From: Bdale Garbee Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:28:58 +0000 (-0600) Subject: add document tree starting with LiPo circuit board removal howto X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?a=commitdiff_plain;h=f7d6b2edafda3cb1bb4f22518ebc9b295d81b1ce;p=web%2Faltusmetrum add document tree starting with LiPo circuit board removal howto --- diff --git a/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2912.jpg b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2912.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e00a5db Binary files /dev/null and b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2912.jpg differ diff --git a/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2913.jpg b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2913.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c06f651 Binary files /dev/null and b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2913.jpg differ diff --git a/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2914.jpg b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2914.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a87e9fa Binary files /dev/null and b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2914.jpg differ diff --git a/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2915.jpg b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2915.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a31e38b Binary files /dev/null and b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2915.jpg differ diff --git a/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2916.jpg b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2916.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2e890d0 Binary files /dev/null and b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2916.jpg differ diff --git a/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2917.jpg b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2917.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..92a66f6 Binary files /dev/null and b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2917.jpg differ diff --git a/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2918.jpg b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2918.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..79a64d7 Binary files /dev/null and b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2918.jpg differ diff --git a/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2919.jpg b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2919.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4ddb5fb Binary files /dev/null and b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2919.jpg differ diff --git a/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2920.jpg b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2920.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d92f032 Binary files /dev/null and b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2920.jpg differ diff --git a/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2921.jpg b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2921.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4eb39f7 Binary files /dev/null and b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2921.jpg differ diff --git a/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2922.jpg b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2922.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8220f9a Binary files /dev/null and b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2922.jpg differ diff --git a/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2923.jpg b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2923.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4f48935 Binary files /dev/null and b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2923.jpg differ diff --git a/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2924.jpg b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2924.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ad3fc9c Binary files /dev/null and b/Documents/FixBattery/cimg2924.jpg differ diff --git a/Documents/FixBattery/index.mdwn b/Documents/FixBattery/index.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c9f6c08 --- /dev/null +++ b/Documents/FixBattery/index.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +[[!meta title="FixBattery"]] + +# Removing a LiPo Protection Board # + +As we have documented +[elsewhere](http://gag.com/bdale/blog/posts/Batteries_and_Pyro_Circuits.html), +the protection circuit boards included in many LiPo batteries such as the +ones we sold up until April of 2013 can often do more harm than good in +rocket applications. This document explains how to remove the protection +circuit board entirely, should you choose to tackle this on your own. + +Please note that LiPo batteries have a very low source impedance, which means +they can deliver massive amounts of current if you short the terminals. We +don't mean to scare anyone familiar with electronic soldering away from this +job, but please be careful, wear eye protection, and have a fire extinguisher +nearby while performing this work "just in case". + + + + + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/Documents/index.mdwn b/Documents/index.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..44b9e0f --- /dev/null +++ b/Documents/index.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +[[!meta title="Documents"]] + +# Misc Documents # + +These documents are either authored by Altus Metrum but explain things that +are outside of the scope of our normal product documentation, or are documents +we have collected that we think provide useful reference information for our +friends and customers. We hope these documents will be of assistance to +others, but as in all things related to hobby rocketry, please remember to +think before you act! + +## How-To Documents ## + + * [Remove the protection circuit board from a LiPo battery](./FixBattery) + +## Collected References ## +