Society of Robots - Robot Forum
Electronics => Electronics => Topic started by: wannaB on May 16, 2012, 01:32:24 PM
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Hey guys, i'm the new kid on the block and looking for insights/opinions from the experts on what rechargeable battery to use on my new robot. Anyone out there?????
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Well, for best power to weight ratio - Li-Po batteries are best, although they do require some expensive chargers, otherwise they won't last long.
Ni-Mh batteries are next choice, they are heavier than Li-Po or Li-Ion batteries, however, chargers are cheaper.
If Your robot is a heavy-tank-like, then SLA batteries are good choice, they are horribly heavy, however very cheap (compared to two above), can take a lot of abuse, plus chargers for them are very cheap as well.