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How to make a PVC case for the ESR T4 tester and power supply for liion

I have an ESR T4 tester. It measures the capacitance of capacitors well, it has helped me out more than once. Externally, the whole capacitor was a capacitor with a capacity 10 times less than the declared one. Frequent use will drain the battery quickly. I use saline, but alkaline doesn't help much either. There is a lithium crown, but it is not cheap. I decided to switch the power supply to Li-ion, but use what I have.

What was needed:


Actually the ESR T4 tester itself -
There is a battery of almost 2 A/h with a protection board -
How to make a PVC case for the ESR T4 tester and power supply for liion

I will charge the battery with an excellent module - The protection board is already installed on the battery.
How to make a PVC case for the ESR T4 tester and power supply for liion

We make the case and lithium power supply for the tester with our own hands


Since the battery produces a maximum of 4.2 volts, and the tester requires about 9 volts, you need to increase the voltage. To increase the voltage I will use a Chinese module - I'll turn it up to 9 volts.
How to make a PVC case for the ESR T4 tester and power supply for liion

I will glue the modules onto double-sided tape. I’ll connect it with wires and disconnect the positive one with a switch.
How to make a PVC case for the ESR T4 tester and power supply for liion

How to make a PVC case for the ESR T4 tester and power supply for liion

Now let's move on to making the body. The components are quite small, I will try to make the case compact. The body will be made from PVC plastic.Glue with super glue.
How to make a PVC case for the ESR T4 tester and power supply for liion

The main component is the tester, and I will use it to cut the plastic.
Having estimated the dimensions, I cut the blanks. I pre-glued the box and stands for the tester. Installed a partition.
How to make a PVC case for the ESR T4 tester and power supply for liion

I mark the hole for the charger connector. I glue the bottom of the box.
How to make a PVC case for the ESR T4 tester and power supply for liion

I cut out the bottom lid of the box. I mark the window for the switch. I glue the mounting supports. I immediately mark the holes for the screws.
How to make a PVC case for the ESR T4 tester and power supply for liion

I painted the box with spray paint. I immediately cut out a frame for the indicator. I glued plexiglass on the inside to protect the indicator.
How to make a PVC case for the ESR T4 tester and power supply for liion

I'm trying out a tester in my niche. I unsoldered all the wires. Everything is simple here. From the charging module to the battery, from the battery to the boost module. From module to tester. I break the positive wire from the battery to the boost module with a switch. I also glued the pads under the frame. In the photo, on top of the case.
How to make a PVC case for the ESR T4 tester and power supply for liion

I screw the frame and the body is ready. I'm checking. The voltage is about 9 volts.
How to make a PVC case for the ESR T4 tester and power supply for liion

This is how the body turned out. Li-ion power fits perfectly. I think it will last for a long time. You can also connect external power. The module will provide a stable 9 volts or so.

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Comments (4)
  1. Jerry
    #1 Jerry Guests 3 February 2021 19:00
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    Everything is fine and beautiful, but there is one safety note: the charging module charges with a current of 1A by default, while it gets noticeably warm, especially in a closed plastic case, and you glue it to a battery with a maximum operating temperature of 50 degrees. If the design does not allow the charging module to be placed separately, then it is quite possible to reduce the charging current, for example, by half, and with it the heat generation.
  2. val
    #2 val Guests February 6, 2021 11:30
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    six AAA batteries and you're good to go
  3. Guest Alexander
    #3 Guest Alexander Guests 15 February 2022 18:54
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    Works great with two lithium-ion connected in series.
    I took two dead 18650 with a residual capacity of 250 mAh. They have been working for 4 years, I recharge them no more than once every six months. 6.5 volts is more than enough for this tester.
  4. Guest Alexander
    #4 Guest Alexander Guests 15 February 2022 18:58
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    By the way, I don’t use the power switch at all. batteries are constantly connected.

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