The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned consumers against purchasing 18650 batteries — which are often used to power vapes and other small devices — due to the risks associated Jason Hahn ...
I made this amazing battery pack using 18650 cells, performing about 3X better than a LiPo battery of roughly the same weight and size. So instead of flying for 15 min, now you can fly for 45 min.
This summer, we saw the WHY (What Hackers Yearn) event happen in Netherlands, of course, with a badge to match. Many badges these days embrace the QWERTY computer aesthetic, which I’m personally ...
Since the late 1990s, the 18650 lithium-ion rechargeable cell has been a common standard cell used in many devices and a host of applications. Like the ubiquitous AA, AAA, C, and D alkaline primary ...
With 18650 cells as cheap and plentiful as they are, you’d think building your own custom battery packs would be simple. Unfortunately, soldering the cells is tricky, and not everyone is willing to ...
The vast majority of our portable electronic gadgets, and the new wave of electric transportation, are powered by lithium batteries. Texas-based startup Group1 has developed a more sustainable ...