27316 Parallax Inc, 27316 Datasheet - Page 24

• Manufacturer Part Number: 27316
• Description: Microcontroller Modules & Accessories Penguin Robot BLACK
• Manufacturer: Parallax Inc

Specifications of 27316

• Product: Microcontroller Accessories
• Core Processor: 2PX24 Stamp
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

4.2. CR123 BATTERIES
The Penguin uses CR123 batteries (sometimes also referred to as size “N”). Quality CR123 batteries
provide up to one amp-hour of power. CR123 batteries are truly overpriced from readily available sources
(drug stores, grocery stores). For example the Energizer and Duracell CR123s are priced around $12.00
per pair.
Parallax has tested all major brands of CR123 batteries (summarized below) and we buy them in bulk. In
our tests, we used a fixed current draw of 200 mA at 6V. We measured the time required for the battery
voltage to drop below 2.75V. Surprisingly, the tests showed almost no correlation between cost and
performance!
The batteries we are selling (Rayovac and Panasonic) have approximately the same capacity as the more
expensive ones and they’re sold by Parallax at less than half the price of retail outlets! Don’t be fooled
into paying high prices for CR123 batteries. If you don’t buy your CR123 batteries from Parallax then
check eBay for the same brand we are selling (usually Rayovac or Panasonic). Pay no more than $2-3
each. The Penguin’s current draw during full operation is around about 150 mA. With two Rayovac CR123
batteries it should run for at least six to eight hours.
Copyright © Parallax, Inc. • Penguin (#27313-27316) • v1.0 7/12/2007
2.95
2.85
2.75
2.65
2.55
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
3
0
CR123 Battery Test with 200 mA Current Draw
CR123 Manufacturer
1
Chinese-label
Conducted by Tigerbotics and Parallax June 2007
Panasonic
Energizer
Rayovac
Duracell
Sanyo
2
Time (hours)
3
270 mins / 4.5 hours
240 mins / 4.0 hours
225 mins / 3.8 hours
210 mins / 3.5 hours
150 mins / 2.5 hours
5 mins / 0.1 hours
Discharge time
4
5
6
Energizer
Rayovac
Duracell
Panasonic
Sanyo
WWTach
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