02. Battery

Battery resources

• NiMH Battery Pack example
• LiPo Battery Pack example
  • Use the charging bag for LiPo! Safety first!!
• LiPo Charging Bag
• Nvidia Forum discussion - battery recommendations
• Nvidia Forum Discussion - battery life
• NVIDIA Jetson TX1 and TX2 Module Battery and Charger Design Guidelines
• The Jetson TX2 DC power plug dimensions are 5.5x2.5mm barrel type plug. Look for an adapter that matches this to your battery pack plug.
• More on battery discharge curves:
  • Discharge Curves for NiCad and NiMH Batteries
  • Discharge Tests

QUIZ QUESTION::

Match the battery type with its typical feature. Not all of these answers are included in the video. You may need to do some research!

ANSWER CHOICES:

Longer lifespan

Sensitive chemistry can lead to fire if the battery gets punctured.

Simpler chargers and routines

Lighter weight

Feature	Battery Type
NiMH
LiPo
LiPo
NiMH

SOLUTION:

Feature	Battery Type
NiMH	Longer lifespan
NiMH	Simpler chargers and routines
LiPo	Sensitive chemistry can lead to fire if the battery gets punctured.
LiPo	Lighter weight
LiPo	Sensitive chemistry can lead to fire if the battery gets punctured.
LiPo	Lighter weight
NiMH	Longer lifespan
NiMH	Simpler chargers and routines