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Specifications and measurements

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tyrelkostyk edited this page Oct 31, 2017 · 3 revisions

DC Current Measurements (Oct 31st 2017)

When powered on but stationary: ~ 0.7A
When driving straight on flat ground: ~ 10A
When steering/skidding on flat ground: ~ 24A
When climbing: Max value of ~42A

Note: Not all of the rover's main functions were active during this test (video streaming, etc)

Basic Battery Information

8 Li-Ion Phosphate Cells, connected in Series
Max Current Discharge: 200A
Nominal Charge Capacity: 20Ah
Voltage output: (3.3v)x(8 cells) = 26.4v (nominal)
Weight of cells: (0.5kg)x(8 cells) = ~4kg