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Hacking hedge trimmer

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javier-rengelJavier Rengel 04/29/2017 at 12:440 Comments

The first prototype will use a handled hedge trimmer and a cleaning bot, in order to achieve this, the first step is to hack the security button of the hedge trimmer to keep it on all the time.

Fortunatelly, the hedge trimmer comes with an extension handle jack connector, so we can use this instead of hacking the security button of the trimmer. First step is to find a compatible connector that fits.

Then add a toggle switch button to keep it always on.

After soldering the two pieces together, and a bit of glue, we're done !

The next step will be to attach the hedge trimmer to the cleaning bot !!

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