Recent content by opearn

I am using 2 packs in parralel they are 10s3p 36v 7.5ah & each are rated for 20a constant discharge, 60a instantanious, which should give me 40a constant current. I'm using a 200w controller (draw should be like max 14a as a guess) but may upgrade to a 17A 350w. Do they vent gas or generate...

would it be safe to put my lithium battery packs in a sealed plastic container during use discharging on a bike or would it be a fire risk? thinking want the batteries to be waterproof.

is 42.5v the correct voltage to charge a 10s pack to? i was under the impression that 4.2v is fully charged?

Thanks I checked the polarity of the batteries charge port & it matches the connector I made. I also realized the wiring information was on the charger sticker. (but i think it was still good to double check). I've opened up one of my chargers (there's 4 screws under the rubber feet) and found a...

I have 2 36v 7.5 10s3p battery packs that fit nicely in a plastic food storage container, As it would be waterproof I intend to add a cable gland and run the wires out of the container, However i would worry about combustibility of a sealed plastic case. Would it be safe or would it cause a...

Bit limited with access in Tassie, not so much good gear about but something might turn up. Going to put this project on the backburner until i can get some funds together for battery+magnets+controller ect :( probably take a fair while but I'll still just convert this old motor i have when i...

Hey guys I'm keen as to convert a smart drive motor I have laying around. Can anyone please help me with a few questions, Does it matter which hall sensor is connected to which hall sensor pin from your controller? I've seen the mindchallenger page where they get custom made magnets, so I've...