Feeler: 12AAA-3C, 16AAA-4C, etc... adapters?

[mdocod]

I was thinking about the potential of AAA cells, to be honest, I don't feel like there is much of any reason to use 3AAA in place of a C when a 18500 li-ion has similar voltage and nearly double the capacity, but I just noticed that 4AAA cells will also fit in place of a C cell, which might open up a few doors for certain mods using high current capable cells. I think I could do 12AAA>3C adapters and longer, not sure about doing 8AAA in 2C as the end caps would have to be very thin, no grantees there.... but before I start ordering up materials for prototyping, I'd like to get a feel for the idea and if there is any potential here. Price would be something like $25-35 depending on length. If you are interested or think this is a good idea, let me know in this thread, or, if you think it's a lame idea, please tell me

Thanks everyone!
Eric

 

[mdocod]

I think I can take that as a resounding "don't bother." LOL...

 

[Aircraft800]

Just not sure it would be too useful for the reasons you already stated, the Li-Ion's having higher capacity, plus I don't believe there is such thing as a High-Drain AAA cell.

Keep the ideas coming though, I like your switch ideas with the Judco.

 

[Robert15]

How many AAAA cells could you fit in a flashlight designed for 3D or 4D? Lots of voltage...

Just kidding!

 

[Illum]

I can see where this 12AAA-3C, 16AAA-4C holders can be of advantage assuming you meant using 10440s in place of AAAs...but alkaline based, don't bother

 

[mdocod]

no, it would be with the intension of using NIMH, so you could get voltage ranges that are impossible to achieve through the use of other chemistries within that size. 12AAA in the space of 3C cells, assuming they were high current cells, could theoretically power up bulbs like the 64610/64611.