Li-ion Boe-Bot Power Pack-Charger

No need to remove rechargeable "AA" cells and place them into a separate charging station, or replace non-rechargeable alkaline cells anymore. Simply plug in a 7.5 VDC, 1 A wall transformer and the charging circuitry does the rest, automatically. This pack/charging solution can replace up to several thousand "AA" alkaline batteries over the Li-ion cells' lifetime.

Two Li-ion 18650-size cells and a power supply are required, not included. We recommend our High Capacity Li-ion Cell and 7.5 VDC, 1 Amp Power Supply.

Features:

• Fits into the Boe-Bot’s chassis, replacing the 4-cell AA battery pack
• Holds two rechargeable/replaceable 3.7 volt Li-ion 18650 cells
• Provides up to 6 hours of continuous motorized operation (depending on cell capacity)
• Rechargeable Li-ion cells don’t need to be removed from your Boe-Bot for recharging—charging circuitry is built into the board.
• Multiple LED indicators provide charge readiness information for each individual cell; status key for the LED indicators is printed on the board.
• Aggressive holders retain cells in any board orientation and in moderate shock environments, such as mobile robotic applications.
• Dedicated circuitry continuously monitors the charging process to ensure safety, efficiency, and to maximize the number of charge/discharge cycles of each cell.

Kit Contents:

• (1) Li-ion Boe-Bot Power-Pack / Charger PCB
• (1) Li-ion battery cable
• (2) 2-amp fuses; 1 pre-installed, 1 spare
• (3) Hex aluminum F/M standoffs
• (3) #4-40 x ¼” pan head screws
• (3) #4-40 hex nuts

Application Ideas:

• Additional run-time for your Boe-Bot robot
• Additional power for Boe-Bot accessories
• A rechargeable power source for any project needing 7.4 VDC

Key Specifications:

• Charging Power Requirements:  +5–12 VDC @ 1 A (min.);  2.1 mm center positive barrel jack supply
• Power Output:  Unregulated nominal 7.4 VDC @ 1800–2600 mAh (depending on cells used)
• Dimensions:  2.65 x 3.05 x 1.00 in (7.6 x 10.2 x 2.54 cm)
• Charging Time:  1 to 6 hours, depending upon the discharge level and capacity of the cells used

Downloads & Resources:
Li-ion Boe-Bot Power Pack Documentation (.pdf)
Li-ion Boe-Bot Power Pack Schematic (.pdf)
Li-ion Power Pack Video (off-site)