We’re Launching a NEW, SAFER Battery!
After considerable time, care, and investment into research and development, the Chibitronics team is pleased to announce the release of our new safer, easier-to-use 3V CR2032 Launchpad Battery!
To help protect children six years and under from potential risk of injury, the passage of Reese’s Law led to significant changes to battery warning labels and packaging requirements. As a result, Chibitronics has made sweeping modifications to our product line.
Novel in design, our Launchpad Battery is a safer, more learner-friendly option than traditional coin batteries!
Upon first glance, you’ll notice that our new battery looks very different, almost as if it has two arms raised up in a celebratory cheer! Yay!
Besides making our Launchpad Battery harder to swallow, these wing-like metal tabs enable easier gripping, sketching, and prototyping!
Shipping in September!
Clear, easy-to-trace, polarity markings—cut out from each wing—will save you time and remove guesswork on where to stick your conductive tape traces.
Because a Launchpad Battery is easier to see, tape onto, and trace with a pen or pencil, they are an ideal choice for classrooms and other learner-centered settings!
You may also notice that our Launchpad Battery comes wrapped in a bright yellow coating that completely encases it. In addition to being a safety feature, this protective property has the added value of insulating the positive edge of the battery, shielding it from inadvertent contact with the conductive traces in your paper circuits. This can help prevent unintended connections, resulting in less frustration and longer battery life!
The label on the back side of the battery serves as a reminder that lithium batteries are not rechargeable and must be handled with care, to include proper recycling and disposal.
Launchpad Batteries are also alligator-clip friendly, with sturdy arms that are easily securable with conductive tapes or alligator clips!
To preserve your battery’s power and make storage easier between projects, our Launchpad Battery comes in a convenient zip-lock pouch. Perfect for quick classroom clean-up or workshop prep!
Storage Tip:
Store only one battery per pouch to prevent accidental short circuits!