Today, I got my hands on this Soviet-era flash unit, the Chaika. After repairing it, I discovered that batteries for it aren't available at the nearest hardware store. Online platforms that sell them require a few weeks' wait. Judging by forum reviews, it's incredibly thirsty, so I decided to convert it to use old laptop batteries.
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Battery Compartments https://aliexpress.ru/item/4000692013...
Protection Board https://aliexpress.ru/item/1005001636...
Power Supply https://aliexpress.ru/item/3301274990...
Toggle Switch https://aliexpress.ru/item/3280908741...
Diodes https://aliexpress.ru/item/1431377764...
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