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Re: Running N800 Without Battery?

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Originally Posted by biggles (Post 48097)

This is fascinating stuff. I never expected so many posts. :) I think that the idea of switching the mains off periodically is a good one. The timer is too. By the way, the battery is lithium polymer not lithium ion. Is there any difference between the two?

Lithium Polymers shouldn't explode as easily :rolleyes: and have a longer shelf life (but not dramatically longer).

Oh, and they can be made into exciting new shapes no battery has had before!!! (Sorry, I'm not very good at Marketing Speak)

Re: Running N800 Without Battery?

I replaced the lithium-ion battery in my T3 with a lithium-polymer. The latter is moldable to some extent, so I could fit a larger-capacity battery by shaping it (a bit like very tough clay).

Electronically the li-po are the same as a lithium-ion batteries, w.r.t. charging/overcharging/undercharging etc.

Had to get an internal overcharging protector installed though, as this was an RC battery - they are sold "raw".

@spiderx: Good summary! I've been going on and on about lithium batteries for several months here, but your shortlist got it all I think. I tend to waste much more space.. :)