Power Wheels Milwaukee Battery Upgrade RUNTIME TESTS & Battery Over Discharge Protection Install

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4 жыл бұрын

How long do the Milwaukee Batteries we installed in the Power Wheels Jeep last?! And - we'll protect them from over discharge with a battery discharge monitor circuit.
Part II of the Power Wheels / Milwaukee Battery Build
Components used in this project:
* Low Voltage Battery Cutoff Module: amzn.to/2GeE3J5
* Terminal Block: amzn.to/2NM33vx
* Wire Ferrules & Crimper (similar style) amzn.to/3c8EhQo
* 3D Printed Milwaukee Battery Cradle: amzn.to/2xGK114
* DC Motor Speed Regulator: amzn.to/2JulRxx
* In-line ATC Fuse Holder: amzn.to/31k3Lo8
* Molex Connectors and Pins: amzn.to/33fbOUL
* Milwaukee 18V Red Lithium Battery: amzn.to/31iANVB
Schematics and other docs for this project available from havocware.com:
havocware.com/power-wheels-mil...
DISCLAIMERS:
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This video was not paid for by outside persons or manufacturers.
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@itsjaynguyen 3 жыл бұрын

legend has it his daughter is still driving around the warehouse

@GregsWorkshopOregon 11 күн бұрын

I dig it. My son's Jeep needed a new battery, ordered all the parts today. Everything except the low voltage cutoff will be here tomorrow!

@bryan7866 4 жыл бұрын

Such a cool dad makes me smile watching you with your daughter

@garynelson2885 4 жыл бұрын

@@roots4x qqw

@criznitty 4 жыл бұрын

Great narration, instructions, layout and video quality. The information and the testing is the missing info I needed to finish my project! Thank you!

@kirbycollins3223 4 жыл бұрын

You Guys Make the Beat Power Wheel Upgrade Videos!🥰👍

@SilverCSRT4 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this awesome video explaining everything in detail.

@venrik8 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, your a genius for even attempting this!

@jDORK707 Жыл бұрын

Your vids are great. I know you haven't posted in a long time but hope to see more. these 2 really helped me and your presentation is great.

@benlyons7752 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. I had already purchased the speed controller and had wondered about the lithium ions being over discharged. Glad you made this video!

@lamota0622 4 жыл бұрын

Just found part 2 great vid, will do this to my daughter 90s Vet

@juniordelgiorno5260 4 жыл бұрын

#1 DIYer & Dad of the year! Awesome vid with explanations without useless babble. Keep the ideas and vids coming!

@morgangaushell9414 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding videos! Professional, fun, and most importantly educational!. Thank you for your hardwork on these videos and the professionalism in work and editing. I can not wait to duplicate this on my childs first power wheel! Hats off to you bud!

@havocware 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Morgan! Appreciate the kind remarks! Cheers!

@snupmadra3787 4 жыл бұрын

It must be really cool for her to have fun like that with her dad! Hopefully those positive memories will last a lifetime!

@domfahey 3 жыл бұрын

I just completed this upgrade and my twin 4 year old boys love it - especially the "Don't tell Mom setting". Thanks!

@benlyons7752 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this info. Just finished tonight with a pair of ridgid lithium ions. Great idea with the discharge circuit. It works great!

@martinfilion9140 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the solid info! My daytime job is teaching and I can tell you know how to explain stuff so people without much electronical knowledge, like me, understand. Also, tell your daughter she plays her part just as well!

@zagaberoo 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Keep warm, y'all!

@brendanturner2362 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 22, and used to have one of those types of jeep when I was little, and what you did is Awesome!

@havocware 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brendan! Cheers!

@DANT98 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thanks for doing this.

@nilknoc101 Жыл бұрын

Wholesome. Thanks for the breakdown! I’ll have to pick up one of those low voltage cutoffs for my build

@davidmeidel4455 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for teaching me how to do this my daughter loves her power wheels and the thing dies so quick I'm going to work on this project over the weekend

@rjsway78 4 жыл бұрын

The best Power Wheels battery conversion/upgrade video!!! After watching I’m excited to convert my son’s battery in his truck. I just hope I do everything right.

@havocware 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Hit me up if you have any questions! Cheers!

@frank3283 3 жыл бұрын

That's amazing how long they lasted...the batteries AND your daughter. She was a trooper.

@iwishyouwould6937 4 жыл бұрын

And LMFAO, was about to say it had no load on it. Lol, can not make everyone happy. Always going to be someone smarter and they not only want you to be wrong but them to be right. I just love that your spending time with your daughter and actively showing her that any problem has a solution. With dedication and hard work any thing is possible. Stay safe brother.

@regthebackyardjackofalltrades Жыл бұрын

I just watched this and when I get a chance I’ll retrofit my granddaughter’s Jeep but she’s only 3 so, I’ll wait several more years. In 1714 John Harrison invented the H2 Clock and it exponentially changed our world. You and the other engineers that have preformed this retrofit are in his league. Tinkering with stuff like this keeps us Dads and Gramps young. Thanks. I’ll definitely wait till she understands how to use the controls and I believe the retrofit will be too powerful for the remote. Your video and others I noticed that the tires are well seasoned and have advanced inner wear. This is very informative to tell me that you all have also waited several years before popping the hood open. Thanks

@samallen6939 4 жыл бұрын

Inspiring video!!! Will be doing this in the near future.

@silverbackgrizzly2402 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome.. science/tech/experimenting..I have four daughters and they love everything about learning. You did an awesome job

@havocware 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Grizz! Cheers!

@allmtrwhor3 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Also very cool as a father to do a project you and your daughter can enjoy. Make more how to/DIY videos. These are great to watch and learn.

@tomwoolley5779 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to do this to my kid’s cars!

@jonatham35 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! I'm looking to do this exact mod. Thanks for all the tips!

@toddbrick 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I copied your parts list and brought back an atv and my son loves it!

@havocware 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent Todd! Cheers!!

@almaruizdiaz7865 4 жыл бұрын

Watched the first vid, then this one came up, yup, you just got a new sub. Thanks!

@havocware 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks! Cheers!

@bostonrugburn 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding how to video. Nice work.

@havocware 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon-Michael! Cheers!

@AFTD. 3 жыл бұрын

Saving this video to modify power wheels for my nieces and future kids!!! 👍🏼👍🏼

@KevinPrice5 4 жыл бұрын

Again, great vid.

@NateD77 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent work and well done video. Up there in quality with TOT. Keep it up and you will go far.

@thermal_el_jackson Жыл бұрын

What a cool video. Just excellent on all accounts. Bravo to your small test driving star.

@MorganWalser 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos man, thank you for making them so informative. Ordering the parts for my kids now, though I'll be using my garbage Ryobi, because that's what I have.

@handcannon9814 4 жыл бұрын

very comprehensive test. tq!

@frankherrera0207 3 жыл бұрын

Simply Genius.... Thanks for the videos and the great info. 👊🏽😎

@Cougar139tweak Жыл бұрын

Much thanks, assumed it would be more then just hooking the adapter up, much thanks, saved me money for sure

@AustinLester 7 ай бұрын

This is so helpful! My kids thank you in advance and I feel much better about using my Makita batteries now!

@braswan Жыл бұрын

Great video!! 👌📹

@TheGreasemonkey76 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Awesome content! I really hope to see more videos

@havocware 4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! I’m working on it! Cheers!

@familyofthenorth7593 4 жыл бұрын

I found a mustang Barbie on the side of the road. Upgraded with one battery. Crazy awesome. Went online and bought all the rest wait! Great job. You need to do more videos!

@bruceapjrgmail 4 жыл бұрын

Great job dude...✊🏾

@Chuckles4200 4 жыл бұрын

Aww man such a cool dad.

@KenpachiZarakiX 4 жыл бұрын

I actually finally have all the materials to do this. I have 2 18v 3.0 milwaukee batteries ready to rickey bobby my kid's power wheels this weekend.

@jorgepizarro3327 4 жыл бұрын

Me too I'm going to do my niece's four-wheeler 🤣

@TheKeenMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Thanks

@hanzo0252 Жыл бұрын

Been looking for just this info - or close. Thanks, and nice keep!

@OGRH 4 жыл бұрын

Nice dude you get a sub!

@jsalinas118 3 жыл бұрын

So cool. Thanks for the info.

@100to1 4 жыл бұрын

You the man!

@05hdmike 6 ай бұрын

as a grandfather, i loved the out takes....lol.... so cute....lol

@davidgreenfield1476 4 жыл бұрын

Love your work! Great job! Clean install. Would love to see a runtime down to 13.5 volts so we can gauge the risk vs benefits.

@bradley3549 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@cardwellthomas3065 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you kind Sir for this information. Great to know

@havocware 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mdhanski 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I finally got all my parts in this week and was able to get it built today. I appreciate the tip to add the voltage shutoff to save the battery. I installed just one M18 5.0 and am amazed how long it ran.

@havocware 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@Ephry73 4 жыл бұрын

Doing the same thing soon for my kid’s Kid Trax. Following the build but will initially use only one 18v battery as the motor is only 6v

@christoferlanderos8841 4 жыл бұрын

I just got all my parts in to do this. How did you adjust the voltage shutoff to 16.5v?

@jeffwisecarver 4 жыл бұрын

@@christoferlanderos8841 You have to hold down the button for a couple seconds to be able to adjust the cutoff and the restart voltage..

@c.a.l.e.b.s 3 жыл бұрын

I set the left controller button to 16.5. the right controller button goes to a Max of 10 and that's the one that I set to 1. I've triple checked all the wiring I'm using the exact same parts he used but I'm getting no juice to the wheels. The speed controller switch is set furthest away from the controller. I'm at a loss was hoping you might remember your install and have any tips for where I might go from here

@goofball8399 4 жыл бұрын

That was cool. 👍

@jamesm8360 2 жыл бұрын

Low voltage cutoff board, other channels recommend a 24 volt relay in the wiring to prevent the burning up of that low voltage board. As others stated that they went through a few boards. Has anyone done this or had any problems with this low voltage board, thanks. Dad Hacks channel gives you credit for the build with the addition of the 24 volt relay to protect the low voltage board.

@Desert515 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome DIY I had wondered if in your first vid the cut out was on the batteries or the tool now I know I will be doing this to my sons power wheels Jeep when it give up the ghost

@zanedaugherty5564 3 жыл бұрын

Well done sir... 👏

@mickydclement 3 жыл бұрын

Dammit lol I almost purchased the voltage cutoff module when I got everything else. Should have just got it. Thanks for the video.

@natem2367 4 жыл бұрын

Dude needs to do more videos. I only see 3 videos on his channel which is pretty impressive for 3.77k subscribers.

@havocware 4 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@caliking369 6 ай бұрын

Amazing video really appreciate this. I installed a m18 on my sons lightning McQueen directly onto a speed controller without the low voltage cut off and now will be adding the module. Luckily my batteries are safe 😅

@caliking369 6 ай бұрын

Also just added almost everything on your list of supplies, except for battery. Hopefully you do get that small commission

@mothergoose2662 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man. Wish I was this handy.

@wccrispy 3 жыл бұрын

Man, she's a trooper for doing that endurance test!

@johnsbarn1033 4 жыл бұрын

Like the KMFDM sticker on the car 🤘

@bgtmbball 3 жыл бұрын

I just did this modification to my kids peg Perego gator and it worked really well. I am very new to anything electric and the video made it very easy. It was definitely way faster, way more powerful and the battery lasted very long. My question is do both batteries run down at the same time or does one run down and when that one is dead the other one runs down? Thanks to havocware for making this video and future thanks to anyone who can answer my question.

@rraymond2007 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant.

@jakebrickley6819 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve fallen victim to over-draining batteries as well. Lesson learned. Amazon has a different model for $25 and I’m installing it this weekend. Thanks for the video!

@matteckelkamp Жыл бұрын

Which low volt cut off did you end up using?

@andyvansloun1152 6 ай бұрын

Also interested

@glennda5id Жыл бұрын

Great video. If you are not already invested in batteries, Ridgid and Ryobi batteries have built in cutoff protection making it easier to adapt them to the vehicle I run a pair of Ridgid 4aH at full chooch and get great runtime. I also have a setup with a 12v 12aH + 6V 12aH SLA batteries. Takes longer to charge, but much cheaper cells. I should compare runtime on the 12aH SLA vs the 8aH Li-ion Ridgid packs.

@ioliphant 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent videos now Patent it and let’s just get Milwaukee to make a Milwaukee Jeep , I would buy one for my kids 🤣

@hungrycolby 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, awesome video, explanation, and project! I'm going to do this conversion with some Harbor Freight Bauer batteries and I was wondering what gauge of wire you used.

@RobinKerkhoven 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, I was able to upgrade my kids car to 18V safely. I had to use a 2 channel relay optocoupler since her car has led lights and a music player with a display that works on 12V. I had Ryoby battery packs but it's basically the same thing. Great Video!!!

@havocware 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Robin. That’s awesome! Glad someone was able to get one of the newer vehicles with lighting and sound dialed in with this mod! Cheers!

@alexanderbiryukov6736 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I was looking for any information how to save lights and sounds on newer vehicles and get the upgrade done but found nothing. Can you please share any tips on how you did it?

@MisterAether 2 жыл бұрын

I did it tonight, one of those purple kidtrax convertibles. Radio, headlights, fake engine startup. All seemed like it worked perfectly fine. Everything did get brighter with the voltage being turned up, but that's something for tomorrow me to give a shit about.

@MikeKow80 4 жыл бұрын

Don't think my kid has ever driven his car that long anyway, but I'll add one to my build this weekend.

@albertoelizalde8 Жыл бұрын

😂 Love all the potential criticism that would be made by Sabis, Great job on the full video explanation.

@kcpth 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video...your daughter is adorable. Great build

@havocware 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Cheers!

@charlesrg 2 жыл бұрын

I did the same setup but without the speed controller since the kids would never go back to 12V once they try 20V. However the cutoff board relay is made for 20A and this cars go over 30A when you press the gas. I recommend using a bigger relay.

@DFWTX15 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen other guys add relays to this set up. Are relays needed?!? I appreciate the videos and the electrical drawings. Has been a big help!

@zer-kz8mb 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought my daughter a 12v Mercedes AMG that has 4 motors (one for each wheel) from bigtoys green country. Definitely going to do this instead of buying a secondary battery.

@jarodpratt2129 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for the info. The voltage drop limit is exactly what I was concerned about. The batteries are expensive and I'll still need them for my tools. But now I can justify picking up a few more for my tools. I'm thinking a flexvolt battery.

@havocware 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Cheers!

@keldonator Жыл бұрын

Digging the kmfdm sticker :D

@oscarbustos6634 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you. What gauge wires are you using for the voltage protector?

@teenice894 19 күн бұрын

We get about 30 minutes with a milwaukee m18 5ah battery when riding on uneven grass but we keep spare batteries in the trunk 😂. We never run out of juice 😊. Gonna grab a 12ah when they're on sale

@mysymax8wdontworktryasimig53 4 жыл бұрын

Great video... You should do voice-overs

@andresmorales9649 4 жыл бұрын

Thank u I just this this exact same 2 my daughters daughter's power wheel with ure help can u please put video on how to ad lights

@brianb5779 3 жыл бұрын

I never caught what size fuses you used?? Sorry if i missed it but i went back to 1st video many times

@derekwillers8641 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos! Got a used Peg Perego JD side-by-side and doing this conversion right now. What amp fuse did you use? Thanks!

@angelaguilera2094 3 жыл бұрын

Hey nice upgrade and clean work...Would upgradeing to this battery affect anything if my ride on has remote control and led screen on it and lights ..?

@signintoconfirm5175 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm new to wiring. What AWG are you using throughout this project? I believe the PW wires are 12 AWG. Molex connectors accommodate 14-20 AWG. Terminal block is 14-22 AWG. Ferules are 7-28 AWG. Help is appreciated.

@donaldguido5496 4 жыл бұрын

great video I converted my daughter's Cadillac Escalade the same as the video and she loves it . I'm having trouble with the volt meter switch overheating do you have any suggestions thankyou in advance

@1Ohad0262 7 ай бұрын

Hi! Great video! I was allways concerned about connecting two batteries in parallel due to mutual chargings, but I see that you have done it without any hasitation. Have you noticed any issue with such parrallel connection later on ? Thank!

@jimbarbwe1985 4 жыл бұрын

@0:16 I was thinking the same thing But it's not an insult on my eyes but more of a complement 👍

@Diy-For-Life Жыл бұрын

Awsome video. Curious what the amp draw is under a heavy load. Such as off road up hill? Want to make sure i build everything to handle load. I assume based on your build its under 10a?

@brianpatrusevich2144 6 күн бұрын

And thanks for the knowledge of the video, I had no idea about the voltage issues u spoke about, I have a barbie jeep with the 1st gears removed and 2 18volt 9ah batteries and I also took the Escalade tires that are like triple the size of the jeep so it looks so damnn cool lifted and extra wide, and I wrapped the tires all 4 with mountain bike tires with huge knobbys, I'm 210lbs and the jeep roosts the grass up in my yard and also flips me str8 backwards not even just a wheelie it completely flips backwards, then the Escalade I took a hoover board battery out and use that 😂 my kids love it, but removing 1st gear ⛮ makes the top speed over 25 miles per hr but u have to be careful because it takes like 40ft to stop so you have to be in a open field

@jstanly 4 жыл бұрын

Could you use kobalt batteries (and an appropriate adapter), and wire it up the same? I have a power wheels Escalade that has a shot battery.

@seanr5470 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video for how you added the treads to the back wheels?

@michaelmarino6904 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the detail. I did the same mod to my kid's Power Wheels and thought the low voltage cutoff module would allow me to safely keep the battery in the vehicle overnight...wrong. It must still draw some current even after it cuts off at 16.5 volts. It ended up killing a $90 battery. Do you remove the battery after each use?

@kongmengxyang 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the share. I’m trying to figure out how the foot paddle and the one off switch work. Does this work as soon as you connect the DC Motor and adjust the speed regulator?