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| − | + | Battery Technologies and Equipment for mobile robots. | |
| − | Battery | + | |
| + | Your choice in battery is depending on many robotic requirements but some of the items to be considered include: | ||
| + | * Price | ||
| + | * Discharge Capacity | ||
| + | * Charge Rate | ||
| + | * Safety of Battery & Storage | ||
| + | * Weight | ||
| + | * Ability to Recycle | ||
| + | * Estimated Lifetime | ||
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| + | The current information in this section was presented as data with Chas' discussion in the December 2020 Meeting. | ||
| + | |||
| + | === LiPo === | ||
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) | ||
| − | Discussion Link: [https://www.amazon.com/Ovonic-1300mAh-22-2V-Battery-Racing/dp/B07JPB4BCD/] | + | * Discussion Link: [https://www.amazon.com/Ovonic-1300mAh-22-2V-Battery-Racing/dp/B07JPB4BCD/] |
Pros: | Pros: | ||
| − | 20-100C discharge | + | * 20-100C discharge |
| − | 1C+ charge | + | * 1C+ charge |
| − | Good Weight/Watts | + | * Good Weight/Watts |
| − | Easy to source | + | * Easy to source |
Cons: | Cons: | ||
| − | Dangerous -- Fire | + | * Dangerous -- Fire |
| − | Storage | + | * Storage |
| − | Recycling | + | * Recycling |
| − | Special Charger: [https://www.amazon.com/Hitec-RCD-Black-Multi-Function-Charger/dp/B075MFD6H3/] | + | * Special Charger: [https://www.amazon.com/Hitec-RCD-Black-Multi-Function-Charger/dp/B075MFD6H3/] |
| − | Notes: This is my preference with a very fast recharge cycle and 129W/Kg | + | Notes: This is my preference with a very fast recharge cycle and 129W/Kg. Don't go cheap on a charger. Store in a safety bag. |
| + | |||
| + | ==== SLA === | ||
Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) | Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) | ||
| − | Discussion Link: [https://www.amazon.com/Powersonic-BATTERY-RAZOR-SCOOTER-BISTRO/dp/B007Z464PY] | + | * Discussion Link: [https://www.amazon.com/Powersonic-BATTERY-RAZOR-SCOOTER-BISTRO/dp/B007Z464PY] |
Pros: | Pros: | ||
| − | Cheap | + | * Cheap |
| − | Reliable | + | * Reliable |
| − | Medium Discharge | + | * Medium Discharge |
| − | Easy to Recycle | + | * Easy to Recycle |
| − | Low cost charger | + | * Low cost charger |
Cons: | Cons: | ||
| − | Heavy | + | * Heavy |
| − | Slow Charge Rate | + | * Slow Charge Rate |
Notes: Very easy to source, even free in some cases. 33.664W/Kg | Notes: Very easy to source, even free in some cases. 33.664W/Kg | ||
| + | |||
| + | === NiMH === | ||
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) | Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) | ||
| − | Discussion Link: [https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Capacity-Rechargeable-Batteries-Pre-charged/dp/B00HZV9WTM] | + | * Discussion Link: [https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Capacity-Rechargeable-Batteries-Pre-charged/dp/B00HZV9WTM] |
Pros: | Pros: | ||
| − | Excellent Weight/Watts | + | * Excellent Weight/Watts |
| − | Easy to source/replace cells. | + | * Easy to source/replace cells. |
| − | Fairly safe | + | * Fairly safe |
Cons: | Cons: | ||
| − | Expensive | + | * Expensive |
| − | 3C Discharge | + | * 3C MAX Discharge |
| − | Medium-Slow recharge | + | * Medium-Slow recharge |
| − | Difficult to Recycle | + | * Difficult to Recycle |
Notes: Middle of the road but the slow and possibly recharge rate has me disinterested 89W/Kg | Notes: Middle of the road but the slow and possibly recharge rate has me disinterested 89W/Kg | ||
Revision as of 16:56, 30 November 2020
Battery Technologies and Equipment for mobile robots.
Your choice in battery is depending on many robotic requirements but some of the items to be considered include:
- Price
- Discharge Capacity
- Charge Rate
- Safety of Battery & Storage
- Weight
- Ability to Recycle
- Estimated Lifetime
The current information in this section was presented as data with Chas' discussion in the December 2020 Meeting.
LiPo
Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
- Discussion Link: [1]
Pros:
- 20-100C discharge
- 1C+ charge
- Good Weight/Watts
- Easy to source
Cons:
- Dangerous -- Fire
- Storage
- Recycling
- Special Charger: [2]
Notes: This is my preference with a very fast recharge cycle and 129W/Kg. Don't go cheap on a charger. Store in a safety bag.
= SLA
Sealed Lead Acid (SLA)
- Discussion Link: [3]
Pros:
- Cheap
- Reliable
- Medium Discharge
- Easy to Recycle
- Low cost charger
Cons:
- Heavy
- Slow Charge Rate
Notes: Very easy to source, even free in some cases. 33.664W/Kg
NiMH
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
- Discussion Link: [4]
Pros:
- Excellent Weight/Watts
- Easy to source/replace cells.
- Fairly safe
Cons:
- Expensive
- 3C MAX Discharge
- Medium-Slow recharge
- Difficult to Recycle
Notes: Middle of the road but the slow and possibly recharge rate has me disinterested 89W/Kg
