Lithium cell tests

[terrorhurtz]

These use the same A123 cells and are packaged with a charger. Could be suitable for a feather.
If you only need 10 Volts it would be convenient way of getting everything you need. £145 + DUTY for 6 cells and a balancing charger (Two 3S1P Starter Kit). Best to avoid the Turbo Voltage Controllers - presumably mainly just a device to switch off the power if they get close to fully discharged.

For comparison, the DeWalt 36V packs (10 A123 cells) go for around £70 on ebay.

[woody]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-DeWALT-36-Volt-Battery-Packs-DC9360-36V-NEW-BATTERIES_W0QQitemZ140197210251QQihZ004QQcategoryZ 20794QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-DeWALT-36-Vo...W-BATTERIES_W0 QQitemZ140197210251QQihZ004QQcategoryZ20794QQssPag eNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[woody]

Its 10 months since testing of these cells was sanctioned by the governing body and during this time chargers and balancers have become easily obtainable ... no doubt due to the increased usage of A123 type cells in various applications.

So in the absence of ...as far as I know ... any SAFETY issues should they not now be ratified as suitable for ALL weights of bot?



(Message edited by woody on February 10, 200

[leorcc]

I am in favour of ratification of A123s in all weightclasses. As I was 1 year ago.

[maddox]

I support that motion to accept the A123s in all weightclasses.

[bugs]

I support it as well

[maddox]

It seems the DRG is not opposed to the A123s in all weightclasses.

What is the RFL view on the A123s?

The Aussies use them actively for more than a year now. And no safety issue came up with them.

[swanaldo]

i also support it

[tough_as_nails]

Main question is: Whats taking it so long???
Cells, chargers and balancers are commercial available. So is there any argument left to reject it?

(Message edited by tough_as_nails on February 11, 200