Bush mechanic
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- Oct 19, 2014
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Lads, I'm hoping to gear up and start my first DIY battery build in the not too distant future. I do still need to collect the equipment needed but am keen to start soon. I am just tired of paying top dollar for what usually ends up still not being quite the right shape, capacity, cell type, and so forth...preaching to the choir I am sure haha. And building my own batteries is just something I've always wanted to be able to do.
I'd like to start out with either a 20s2p, or even smaller 20s1p , very compact rectangular brick, using Samsung 40T cells (I tend to do a lot of very short trips so range isn't a factor on these packs). I'd like to do bigger packs later, but I think smaller ones first.
In no particular order, if you have experience, is anyone able to share some thoughts?
- is the Kweld still considered a good choice?
- any long term feedback on using cell spacers vs. glue vs. other potting or mechanical stabilisation of the cells?
- major design flaws or regrets you have for batteries you have built to look out for?
- casing materials you been the most happy with, eg HD heatshrink, 3d printed enclosures, and so forth?
As always, appreciate everyone's hard won experience here, TIA.
I'd like to start out with either a 20s2p, or even smaller 20s1p , very compact rectangular brick, using Samsung 40T cells (I tend to do a lot of very short trips so range isn't a factor on these packs). I'd like to do bigger packs later, but I think smaller ones first.
In no particular order, if you have experience, is anyone able to share some thoughts?
- is the Kweld still considered a good choice?
- any long term feedback on using cell spacers vs. glue vs. other potting or mechanical stabilisation of the cells?
- major design flaws or regrets you have for batteries you have built to look out for?
- casing materials you been the most happy with, eg HD heatshrink, 3d printed enclosures, and so forth?
As always, appreciate everyone's hard won experience here, TIA.