Mostly this is for building gadgets for my Gadgetry class, but it might be useful later on.
Brian said to get only PROTECTED batteries
NiMH
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Li-Poly Sparkfun
Has these really annoying JST connectors on it. One user recommended to whittling off the friction “teeth” on the sides and taking a SMALL amount off the top of the connector to ease with pulling it out and plugging it in again.
Sparkfun also has some care tips for the batteries, including taping them to relieve stress on the wires