mlt34 said:I'd like to submit a how-to I wrote up on building 18650 ebike packs - I took a lot of pictures along the way of one of my builds to try and make a very clear walk through: http://www.ebikeschool.com/how-to-build-a-diy-electric-bicycle-lithium-battery-from-18650-cells/
I read the whole thing! you are an awesome communicator, as I wish I would ever be..
I really liked where you solder the BMS monitoring wires I will take that into account for my next packs. Also the safety tips are consistent, I think the article itself has everything it really need to be a reference, I'm sure that will be a must for the future newcomers :wink:
I just have a small two appreciations. The one other just mentioned about cutting the strips a little more when are welded on the anodes, just for minimize the chance for a short there and also saving material!
Also what I think we talked before in our flash conversations that I prefer to shrink wrap the pack directly over the spot welded cells. Because that really acts like another layer of glue, molding in the shape all is connected / soldered pushing everything to stay in its place and insulated. So I would add the anti-vibration pad after the shrink wrap.
I will link your article on the head post if I have your permission.
Thank you very much for sharing, it is a really honour!