I went ahead and ordered one, just in case.

I can't remember the specific thread, but I recall reading some discussion that indicated that it may not really be necessary to have the 30mm fan at all. I am still assembling all the parts for my Sword (with higher res screen) and was going to skip the fan if I can. I'm sorry that I don't have the...

I did a little searching and saw a few CM3 dev kits that I'm guessing come with a CM3, but they are definitely very pricey. Good luck with your search. Here's one I found in stock: https://www.alliedelec.com/product/raspberry-pi/cm3-dev-kit/70967596/ If it were me I'd get confirmation from the selle...

What kind of battery life do you get with that 2000mah battery?

There are some similar LiPo cells (*just* similar, not totally the same and lack the packaging of the Helder MegaBats) on Amazon for <$20. e.g., 4000mAh e.g., 2000mAh They include JST connectors but you need to be certain you match polarity at the CircuitShield board (you can use an exacto blade or...

Since Megabats seem to be extinct, what alternatives have you guys used for your Sword builds?

Daytona675 wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 07, 2021 8:10 pm

Maybe if enough of us requested one last run, we could convince Helder but I'm not sure what kind of logistics would go into it

I'd be happy to order two, but couldn't commit to more than that.

Are there any comparably sized (capacity and dimensions) alternatives out there?

Let us know how your adjustments/fixes go.

Are Megabats officially extinct? I'm still hoping I can snap one or two up...

Thanks for the update on timelines, kite!