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h0ughy
20-05-2018, 08:56 AM
ok my fault as it has been stored for sometime but i setup the g11 and connected the gemini2 controller to it, powered it up and the switch turns on but nothing else happens. i suspect the battery is completely dead on the controller, but where can i get one CR2354 at short notice in Newcastle? i left my run too late as i wanted to use this on Wednesday night and test it before then:sadeyes:

why the stuff they chose some obscure unheard of battery remains a mystery a 2032 would have been easy:mad2:

LewisM
20-05-2018, 09:51 AM
Battery World Cardiff
Showroom, 324 Main Road, Cardiff, NSW

02 4038 1405

Now, battery designations refer to their width and height, as all the button batteries are 3V (with a couple exception) A CR2354 is 23mm wide, and 5.4mm deep. If you can find at Bunnings for example a 23mm wide battery that is thinner, you CAN - in the short run - shim the battery with a conductor like copper sheet or even alfoil. You must make SURE the conductive shim is affixed PERMANENTLY to the centre of the battery NOT touching the outer rim or you will short circuit the battery - which is disastrous. I have done this previously. Available are 2320, 2325, 2330. You can even use a smaller diameter one too, but best to side shim that to stop movement.

peter_4059
20-05-2018, 09:56 AM
I got a replacement CR2354 battery from Battery World for my Gemini.

h0ughy
20-05-2018, 10:24 AM
so could get a 2330 and pack under it some foil to get me through this week?

h0ughy
20-05-2018, 10:25 AM
thanks Peter

h0ughy
20-05-2018, 02:00 PM
OK managed to get a new battery, installed in the box but now won't go past finding Gemini