From: Bdale Garbee Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:53:25 +0000 (-0600) Subject: be explicit in a couple places about only using single-cell LiPo batteries X-Git-Tag: 1.0.9.5~93 X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?p=fw%2Faltos;a=commitdiff_plain;h=440226df03a85cd0047d876b57b2a3410bfb2b02 be explicit in a couple places about only using single-cell LiPo batteries --- diff --git a/doc/altusmetrum.xsl b/doc/altusmetrum.xsl index 5c18fec3..ad08aecc 100644 --- a/doc/altusmetrum.xsl +++ b/doc/altusmetrum.xsl @@ -258,7 +258,8 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200 A typical TeleMetrum or TeleMini installation involves attaching only a suitable Lithium Polymer battery, a single pole switch for power on/off, and two pairs of wires connecting e-matches for the - apogee and main ejection charges. + apogee and main ejection charges. All Altus Metrum products are + designed for use with single-cell batteries with 3.7 volts nominal. By default, we use the unregulated output of the Li-Po battery directly @@ -1447,8 +1448,9 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200 In the rocket itself, you just need a TeleMetrum or TeleMini board and - a Li-Po rechargeable battery. An 860mAh battery weighs less than a 9V - alkaline battery, and will run a TeleMetrum for hours. + a single-cell, 3.7 volt nominal Li-Po rechargeable battery. An + 850mAh battery weighs less than a 9V alkaline battery, and will + run a TeleMetrum for hours. A 110mAh battery weighs less than a triple A battery and will run a TeleMetrum for a few hours, or a TeleMini for much (much) longer.