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Daniel Rudy |
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Re: Robot Batteries: What to use? |
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At about the time of 10/1/2008 5:18 PM, BobH stated the following:
> Daniel Rudy wrote:
>> Hello Group,
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>> Nickel-Cadmium:
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>> One of the oldest rechargeable battery technologies.
>> Nominal cell voltage 1.2 volts.
>> Requires 20 cells to make the 24 volt requirement.
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>> Pros:
>> Charge/discharge characteristics are well known.
>> Cost is cheap.
>> Simple charging circuit.
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>> Cons:
>> Requires periodic deep discharge.
>> Toxic materials (Cadmium)
>> Do not handle high current loads very well.
>> Low energy density.
>> Can develop memory effect.
>> Requires overnight charging.
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> I disagree on the high current loads, NiCads handle high current loads
> just fine. They also can be fast charged.
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> BobH
I see what you mean.
http://www.powerstream.com/RW.htm
It seems these were designed for that type of use. Sintered cadmium
electrode?
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Daniel Rudy |
Thu, 2 Oct 2008, 6:36 am |
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