DeWalt 20V battery adapter for PWR POD tools (Canadian Tire)

If you're like me, you've got a dozen DeWalt 20V (or18V) batteries laying around, and a bunch of tools. However, you don't want to exclusively stick to DeWalt branded tools. Maybe they don't make the tool you need or you just want a less expensive option, without getting a whole new set of batteries and chargers. In Canada, that's the Canadian Tire house brand of tools and their universal PWR POD system...

This kit of parts will give you a 2-pole adapter, connecting your DeWalt battery to most of the PWR POD tools. The following brands use the PWR Pod system:

• MotoMaster
• Mastercraft
• Yardworks
• Outbound
• Simoniz
• Noma
• Woods
• Vermont Castings

Assembly instructions in PDF will be supplied with . Its not overly difficult, but you must be familiar with basic wiring methods.

Notes:

1. DO NOT use this adapter for charging...! There are no balancing connections in this adapter, which could result in a fire if an out of balance battery is charged.

2. I have not tested every tool from every brand. Some tools have enclosed batteries, which probably will not work due to the space needed (for water pumps, sprayers, etc.)

3. There may be tools that have 3 conductors in the battery port. This adapter will still fit that case, but it will not connect to the 3rd tab. The 3rd tab is probably for temperature sensing (a thermistor). The only tool I'm aware of with the 3rd tab is the Mastercraft chainsaw (PN: 054-5792-6). The pole saw may also have this issue (PN: 054-0370-0). I will try to find one, and see how this works. If I can update the adapter to add the extra function, you'll get the update for free. Till then, it might not work with those tools or any other with the 3rd tab. If you have a chance, please try it and let me know!

4. Yardworks is not related to the Worx brand. This adapter does not fit Worx tools.

5. The Mastercraft 'MAXIMUM' brand of tools uses yet another battery design (why???), so unfortunately this adapter will not fit that set.

6. I have added 2 extra files with the tag 'loose fit' on the end. These are the tool clamp and the battery clamp. If your printer happens to produce too much drag on the fit, please reprint with these files. They have 0.1mm removed from all clamping surfaces. The default parts were sized to create a snug but not tight fit, printed on a Bambu Labs P1S.

TOOLS NEEDED:
Soldering Iron
Rosin core solder
Small Philips screwdriver
Hobby knife
Molex Crimping tool, or equivalent and capable of 12 gauge crimping. (I used this: Molex 63811-1000 Application Tooling Hand Crimp Tool)

BILL OF MATERIALS:
Printed Parts:
1x Part 1 - DeWalt battery plate (or loose option)
1x Part 2 - Intermediate plate
1x Part 3 - PWR POD plate (or loose option)
1x Part 4 - Latch
1x Part 5 - Terminal clamp

Hardware:
7x M2.6 x 12 Philips screw
4x M2.6 x 16 Philips screw
2x 10-12 AWG male slot connector (yellow)
1x Red 12 AWG copper wire, silicone insulation, 5.25” (133mm) long
1x Black 12 AWG copper wire, silicone insulation, 5.25” (133mm) long
2x fuse terminals

Recommend, DO NOT USE 'CCA' WIRE. (copper clad aluminum, its cheaper and all over amazon...)
Use copper or tinned copper wire
12 AWG wire required, particularly for high draw + long duration use.
14 AWG wire is OK for medium to low current draw tools (use at your own risk)

LINKS:
You may find the same hardware elsewhere, but this is what I used... All sourced from Amazon.ca

Wire:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07RRPFBSJ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Male slot connect terminals:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01D9I5C?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Fuse terminals:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07BFRRXXL?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Screws:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09TB4V8MM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Ordering physical part kits:
I can provide physical prints of the files if you wish. Cost will be C$22 for 1 set (cables included), C$40 for 2, C$55 for 3. (shipping extra) Please purchase the files here, and you will find my info and instructions for following up on ordering physical parts. I will deduct the cost of your file purchase from the cost of physical prints. This way, you have the files so you may repair the item in the future if damaged. (All parts produced with eSun PLA+, per images)

License:
This license is for personal use only. You may not provide the files to others, or produce this item and offer it for sale.

All parts printed in eSun PLA+
0.15mm layer thickness
~25% fill
Use 5 walls all around, for added strength.
Use 5 top layers, 5 bottom layers, also for strength.
See images in instructions for printing orientation and s. Printing in certain orientations will increase part strength.
Use ironing on part 2 for quality, if desired.