Have you ever needed a D battery in a pinch, but could only find Cs? Since AAA, AA, C, and D batteries are all 1.5 volt cells, they are electronically interchangeable. They differ only in physical size and energy storage capacity. So, if you’re in a pinch, you can cobble together an adapter with a few quarters or other suitable conductive material.
Even a 9-volt battery is made up of 6 1.5 volt cells, which are a bit smaller than a AAA (they are actually called AAAAs!). This could come in handy if all you can find is a 9 volt and you really need a AAA for your TV remote… You’ll just have to spend some time cracking open the 9 volt case with a pair of pliers to get at the little cells inside.
Quick hack: The $1 C-to-D adapter –Link
9 volt to AAA conversion – Link
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HOLY ! , shiznic dawg i did this and i got the router for $2.99 at some cheap shop and now i have wireless live :) :) :) :) :) THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:D perfect solution to what i was searching for. sure beats running cat5 two stories down and into the basement. nice going guys!
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This brings new life to the old DD-WRT routers I have kicking around. Those wireless adapters are insanely overpriced! My Xbox 360 was hooked up via ethernet but in 10 minutes it will be semi-wireless. Never even thought of doing this. Thanks for this excellent post!