Custom DIY battery pack for eMTB. pt1

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

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  • @LJC5865
    @LJC5865 Рік тому +1

    This video was easy to find online 1st attempt so far but i bet you'd be busy building these cases full time if you wanted to. I bought a Dual suspension bike and just yesterday ordered hub motor kit and a block of batteries 60v 25ah 18 pounds but want to fill the triangle also. The 18 pound battery block is temporarily going on a rear cargo rack for now. Cut alot of wood dowels to battery sizes to mock up. Get paid and after receiving their template make box and ship. I could finsh and mount it. These look BEST got to get this done i am vain gotta be looking sharp and weight balanced. Looking forward to part 2 good job so far.
    Nevada, USA.
    I just watched your 1st video and thought it'd be cool to add a custom fit box along the top rail also for the accessories, cellphone.. storage..less vibration centerd weight balanced better handling.
    Id buy it ✓>. Also make a radiator shroud that directs air to pass on both sides to cool and keep shaded keep sun of it. Im little worried how these hot summers here in Nevada will affect working temps.

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому

      Hi mate, thanks for your thoughts. I am currently "passively" building two boxes for the guys in the UK. It is a bit complex project when I do not have the actual bike frame next to me and takes a lot of trial/error=time. I doubt I would find enough customers willing to pay me enough to do it as a full time job. There are also some other issues in EU - like I would have to provide 2 years of warranty for the packs if I build them as well. We know that single user error can ruin the pack and it might be difficult to prove whos fault was it.. If I need to take them back for repairs and ship them back again, I will earn way less than in my day job.... and let's be honest - some people will abuse it at the end of the warranty period.. These are basically the reasons to not doing it. The solution is to only build the boxes. I can design the ones on top etc.
      Solving temperature issues can be done with choosing ABS instead of PLA and there is a range of other plastics that can take a lot of heat...

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому

      oh and I did a follow-up vid :) ua-cam.com/video/gcndB0G1rFs/v-deo.html

  • @pajajaska
    @pajajaska Місяць тому

    Very good idea! I might try something like this in future. Designing the batterybox and other parts seems to be the harderst part on this.

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Місяць тому +1

      yeah, it takes "some" time to get it OK :)

  • @Андрей-й7п2б
    @Андрей-й7п2б 2 роки тому +2

    Nice cap! Cool info, keep on going. Greetings from Kiev

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  2 роки тому +1

      Diakuj Andrey! Thanks mate. Slava Ukraini!

  • @lion555ify
    @lion555ify 2 роки тому +1

    MAN, GREAT CAP ! greetings from Moldova !

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  2 роки тому

      Hey, thanks man!

    • @lion555ify
      @lion555ify Рік тому +1

      @@VRMinde part 2 soon ?

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому +1

      @@lion555ify ammm :D Some day, I do not know specifically what to put in the part 2. The pack works super well, it is not overheating even during mid-summer heat (I added enough nickel). Probably should have added on/off button. The only downside I see now is that this battery is quite heavy and so is my bike :)

    • @lion555ify
      @lion555ify Рік тому +1

      @@VRMinde seeing the insides, the cables routing and so on, just technical porn

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому

      @@lion555ify You have almost convinced me. Now I need to find time for it :)

  • @ukrytykrytyk8477
    @ukrytykrytyk8477 Рік тому +4

    Very neat job. What filament did you use for the case? What spot welder for batteries? I'm waiting for part 2 now!

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому

      I am not sure regarding the filament, but most likely it was the Filament PM black PLA (I used it a lot as it has a great flow, therefore, no layer separation and good print speed). Spot welder was a tiny one of these: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004573427677.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.5.2e0820ac74RdGj&algo_pvid=c2cfb1c8-b972-4f60-8e79-69f88b8c16c6&algo_exp_id=c2cfb1c8-b972-4f60-8e79-69f88b8c16c6-2&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000029678056118%22%7D&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21EUR%2150.21%2129.12%21%21%21%21%21%40210219c216777638510746464d06e5%2112000029678056118%21sea%21DK%211890551204&curPageLogUid=VeRtTQSBq7Ac
      I will film the second part, but I do not know when yet

  • @authentic4225
    @authentic4225 Рік тому +1

    Great job, what program to create 3D print?

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому

      Fusion 360

    • @authentic4225
      @authentic4225 Рік тому

      @@VRMinde How much does it cost for one of these 3D prints?

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому

      it depends mate. The print itself is less of a problem, the custom design takes a lot of time. Anywhere between 50-200 eur I would say, depending how much you want to do
      @@authentic4225

  • @ElectricBikeLaboratory
    @ElectricBikeLaboratory 11 місяців тому +2

    Super sick design

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @nathanielbrice8725
    @nathanielbrice8725 Рік тому

    Awesome build! Wanting to do the same for my Norco Fluid! Will definitely contact you when I’m ready!

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому +1

      Please do! I have couple more boxes built for the guys will post one day when I catch up with all the work :D

  • @mrdillmale1633
    @mrdillmale1633 Місяць тому +1

    That so cool, you gave me some idea. Just wondering if it's waterproof

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Місяць тому +1

      if you make a small weather seal or just use the sealand and propper grommets for cables it will be waterproof for all sorts of splashing. Maybe don't ride underwater though :D
      Have fun tinkering :)

  • @deftrover
    @deftrover 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, really nice. Any plan on making some more of these? Maybe for sale?

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  2 роки тому +1

      I would consider, but need a bit more practice. Don’t have a frame to practice on right now 🙄 and cells are very expensive 🙄

  • @AArrad
    @AArrad 2 роки тому +1

    Have you been using dielectric grease to stop any water getting to exposed circuits? I’m not sure how you’d implement it because I don’t know how often you’d remove the battery cover. I bought a hailong battery online rather than use my own, but for my connections for the Bafang motor: After connecting two wires (brake wires, battery wires, any wires that are sitting out in the open) I placed dielectric grease over the closed connection. It does not conduct electricity and is hydrophobic so that water will not cross it. Then I round over it and the wires underneath with electrical tape until it’s fully sealed. Electric tape might be enough to stop any water ingress, but Incase anything does get through the dielectric grease will be the last line of defence so to speak. I’m sure that could be implemented within the battery somehow.
    Personally, I had a similar idea to yours of 3D printing a battery case for my ebike but just took the easy route (I know you probably can’t fit a hailong battery into the triangle as you have the rear suspension in the way). If I were to have a full suspension bike and needed to build my own battery I would make it easily removable somehow. Probably with a slide in connection point on the bottom, like a hailong battery, then screwing it into place with fixed points that remain on the bike (3D printed anchor points?). Or a slide in connector again, but 2/3 key lock points that would keep it in place. (My main worry is being able to take the battery out and charge it elsewhere as you can guess.)

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  2 роки тому +1

      I made a groove for a TPU gasket and (forgot to print the gasket itself).
      I hope the gasket will be good enough to stop
      The water 🙄 grease is a good idea though!
      I see your concern. My garage is on the ground floor, therefore, I am happy I do not have to worry about taking it off :)) making things “easy to take off” but “sturdy to stay during the ride” is a hard engineering challenge :)

  • @diyelectricbiker9361
    @diyelectricbiker9361 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent work.
    Small suggestion: Cover those 3d printed parts with Carbon Fiber and Epoxyd it would look much better.

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  2 роки тому +1

      That is a good idea mate, I might do it when I will know this is a “final design” :) thanks!

    • @douglasdavidson3701
      @douglasdavidson3701 Рік тому

      What 3d printer did u use

  • @duanehundley
    @duanehundley Рік тому +1

    Part 2 coming out?

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому

      Amm :D it needs to, but I need to do it as it does not happen by itself. But I have a scooter I am testing and then one more ebike and I am wing-foiling a lot, and I have a little boat to take care of… so it will probably take some more time

  • @spontan_studio
    @spontan_studio 7 місяців тому +1

    Still up to making battery boxes?❤❤❤

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  7 місяців тому

      Depends how much do you want to pay :) I am a bit busy now…

  • @korsez
    @korsez 2 роки тому +1

    Does this battery compartment cracks over time on the lines where layers are fused?

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  2 роки тому

      Time will show, but I highly doubt it will. For this to happen there must be quite some force trying to "get out of the pack" as it is printed "laying on the side". And the stripes are also holding it together

    • @korsez
      @korsez 2 роки тому +1

      @@VRMinde Interesting to see how it will hold this summer. Let us know mileage and damage after 3 moths please :D

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  2 роки тому +2

      @@korsez I will update. We don't have too hot summers here, I would think the box could deform somewhere in Spain. But then it is possible to print it in ABS with no big problems

  • @mn-mtb
    @mn-mtb Рік тому +1

    Super surprised you were able to keep full compression in the rear!

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому +1

      Well it took a bit of development time :D

  • @Gibblemore
    @Gibblemore Рік тому +1

    Are you still doing these triangle battery boxes ?? How can I order one ?

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому +1

      I am in a process of making one, also I am travelling now so I do not know what to answer mate. At the very end of the video you can see my email, send me a mesage of what are you looking for

    • @Gibblemore
      @Gibblemore Рік тому +1

      @@VRMinde will do thanks man , I’ll send it onto you when I can measure it up

  • @Mackhensy
    @Mackhensy 2 роки тому +1

    Good job

  • @AntonKoba
    @AntonKoba Рік тому +2

    Awesome design! I'm planning something similar, maybe with bigger cells and controller on the outside.
    Oh, nice cap by the way. Greetings from Ukraine :)

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому +1

      Slava Ukraini my friend. My controller is also outside :)

    • @AntonKoba
      @AntonKoba Рік тому +1

      @@VRMinde Heroyam Slava! Will there be a part two? Looking forward to it, I'm still making plans in my head, to make least invasive/destructive mount on my frame (like not drilling alumminum)

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому +1

      ​@@AntonKoba There will probably be, one day, but I am currently busy ant not riding this bike, so it might take some time... There are probably different (better?) motors these days already, I lost track a bit of the market as I was not looking up anything in that direction recently

    • @AntonKoba
      @AntonKoba Рік тому

      ​@@VRMindeYeah it all evolves so quickly

  • @Sur_racer
    @Sur_racer 2 роки тому +1

    Looks very good 👍 Defentily cleaner them my radon swoop with a cyc x1 pro

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  2 роки тому

      Thanks mate! Did you mount the battery under the bike or in the frame?

  • @TheOffroader7458
    @TheOffroader7458 Рік тому +1

    Very nice 👌

  • @chefen929
    @chefen929 2 роки тому +1

    Im making a multiple part 3d print for a battery pack for the fromt of m365 as my bags i have are getting "ugly" just need it to get done printing

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  2 роки тому

      There are some on Thingiverse,
      i have successfully printed and used them :)

  • @andrewbrown4602
    @andrewbrown4602 Рік тому +1

    I have a Norco bike very similar to the one in the video.... with rear suspension. Would you make me a custom case, just the case.

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому

      I could make it if you are willing to pay, but thre is a little issue:
      - It is hard to make a case without being next to a bike, so I can take many measurements, make little prototype and then adjust etc. I am not sure how to take all those measurements to avoid issues later

  • @Takeover738
    @Takeover738 Рік тому

    Will a 300x300x400mm printer work for this project?

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому

      It depends what kimd of pack you are building mate. You can always design 2 smaller parts and join them. I printed on Anycubic Chiron, I think it is 45x45 if not mistaking 🙄 it barely fit :)

  • @yinn2513
    @yinn2513 2 роки тому +1

    Part2?

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  2 роки тому +1

      Hmm it works :D need to film an update one day 🙄

  • @mohamedshafeelmohamedbilal6364

    I need this type of battery box design
    For my electric scooter
    Can you help?

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому

      Maybe, it most likely won't be cheap, as it is a lot of hours to make custom designs. Send me what you want to weareminde gmail

    • @mohamedshafeelmohamedbilal6364
      @mohamedshafeelmohamedbilal6364 Рік тому

      @@VRMinde please give your mail id

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому

      @@mohamedshafeelmohamedbilal6364 i will not write my full mail here as I will get a ton of spam. It is on gmail. And it starts with: weareminde.

  • @nativetartnews
    @nativetartnews Рік тому +1

    hello I would like to buy a cover for my Ebike triangle hailong battery . your email doesn't work on your about page . let me know how I can get to you thanks

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому

      If you scroll to 06:16 on the video you will see my email on screen

  • @marvempyreanlife
    @marvempyreanlife Рік тому +1

    I'll work with you to build another battery and all pay for everything?

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому

      send me info on email: weareminde gmail com

  • @yoanndavid2725
    @yoanndavid2725 Рік тому

    I want one for my moondraker plunder 1000w 🥰

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому

      I could probably design one... it won't be free though :)

  • @hyliwood8026
    @hyliwood8026 5 місяців тому +1

    Доброго дня! Як з вами звязатись?

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  5 місяців тому

      Hi mate, send me an email, at the end of every video there is an email address

  • @iconbontang
    @iconbontang Рік тому +1

    Wow, really nice... i am from indonesia

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому

      Welcome, mate! That is as far away in the world as it gets :D Hope you're doing fine!

    • @iconbontang
      @iconbontang Рік тому

      the modifications you make inspire us. we in Indonesia want to make battery packs like you, especially in terms of the battery box

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому +1

      @@iconbontang you just need a 3d printer and some practice with a CAD program. Everything is possible!

  • @ninuasneofox
    @ninuasneofox Рік тому

    Buy lifepo4 70000mah 😅

    • @VRMinde
      @VRMinde  Рік тому

      May as well do nuclear reactor :D