AtoD Memoryfoam batteries

[Flashfirstask?later]

Yes I said memoryfoam.

http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/07/27/never-get-the-size-wrong/

Looks more like really big earplugs than batteries.



Sorry if this old news as initial searches did not bring up results in this section.

 

[StarHalo]

That would for sure eliminate battery rattle, and if you had a flashlight that required enough of them, would make a fine pillow in a pinch..

 

[VidPro]

nice idea, but there is no way to have a full sized AA in there AND the foam, AND wedge it into an AA slot.
(mabey that is why it says A to D and not AA to D)

so mabey the idea is best for C-D as that transition would be more possible, and Cs still have some power in them.
oops again, make that SUB-Cs so it will still fit in the C with the foam.

 

[xenonk]

It's not a an adapter, but a self-contained system with a rechargeable cell of sub-AA size at the core. That won't make for a very long-lasting D cell.

 

[lolzertank]

I wonder what'll happen if someone shoves one into a 2xCR123A light...

 

[xenonk]

Not much at 1.5V I would imagine.

 

[lolzertank]

Not much at 1.5V I would imagine.

So then Average Joe who doesn't know what V or CR123A or lithium means at all buys a Inova and thinks... "Hey, this fits! The flashlight should work!" Hits the on button, nothing. Returning time!

 

[xenonk]

So then Average Joe ... buys a Inova

I believe I've detected a flaw in your example. :grin2:

 

[lolzertank]

I believe I've detected a flaw in your example. :grin2:

Well, Inovas are stocked at Target... Whether people buy it or not, I have no clue.

 

[n3eg]

Memory foam? Is this a Nicad battery? :shakehead

 

[Flashfirstask?later]

Memory foam? Is this a Nicad battery? :shakehead

It is a Nickel Hydroxide battery encased in a memory foam cylinder so one can squeeze it into different sized slots. I wonder if it would be safe to MacGyver a similar setup.

I think it may be more practical to use C and D sleeves with AA NiMh and there are a few lights out there that can use two or more battery sizes.

 

[PhotonWrangler]

Most of the stuff that I've seen from Yanko shows an interesting thought process but a lack of practical and scientific experience. I've stopped looking at Yanko's stuff 'cause I'm tired of being amazed and then immediately disappointed.

 

[rockz4532]

I'm thinking if the batteries expand, they will be pretty hard to get out of some flashlights.

 

[lolzertank]

I'm thinking if the batteries expand, they will be pretty hard to get out of some flashlights.

The lube manufacturers are going to be happy...

 

[LED_Thrift]

Might make a good disposable liner/shield for leaky alkaline batteries.