June 24, 2026
Description
4" Dune work light adapter for Milwaukee M18 batteries. This version has a low voltage cut off and a power button. There are two versions of this, one to suit a 16mm switch and the other to suit 12.5mm switch. Super cheap auto has a range of 12v switches that can suit this if you don't want to use AliExpress. Run time of 4.5hrs with 5ah battery.
Hardware:1x Controller Module Under-Voltage Switch Module,12V Battery Low Voltage Cut Off Automatic Switch On Recovery Module : Amazon.com.au: Computers $8.81, 1x Push button /switch 16/19/22mm short Silver metal 6/12/24/220V self-locking reset latching with light with wire 15cm car on/off $4.43 12-24V - 16mm - latching, 1x 4" Dune work light Dune 4WD 4'' Big Rig Work Light Pair Black 4 in | Anaconda $29.99, 4x 6Gx20mm timber screws Zenith 6G x 20mm Zinc Plated Hinge-Long Threads Countersunk Head Timber Screws - 45 Pack - Bunnings Australia, 2 x 4Gx9 screws Buildex 4G x 9mm SS316 Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws - 50 Pack - Bunnings Australia and 2x 6.3mm (¼) male spade crimp connector red insulation removed.
Heated spades into model make sure they are flush with the top or just below. I used 70mm of wire from the light to crimp into the spades. Sorry about the crude wiring diagram.
I have designed a Makita version too.
License:
Standard Digital File License