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From: wolfgang@mgm.mit.edu (Wolfgang Rupprecht)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: Source of AAAA (?) cells
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Date: 27 Jan 89 02:58:53 GMT
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> I recently dissected a depleted Duracell(tm) MN1604 9-volt alkaline
> "transistor" battery to recover the snap connectors.  I was
> surprised to find that it contained six cylindrical cells smaller
> than AAA size, connected by spot-welded stainless steel straps.

YEP!  These little suckers are great for those spots where you really
need a tiny cell.  I used to use these for model rocketry hacks.  Two
of these cells, one 3v flashlight bulb, a white plastic-bag parachute,
a few Estes "C" or "D" engines, and a paper towel center-tube (with
balsa fins glues on) would make a dandy night-time UFO.  A flashlight
bulb illuminating a 5-foot parachute, drifting at 2000 ft. will look
down-right eenie on a dark night!

Wolfgang Rupprecht	ARPA:  wolfgang@mgm.mit.edu (IP 18.82.0.114)
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