CONTEST! Lion's in production for Boe-bot - Need Cell Source!

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• erco Posts: 20,261

  2011-10-05 14:07 edited 2011-10-05 14:07

  Lions, schmions. Where are the tigers & bears?
  
  OH MY!
• Matt Gilliland Posts: 1,406

  2011-10-05 14:28 edited 2011-10-05 14:28

  erco
  You been reading to many childrens books, erco.
  
  I will not eat them, here nor there, I will not eat them anywhere!
  -Matt
• Jen J. Posts: 649

  2011-10-05 14:29 edited 2011-10-05 14:29

  Very exciting.
• Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514

  2011-10-05 14:46 edited 2011-10-05 14:46

  And there's nothing like a chainsaw to bring even more excitement to the party! WHRRRRRR-BRUM-BRUM-BRUM!
  
  -Phil
• Publison Posts: 12,366

  2011-10-05 16:59 edited 2011-10-05 16:59

  Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) wrote: »

  And there's nothing like a chainsaw to bring even more excitement to the party! WHRRRRRR-BRUM-BRUM-BRUM!
  
  -Phil

  
  I believe Jen sent me a note saying that saw was packed with Li-Ion's so it's just WHHIIIIRRR.
  
  (And Parallax Solar Panel on the back)
  
  Jim
• icepuck Posts: 466

  2011-10-05 19:20 edited 2011-10-05 19:20

  erco wrote: »

  Lions, schmions. Where are the tigers & bears?

  
  Don't forget the green eggs and ham!
  -dan
• Matt Gilliland Posts: 1,406

  2011-10-05 19:34 edited 2011-10-05 19:34

  Golly gosh erco!
  You sure can derail and hijack a thread faster than a jackrabbit on a date!
  
  Ahhh, but your simple Jedi mind tricks have been revealed and neutralized.
  
  /return to thread original intent:
  
  We're think of bundling this board with two 18650 cells included, and getting the price down as low as we can - we anticipate it'll be especially popular in classrooms.
  
  The board works with both protected and un-protected cells, and very safely too. We're currently looking for a good supplier of inexpensive cells - any input you'all would have is hereby solicited.
  
  In fact, the Forumista that gives us the source of a good supplier, good cell, and good price will get...
  
  YES, IT'S ANOTHER CONTEST!!!
  
  NOT ONE, BUT TWO !!! Lion Boe Bot Power Packs!
  
  The cell must be inexpensive, have good availability and reasonable capacity and reliability. Yes, we'll continue to offer our high quality cells as well, but we also recognize the need for a lower cost solution too.
  
  GAME ON!!!
  -Matt
• Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514

  2011-10-05 19:48 edited 2011-10-05 19:48

  http://www.all-battery.com/li-ioncylindricalrechargeablebatteries.aspx
  
  
  -Phil
• erco Posts: 20,261

  2011-10-05 19:49 edited 2011-10-05 19:49

  Matt Gilliland wrote: »

  Ahhh, but your simple Jedi mind tricks have been revealed and neutralized.

  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0lnqka58J4
• erco Posts: 20,261

  2011-10-05 19:53 edited 2011-10-05 19:53

  http://www.ebay.com/itm/18650-3000mAh-RECHARGEABLE-BATTERY-3-7v-Toys-Camera-/170606507113?pt=AU_Electronics_Batteries_Chargers&hash=item27b8f0b469
• Matt Gilliland Posts: 1,406

  2011-10-06 19:40 edited 2011-10-06 19:40

  Them be some good ones, but I can't believe that nobody else wants to play?!
  -Matt
• sylvie369 Posts: 1,622

  2011-10-06 19:49 edited 2011-10-06 19:49

  Okay, I'll play: http://www.ledwholesalers.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=250
• mindrobots Posts: 6,506

  2011-10-06 20:36 edited 2011-10-06 20:36

  Have you checked with your new partners, Radio Shack? They currently don't have them listed but what a great business synergy to leverage. You guys have Lion chargers for sale...they are a place that (used) to be known for batteries! Maybe they can get them in LARGE quantities but haven't had a reason until now?
• W9GFO Posts: 4,010

  2011-10-06 21:34 edited 2011-10-06 21:34

  I would have thought that in thhe quantities that you require, that you would just order them from the manufacturer. A few years ago the MOQ for Gold Peak NiMH cells was 1000.
  
  http://www.tenergybattery.com
  
  Here's a couple more;
  
  http://www.batteryjunction.com/18650.html
  
  http://bigtimebattery.com/store/18650.html
  
  http://www.overstock.com/office-supplies/lir-18650
• RonP Posts: 384

  2011-10-06 21:41 edited 2011-10-06 21:41

  Here's a Canadian outfit, these are the cells used in some high end RC packs.
  
  http://www.molicel.com/ca/index.htm
  
  Ron
• Dr.Zaius Posts: 16

  2011-10-07 00:02 edited 2011-10-07 00:02

  See what quote you get at http://www.houseofbatteries.com/ , they have may kinds of 18650 cells. Since Parallax in a great CO and all, you'll prob. get a better rate than the regular joe.