A beginner's guide to different battery chemistries and how to choose the right battery for your project.
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Battery chemistry summary: http://i.imgur.com/4SJNKPN.png
Panasonic Eneloop low self discharge NiMH batteries: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASI...
Lithium protection circuits: http://shrsl.com/?e9pf

More info on the NiCd memory effect versus phenomenon perceived as the memory effect:
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/articl...
http://www.repairfaq.org/ELE/F_NiCd_B...

Intermission music: http://www.bensound.com
LiPo explosion video: http://rcexplorer.se/