Devo's 8kw Vector Lite build

[devo1223]

Ok, I figured it was about time I did a build log once my frame arrived. Handled with care.

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Here's where I'm at:
Vector Lite 180mm swingarm, 100mm BB
Mxus 3t, 17in moto rim
Controller - still deciding, Powervelocity 24f?
18s8p Samsung 30q's

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I've been thinking alot about the battery. This will be my first attempt at spot welding.

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I have my cell holders already so I need to double check they add 1mm to each cell.
The swingarm is crazy wide, I'm not sure what crankarms are going to clear it.

[MadRhino]

It is ugly but practical, and sure will be fun to ride.

Target speed and power ?

[devo1223]

Well if you saw my other Frankenstein builds you wouldn't think this was ugly. I'm excited to have a purpose build ebike frame for once. I've run this motor on 18s on my last bike and it went 50mph, I'm hoping for 8kw if I don't screw up the 18s8p battery build. I was going to copy the following layout but with 12awg copper wire soldered on top of the series connections, what do you think?

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[MadRhino]

Many are happy with batteries built with round cells. I never even looked into it, for they would need to be huge and heavy to deliver the power that I build. I am consuming RC lipo like they are gas.