#Power & Batteries
Battery chemistry, sizing, charging, and power delivery for robot builds.
Designing Robot Power Distribution Boards: Reverse Polarity, TVS Diodes, and Buck Regulation
Design safer robot power distribution with reverse-polarity protection, TVS selection, separate logic rails, fusing, and KiCad layout checks for motor loads.
LiFePO4 vs Li-ion vs LTO: Selecting Battery Chemistries for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
Compare LFP, NMC Li-ion, and LTO batteries for mobile robots. Evaluate energy density, charging limits, duty cycle, pack protection, and BMS telemetry.
Robot Batteries Explained: LiPo vs Li-ion vs NiMH (2026 Buying Guide)
A practical guide to the three main battery chemistries in hobby robotics — LiPo, Li-ion, and NiMH — including how to size a pack and avoid common mistakes.