Recent content by furiousbob

Thank you for your replies! Maybe I need to get re-schooled here. I'm referring to the BMS that balances all the cells in the battery pack. Isn't the contactor basically a giant switch? Sort of like a high-amperage relay? Sorry, I'm completely new to contactors and I've never used one...

Hi! Long time lurker, first post, second electric build. I'm more of a metal fabricator and electronics are not my strongest suit. I have a buddy of mine building 18650 packs for me but he's a bit tied up right now. Figured I'd try and find some answers on a BMS before I pull the trigger on...