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Forum: Tech Log
24th Jan 2013, 22:59
Replies: 1,100
Views: 261,056
Posted By gums

The real deal

Salute!

Thank you, Lyman.

In my quest to find out more about AF447 I found this site a few years back.

We have many experienced folks here that have survived due to training, innate skill,...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Jan 2013, 19:35
Replies: 1,100
Views: 261,056
Posted By gums

Cell phone battery test

Salute!

Well, I didn't die and sure enough the battery got hot.

I wimped out and cracked the case and then used a garden hose from 15 feet away ( 3 meters for you other guys).

It started to...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jan 2013, 22:03
Replies: 1,100
Views: 261,056
Posted By gums

Lithium test

Salute!

Yeah, I'll be very careful. I still remember my high school teacher dropping a tiny amount of phosphorus or whatever into a jar of water and seeing the reaction. Years later I dropped...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jan 2013, 20:11
Replies: 1,100
Views: 261,056
Posted By gums

EPU stuff

Salute!

No problem with my test, Doze. I'll let all know manana. I may be brave and fearless, but not all that brave!

From the Gums' archives.......

GD thot that the hydrazine EPU was a...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jan 2013, 15:51
Replies: 1,100
Views: 261,056
Posted By gums

Salute! Yeah, syseng, the lithium types are...

Salute!

Yeah, syseng, the lithium types are presently being used in military systems. Only problems I have been told about were from folks in the "sand box", and temps there were getting really...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jan 2013, 22:57
Replies: 1,100
Views: 261,056
Posted By gums

As with any design and the components and the...

As with any design and the components and the manufacturing and finally the actual implementaion/fielding, things show up that nobody had considred.

Apparent;y, the Boeing warning system alerted...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jan 2013, 21:01
Replies: 1,100
Views: 261,056
Posted By gums

Adding to the above..... Go look up the "off...

Adding to the above.....

Go look up the "off the grid" folks' charging systems. Many turn off the charging and look at the batteries. Maybe apply a small discharge mechanism, even as simple as a...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jan 2013, 00:02
Replies: 1,100
Views: 261,056
Posted By gums

TNX, boogle Weight and form factor not a...

TNX, boogle

Weight and form factor not a biggie.

It's the charging system and batt monitering system, plus a fire extinguishing system.

I like the Li-ion batts for small stuff, but not big...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jan 2013, 20:05
Replies: 1,100
Views: 261,056
Posted By gums

Thank you, Mach The whole battery thing...

Thank you, Mach

The whole battery thing reminds me of many software and iPhone/Droid folks that always want the latest and greatest apps.

No doubt that the Li-ion batteries have a greater...
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