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Re: Question about battery placement

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Originally Posted by Richard View Post
Electrical arcing to an aluminum robot frame creates enough heat to melt the metal. The short circuit current can severely damage batteries, to the point of breaking the containment -- this can have disastrous consequences, such as acid burns, noxious fumes, fire, etc.

Don't let it happen on your robot.
I guess specifics are a bit more . . enlightening.