Integration of a battery » History » Version 2

SELVACHANDRAN, Kogulan, 03/23/2016 04:18 PM

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h1. Integration of a battery
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We were told by Arnaud Glin that the optimal autonomy for the Microbox would be 3 hours (or more). Our first working plan included the purchase of a battery, but we abandoned this due to time and budget issue.
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First, we wanted to buy a "GoalZero":http://www.goalzero.com/p/164/goal-zero-yeti-150-solar-generator battery. This battery has the advantage to be "plug and play" : upon receiving, we put it in the suitcase and case use it directly. It can provide 150 Wh, which is enough for our use.  
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But it is very expensive (229 $) and heavy (5.5 kg).