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Putting Wallaby Batteries to the Test
I recently came across some relatively inexpensive 12.8 V, 10 Ah LiFePO4 batteries for sale online under the “Wallaby” brand: This brand is new to me and doesn’t seem particularly well known online, which leads me to believe that either LiFePO4 batteries are a new entry for this brand, or the brand itself generic and…
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Caveat Emptor: DC 1298A 12V Lithium Battery Scam
If you’ve been in the market for a new lithium battery for a project recently you may have noticed listings online such as these: Despite the obviously fake Samsung branding and the too-good-to-be-true price, these seemed like they might be decent for long-term use with low-power devices if they had even half the stated capacity.…