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layout: simple
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title: Batteries
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revisions:
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- author: Cuu
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date: 2024-02-22
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comment: First version
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---
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The 18650 batteries are NOT included in the package due to global supply
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chain interruptions, as of writing. Finding 18650s in stock may require
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extra searching.
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There is an [extensive thread discussing
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18650](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/battery-model-recommendation/6611/2)
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batteries on the Clockwork Forums.
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### Sizes
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The 18650 comes in various sizes, and the DevTerm battery holder is
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compatible with those sized **Φ18±0.5mm diameter, 65-69mm length**. If
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oversized batteries are too big, they will put extra tension on the
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battery springs or plastic cover, potentially denting the batteries or
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damaging your hardware. This being said, many of the recommended
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batteries are a "tight fit."
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### Circuit Protection
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The battery module has "Short Circuit and Reverse Polarity Protection"
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features, but you are still advised to purchase the batteries from a
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reliable distributor and install them correctly. Nitecore and Panasonic
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are regularly cited as reliable bands that produce multiple 18650
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models, some featuring protected cells to prevent accidental damage to
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the batteries or DevTerm.
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### Avoiding Counterfeits
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18650 batteries are commonly used in [vaping
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devices](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_cigarette) and may be
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available at local retail stores that carry such equipment. Beware of
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counterfeit and/or poorly made batteries when ordering online. It is
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best to stick with reputable brands. |