[NTLK] USBC Rechargeable MP2X00 Batttery

[Apple Newton Fan]

Hi Elias,

I will send you very informative materials later. Should be useful for you. 

Additionally, I am going to plan online Newton Users meeting soon. We could discuss this then. 

I will post the details here soon. 

Cheers 
Pawel

Sent from my Newton MessagePad 2100

> On 29 Aug 2025, at 04:28, Elias Basse <kd5jfe at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Pawel,
> 
> I can fit 2x 14500 cells from Nitecore like these:
> https://nitecorestore.com/collections/batteries/products/nitecore-nl1410-1000mah-rechargeable-14500-battery
> 
> I have to reduce the number from 4 to 2 in order to fit the charging and
> regulation into it.  But 2000 mah seems pretty respectable for the gain of
> the charging circuit and ability to USBC charge the newton.
> 
> Does anyone know if the two bottom tabs (thermistor) in a regular
> rechargeable newton pack do not exist the newton wont try to charge
> the battery?
> 
> Still kinda in the crazy ideas phase and trying to wrap my head around the
> best route to do this while maintaining safety and not letting the blue
> smoke out of a perfectly working newton.
> 
> Best Regards,
> Elias
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