Although you were following the instructions given by JBD in establishing the link, your systematic and careful build-up makes the setup looks very easier than many could fathom. I say congratulations 🎉
I just ordered two of these BMS to install on an 8s2p battery I’m building. Your video was well done and very helpful. Thank you. What I like to do when I’m crimping terminals on really small wire is (these balance leads look like they’re probably 26awg I’m guessing), I remove the insulation to where I have about 5/8”-3/4” of wire exposed, and before I insert it into the terminal I bend it back so it’s doubled over on itself. This gives me a wire that’s now twice as thick and so when I crimp, I’ve got a bit more material in the terminal. Another trick I saw someone else do is after the crimp, you can take just a tiny bit of solder to that open end of the terminal, and then heat shrink. That w ay you’ve got a finished product that is completely sealed, protected from moisture and ultimately corrosion. It’s a small detail but I think it can make a big difference especially in a marine environment.
Both are very good techniques and well worth it in a mobile or marine situation. Using a quality shrink full-seal terminal is also wise. Thanks for the comment!
Although you were following the instructions given by JBD in establishing the link, your systematic and careful build-up makes the setup looks very easier than many could fathom. I say congratulations 🎉
I just ordered two of these BMS to install on an 8s2p battery I’m building. Your video was well done and very helpful. Thank you.
What I like to do when I’m crimping terminals on really small wire is (these balance leads look like they’re probably 26awg I’m guessing), I remove the insulation to where I have about 5/8”-3/4” of wire exposed, and before I insert it into the terminal I bend it back so it’s doubled over on itself. This gives me a wire that’s now twice as thick and so when I crimp, I’ve got a bit more material in the terminal.
Another trick I saw someone else do is after the crimp, you can take just a tiny bit of solder to that open end of the terminal, and then heat shrink. That w ay you’ve got a finished product that is completely sealed, protected from moisture and ultimately corrosion. It’s a small detail but I think it can make a big difference especially in a marine environment.
Both are very good techniques and well worth it in a mobile or marine situation. Using a quality shrink full-seal terminal is also wise. Thanks for the comment!