[Tinyos-help] (offtopic) D batteries in sensor nodes

[Philip Levis]

On May 7, 2009, at 7:48 AM, Rodrigo Roman wrote:

> (This question may be a bit outside the topic of this mailing list,  
> but
> I think it may be an interesting idea for all mote users here. Still,
> sorry in advance)
>
> Hi all,
>
> We are interested on using D batteries on tinyos-compatible "low  
> class"
> mote (micaz, iris, telosb), instead of AA batteries. Anyone has
> experience on using these type of batteries?.
>
> Best,
>
> Rodrigo Roman
> http://www.lcc.uma.es/~roman

There shouldn't be an issue: just replace the battery pack. If I  
recall correctly, back in 2001-2002 or so some folks from the People  
and Practices Group at Intel did so as part of instrumenting a vineyard.

Phil