markwolk

The back plates of Fossil and Abacus have an identical size as far as I can see. I measured the spacing between the screws. See picture.

I'm not sure what you mean by "backplane". Wikipedia and other sources seem to think it is a circuit board. I must admit I don't have the tools to open the back plate and see the circuit board; but if that's you want me to do, I can try? - Alternatively, I can send you a Fossil for testing if you wish.

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mclien

Maybe the confusion is just because I'm not a native english speaker/writer and often mix up backplane and backplate....

But from the pictures I'm very shure both watches ar identical inside, so my replacement kits should work for both.
For the futur you have to open it anyway to use my replacement kits. Can you do that (maybe with a little help of a firend)? Alternatively, you can send me 'all' the watches you want to have modified. In this case, pleas let me know the wight of the package in advance, so I can find out about shippping cost from germany to you.
So long mclien

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markwolk

Great, thanks for the offer. I sent you a PM about it. I am not a native English speaker either, so I had to lookup the meaning of "backplane"...

mclien

Sorry for the long silence, here is the update.
I tryed some things with the new battery types:
-no way to get more capacity without haeve modifications on the circuit board
-so here are some ideas, pleas vote
1. as is, easy to implement (490mAh totally capacity, with new backeplate, proofed)
2. same backplate, heavy mods on the board, possibly 650mAh (new sound device, one inductor to place elsewhere, much testing and prototyping)
3. same backplate, 380mAh, vibra arlam ( some prototyping and testing)
4. new backplane, 490 mAh, vibra arlam (MUCH prototyping and mold building, much testing)
5. new backplane, possibly 650mAh, vibra arlam (operating expense: add 2 and 4 ;-))

Just vote for the 'most wanted'

mclien

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markwolk

1. is my vote, but I would need to know how many mAh does the original battery have to say whether it is worth investigating 3. which also looks interesting.

T-Man

I'll vote 1 also.

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AzlBigKid

I vote for option 1 too. I have done a bit of PDA modding over the years and often choose the simple option that brings benefit because of the risk of making a mess of the machine with a complicated mod.

great stuff mclien

mclien

orignal 160/190 mAh, not sure about it, but most of the batteries are additinally damaged, because of to long time unchared in stock.
for the vibra alarm: What about to test it on one of your abcaus watches?

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mclien

OK here we go:
Just got the first black one out of the mold. I works.
So here are my offers:
30 EUR for selfbuilders, 35 EUR for build in service (shipping depends on locatoin of buyer, who pays shipping) I'll allways try to make the shipping as cheap as possible (example 4-8 EUR air mail to USA/Canada).
Colour/ design:
uni black or silver tissue like mentioned/shown above.
Just send me an PM with your order.

Remember to backup your data!! (they will be lost for sure of course!)

mclien

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markwolk

Sent you a PM.

Feo

Hello,
I am also VERY interested on this. How would I pay? can you take PayPal?

mclien

Yes paypal should work. Even though they will charge me 3.4%+0.35EUR for the transfer, it'll be the cheapest way.
Postage worldwide for the battery pack only will be 4 EUR. (Up to 100gr weight)
And 8 EUR for a watch ( 101 to 500 gr.)..
Inside europe and germny will be cheaper.
PM is a goodidea anyway.

so long mclien

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visavo

I tried to install the ipod shuffle battery but run into problems.. I got my brand new fossil yesterday and tried to change the battery right away.. I was removing the old battery when I accidentally ripped off the battery connector from the mainboard of my Fossil and all traces with it.. I tried to recover the situation and solder some wires to spots where I thought that the minus wire should go.. I just burned the mainboard PCB and I thought it was all over.. until I tried to connect the minus wire to the metal case and IT WORKED! I don't know if there are any problems now, I haven't found any..but I was very desperate just an hour before..be careful

I tried the shuffle battery again but it still doesnt't work. With the original battery everything seems normal but the shuffle battery is not working..and both are charged..and the shuffle battery is too thick..the backplate is hard to put back, I was afraid to tighten the screws, it is so thight.

mclien

As long as it works again, I can offer you the following:
-one of my backplates without any battery
-the complete back (back plate and batteries)
-send me the watch and I'll install my battery kit for you

I haven't any experience with the IPod batteries. But I often read about the difficult inserting. How have you loaded/tested the IPod battery?

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