[ToWeJa]

Like most of the others - I would like to go back to the smaler version and the ability to add as many battery modules - and at any position - I want.

[Terohnon]

I have nothing against offering the larger battery module for those who want to get every bit of battery life possible without sacrificing more than one module slot, but I don't think that this outweighs the benefits of having a battery that is inter-changeable with any other normal module. I think the ideal solution would be to offer both a large and normal size module, and let users choose which one they want.

[slpieper]

I know that one of the reasons I backed on Kickstarter was specifically because of the modularity. I would glady sacrifice battery size if I could link up more than one module on my band. Sometimes you just can't bring those extra modules with you where you go or plans dictate to go a certain way. An option of small vs. large is a good idea.

[Yousif]

Lots of people are talking about the "larger" battery, but it isn't larger. It's the original size of the battery module, as Alessandro pointed out.

[Neil Shah]

I see a lot of people not liking the idea of the new battery module and being concerned with ergonomics since the battery module is different size from the rest of the modules.

I just got 1 thing to say to that, have trust in the team. I am pretty sure they won't make a module and sell it to us if it's not ergonomic.

The whole concept of blocks is based upon the simple idea of modularity and ergonomics and I am pretty sure the company won't take any shortcuts when it comes to those.

[TarekZhort]

My concern with the new battery module is its placement. As they described in the update, it will be located on the bottom side if your wrist, which happens to be the place were traditionally the clasp would go.

Does this mean you can't use them together?

Although this makes me really interested in the final clasp design. Can't wait to find out more about the final dimensions.

[a_guy]

(02-12-2016, 11:47 AM)TarekZhort Wrote:  My concern with the new battery module is its placement. As they described in the update, it will be located on the bottom side if your wrist, which happens to be the place were traditionally the clasp would go.

Does this mean you can't use them together?

Although this makes me really interested in the final clasp design. Can't wait to find out more about the final dimensions.

The clasp will be usable with the battery module, the only restriction is the place of the module.
For ergonomic purposes you will have to put it on the bottom side of your wrist.

[ExperiencedTTLPhotog]

As BLOCKS has said they chose the 100mah battery because they wanted the battery module to power the core along with the other modules instead of just power the modules. Although I don't question this answer, I also know the limitations of lipo technology, which is what I suspect BLOCKS is using, as it is an industry standard of sorts. Evens sorceable 50mah batteries are still quite large, so perhaps the design form factor didn't fit into the intended use, so the 100mah battery module is both small, and provides the power needed. As to the ergonomics, I suspect, a 100mah battery, even in the raw form, can't be manipulated more than BLOCKS is implentating it... Granted, in theory, if a module is providing enough power to the modules for X amount of hours will reduce the draw on the core battery by X amount for the same hours, and the core battery gains that draw onto it's lifespan.... But that's only if the battery management system allows it.

[AZDrKnt]

(03-03-2016, 05:54 AM)ExperiencedTTLPhotog Wrote:  As BLOCKS has said they chose the 100mah battery because they wanted the battery module to power the core along with the other modules instead of just power the modules. Although I don't question this answer, I also know the limitations of lipo technology, which is what I suspect BLOCKS is using, as it is an industry standard of sorts. Evens sorceable 50mah batteries are still quite large, so perhaps the design form factor didn't fit into the intended use, so the 100mah battery module is both small, and provides the power needed. As to the ergonomics, I suspect, a 100mah battery, even in the raw form, can't be manipulated more than BLOCKS is implentating it... Granted, in theory, if a module is providing enough power to the modules for X amount of hours will reduce the draw on the core battery by X amount for the same hours, and the core battery gains that draw onto it's lifespan.... But that's only if the battery management system allows it.

I agree that a smaller/regular sized battery module that 'only powers other modules' still makes sense in theory. If a battery module is powering the GPS module, the core is not having to, and thereby, the core will last longer. If we chose to have 2,3 or 4 small/regular sized battery modules, couldn't they then combine to power the core? Regardless if they can combined power core, I think any lessened draw on the core (powering other modules) would be a benefit and we would still be able to place them in any position and use them as 'dummies' so I am with the 90% saying Blocks needs to release standard sized modules in phase one. I'm ok with 2 sizes if they still want a larger one, but I don't think larger is necessary.
My 2cents.

[Harry]

I read someware that solidstate batterys become reality. The avantage is that with the same size you have a higher capacity.
This would be an Option, all thoug i don't know of they can make it in a small size that quick. But who knows September is jet far away.