I Got da Power

As a kid, I remember our family eating dinner together. Perhaps that was more common forty years ago. Anyway, one of the constant questions at the table was what I'd learned that day. I always said, 'Nuthin'. Of course that couldn't have actually been true or I'd still have trouble with basic multiplication. Wait, maybe I still do?!?

Anyway, I wanted to introduce the fact I started studying about something new today. This new knowledge comes as a byproduct of my recent interest in RC cars and trucks. Incidentally, I left a hefty deposit for a 1/16 Traxxas 4x4 Slash at SN Hobbies on the way home from class today. It might arrive in town as soon as tomorrow.



I have been learning about LiPo batteries. They are a real alternative to other types of rechargeable batteries. In fact, they are what has made electric, hobby planes and helicopters possible.

I sort of knew that batteries had made a lot of recent progress. Moreover, the continued progress in real-world electric vehicles will come from developments still in laboratories. It really is an interesting topic to me. Here's probably more than you'll ever need to know about this subject. Although it all seemed new to me, I guess they're quite close to the type of battery I've been using for years in my smartphone.

What did you learn in school today?