On Mon, 20 Nov 2000 22:55:08 +0200, you wrote:

>FYI the smallest battery that packs enough energy to turn motors etc =
that
>is available commercially is the CR2 lithium (photo supply). This has
>impressive characteristics and is surprisingly light. It is also =
expensive
>when not bought in bulk. FYI camera winder motors often draw 1.2A for a
>few seconds at a time from such batteries. The voltage is well in range
>for a pic (perhaps with a LDO regulator or a silicon series diode or two
>to go to <5.5V.=20
..erm the CR2 is 3v - maybe you're thinking of a different camera
battery=20

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