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Maestro Battery Pack

Barry Young
Barry Young Member ✭✭
edited April 2020 in FLEX-6000 Signature Series
Does the USB type connector in the battery pack have any cord on it? Because most battery packs are dual connectors. I was just wondering if there is any slack in the cable that can be used to maneuver the jack to the bottom or top jack of the battery pack. THANKS

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  • Steven WA8Y
    Steven WA8Y Member ✭✭
    edited July 2018
    Although the batteries are equipped with two connectors I've been told both cannot be used at the same time. (DON'T USE A Y ADAPTER to connect both sockets). One connector has a 2.4 amp output capacity, the other something less. Be sure to connect the battery to the 2.4 amp socket.
  • Barry Young
    Barry Young Member ✭✭
    edited April 2020
    The problem is that the connector is center with no “wiggle” room, I will have to get a small usb extension cable so I can actually plug it into the 2.4 connector that is offset of center. Hopefully Flex will change the design to a longer cable. Thanks!
  • Ronald Panetta
    Ronald Panetta Member ✭✭
    edited July 2018
    Check out the thread https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/biggesyt-battery-for-the-maestro. My solution, posted there, was to add a 1' USB extension cable. My solution, posted there, is:

    So here is my fix. 1' USB extension cable stored in battery compartment when not in use. 2 rubber bands securing cover and battery (inside of cover facing up as it makes a nice cradle for the battery) to fixed base. Rubber bands positioned to clear fixed base rubber feet so base doesn't rock. All unnecessary if Maestro cable were an inch longer.

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