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-----Original Message-----
>From: Denny Esterline <desterline@gmail.com>
>Sent: Jan 22, 2016 12:36 PM
>To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@mit.edu>
>Subject: Re: [EE]: Where to purchase LiPo cells?
>
>Not to hijack the thread, but I'm facing a similar sourcing issue.
>
>Looking at a product that will be powered by a single 18650 Li Ion cell.
>Needs to be "power tool" grade cells (as opposed to "computer" cells) as i=
t
>will peak at 4A for a few seconds.
>I've not been able to find a cell holder that I consider reliable, so I'm
>looking to move to welded tabs. It seems the world of Li Ion batteries is
>full of inflated claims, outright lies, bait and switch, "grey" supply
>chains and scoundrels of all sorts, in fact most of the web sites I've
>found offering such things seem to be pretty sketchy looking.
>
>Any recommendations for a reliable supplier that can provide high drain
>18650 cells with welded solder tabs? (or even ~6 inch lead wires with a
>connector)
>Less than a dozen to start, Production in the mid 100's per year. Immediat=
e
>need.
>Preferably in the USA.
>
>
>Thanks
>-Denny
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