FS: A123 ANR26650M1A cells NEW PRICE 6$ cell shipped

[inkeeper77]

I received my cells quickly after ordering- I got 17 packs. (51 individual cells) - I am only starting my build, but I am happy! They are genuine cells. A bit messy as expected, since they are already in packs and I had to break them apart, but they look like they will work great!

[migueralliart]

I received my cells quickly after ordering- I got 17 packs. (51 individual cells) - I am only starting my build, but I am happy! They are genuine cells. A bit messy, since they are already in packs and I had tro break them apart, but they look like they will work great!

Thanks for that keep me informed maybe you can post some pics of your build later...

[migueralliart]

UPDATE,

Now have 100 more packs to sell. These have been cycled 2-3 times to ensure they meet capacity and that you will receive no funky cells. At the moment shipping ground only and free to the US.

For more info read the first post of the thread.

[biohazardman]

Received my 20 packs today well packaged as pictured earlier in this post. Like others I will have to tear them apart as the 9A discharge they are set up for is less than half what I need from them and I don't want to carry twice the batts required around with me all the time. Still this is exactly as expected and as advertised.

[migueralliart]

Some examples of what you can do with these packs....

5S2P Booster Pack will cost you ~ 65$ shipped plus a balance connector and some andersons and an enclosure. This is a great way to get some more top speed for a certain distance. Pack built with spare cells I had laying around so they were not the cleanest in the exterior but then again they deliver a lot of amps and still deliver the new capacity.

BTW if you cut tabs connecting them but still leave a small part spot welded to it you can solder directly into it. It is quite easy I might add. Just be sure not to leave the iron touching the cell too much time as you might damage it..


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[migueralliart]

Current stock ready to ship as always cycled before shipping it.

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[migueralliart]

Just posted a price drop for people buying more than 12 cells.

I'll give them to you @ 6$ shipped in the US

[TonyReynolds]

I would like to order some of these for my eBike lighting, which is currently slated to be a single 25W 12VDC H3 halogen driving light.

I figure if I run 4S3P (12 cells), that will get me 13.2 nominal with 6.9 Ah, about 91 Wh. At 80% DOD, that would get me about 2.9 hours of runtime for the headlamp.

A couple things have me stuck, as I'm I'm not a EE and I don't play one on TV:

1. What would I need for a charger and,
2. Would I need a BMS if I'm just running lighting, which is a steady current draw?

I could also do 16S1P (just 4 more cells) with a step-down dc-to-dc convertor to 12-14VDC, but I don't know whether that would get me any more runtime for the light, but it *would* give me extra Ah's as a "reserve" for my 52V 16S5P tringle battery if I used Andersons. I could simply unplug my main pack if I were to hit LVC on a ride and get a little more distance...

Thoughts?

[teklektik]

I figure if I run 4S3P (12 cells), that will get me 13.2 nominal with 6.9 Ah, about 91 Wh. At 80% DOD, that would get me about 2.9 hours of runtime for the headlamp.

1. What would I need for a charger and,
2. Would I need a BMS if I'm just running lighting, which is a steady current draw?

Get a power strip and plug in four VoltPhreaks single cell chargers, skipping a socket in between for cooling. Make up a little connector for all four and you have a quickie balance charger - no BMS required, nothing needs to be disconnected. However, at only 2A charge current, your 3p pack will take about 3 hours to charge.

Importantly, even though it looks like there are common (+),(-) wires going to the same terminals in your pack from adjacent chargers, you really need to run separate wires right up to the cell terminals so each charger will not see voltages related to charging going on for its neighbors i.e. 8 pin connector, not 5.

[migueralliart]

I would like to order some of these for my eBike lighting, which is currently slated to be a single 25W 12VDC H3 halogen driving light.

I figure if I run 4S3P (12 cells), that will get me 13.2 nominal with 6.9 Ah, about 91 Wh. At 80% DOD, that would get me about 2.9 hours of runtime for the headlamp.

A couple things me stuck, as I'm I'm not a EE and I don't play one on TV:

1. What would I need for a charger and,
2. Would I need a BMS if I'm just running lighting, which is a steady current draw?

I could also do 16S1P (just 4 more cells) with a step-down dc-to-dc convertor to 12-14VDC, but I don't know whether that would get me any more runtime for the light, but it *would* give me extra Ah's as a "reserve" for my 52V 16S5P tringle battery if I used Andersons. I could simply unplug my main pack if I were to hit LVC on a ride and get a little more distance...

Thoughts?

My recommendation and I think it might be the cheapest. If you buy these packs you will have to disassemble them and then put together the configuration you want. Each pack is 3S. I don't know why but I have a certain phobia of BMS's its just the way I am I can't trust em so I usually put balance connectors on every battery pack I have/make. Here is my recommended cheapest route to make what you described above.

1- You will need 4 packs total for 72$ shipped
2- For a charger if you don't have one the cheapest one that I can say works pretty good for its value is the imax B6 which you can buy for mid 20's on ebay. For it you will need a power supply it could be a bench or brick one. On ebay the cheapest one I think runs for 10$ shipped. With that combo you can charge up to 6S packs just in case. So a total of ~35$
3- If all you are running is lightning out of it then you don't need a BMS just charge it fully every time and balance once every couple of weeks.

If you would like me to build you such a pack let me know and I can assemble it for you and heatshrink it or put it inside a hard case enclosure with a 4S balance connector and powerpole andersons.

PM me for any more info on that

PS- BTW are you planning on running an HID 25wtt kit? I think this might be even better.

[TonyReynolds]

Not planning on running HID, as HID is too expensive and isn't "instant on". I've run HID on one of my motorcycles. For my needs on an eBike, I've tested my proposed light with a 14.4V drill battery (nicad), and it lights up the street for an entire block (@ 25W...). The H3 driving lights were $17 from Harbor Freight for two, so that gives me a spare. They come standard with 55W H3 lamps, but I found a source on eBay for the 25W lamps for cheap. As for a charger, I'd thought that perhaps I could use an old 14.4V drill motor charger, but it's for a different chemistry, so your idea is probably better.

[TonyReynolds]

Get a power strip and plug in four VoltPhreaks single cell chargers, skipping a socket in between for cooling. Make up a little connector for all four and you have a quickie balance charger - no BMS required, nothing needs to be disconnected. However, at only 2A charge current, your 3p pack will take about 3 hours to charge.

Importantly, even though it looks like there are common (+),(-) wires going to the same terminals in your pack from adjacent chargers, you really need to run separate wires right up to the cell terminals so each charger will not see voltages related to charging going on for its neighbors i.e. 8 pin connector, not 5.

Thanks for the link. I checked this out and it would be too expensive, as I need a setup at home and at work.

At this point, I'm seriously thining of going 16S with a dc-to-dc reduction, because then I can use the chargers I use for my 16s5p main battery.

[TonyReynolds]

Hmmmm, I did find THIS:

http://shop.hidcountry.com/Motorcycle-HID-Kit-p/moto%20kit%20hdk1.htm

They don't say how many watts the burner uses, just the halogen wattage equivalent.

EDIT: 35W power consumption...

[TonyReynolds]

Any thoughts about dc to dc conversion for 52V to 14V?

I apologize for hijacking the thread. Maybe this gets you more bumps?

[migueralliart]

Hmmmm, I did find THIS:

http://shop.hidcountry.com/Motorcycle-HID-Kit-p/moto%20kit%20hdk1.htm

They don't say how many watts the burner uses, just the halogen wattage equivalent.

I've bought several kits for my cars from this ebay seller

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SLIM-H1-H3-H4-H ... 1e63e79977

You can submit an offer and get it for less (don't low ball him I think I've gotten a few @ 30$)

These are sold as pairs and have 2yrs of warranty.

I've tested them out in some of my bikes with a H3 fog light and they startup and pull 6-7 amps of current and then it comes down to 3-4 once the bulb heats up. Just a recommendation as with HID I think you get more lumens from your money. ALso these kits have the slim ballast so you can hide it easily on your ebike.

[migueralliart]

Any thoughts about dc to dc conversion for 52V to 14V?

I apologize for hijacking the thread. Myaybe this gets you more bumps?

No problem! Just remember that dc to dc converters have a current rating too.

[Njay]

These are cheap and output voltage modifiable, although they're not isolated:

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=28036

[migueralliart]

BUMP Still got more than 70 packs ready to ship.

[migueralliart]

Bump!