Re: [Gumstix-users] Tobi coin cell backup battery + REQEUST for updated 3D CAD Drawings of the TOBI

[Don A. <do...@gu...>]

Hi Heathkid

You asked:* Gumstix  -  Please ship the Tobi with the battery or at least
offer it as an accessory item.  *

Gumstix does not plan to ship any batteries with an expansion board or as an
accessory, at this time.

Lithium cell and battery transportation is regulated in both the United
States and the international community. In the United States, the applicable
regulations can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
Internationally,
IATA governs the packing and transport. Any shipper of lithium batteries is
required to comply with the many and latest regulations. And, these rules
appear to be changing in the direction of getting stricter as per this
notice a year ago from the DOT:

"On January 11th, 2010, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT)
published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at creating more
strict regulations governing the air transportation of lithium cells and
batteries in the United States...."

The time and effort to meet each of these requirements, regulations and
approvals from the proper governing agencies is not something that we are
prepared to take on at Gumstix in order to ship batteries.

The ML-621S/ZTN that you suggested, and any other recommendations, can be
listed on related pages in the User Wiki such as this coin cell page:
http://wiki.gumstix.org/index.php?title=Coin_cell

I hope this makes sense.



You also asked: *the 3D CAD drawings for the TOBI need updated as the only
ones online do *not* show the battery holder*

Good catch. thanks !

Each of the 3D CAD drawings will be updated shortly to ensure that each coin
call battery holder is shown in the 3D CAD drawing, if not shown currently.



Don Anderson
@ Gumstix
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*Disclaimer*

The information contained in this response is intended to give you a general
awareness of battery shipping regulations and does not constitute legal
advice. The most current actual regulations and standards in their original
language should be reviewed and used for all business, legal, and product
compliance purposes.