Changes between Version 9 and Version 10 of ElectricalFrcIntroduction
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v9 v10 9 9 == Battery == 10 10 [[Image(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61DFZIOtE5L._SL1000_.jpg,left,20%,nolink)]] 11 FRC robots use a [https://www.interstatebatteries.com/content/resources/links/Specification_Sheet/SLA1116.pdf SLA1116] 12 volt 18Ah sealed lead acid rechargeable battery. These are large, powerful batteries capable of supplying up to 250A in bursts and 80A continuous power. That's a ''lot'' of power. 12v * 250A = 3000W. This is enough power to launch a 120lb robot into the air or to melt steel; these batteries must be treated with respect. Car batteries are a little larger, but watch how a battery can easily [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xESCXFz8ZQE vaporize a steel nail] to get an idea of how much power we're talking about . These batteries are full of lead and are very heavy, so be careful not to drop them on anything either.11 FRC robots use a [https://www.interstatebatteries.com/content/resources/links/Specification_Sheet/SLA1116.pdf SLA1116] 12 volt 18Ah sealed lead acid rechargeable battery. These are large, powerful batteries capable of supplying up to 250A in bursts and 80A continuous power. That's a ''lot'' of power. 12v * 250A = 3000W. This is enough power to launch a 120lb robot into the air or to melt steel; these batteries must be treated with respect. Car batteries are a little larger, but watch how a battery can easily [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xESCXFz8ZQE vaporize a steel nail] to get an idea of how much power we're talking about (DON'T TRY THIS!). These batteries are full of lead and are very heavy, so be careful not to drop them on anything either. 12 12 13 13 [[Image(https://cdn3.volusion.com/vyfsn.knvgw/v/vspfiles/photos/am-0009-2T.jpg?1442240393,right,nolink)]]
