenRider13
    @KamenRider13 Рік тому +4

    I missed you 🥺🥺🥺, don't go away again please.

  • @dwarfgilius1669
    @dwarfgilius1669 Рік тому +2

    Glad to see that you're back Voultar. I didn't know such tool existed lol I learn something new every time i see one of your videos and for that i want to say thanks! Keep up the great work 👍

  • @inertiafbx
    @inertiafbx Рік тому +1

    Happy to see you're on the other side of COVID. Have had it for the past week and have been binging all your videos. Love the content!

  • @mrbussey
    @mrbussey Рік тому +2

    Fantastic!! I had recently bought some batteries to rebuild my Dewalt 18v pack, but the video I watched they were using soldering and said not to apply TOO much heat. I didn't like this! The spot welder will be perfect! Thanks!

  • @chuckthetekkie
    @chuckthetekkie 11 місяців тому

    Many eons ago I bought an Energizer Quad Wireless Wii Remote charger and the packs used AAA Ni-MH batteries so they could fit the copper charging coil. What was really nice is that packs were held together with screws so it was super easy to replace them with higher capacity versions.

  • @Venthros
    @Venthros Рік тому +2

    Welcome back to UA-cam - and great video. I see these wii charging stations at thrift stores all the time!

  • @74bobby
    @74bobby Рік тому

    Glad to see you Back Sir...

  • @chasesmay7237
    @chasesmay7237 Рік тому

    Thanks for all the great content!

  • @joshuaabuzaid9258
    @joshuaabuzaid9258 Рік тому +1

    Great tips. Definitely gonna look into purchasing that tool. It's definitely a need to have

  • @Wilberon_McBane
    @Wilberon_McBane Рік тому

    So, so pleased to see you back making content again dude!!! Hope you're well 👊😎

  • @treyslay753
    @treyslay753 Рік тому +3

    You are a great teacher. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Voultar - you are the man.

  • @nanika3446
    @nanika3446 Рік тому +1

    This is so helpful!! I just started using a Wiimote as a midi controller & I was looking for a better way to upgrade the battery! Thank you so much!

    • @nanika3446
      @nanika3446 Рік тому

      Also, do you think it's possible to combine the Wiimote & Nunchuk into one controller?

  • @kermitthegaminghermit8736
    @kermitthegaminghermit8736 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your very informative video. That spot welder looks very useful. It looks like I have some new projects to try!

  • @wii1990
    @wii1990 Рік тому +2

    I actually did this same thing a while back, except instead of nyko it was an energizer branded charger that used some kind of wireless charging rather than metal contacts. The battery packs had two screws, one under the label, and the two NiMh batteries were AAA size. So a little easier to repair than these it would appear.

  • @Dr._Love
    @Dr._Love Рік тому

    Great video. Very informative! If you have any more battery pack rebuilds, I would love to see them! Thank you again.

  • @Planag7
    @Planag7 Рік тому +4

    I've seen a similar guide on how to redo the old Game gear battery cases but I think those are like six to eight battery packs in a similar pattern inside the casing.
    That said I always appreciate your videos and those Nykos were amazing/great when I first got the system way back when

  • @micksterminator3
    @micksterminator3 Рік тому +2

    I'd still tape it shut for if you need to take it out without damaging it. What a great idea! Had no idea a spot welder was so cheap. I've got three robot vacuums in need of new battery packs 🤔

  • @h3ph4ist0s.
    @h3ph4ist0s. Рік тому +1

    Now i know what my next project is. Thank you. I missed your vids

  • @retroprojections
    @retroprojections Рік тому +3

    Voultar: making the world a better place, one video at a time!

  • @johnsonlam
    @johnsonlam Рік тому

    Your video is always great, and never boring.

  • @Evercade_Effect
    @Evercade_Effect Рік тому

    I didn't know it was that easy to replace the batteries and like your sense of humor.

  • @fixsomebits
    @fixsomebits Рік тому

    Great Video, well made for beginners and great spot welding tool

  • @groovesalad89
    @groovesalad89 Рік тому

    Welcome back Lord! Thank you for another great video. Hope you’ll get back on twitch too.

  • @misterbeetz
    @misterbeetz Рік тому

    Great video. Very well done!

  • @8ullfrog
    @8ullfrog Рік тому +2

    Thank you for this, I rushed to check mine. They're both still alive, but one had some blue spotting on the contact. I'm gonna isopropyl it and Q-tip that off immediately.

  • @the-deceiver355
    @the-deceiver355 Рік тому +5

    Very interesting video. Personally, I use rechargable AA batteries instead of single use AA.
    Could you do a video on rebuilding Wii U gamepad batteries?

  • @Asyq
    @Asyq Рік тому +3

    Amazing work

  • @styloroc2000
    @styloroc2000 Рік тому

    Man, I put on the COVID-19 (pounds) too. Glad you're back!

  • @Penfold8
    @Penfold8 Рік тому

    Voultar's back!!!! Hells yeah!!!

  • @Hostilenemy
    @Hostilenemy Рік тому +5

    Can you show me how to repack a Tesla battery too? :)

  • @jasonpistorio3651
    @jasonpistorio3651 Рік тому

    Excellent video as always. We need more content.

  • @salmakesthings
    @salmakesthings Рік тому

    Thanks for this. I have 4 of these I don't use anymore so I'll give this a go.

  • @RockerGaming
    @RockerGaming Рік тому

    Great stuff buddy! You're gonna make me go out an pick one of these up 😂

  • @shanez1215
    @shanez1215 Рік тому

    Honestly had no idea this was possible to do by end users. Definitely gonna give this a shot.

  • @haloslayer255
    @haloslayer255 Рік тому +3

    Awesome video Voultar!
    My latest v9 ps2 qsb is being shipped, should have it around the 15th and will continue to add the rest as I measure my dimensions on this revision.
    Once thatbis complete I'll keep in contact on Twitter and see if I can send you some.
    Cheers!

  • @DudeHead
    @DudeHead Рік тому

    Another neat alkaline battery alternative available today is the Hixon 1.5v lithium-ion rechargeable AA battery. Outputs full voltage so can be used anywhere you'd put alkaline AA batteries.
    Downside to these is it's obviously not as convenient as a charging station, but you trade that for versatility and no need for modding anything.

  • @LowRezWorld
    @LowRezWorld Рік тому

    Adding that spot welder to my tool kit, I've always wanted to be able to make my tabbed batteries for gameboy games.

  • @jeffreycollins6302
    @jeffreycollins6302 Рік тому +2

    Wild. Loved it.

  • @PersianImm0rtal
    @PersianImm0rtal Рік тому +1

    Excellent music choice. Sounds like something off the snes if I am correct.

  • @SoundToxin
    @SoundToxin Рік тому

    It would be cool if someone could recreate the circuitry from these battery packs and pair them with a 3D-printed case that is meant to be opened/closed. Your method is good since it reuses existing stuff that would otherwise be e-waste, of course.

  • @looneybinjim
    @looneybinjim Рік тому

    Another awesome video by Voultar the Great!

  • @BrianBorkowski
    @BrianBorkowski Рік тому

    Great video man! Can you do a video on this for the Xbox 360 controller packs as well?

  • @cutemartinj
    @cutemartinj Рік тому

    Looks like an easy fix, thanks for parting your godly knowledge

  • @konman10000
    @konman10000 Рік тому

    HE'S BACK!(Again!) Missed ya man.

  • @MickMacklerack
    @MickMacklerack Рік тому +3

    Might try this for the sega naomi battery pack to replace the dead batteries that hold the game in memory when it's powered down. Cheers!

  • @maikel_ribeiro
    @maikel_ribeiro 8 місяців тому

    Vídeo excelente, gostei bastante, pois foi bem explicado, atencioso e bem direto sem delongas.

  • @MacPoop
    @MacPoop Рік тому

    Voultar is back!

  • @luiszeldagoku
    @luiszeldagoku Рік тому

    Thanks for this videos

  • @Roshenbo
    @Roshenbo Рік тому +1

    It's always nice to learn something new! Especially when your teacher is a Lord amongst us commoners.
    Just out of curiosity, are you still using the KSGER soldering station? I want to buy one and start learning the craft.
    All Hail Lord Voultar! 😎

  • @ghostmopreal
    @ghostmopreal Рік тому +1

    This is actually such a great idea - maybe they should design packs to have interchangeable internals like this anyway???

  • @BigJoker
    @BigJoker Рік тому +1

    Just think of the unspeakable things Voultar had to do on camera to get that hat.

  • @martygun3286
    @martygun3286 Рік тому

    Just found your videos very awesome learned so much about soldering you are a pro. I just wish I found you a few weeks ago before I destroyed my genesis 2 and that awesome triple by pass chip from you, thanks for sure.

  • @colt5189
    @colt5189 Рік тому +2

    Since I use a headlamp that runs on 18650 lithium batteries. I have a high tech battery charger. And so I use the NiMH Eneloop batteries for the Wii controllers and others that use a AA or AAA or whatever type battery.

  • @colt5189
    @colt5189 Рік тому +3

    Would be nice if you did a video on replacing the cells in older laptop batteries. The kind that have the 18650 lithium batteries.

  • @Consolerepairstore
    @Consolerepairstore Рік тому

    Great Video.. very interesting :)

  • @kawaineko7402
    @kawaineko7402 Рік тому

    Hi Voultar, good to see you again! Would you be interested in doing a 3DO RGB mod video in the future? I’m thinking of attempting this mod, but figured it would be best to see it done properly. Thanks man, glad to see your healthy! Mod on…✌🏻👍🏻🎮👾

  • @MagnumForce51
    @MagnumForce51 Рік тому +1

    I have a wii mote with some batteries in it that I left alone for awhile. But I put a small slip of paper in between one of the terminals to cut off power and so far no leaks. Though granted it probably is still best to remove them for long term storage if you won't be using them for awhile. :P

  • @marc5623
    @marc5623 Рік тому +19

    Good to have you back! Great video, I always wondered how to connect to batteries as my soldering attempts failed in the past.
    Are you still planning your OG Xbox video with the HDMI upgrade?

  • @ale6242
    @ale6242 Рік тому

    Ah man i wish i knew about the 4/5 NiMh batteries when i tried to rebuild an xbox 360 play and charge kit!!
    Guess i'm gonna have to pick me up some of them!

  • @rykerhaun8507
    @rykerhaun8507 Рік тому

    Love your videos and rebuilding battery packs myself, but at this point, it's already designed to take standard AA batteries and using standard NIMH AA would be easier imo

  • @K_Rob
    @K_Rob Рік тому +1

    This is probably the most intelligent activity anyone has ever done while wearing a Girls Gone Wild hat.

  • @SirTonk
    @SirTonk Рік тому

    Looking good!

  • @jamesytez6639
    @jamesytez6639 Рік тому +1

    That new Spielberg look... 👀

  • @pmf026
    @pmf026 Рік тому

    Lord Voultar, more videos pls

  • @Goldwelp
    @Goldwelp Рік тому

    Got the Bob Ross down pat. 👍

  • @segajcharrua
    @segajcharrua Рік тому +2

    Long time no see!

  • @oOignignoktOo1
    @oOignignoktOo1 Рік тому

    it's definitely a neat way to repurpose old nyko charger packs but for me I prefer just using eneloop AA batteries that you can recharge in a cradle. On the plus side you can use those batteries in other devices that conform to a AA standard.

    • @shanez1215
      @shanez1215 Рік тому

      That is true, but these charging stands double as a nice way to display the controllers. The play and charge kits for 360 are also nice since you can charge them through the controller.

  • @me0262
    @me0262 Рік тому +1

    Very nice video. While these are NiHM, what are the safety considerations for doing this? Linux Tech Tips did a video where they were trying to do this with Lithium batteries and they had a terrible time.
    If you're cutting the case, would a 3D printed replacement be possible? Transfer everything out?
    For now I think I might stick to removing the batteries after I'm done. I didn't have any rechargeable conversions for the wiimotes, and I have the older ones that don't have the MotionPlus built in.

  • @limitedsc2k1
    @limitedsc2k1 Рік тому

    Great video! Do you know if a similar process can be done with the Xbox 360 rechargable battery packs?

  • @Mampersand
    @Mampersand Рік тому

    It’s Russian roulette every time I pick up yardsale wiimotes with batteries in them. Probably found half a dozen dead ones in the last couple years. Fortunately I find most people raided the batteries for something else years ago.

  • @dezraj340
    @dezraj340 Рік тому +1

    Is it possible to do the same with the X360 rechargeable battery pack without completely damaging it? Thank you for your videos.

  • @MikeDBloke
    @MikeDBloke Рік тому

    I have this very charging station, its very handy, mine does have issues with the connection
    One thing I have contemplated with them is.
    With a bit of techy jigery pokery can they have a rechargeable battery that charged via a wireless charging mat?

  • @jimmyeddy
    @jimmyeddy 8 місяців тому

    Would this work with the official Nintendo packs and dock?

  • @django60617
    @django60617 Рік тому +1

    I need a tyco RC flex pack rebuilt.

  • @honorablejay
    @honorablejay Рік тому

    I know Linus Tech Tips tried to do something similar in a video a while ago and was constantly met with failure. When it comes to these specific batteries, do you have to worry about voltage differences between the batteries when spot welding or is the charge not strong enough to cause havoc when being connected?

  • @Grant-H2O
    @Grant-H2O Рік тому

    watching a tutorial for the first time on this and you instruct to keep the batteries close together. Is it OK to hold them with Tape or Bands, maybe a clamp?

  • @Daniel-it1dp
    @Daniel-it1dp Рік тому +1

    You got all those Amazon spot welders sold out

  • @fragonarag
    @fragonarag Рік тому +1

    Thanks, I was looking for a tutorial to do this on my "energizer" branded setup. Looks almost exactly the same. Is it possible to use a soldering iron instead of a spot welder, or is that dangerous?

    • @jeff15
      @jeff15 Рік тому +1

      No, it will not work. You'll need the spot welder. Get the one he recommended. Really good and easy for the job.

    • @lukasperuzovic1429
      @lukasperuzovic1429 Рік тому +1

      You don't want to solder as you want to minimize how much heat the battery gets. Yes Spot welding gets hotter, but its a momentary zap that only heats up the points of contact.
      Soldering will heat up the whole battery as it's a slow process. Too much heat and the battery will leak or explode.

  • @hymiecamp
    @hymiecamp Рік тому +1

    Can we do anything about psp batteries? Knock off replacement’s are not good

  • @GainingDespair
    @GainingDespair Рік тому

    I don't have a dremel can I use a disc grinder instead?

  • @twizz420
    @twizz420 Рік тому +1

    Could you use copper strips instead of nickel strips to spot-weld the batteries together? I have like 2 pounds of this thin copper band stuff that I've pulled out of old transformers. Optimus will never be the same.

  • @teslastellar
    @teslastellar Рік тому

    Where were you? We missed you ☺️

  • @Alan2E0KVRKing
    @Alan2E0KVRKing Рік тому

    We need more videos master!

  • @infinity2z3r07
    @infinity2z3r07 Рік тому

    I wish there was a compilation video of every time poor Bob gets fkn roasted here 😂

  • @scotter140
    @scotter140 Рік тому +1

    AAAAHH! Voultar told me to to cut my battery packs and I got battery acid in my eyes!

  • @PROSTO4Tabal
    @PROSTO4Tabal Рік тому

    Please answer my question. Which is better in terms of image quality ps1digital or gbs-c ?