Good source for batteries for your robot projects.

jtilghman

I have been using these guys for sourcing my batteries for my robots.

http://www.apexbattery.com/

Good quality and fast service with what seems to be decent pricing.

Duane Degn

jtilghman wrote: »

I have been using these guys for sourcing my batteries for my robots.

http://www.apexbattery.com/

Good quality and fast service with what seems to be decent pricing.

Do you have a few favorites they sell? There sure are lot of batteries on that site and I wonder which ones in particular you like.

I use LiPo packs in most of my robots. I generally purchase the LiPo batteries from HobbyKing.

I've used ones like the one linked below to power both my ELEV-8 and my robot built from Arlo hardware.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9183__Turnigy_5000mAh_3S_25C_Lipo_Pack.html

xanadu

I'll have to try some of the APEX brand out. I go through a lot of SLA 1280 size.

UB's have been inconsistent quality in that size, some last a year, some last three years.

And yeah, they need some lipos on that site!

NWCCTV

Since we are on the subject of batteries, does anyone know of a good source for rechargeable 3.6V coin cell batteries?

jtilghman

Duane Degn wrote: »

Do you have a few favorites they sell? There sure are lot of batteries on that site and I wonder which ones in particular you like.

I use LiPo packs in most of my robots. I generally purchase the LiPo batteries from HobbyKing.

I've used ones like the one linked below to power both my ELEV-8 and my robot built from Arlo hardware.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9183__Turnigy_5000mAh_3S_25C_Lipo_Pack.html

I just got 2 x of these for my Arlo project: http://www.apexbattery.com/powersonic-ps1290-battery.html

I got the APEX branded ones, so they are a NEAT GREEN.

Just kind of a cool factor to them.

erco

NWCCTV wrote: »

Since we are on the subject of batteries, does anyone know of a good source for rechargeable 3.6V coin cell batteries?

Don't pay more than a buck, just take one out of this solar flashlight: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Solar-Power-3LED-Light-Keychain-Torch-Flashlight-Gift-Rechargeable-NEW-/201321600534