Which resistor to build 6V photo lithium tester?

Jan 01, 2005 1 Replies

Hello, and Happy New Year to everybody.



My battery tester uses a (too weak) 10mA load for its 6V test.



I'm guessing that a 2CR5 Photo Lithium battery should be tested at



150mA, under load.

Any electronics geniuses out there? What type/size resistor should I connect to the battery, while testing with my battery meter, to simulate a Canon SLR's load, and provide me with an estimation of the usability of my 2CR5 (and other 6V lithium) batteries? I also have a DMM.



Thanks for all advise and tips.


Ohm's Law: R = V/I = 6V / 150mA = 40 ohms. Nearest preferred value = 39

Power dissipation P = V*I = 6 * .15 = 0.9 watts

Try a 39 ohm, 1 watt resistor.

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