A triac based battery charger replaces a normal relay for automatically cutting off power to the battery very efficiently. In this post I have explained a simple a battery charger circuit using a triac auto shut-off facility. The circuit can be used for charging any high current, high AH types battery with a full-charge auto […]
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How to Select the Right Charger for Li-Ion Battery
In this discussion we try to learn the right procedure for selecting a charger for a Li-ion battery. The question was raised by Mr. Akshay. Li-Ion Charger Related Question I have a 5000mAh Li-ion battery. Can i select a charger for my Li-ion battery having the following specifications, the product is available on ebay? I […]
Use this Battery for 50 Years without Charging
A novel battery technology, developed by Beijing-based firm Betavolt, has been introduced. It boasts an astounding 50-year lifespan without the need for maintenance or charging. With 63 radioactive isotopes contained in a module the size of a penny, this ground-breaking nuclear battery is a leader in the field of atomic energy miniaturization. https://twitter.com/Byron_Wan/status/1746801325722239367/photo/1 Advancements in […]
Car Battery Warmer Circuit
The main objective of this car battery warmer circuit is to make sure that even in extremely low temperatures, the battery can be charged and discharged satisfactory. The design idea was requested by Mr. Elias, as I have explained below. Design Request and Specifications My plan is to control a silicone heat pad that runs […]
Motorcycle Low Battery Over Discharge Protector Circuit
A simple motorcycle battery over discharge protector circuit is explained in the following post. The circuit will prevent the battery from over-discharging by the motorcycle headlamp whenever the mo-bike alternator is not enabled or is idling in the neutral mode in which case the battery is normally subjected to excess loads via the headlamp bulb. […]
Arduino Mains Failure Battery Backup Circuit
In this article I have explained a simple mains failure backup circuit for providing Arduino boards an uninterruptible supply during such situations. The idea was requested by Mr. Fredrik. Technical Specifications This blog gave me a lot of interesting information. Especially the power supply circuit with battery backup part. The reason for this is that […]