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"I understand, I understand, big sister, generally speaking, if you ask for a high price, you should bargain down to a low price~"

Chapter 105: Squeeze Someone In

"You mean, such a small thing can store ten degrees of electricity?" Jiang Ming looked at Xavier in amazement.

"No, no, no, my dear Mr. Jiang Ming, it's not storage. 10 Kw/h is release. It is the actual available power after losses are taken into account. The actual amount of power that can be stored is much higher."

Jiang Ming originally planned to come to the Institute of Marine Science and Technology to watch the test firing of the artillery and implement the recent reform policies in the Institute of Marine Science and Technology.

As a result, as soon as I arrived at the Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, I learned that there had been a breakthrough in energy storage equipment recently.

He originally studied the mobile energy storage equipment as a long-term project, but he never expected that it would be completed in just a few months.

What he has in his hands now is the latest research results of the Institute of Ocean Science and Technology.

High-density energy storage equipment.

Commonly known as high-energy battery.

A small cube of 10*10*5cm, about the size of his palm, weighs about the same as a copper ingot of the same size. Through the hollow brass shell, you can see the purple light inside.

According to Xavier and Volt, this was developed based on the improved energy storage device of the Fontaine Scientific Research Institute.

Well, there is a blueprint for reference, so... this is reasonable?

"The rated capacity should be around 22 kW/h, but our materials and technology are not very good, and the final available power output is only about 10 Kw/h, and the loss is more than 50%. The high loss also causes serious heat generation, especially when the power output is high. We have to limit its input and output power to avoid damage, spontaneous combustion or even explosion."

As a developer of electronic control systems, Xavier has a lot to say about this.

Jiang Ming looked at Xavier speechlessly.

Being able to store 22 kWh of electricity and output 10 kWh, isn’t this incredible?

This thing is only ten centimeters in size.

Jiang Ming thought of the lithium batteries on Earth.

The top-level lithium battery, the power battery used in electric vehicles, the huge and heavy battery directly hung on the chassis of private cars, is only about 180 degrees.

Going further up the ladder are larger vehicles that trade more space for larger batteries.

The energy storage level of this little thing in his hand, if it were brought to Earth, would be enough to sweep more than 99% of diesel locomotives into the garbage dump of history.

What currently limits the performance of this thing is the electronic control system, which prevents it from achieving high power output.

"Can it be manufactured on a large scale? What's the cost? Are there any plans for further improvement?"

Jiang Ming asked all his questions in one breath.

"emmm..."

Xavier and Volt at the scene were both lost in thought.

"There's no problem with large-scale production, but some of the raw materials are Fontaine specialties. As for the cost... the one you have is about 50 Mora? The cost can probably be reduced a lot if it's mass-produced. As for the improvement plan, I have some ideas about the electronic control. As for the energy storage device itself, you have to ask Volt."

Xavier himself is only responsible for the electronic control part. He has just made two preliminary finished products and the conversion efficiency is very low. In the eyes of many people, there is still a lot of room for improvement.

On the other side, Volt saw everyone's eyes were on him and seemed quite flustered.

"Uh... sure, this is just the first generation of the product, and this small one sacrifices some performance for the sake of size. Look, the big one over there has even stronger energy storage performance. The big one can probably store about 120Kw/h."

Volt pointed to a capsule-like device on the other side.

It is almost identical to the mobile energy storage device of Fontainebleau Science Park, a 1:1 replica.

Jiang Ming looked at the large capsule, picked it up and weighed it.

Well, it looks smaller than the battery of an ordinary electric donkey and is also lighter.

But this thing can store 120 degrees of electricity.

What concept?

This thing can allow an electric car to travel nearly a thousand kilometers.

"In fact, we did some calculations and found that the energy storage device of the original Fontaine is actually more powerful than the current one. After all, similar energy storage devices are used to supply various clockwork mechanisms with daily activities for a long time. The one we made has a lot of structural changes, the efficiency is not high, and the technology is not yet mature."

Volt frowned the whole time he spoke, seeming to be quite dissatisfied with his current achievements.

"Enough, enough."

Jiang Ming was greatly shocked when he saw this incredible energy storage device.

I can only say that the name Volt is worthy of its name, and it has an inextricable relationship with electricity.

"You will be responsible for perfecting this thing from now on. I hope it can be put into practical use as soon as possible. The greater the loss, the greater the problem. We can improve it slowly. The key is to increase the power."

"Of course, my boss, this is exactly what we are working towards. In addition, we have some other ideas... For example, we can replace the logic operation module of the Academy of Sciences with an electric one. Theoretically, it is feasible, but..."

Xavier rubbed his fingers together with a wry smile on his face.

"Our funding... this..."

Staring at the high-energy battery in front of him and looking at the clockwork mechanism smuggled from Fontaine, Jiang Ming began to have some bold ideas in his mind.

"Here, I'll leave you a note later. There is no upper limit on the project itself. As long as you have money, we will approve it. As long as we have money and people, we will give them. However, the project you chose is a bit small. If you want to do it, you have to do a big project."

"Ah? Big? What project?" Xavier's eyes lit up when he heard that the funding had been secured.

As for the project?

Wouldn't it be better if there were projects? What he feared most was not having any projects.

Xavier felt that his luck had really turned.

He had been kicked around like a ball for such a long time in Ta'esha, with no room for him to display his talents. Now he can finally start working again.

As for the fact that he was still thinking a few days ago that it was really unlucky to catch up with the war?

Ahahaha, it smells so good.

"Replace this thing with an electric one. I want to see robots all over Kaigi Island." Jiang Ming pointed to the motionless human-shaped clockwork mechanism placed aside.

"Sigh~"

Xavier took a breath and immediately began to think about the workflow of electrifying the clockwork mechanism.

"This is not easy. A clockwork mechanism involves several major aspects, such as energy storage, energy supply, control, transmission, sensing, calculation, etc. Moreover, in order to control the clockwork mechanism, you also need to write the corresponding program..."

"So I said, there is no upper limit. Just take your time." Jiang Ming waved his hand.

"Besides, I have a new idea. Look."

Jiang Ming picked up a small motor placed on the side, which had two metal wires connected to it.

Jiang Ming waved the motor in his hand and said, "This thing is much lighter than a clockwork, right?"

"really."

"This thing is much more convenient than the transmission shaft and strange gears, right?" He raised the two wires again.

"really."

"Then by using these two things, can we save a lot of parts in the clockwork mechanism?"

"This..." Xavier and Volt both calculated in their minds, and then answered in unison: "It can indeed save a lot."

"Then can you please squeeze someone into the saved space?"

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Chapter 106 Throwing Stones with Electricity

"This one……"

Xavier looked at the clockwork mechanism not far away, and based on his own body size, estimated the space needed to fit himself into the clockwork mechanism.

"Maybe, we should enlarge the clockwork a little bit, but it's not impossible."

"Look, that's it!"

Jiang Ming's voice suddenly rose to a higher level, startling both Xavier and Volt.

The two of them were a little confused.

What is the boss so excited about?

"Think about it, if soldiers could wear clockwork devices on the outside during a battle, using the power of the clockwork devices and armor to provide themselves with greater strength and protection, and be able to carry more weapons and ammunition, wouldn't their combat capabilities be much stronger?"

"Let's call it a power armor. Even if you and I are weak, wearing this power armor can give us great strength. We can even climb walls and run on rooftops while carrying a ton of weight with the help of the machine."

"..."

Xavier was startled by the thought.

He recalled some of the things he had learned at Fontaine.

That was when he was in college, and someone had proposed this idea at that time, but after some discussion, it was just an idea.

The structure of the clockwork mechanism is too complicated and bulky. If you want to squeeze a person in, it would probably have to be as tall as two or three stories.

At this height and weight, the strength of the clockwork mechanism itself becomes a problem, and they have to use more mechanical structures and various rare materials to support this big guy.

The method of adding water when there is too much flour or adding flour when there is too much water will directly increase the cost.

This has absolutely no practical value.

After much discussion, they concluded that it would be better to continue to enhance the controllability and intelligence of ordinary clockwork mechanisms, and strive to make them able to completely replace humans.

but now……

Xavier looked at the energy storage device they had just made, and then looked at the motor in Jiang Ming's hand.

If this kind of simple and compact motor and wires are used to make it...

The complex transmission gears are replaced by a few thin wires, and the huge clockwork powertrain is replaced by a few small motors...

They might need to completely redesign the structure of the clockwork mechanism.

I'm afraid that by then it can no longer be called a clockwork mechanism, because there will no longer be a need for something like clockwork.

Perhaps it would be more appropriate to call it "electric mechanism" or "battery mechanism"?

Apart from the design issues, the biggest problem in making power armor is to make the machine coordinate with humans, which doesn't seem to be a problem.

It seems that some of them have come into contact with this kind of technology. The remote control technology of the clockwork mechanism can be taken over and modified appropriately and then used. They have the technical reserves.

All they need to do is write a new program, change the operating logic of the logic operation unit, and add a few more sensors to sense human movements with low latency.

It seems that it is indeed feasible?

Xavier's eyes gradually lit up.

"Not only soldiers, but also workers. We can make a simplified version that only supports and provides power to the legs, hands, waist and other parts. Let's call it a mechanical exoskeleton. Think about it, if a worker wears a mechanical exoskeleton, will it be easier for them to complete their work?"

"There are also versions for people with disabilities, allowing them to experience the feeling of having healthy limbs again."

"How about it, do you think it's going to work?"

As soon as Jiang Ming finished speaking, Xavier took over the project.

"I think it's worth a try, leave it to me!"

Jiang Ming's mouth corners gradually curled up, and he succeeded in fooling people.

"Then I wish you success in your research, Mr. Xavier."

Jiang Ming reached out his hand and held Xavier's hand tightly.

"And you, Mr. Volt, your contribution to the energy storage device is indelible."

Unlike Xavier who has some social attributes, Volt is obviously a social phobic. He even seems a little frightened by Jiang Ming's enthusiastic treatment.

After exchanging pleasantries with the two, expressing his concern, and affirming their achievements, Jiang Ming switched to another topic.

"Speaking of which, does everyone in the institute have any projects on hand now?"

"Yes, the scientific research environment on Haiqi Island can be said to be full of vitality, and everyone is busy advancing research."