My apocalyptic heroine has come true

Chapter 75 Electricity

Batteries have always been something Fang Ming wanted to make.

Nowadays, the energy in the Ark Shelter is entirely supported by "energy points".

This is not enough.

Although energy points can meet Xia Xiaochi's daily survival needs, if he wants to improve his quality of life, "electricity" is indispensable.

Tools, furniture, lamps...all of these things rely on electricity.

Fang Ming had tried this before, using a small module production workshop to make things like batteries.

But it is too difficult to produce.

Not to mention that Fang Ming himself didn't understand the messy buttons in the small module production workshop.

Something like a "battery" is not something that an ordinary young man in the 21st century can easily make.

In addition, Fang Ming has to complete high-intensity rehabilitation exercises every day, so he has no time to delve into this area.

Therefore, the idea of ​​"electricity" only existed as a prototype in Fang Ming's mind.

Unexpectedly, I met a professional today who made it for me in just two seconds.

"Can you make a generator?"

Xia Xiaochi glanced at the words on his wrist, looked up and said to the person in front of him.

"Of course!"

Shi Si didn't expect that the battery he made would actually be recognized by the other party.

He was almost ready to throw the battery into the disassembler.

After all, the technological level of this thing is really low-end and is not worthy of the owner of this shelter at all.

Seeing that the other party was really interested, Shi Si was flattered and nodded quickly:

"If it's just a simple hand-crank generator, it's easy!"

Shi Si quickly demonstrated his value, and after obtaining Xia Xiaochi's authorization, he took control again.

Magnets, copper wires, metal tubes, gears...

The materials used to make a hand-cranked generator are very simple.

However, due to the size limitations of the small module production workshop, the generator made by Shi Si is not large in scale.

He originally wanted to leave the production workshop and make a larger generator with his own hands, but was stopped by Xia Xiaochi.

The owner of this shelter seems to only want to use a small modular production workshop to make things.

"Can you make a diesel generator?"

Xia Xiaochi followed Fang Ming's instructions and asked again.

Shi Si nodded excitedly: "It is possible... but it is not necessary. Diesel energy is too wasteful to generate electricity. If your master is interested in electricity, I would still recommend wind energy or thermal energy."

Xia Xiaochi pretended to think seriously.

Then she secretly glanced at the display on her wrist before continuing.

"Then please make two more batteries."

After hearing this, Shi Si nodded quickly.

"no problem!"

Instinctively, he felt that pleasing the owner of this shelter would be helpful to his future.

"...The materials in the production workshop are limited, so the density of the lithium batteries I made is relatively low. A single battery has a voltage of only 12 volts and a capacity of about 1.2 kWh. But if four are connected in series, the voltage can reach 48 volts, which can power more devices. If connected in parallel, the capacity can be increased to 48 mAh, which can provide a longer startup time for 50-volt devices... The specific application depends on your needs."

Shi Si spoke with great interest, as this was indeed his strong point.

As he spoke, he was observing the expression of Administrator No. 001.

Seeing that the other party did not show any impatience, Shi Si continued:

"Of course, we can make more batteries and connect them in a mixed series-parallel arrangement. This way, not only can the voltage be increased, but the capacity can also reach the ideal value... However, considering the current battery density issue, I suggest waiting until we have collected better materials before making them. By then, maybe we can even build a mobile electromagnetic cannon!"

Xia Xiaochi nodded slightly and listened with a solemn expression.

She didn't understand the knowledge the other party was talking about, but her brother Fang Ming seemed very interested.

After waiting for a moment, when the watch on his wrist lit up again, Xia Xiaochi shook his head and said.

"Our equipment doesn't run on electricity, so we can't use the series and parallel connections you proposed... We just need to be able to light a grow light."

“Grow lights…that’s easy!”

Shi Si was busy controlling the equipment and said energetically:

"A normal-sized bulb only needs 12 volts to light up, and this bulb only uses 50 watts. The four batteries we have now can keep it running for four full days!"

As Shi Si spoke, he carried four batteries to the side without caring about the wound on his arm.

"Just wait, I'll help you connect them in parallel..."

Xia Xiaochi didn't say anything, just waited quietly by the side.

Several residents of 2737 who had finished their work also came over and watched curiously.

In a short while, the parallel connection of the batteries was completed.

Xia Xiaochi took out a plant growth lamp that he had picked up from the ruins of Shelter 0331 last time.

After a simple connection, Shi Si turned on the light bulb switch.

Accompanied by a crisp 'click' sound.

The lights in the Ark Shelter were turned on for the first time.

Xia Xiaochi's eyes also lit up.

"Success..."

Shi Si let out a long sigh and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

This battery actually comes with its own power when it's made...

This small module production workshop is indeed not simple.

Raising his head, Shi Si took a deep look at the silver-gray shelter, his eyes behind the lenses dark and bright.

Just now, Administrator 001 also said...

Their shelters are not primarily powered by electricity.

So, how do they run this shelter?

The answer is of course self-evident...

Energy point.

The entire shelter, every device, every light bulb, even every door! They are all supported by energy points!

It’s all super high-level technology!

"Very good, my master is very satisfied."

Xia Xiaochi nodded slightly, turned around and returned to the shelter.

In a few minutes, she carried out a box of supplies.

It was filled with food, water, and some medical supplies.

"This is a gift to you."

Xia Xiaochi handed the box to Shi Si.

Shi Si took it excitedly.

"Awesome, Lao Si! In less than half an hour, he's already connected electricity to other people's shelters!"

Someone beside him couldn't help but praise him.

"Exactly. I was saying that Old Four is a smart kid. It's such a waste of his talent to be asked by Scar Brother to fix the sewer pipes every day."

“… Holy shit, am I seeing right? Canned beef!?”

“And candy and canned fruit!”

"What is this… Why is it bubbling in my mouth? Damn, it looks like vitamins!"

There were constant exclamations from people around Shi Si. They had never eaten such delicious food in their lives.

Shi Si, who was standing aside, had a very calm expression on his face.

Rather than the impact on food resources, Shi Si was more concerned about the mysterious man behind this shelter.

He straightened his collar, took two steps forward, and came in front of Administrator No. 001.

"Sir... To keep the light bulb lit, we need enough electricity."

Shi Si lowered his voice and bowed slightly to Administrator No. 001:

"The hand-cranked generator I just made only generates 20 watts of power. If you really rely on manual cranking, it won't be able to keep up with the energy consumption of a grow light... So I suggest installing wind power instead."

After saying this, he looked at the basic turret on top of the shelter with a sharp gaze:

"The wasteland is short of all resources, except for wind power... which is abundant. We can use this to build a perfect circuit system."

"However, to build it, I need about half a month..."

"Old Four, get ready to go back."

Before Shi Si finished speaking, he heard his brothers calling out to him from behind.

"We towed your car out. It's leaking some oil, but it's not a big deal..."

"Hurry up, if we go back too late we won't be able to explain to Scar Brother."

Shi Siwei frowned and did not move no matter how the people behind him called him.

"Fourth!"