What the thread found

• A flat landing pad with dovetail attachment allows PRO 2 sled operators to rest their rig on equipment boxes between shots without applying pressure to the batteries.
• The dovetail design accommodates standard accessories like antlers for low-mode work and allows a weight plate slider system to attach.
• The landing pad mounts to the curved battery rails using three rods and provides a solid connection while allowing Dionic and small Hytron batteries to fit on the front.
• The initial version weighed approximately 20 ounces and could be customized by hollowing out material or adding IDX plate attachments for specific user needs.
• A redesigned version 2.0 was made lighter and smaller with longer side rails to accommodate various battery sizes and different PRO 2 sled versions.
• An alternative approach uses an Anton Bauer hot swap adapter that switches power between batteries sequentially rather than running them in parallel.
• The Anton Bauer hot swap device has built-in electronics that allow only one battery to supply power at a time until exhausted, then automatically switches to the next battery.
• Some operators successfully modified Anton Bauer hot swap units by rewiring them to run two batteries in parallel for increased amperage, though this made the sled wider.

Depends on

• The first production run received feedback that the design was heavier and bulkier than some operators preferred for rigs requiring minimal weight.
• The Anton Bauer approach has design limitations including incompatibility with some battery models due to wireless bracket attachments that protrude from the unit.
• Battery compatibility varies across different PRO 2 sled versions produced over time, requiring design adjustments to the side rail length.
• The parallel battery modification of the Anton Bauer device requires custom rewiring and is not an officially supported configuration.

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