I'm looking at getting a new setup and having a controller integrated into the battery casing. The problem is I want to be able to use my old batteries for longer range, or if I forget to charge, etc. I figure I'll probably be able to wire up a tail that comes out to connect to other batteries, but I was wondering if anyone out there might have had experience with this and came up with a good solution.
Using extra batteries that don't match battery cradle with integrated speed controller
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Yes, you'll be wanting to wire them in parallel. Best results if the BMSs are common charge/discharge circuit (common port BMS). Also similar chemistry.
Important: Batteries should be very close in voltage (I aim for within +- 0.1V) when connecting them to avoid large inrush current. Otherwise you have to fab up more complex wiring that includes diodes and possibly switches.
Lots of examples on this forum; search for "parallel battery packs" or similar, here is an example:
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Important: Batteries should be very close in voltage (I aim for within +- 0.1V) when connecting them to avoid large inrush current. Otherwise you have to fab up more complex wiring that includes diodes and possibly switches.
Lots of examples on this forum; search for "parallel battery packs" or similar, here is an example:
Parallel battery for extended range, is it safe?
Long story short, Is it safe to run a different brand battery (both 18650 60v, newer packs, each have BMS in casing) in parallel for extended range? If so, is it possible to run just ONE pack when needed or both when range is necessary? I can think of how to wire it up but i just dont know if...
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