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Nick 05.04.2006 09:53 AM

Urine, the next best thing since Lipo?
 
http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/h...sh_1438430.htm

Read the whole article, really intresting.

Now it says that a small paper thin cell can generate 1.5v but you need alot to power anything large but since they weigh hardly anything, you could use loads and not add up even close the same weight as Lipos do in same voltage.

If only the capacity was good on them, wouldn't need chargers either. :D

Serum 05.04.2006 11:53 AM

I think Daniel can give a proper answer on this.

My guess is that the urine is poluted with too much different ingredients to be a good 'fuel'

coolhandcountry 05.04.2006 12:04 PM

That is interesting. I am not sure if I would want to wee on the rc.
miss the battery and hit the esc it could be bad.

Serum 05.04.2006 12:07 PM

Gives schulze an extra excuse for their burned controllers..

'we saw a suspicious yellow glow on the speedo..'

Dafni 05.04.2006 02:20 PM

Fuel cells are definitely cool, and will get better and better.
I keep a very close eye on this development here, since my job allows me insight in the field, and contact to some clever minds. When god blesses me with some more years on this planet, then one day I'll have a fuel cell powered RC, I have no doubt about that. It won't run on pee, that's clear though.

Nice find, nick. Didn't expect you guys to check scientific publications.

boss 302 05.04.2006 03:13 PM

not very practical. it only has enough power to kepp a calculator or wristwatch going.

any way good find maybe someday qall batteries will be wee-powered. who knows

Sylvester 05.04.2006 04:25 PM

Thats interesting, yet very awquard... Id love to see where this goes or ends up.

Dafni 05.04.2006 05:15 PM

Well, Sylvester, my bet is it won't go any far with pee. At least not for our application. There's far more potent fuel.

Nick 05.04.2006 05:17 PM

I really doubt it will get any further than this. It isn't really practical. :D

Sylvester 05.04.2006 05:17 PM

Yea, thats what i thought, well its cool anyways that we got some clock batteries! :);)

Dafni 05.04.2006 05:25 PM

Those urine fueled cells might not go much further, but you will be surprised on what may turn up for other, true fuel cells! There are already real cars that drive on hydrogen. The availability of high discharge Lithium cells might even just open up a door for the ambitious RC scientist. (even fuel cells need buffer batts)

Mike.L 05.07.2006 10:02 PM

people and technology these days:p lol

whats your truck powerd by?

"Urine"............
wow a woping 1.5 volts lol:D

BlackedOutREVO 06.07.2006 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolhandcountry
That is interesting. I am not sure if I would want to wee on the rc.
miss the battery and hit the esc it could be bad.


lol so would i.


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