Notes for Design Engineers: How to calculate how much battery capacity you need. I know, I feel your pain. The marketing department gave you a specification and all it says is “maximize run time, minimize the battery size and cost." But they won't tell you much run time is acceptable...
In order to be able to calculate the amperage for our battery, you will be asked to settle on a voltage.Good news! Heaters can be designed to very wide range of voltages. In our example, we’ll specify a 12V battery as a starting point. Remembering that wattage (P) is equal to volt...
To calculate the energy capacity in Watt-hours, you need to know the battery's voltage, measured in Volts, and its charge capacity, measured in amp-hours or milliamp-hours (1000 mAh = 1 Ah). These figures can typically found on any battery's data sheet. Note that charge capacity typical...
FAQ: How can I calculate the time it would take for my battery to run down? How long does a battery last on average? The average lifespan of a battery varies depending on the type, usage, and storage conditions. Generally, disposable alkaline batteries can last anywhere fr...
Ideally, I would like to be able to set this camera trap out for a full week without replacing the battery, but I can manage twice a week. I'm realizing I have no idea how to even calculate how much power I am using with this set up, let alone what size battery will charge the...
The voltage of a battery represents the force that makes electrons flow through a current in an electrical circuit. It measures potential energy, which is the amount of energy available to move electrons from one point to another in the circuit. The actu
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To calculate a remaining capacity of a battery obtained by the first charge after a reset operation, while compensating it to a correct value. SOLUTION: A method for calculating the remaining capacity of the battery is provided, which includes: a step of calculating a ...
Rechargeable Battery Types Rechargeable batteries are a cost-effective solution that work to save you money in the long run. Best paired with devices that use high power frequently, rechargeable batteries come in many different shapes and sizes. Although consumer sizes, like AA and AAA batteries ar...
How To Estimate the Flight Time of a Battery Here's all the info you need to calculate how long your planes can fly for! Do you want to fly safely in the knowledge that you won't run out of fuel? Well, you can take the time to estimate your flight times. Before you do this, ...
Is your smartphone no longer charging properly? In this tutorial, nextpit shows how you can check the battery status of your Android smartphone.