Half size.
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@MikeKC can I solder to the tabs that go to the flex pcb up the side? Obviously I cut the strip.
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I think they are aluminum so soldering would be difficult. Maybe pop-vivit or drill a hole and thread a wire thru and solder the wire to the wire after twisting it tight?
No sure exactly what you are trying to accomplish.
What I did was attach at each cell location (tab) of the aluminum strips with copper wire and ran those to my BMS.
How did you connect them? I thought maybe they were zinc and you just soldered the balance wires the the original location. Did you solder on the flex board?
These tabs:
Correct, if you pull the blue foam out you will find that there is a gap where the strip is factory welded to the cell. I wrapped the end of BMS lead around the flex strip, twisted it tight, soldered it and put hot glue over the top. I ran each lead back down the battery to the BMS. Basically recreating the aluminum strip with wire.
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These batteries are so frikin awesome - I never want to own another car without one…
Great work Dave this could make them usable in Classics and new generation!!
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All I have is 48v cars right now. This one is for sale.
$3,000 as shown. Making some 14s next, for new Polaris gems and rangers…
Glad to help someone build their own. Be prepared for a couple weeks of stress.
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