Is it safe to use this batteries in robot projects?
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/trustfire-tr-18650-2500mah-3-7v-batteries-2-pack-6979
I used them in my
I used them in my multi-remote control with no problem so far. However, still need to be careful to use li-xx batteries.
those particular ones i
those particular ones i would not recommend.
if you are going to go lithium, i recommend staying with the good brands.
sanyo, panasonic etc.
Burn baby burn
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just sent a warning to all electric vehicle manufacturers after a Chevy Volt burst into flames in their parking lot after a crash and took several other cars with it:
I hear li-FeO4 (A123)
I hear li-FeO4 (A123) batteries are supposed to be safer.
Yes, much safer. It smokes
Yes, much safer. It smokes but don’t burn like others.
Important thing is these
Important thing is these batteries need to be protected from overcharge and over discharge. Some more-expensive ones have a chip built into every cell.
I am evaluating a nice 2 or 4 cell 18650 battery case with built-in protection and 5V at 2A output. If it looks good I’ll be selling them on YourDuino.com
18650 is used in all the new high-end flashlights.
Terry