How to modify a Canon Ixus battery to convert the battery into an external power adapter.
Canon Ixus 220 HS is sometimes called PowerShot ELPH 300 HS.
This DYI hack and mod works with any standard USB power supply or with a power bank.
In the video I use the Xiaomi Mi 2s power bank but you can use any source you like.
Making the USB cable to connect to the battery external power adapter.
Battery hack video
BE VERY CAREFUL when you cut the plastic shell, DO NOT cut deep, just enough so that the plastic shell separates.
If you don’t feel comfortable doing this, don’t do it.
You can get the external power adapter if you want to.
The problem with that adapter is that it’s not standard USB power.
If you don’t feel comfortable doing this, don’t do it. You can get the external power adapter if you want to.
The problem with that adapter is that it’s not standard USB power.
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