wondering if i can use AW17670 Protected batteries in my buzz? It's just a hair wider than a 16340 batt and there seems to be some space.
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dave
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dave
what batteries?
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No you need 2 x 3.7 volt batteries for the Buzz Dave !
We regulate the 7.4 volts down to what your setting is
We regulate the 7.4 volts down to what your setting is
i knew that the buzz regulates down with a potentiometer, didnt know if it had a booster in order to use a single batt. ive read a bit about batts and am wondering how safe 2 3.7v batts are when they are used in series (stacked)?
Well we use PRotected Batteries AND the BUZZ has protection built it to it as well , to date NO issues have been reported even with a dead short ! ( that is when the problems will arise )
Statistically 2 batteries will be more likely to have problems , I have not been able to find anything on the web that shows that to be the case but pure math does say so .
Statistically 2 batteries will be more likely to have problems , I have not been able to find anything on the web that shows that to be the case but pure math does say so .
No problem Dave , I researched this very thoroughly when I built the Buzzzzzzzzzzzz
5Card is right the unprotected batteries are where the problem lies , we also have current over load in the Buzz that keeps it from trying to draw too much current , this is one thing that causes batteries to fail
Are they 3.7 volts ?? make sure a 3.0 volt battery will lower the max voltage output and not last as long
Oh wait you have a newer unit , we removed the low voltage IC from them now ( it was shorting out and causing failures ! ) so it should last longer on 3.0 volt batts !
Oh wait you have a newer unit , we removed the low voltage IC from them now ( it was shorting out and causing failures ! ) so it should last longer on 3.0 volt batts !
i believe the AW batts are 3.7 volts. are 3.0v better? i just got the buzz last friday so it should be one of the newer units. 
also, whats the deal with "high drain" batts?
also, whats the deal with "high drain" batts?
You want 3.7 volt for full adjustment range on the Buzz .
High drain batteries are designed to output a higher maximum current like 5-10 amps , they are made differently internally .
With a regular atty / cartoz our current draw is down around 2 amps , this is where the normal batteries like to operate and increases the charge time of them so you get a longer charge cycle . ( I.E. they last longer between charges )
High drain batteries are designed to output a higher maximum current like 5-10 amps , they are made differently internally .
With a regular atty / cartoz our current draw is down around 2 amps , this is where the normal batteries like to operate and increases the charge time of them so you get a longer charge cycle . ( I.E. they last longer between charges )
I am using the grey ultrafire ICR 123a batteries but it doesnt actually say they are protected on the batteries, does this mean they are unprotected? I will try and include apicture.
Those look like they are protected , you can tell if there is a PCB on the end by running your finger down the side you will run into a depression this is where the PCB meets the battery , also the bottom will be gold in color
Did the Blemish's have the low voltage IC? Should I be concerned?
We changed that by order number ( I have the info somewhere ??? ) one way to tell is to turn it all the way down and measure the voltage the new range is 2.7v - 6 v , the old is 3.7v-6v
In either case there is NO concern !
In either case there is NO concern !
ahh now I am worried they are not gold on the bottom, they are silver. at least look to be silver in this light.
James
James
maybe you can recommend ones that are available here in canada. The two i have found are :
AW ICR123/16340 Protected 750mAh 3.7V Battery
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Canadian Electronic Cigarettes,AW IMR 16340 3.7V 550mAh, High Drain Battery
I hate to sound like a worry wart, but better safe then sorry.
AW ICR123/16340 Protected 750mAh 3.7V Battery
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Canadian Electronic Cigarettes,AW IMR 16340 3.7V 550mAh, High Drain Battery
I hate to sound like a worry wart, but better safe then sorry.
AW's are supposed to be the best. of course, if buzzkill says differently, listen to him.
There should be a ridge near the bottom of the battery , If NOT then it is not protected .
The ICR123/16340 are the ones to use , the IMR work better for LR attys and have a lower Mah rating
The ICR123/16340 are the ones to use , the IMR work better for LR attys and have a lower Mah rating
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