tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13861891.post7898510177019678563..comments2024-01-14T21:14:04.089-08:00Comments on Victor's R2D2 Building Diary: Dome Wiring WorkVictor Francohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161122557964474277noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13861891.post-19987713882931389092010-11-08T07:48:38.535-08:002010-11-08T07:48:38.535-08:00Victor, I bet Mike is familiar with them. You are ...Victor, I bet Mike is familiar with them. You are correct, the cells come in 3.7V so you could go with a 2 cell pack (they charge up over 4.1 volts fully charged and then go thru an electrical regulator to get back to 9.0V. But check with Mike, he will know. <br /><br />alanalalnrwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13861891.post-32135098791476043732010-11-07T23:07:54.063-08:002010-11-07T23:07:54.063-08:00Alan,
Until your post I had never heard of LiPo (...Alan,<br /><br />Until your post I had never heard of LiPo (I am familiar with Lithium Ion, though).<br /><br />They look like impressive technology, although I would want a supply of 9 volts, and my very brief search using Google turned up multiples of 3.7 volts.<br /><br />I will give this some consideration.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />VictorVictor Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16161122557964474277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13861891.post-33857317468076002552010-11-07T17:45:16.014-08:002010-11-07T17:45:16.014-08:00Victor, have you looked into RC LiPo batteries? Th...Victor, have you looked into RC LiPo batteries? They have a lot more longevity than Duracell and can be recharged. Pretty cost effective as well as lighter and smaller with much more M.A. capability.<br /><br />alanalanrwnoreply@blogger.com