01-16-2022, 04:58 PM | #51 |
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Added two 9-pin waterproof connectors for the BMS leads that run to the terminals. My plan here is that:
1) It will allow me to quickly remove the batteries without having to remove all the individual leads. 2) I will make another set of ends to plug into a dedicated balancer if my BMS can’t keep the pack balanced. I could then easily plugin the balancer on a routine as necessary without having to connect up separate wires leads or remove the plexiglass cover each time I want to balance the pack. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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01-18-2022, 09:23 AM | #52 | |
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01-24-2022, 10:42 AM | #53 |
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Thank you dc901. My ideas for a plexi top did not pan out. Turns out the space available between the bottom of the seat and the top of the cell studs is too small to allow any kind of cover that is stood-off from the batteries.
I went ahead and installed the battery packs & buttoned everything up. Instead of a plexi-top, I am now searching for some type of individual soft terminal covers that fit these types of cells To protect from an accidental short, if you know of anything please share, I haven’t turned up anything. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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01-28-2022, 12:51 PM | #55 |
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That would be enough, but I don’t really want to sit any higher (ie: closer to the bottom of the steering wheel). Wheel already feels lower than my DS was. But shouldn’t be a problem, I just found these on Amazon and that should protect them well from accidents.
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01-28-2022, 08:26 PM | #56 |
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01-30-2022, 10:15 AM | #57 | |
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01-30-2022, 04:58 PM | #58 |
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My point exactly, thanks for reinforcing that. For me the Daly has too many limitations, hence why I’ve changed to using JBD BMS’s. I do acknowledge that Daly is the only manufacturer of off the shelf, high current (300A plus) BMS’s though.
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01-31-2022, 11:02 AM | #59 |
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Just a quick followup... I now realize I focused on fast charging way to much, reality is I have not had a need to fast-charge one time even though I can with the 25a charger I have. The large 200ah pack capacity means I’m able to drive my cart anywhere I want all day and not worry about topping it off until I put it up for the night and go to sleep. I think if you have a small ah pack, fast charging would be far more important to you.
Charging at a low C rate seems to be the key to getting a great pack balance. I know that not everyone can (or even wants to) charge slow but right now I couldn’t be happier with this setup. Since installing the batteries I’ve recharged a few times now - and I’m happy to report everything is working flawlessly. After my last short ride I let it rest and with a maximum difference between cells of only .003, I couldn’t ask for the pack to stay any better balanced than it has been. The maximum discharge I’ve been able to get from this stock cart has been 110a for about 1 sec after stabbing it from a dead stop with a full cart (passenger next to me and two on the back seat). This is roughy 1/6 of the maximum this battery is rated for. Cart is 100% stock with the exception of a high speed magnet. Top speed is 18.5mph, and it gets there FAST! I think right now the stock 6ga battery cables are holding me back from even better acceleration, it I won’t be upgrading those until switch to AC conversion. Maximum current at top speed varies between 30-40a. NOTE: Even after warning rear passengers to hang on, it sometimes throws them off their seat! Rear seatbelts are now mandatory and will be my next purchase. I would not recommend the speed magnet because you loose regen, but it was a very inexpensive way to get much higher top speed out of the cart. Going from FLA to Lithium you can instantly feel the lightness and the cart is very responsive to steering input now. So far it seems Lithium really is the way to go over FLA! I think soon I will add up everything I purchased for a total cost so that others considering DIY can decide if the savings is worth it to them over a drop-in off the shelf solution. But to me — even more than the cost savings, just the learning experience and intimately knowing my battery pack and all its components has made this 100% worth it and I would/will do this again in a heartbeat. Big thanks to everyone who has contributed their help to this point in the build! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
01-31-2022, 02:36 PM | #60 |
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Hi UncleJerm, Due to the discharge curve of LiFePO4, 3mv cell difference at 3.32v is meaningless. You really need to check the difference at 3.5v or better still, 3.6v or above. That's the real test. You may be out 100mv-200mv at that point.
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