Given that it would have no vibration support or fuel gauge support, even if it "works", I would use something else....
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I’m not so sure that the pictured battery doesn’t support vibration and fuel gauge. The chart posted indicates that both the Energizer Lithium and the 3.7v Li-ion batteries support both. I use the 3.7v Li-ion, though mine have the bump, in my Perdix AI. I have no idea about vibration, but can confirm that fuel gauge definitely works.Given that it would have no vibration support or fuel gauge support, even if it "works", I would use something else....
I think other than the 1.5v lithium, the 14500 3.7v rechargable lithium has the best in both.Given that it would have no vibration support or fuel gauge support, even if it "works", I would use something else....
All I use is 14500 rechargeable in all my Shearwaters.
I don‘t know about the flat tops but looking at your pictures that looks like a knock off Chines cell. Steer clear of these of Amazon specials. Don’t skimp out on rechargeable, buy good quality cells like Panasonic, Sanyo, Samsung, Sony, etc. At first I use to buy the “good deals“ off Amazon. But after trying multiple ones there were all crap.
For years now I have been using these 14500 Battery 1100mAh Protected Rechargeable Li-ion 3.7V Button Top Cell Free Battery Safety Case Included hands down the best quality 14500 rechargeable I have used for all the Shearwater platforms. I believe they are Panasonic cells. Also for those that are wondering yes they work in my the Perdix 2, my Petrel 3 hard wired, and my Petrel 3 AK 4pin. No issues with vibration alerts. And for those that remember the Predator, they even work in that. No more spending a fortune on SAFT’s or playing the game of lets see how many more dives you can get out of a yellow/red battery so you can get your moneys worth out of a $10 SAFT while praying it does not die so you have to finish 1hr more of deco flying off the HUD/MAV. When they get to half I just throw them on the charger. I never going diving with a battery that is not at least half full, nice worry free insurance.
the picture is just for reference.All I use is 14500 rechargeable in all my Shearwaters.
I don‘t know about the flat tops but looking at your pictures that looks like a knock off Chines cell. Steer clear of these of Amazon specials. Don’t skimp out on rechargeable, buy good quality cells like Panasonic, Sanyo, Samsung, Sony, etc. At first I use to buy the “good deals“ off Amazon. But after trying multiple ones there were all crap.
I'm 100% with youNo more spending a fortune on SAFT’s or playing the game of lets see how many more dives you can get out of a yellow/red battery so you can get your moneys worth out of a $10 SAFT while praying it does not die so you have to finish 1hr more of deco flying off the HUD/MAV. When they get to half I just throw them on the charger. I never going diving with a battery that is not at least half full, nice worry free insurance.
I too am unsure how to interpret the SAFTs.THANK YOU for posting this! Especially the info that these work in a Predator.
The controller on my rEvo is a Predator. I just ordered 4 of these batteries.
How long does one of these last in a Predator compared to a SAFT? These are 1100mAh and the SAFT are 2600? So, the rechargeable probably gives maybe 1/3 of the dive time of a new SAFT? (which is fine, since it's rechargeable)
Given that it would have no vibration support or fuel gauge support, even if it "works", I would use something else....