First Noob Question-- Differences In Output Between Batteries

[Sodderlund]

This may seem completely obvious or an extremley stupid question but, I just completed my first build it's a boring C6 445 from this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XyfrNsoxaQ4#! and I know it requires 2x 3.7s on a linear driver or 1x 18650 on a boost but was wondering.... What would the output be if I only used 2x 3v batteries in it. I know you can't be exact but does anybody have an educated guess? I'm in the process of building an LMP so I can't test it yet. (For the record I've been able to search my other questions and find the answers but on this I'm stumped)

 

[Leodahsan]

Hi

It really depends on what current you driver is set, considering the baterries you use can supply the input.

Maybe I misunderstood your question??

 

[Shakenawake]

I can tell you this: I have a 1.5W rifle that takes two 3.7 volt 16340s and I used to have a spartan that takes two 3 volt CR123s. lots of time people confuse the two, though I have seen cr123s for sale at 3.7 volts but never 16340s at 3 volts. at first I only had one pair of 3.7 volt batteries, so when they died, I popped in my cr123s 3 volt batteries. there was a noticeable difference in power output. my rifle can't achieve full power on 3 volt cr123s, only fully charged 16340s (or 18350s too, in my case)

 

[tsk1979]

I wrote a short guide
http://laserpointerforums.com/f67/common-battery-sizes-types-guide-83325.html