Battery labeling

[Papuga]

I use this system quite often in other asset tracking projects, so I would simply use 44xxx, that would give me 10,000 eneloops, but by then, I am sure some would have been killed. The bar code reader/printer combination, when using code 128 for the symbol set, you can have a very sophisticated serial number, since you can use both numbers and letters.

 

[kfallscody]

Being a bit of a geek, I like the idea of the bar codes and scanner. However, a quick look at them online though showed they are not in my price range. I guess the sharpie will have to work for the time being.. :)

 

[fireguy]

I use this system quite often in other asset tracking projects, so I would simply use 44xxx, that would give me 10,000 eneloops, but by then, I am sure some would have been killed. The bar code reader/printer combination, when using code 128 for the symbol set, you can have a very sophisticated serial number, since you can use both numbers and letters.

I was just teasing you about your numbering system. :nana: It's actually very good! I have an old barcode scanner that I may just have to dig out of storage! What kind of labels do you use?

Now, if the C9000 or similar chargers had a USB port, you could automatically upload the battery information directly! Plus, you could poll the unit to retrieve charge/discharge information throughout the cycle to analyze battery condition further.

 

[Fallingwater]

I use the same kind of felt-tip pen that is sold for writing on compact disks. It usually doesn't wipe off.

 

[Grog]

I've been trying to figure out a way to track my eneloops (and the other NimH as well) so this is giving me ideas. I had toyed with printing little labels for the batteries but was not sure if that would effect the way they fit in certain items afterwards.

 

[Papuga]

I am using the stock, thermal lables that the wasp printer supports, and then simply cut them to fit lengthwise on the battery.

I second the USB port on the C9000, then we could actually monitor real time / capacity etc. Certainly one can do a great deal in software.

 

[Chase2b]

I just decided to start labeling ALL my rechargeables about 2 weeks ago and recording break-in capacity numbers in a spreadsheet.

It's working fine so far, but I only have one C9000 - so it'll probably be another month till I get done. :whistle:

Same here. I just number my batteries and correspond them to an Excel spreadsheet where I have all the info on the cycles they go through.
Using a permanent sharpie, if the # starts to wear off, it's easily re-applied.

I do, however, like the bar code system.
...I got too much time on my hands...:o

 

[Hoggy]

Same here. I just number my batteries and correspond them to an Excel spreadsheet where I have all the info on the cycles they go through.
Using a permanent sharpie, if the # starts to wear off, it's easily re-applied.

I do, however, like the bar code system.
...I got too much time on my hands...:o

I would like the barcode system too. The barcode reader cost is a teensy bit of a problem at ~$120 or so. BUT - it's especially the barcode PRINTER cost I find to be ludicrous.. The cheapest I saw a 'Wasp' barcode printer at was ~$1100 or so. If you have one laying around though - I might use it then.

SOOOO ---
ummm.... yeah..

I think I'll stick to my Walmart-OpenOffice labeling system, thank you berry much! ;)

I really don't see these Walmart labels as being any kind of a problem with fitting them into any kind of device out there. They're so small and don't even wrap around the battery. And they'll last one HeeEELLLL of a lot longer than a sharpie. (Trying to say it like that one dude on Scrubs, if ya know what I mean. ;-)

ehh.. I still can't get over the fact that I'm actually labeling my batteries in the first place! :crackup:

Hope I'm not offending anybody, but I'm :drunk:. I've been wanting to legitimately use that emoticon for a while now. ;)

 

[Chase2b]

Hope I'm not offending anybody, but I'm :drunk:. I've been wanting to legitimately use that emoticon for a while now. ;)

:thumbsup: