In England, we are an engineering country. Most of the modern items we use today and the industrial revolution wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for our engineers. We love that we have the freedom to experiment with things and we are naturally inquisitive. If you look at our health and safety, English plugs, and other items, safety always comes first and to do our due diligence. None of us want to kill ourselves so research, research, research. That is why I am watching your videos and will watch them over and over and over, until I am comfortable in doing it. With your expertise, it would be enough to skip the dangers because Doris who watches East Enders will not attempt this on a Sunday afternoon to spice up her life. UA-cam has very clever people sharing ideas, producing and making videos, like yourself, you are talented in your job, building battery packs, producing and editing your own film and your script comes from the heart. Don't underestimate the ability of your viewers, we are here because we want to learn it from someone as skilled as you. Whether we will try to or not, all I would need from you is the price all your tools costs, how much you save by making it yourself vs shop-bought pre-made lower power output and so on. Is it economically viable for me to buy the whole kit and the batteries and spend a lot of my time building the pack, or is it better that I buy one for a Bafang mid drive. What are the pros of self-build? By using Fogstar (thanks for sharing btw) would we be guaranteed better cells in the pack because we built it, or, should we trust the Amazon pack that gets sent to us? I love learning new things on how they work internally and protect the power externally, and that way I will be able to better manage my discharge rates to make batteries last longer and build something I would need for my personal reasons, like ride a bike for 16 miles to work, and then back with a total of 32 miles and not discharging the battery completely. I'll continue watching your videos and so far they are great!
Your scare tactics did work for me, Pavel:) Some years ago a friend of mine was telling me about how dangerous lithium batteries can be. As this particular friend of mine tends to be a bit loose with the truth upon occasion (I still like the guy) I did not pay too much attention to what he told me. Then one day I happened upon lithium battery fire videos on UA-cam. He was telling the truth! A great intro again, my friend, and a well done information filled video.
David Thank you very much buddy. Nice to see you and thank you for the comments. How are you doing? Is weather good enough for riding? Do not forget to join ESK8FREEDOM on Facebook.
@@PavelGarmas I finally remembered to join, Pavel! Yes, the weather has been plenty good enough for riding, though quite windy today. Still no Co-Vid in my town, though there are at least 2 cases now in the small town south of me, and there was one case in the small town north of me. Stay healthy, my friend.
Amazing instructions!!!! But, Where are the links to buy batteries cells, the spot welder etc?. I’d like to build one but I don’t see any product links..
Hi @PavelGarmas I watched your videos but you are building big packs. Could you suggest size of the strip for 6S1P pack of P42 molicel 40A? From table I have found I calculated I should use 20x0.3 pure nickel strip to supply 40A
Thanks for video, its good but you left a few things out. Thought i would be ok with google lens but I don't think you had a tin of adzuki beans on the bench!!! The list would be great.
I do use Alien command XT 150 or if you can't find them then these here are good www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125591303563?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ha-bf8katyk&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=CUPAOy4fTpS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Thank you kindly! It was the idea to show people realistic view on DIY battery build ... hopefully i did get the point across. You very correct by saying that the process of building and using your own pack is very interesting and exciting 😀
I am more on small packs. Watch yours see how goes. You need bucket... sand....tongs grabber pick up cell without grabbing with hand. Fire ext if it's useful.
Hello Jamie, Thank you very much for watching and for the comment. Glad that the cells are working out well for you. What size strips did you use to connect the cells?
@@PavelGarmas I used proper pure nickel 12mm x 0.15. Used 3 layers for the series connections. Its not a very powerful build as its a folding board I'm only pulling max 25 amps.
Hi I couldn't find exactly the one that i have but here is very similar product. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394391489000?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=3bfd2cfasac&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=CUPAOy4fTpS&var=662924650524&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Hi your vids are great and thank you for taking the time to make them. Could i get a list of links to the items you are using or there names like the brands that you trust please?
@@PavelGarmasI am a first time builder and have been riding around on a Lycaon GR, I love the way it handles but I want a board that can do really long rides. I have learnt a lot about cells and there configs from your vids but i don't really know much about anything else. So I'm looking for BMS's / ESC's / hub motors (at least 6.5 inch) and trucks to go with them and ones that I can trust as I dont really have the money to test and I was hoping you would have some recommended brands / parts. (also thanks for getting back to me so quickly)
I agree, one pack, just buy it. If you are super interested I think it is worth buying a welder and start building your own. It is not good financial sense. I come from the quadcopter hobby so I already have a good fear of lipos.
where do you use that copper plate! i saw you building battery on the other video but you never used that. also is there something else i can use instead of braided nickel? i cant find a place to buy that
Hi mate, I got the plate on Ebay but the spot welder could not weld the nickel to the copper plate. You can use larger silicone cable instead of the brade. Watch my battery building tutorials mate - it will make it much clearer.
Can you send me a an actual list of the materials to make a pack in the safest way in your opinion. I've researched so many how tos and safety measures but now looking for actual material list
Hi mate. Have a look at these tutorials and let me know if you still have questions. ua-cam.com/video/7QjO90LG67g/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/z3Rd5Wg7tQg/v-deo.html
@@PavelGarmas yes sir, thank you! I've been ripping batteries out of used laptop batteries. Other sites always advertise their batteries but NEVER have them stocked. Thank you again!!
Привет! Спасибо за комментарий. Я должен начать работать на батарее на следующей неделе. Мне все еще нужно закончить углеродное волокно, а затем положить новый сварщик батареи togeather. Вы являетесь eSK8FREEDOM Facebook группы? Я скорее поделиться ссылками там.
Tell me how to get the correct DeWalt battery ID on an 8 ah clone battery. If the correct ID code is not presented to the DeWalt tool and the tool will think it is just a low ball 1.3 ah battery when it is a 8 ah battery. My 1.7 power stack will make my DeWalt saw almost jump out of my hands when it is on the saw. A brand new clone 8 ah clone battery actslike it is a 1.3 ah battery when it is on the saw.
Would you be opposed to giving a bit more insight into the BMS? Can you use a "higher series" BMS with a "lower series" battery pack? For instance, use a 10s BMS with a 5s, 6s,..., 9s battery? If that works, what do I need to do?
In England, we are an engineering country. Most of the modern items we use today and the industrial revolution wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for our engineers. We love that we have the freedom to experiment with things and we are naturally inquisitive. If you look at our health and safety, English plugs, and other items, safety always comes first and to do our due diligence. None of us want to kill ourselves so research, research, research.
That is why I am watching your videos and will watch them over and over and over, until I am comfortable in doing it. With your expertise, it would be enough to skip the dangers because Doris who watches East Enders will not attempt this on a Sunday afternoon to spice up her life. UA-cam has very clever people sharing ideas, producing and making videos, like yourself, you are talented in your job, building battery packs, producing and editing your own film and your script comes from the heart.
Don't underestimate the ability of your viewers, we are here because we want to learn it from someone as skilled as you. Whether we will try to or not, all I would need from you is the price all your tools costs, how much you save by making it yourself vs shop-bought pre-made lower power output and so on. Is it economically viable for me to buy the whole kit and the batteries and spend a lot of my time building the pack, or is it better that I buy one for a Bafang mid drive.
What are the pros of self-build? By using Fogstar (thanks for sharing btw) would we be guaranteed better cells in the pack because we built it, or, should we trust the Amazon pack that gets sent to us? I love learning new things on how they work internally and protect the power externally, and that way I will be able to better manage my discharge rates to make batteries last longer and build something I would need for my personal reasons, like ride a bike for 16 miles to work, and then back with a total of 32 miles and not discharging the battery completely.
I'll continue watching your videos and so far they are great!
Well said!
Your scare tactics did work for me, Pavel:) Some years ago a friend of mine was telling me about how dangerous lithium batteries can be. As this particular friend of mine tends to be a bit loose with the truth upon occasion (I still like the guy) I did not pay too much attention to what he told me. Then one day I happened upon lithium battery fire videos on UA-cam. He was telling the truth!
A great intro again, my friend, and a well done information filled video.
David
Thank you very much buddy.
Nice to see you and thank you for the comments.
How are you doing? Is weather good enough for riding?
Do not forget to join ESK8FREEDOM on Facebook.
@@PavelGarmas I finally remembered to join, Pavel! Yes, the weather has been plenty good enough for riding, though quite windy today.
Still no Co-Vid in my town, though there are at least 2 cases now in the small town south of me, and there was one case in the small town north of me. Stay healthy, my friend.
Appreciate the honesty!
Thank you for watching!
Sometimes going into detail takes more than five minutes, for those people with short tension span’s, LOL!! 😁 another great vid bro👍👍
Thank you buddy!
Looking forward to the battery build! & looking forward to that carbon fiber tutorial! Awesome job on the videos!
Hi,
Thank you very much mate!!! I will do my best to keep the videos interesting. See you next Wednesday.
Awesome video bro 👊 love the skull graphic on the deck it's fier !!
Thank you so much!
I am glad that you liked it mate.
Amazing instructions!!!! But, Where are the links to buy batteries cells, the spot welder etc?. I’d like to build one but I don’t see any product links..
Well done geezer. Very informative
Thank you kindly my friend!
Hi @PavelGarmas I watched your videos but you are building big packs. Could you suggest size of the strip for 6S1P pack of P42 molicel 40A? From table I have found I calculated I should use 20x0.3 pure nickel strip to supply 40A
0.2 will be fine as well. You can double up if you want. I have done this in my other tutorial.
Can you please link a list of all the items on sites to get them, please? I am having trouble out here in America finding the needed parts!
Pretty much everything is available from Amazon. there is also eBay, Aliexpress and Banggood.
what is the red and black tool on the desk with the different size holes
It's a holder for straight connectors so you can solder cables to them.
Thanks for video, its good but you left a few things out. Thought i would be ok with google lens but I don't think you had a tin of adzuki beans on the bench!!! The list would be great.
Cheers mate 👍
Pavel, what connectors are they, model and brand?. Thanks.
I do use Alien command XT 150 or if you can't find them then these here are good
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125591303563?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ha-bf8katyk&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=CUPAOy4fTpS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I’m doing , it I’m building one👍 you have some great videos here
Awesome! Thank you! Glad that my channel is useful to you.
Thats quite expensive to do on your own as a one off! but a lot of fun maybe. looking forward to the next one.
Thank you kindly!
It was the idea to show people realistic view on DIY battery build ... hopefully i did get the point across.
You very correct by saying that the process of building and using your own pack is very interesting and exciting 😀
I am more on small packs. Watch yours see how goes. You need bucket... sand....tongs grabber pick up cell without grabbing with hand. Fire ext if it's useful.
Cool, thanks
Just built a 10s2p using the molicel 4200 very impressed so far.
Hello Jamie,
Thank you very much for watching and for the comment. Glad that the cells are working out well for you. What size strips did you use to connect the cells?
@@PavelGarmas I used proper pure nickel 12mm x 0.15. Used 3 layers for the series connections. Its not a very powerful build as its a folding board I'm only pulling max 25 amps.
Also there is a guy on ebay who sells the pure nickel. If you need his detail let me know as there is a lot of fake stuff around.
@@jamieniche got any photos of the folding board ?
@@samreason9856 hi, yes I've got pics. Not sure how to add them on here though.
Hi, Can you put the link of the multi cutter?
Hi
I couldn't find exactly the one that i have but here is very similar product.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394391489000?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=3bfd2cfasac&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=CUPAOy4fTpS&var=662924650524&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Great video
Cheers buddy!!!
Hi your vids are great and thank you for taking the time to make them. Could i get a list of links to the items you are using or there names like the brands that you trust please?
Hi Warren,
Thank you for the nice comment. What parts are you after?
@@PavelGarmasI am a first time builder and have been riding around on a Lycaon GR, I love the way it handles but I want a board that can do really long rides. I have learnt a lot about cells and there configs from your vids but i don't really know much about anything else. So I'm looking for BMS's / ESC's / hub motors (at least 6.5 inch) and trucks to go with them and ones that I can trust as I dont really have the money to test and I was hoping you would have some recommended brands / parts. (also thanks for getting back to me so quickly)
I agree, one pack, just buy it. If you are super interested I think it is worth buying a welder and start building your own. It is not good financial sense. I come from the quadcopter hobby so I already have a good fear of lipos.
Nice one!
Thank you very much for commenting and watching.
Stay tuned and ride safely.
where do you use that copper plate! i saw you building battery on the other video but you never used that. also is there something else i can use instead of braided nickel? i cant find a place to buy that
Hi mate,
I got the plate on Ebay but the spot welder could not weld the nickel to the copper plate. You can use larger silicone cable instead of the brade. Watch my battery building tutorials mate - it will make it much clearer.
Can you send me a an actual list of the materials to make a pack in the safest way in your opinion. I've researched so many how tos and safety measures but now looking for actual material list
Hi mate. Have a look at these tutorials and let me know if you still have questions. ua-cam.com/video/7QjO90LG67g/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/z3Rd5Wg7tQg/v-deo.html
8 mins, it took 8 mins to get to the” list”. Bruh!
Sorry mate... i will improve.
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Do you build packs with supplied specs?
Hi mate,
I do not build packs for people as business if this is what you are asking. My mate does... are you in UK?
@@PavelGarmas sadly no, I am not in the UK. Won't stop me from watching your videos. You do a great job.
Where can I buy a box of batteries like that?
Hi mate. Do you mean loose cells? I got mine from Fogstar.
@@PavelGarmas yes sir, thank you! I've been ripping batteries out of used laptop batteries. Other sites always advertise their batteries but NEVER have them stocked. Thank you again!!
Liked it pav good vid
Awesome! Thank you. Every like helps :)
I would buy one pre made... but they won't ship large batteries like this to NZ on most sites.
Then you should consider shipping by water 💧 or actually building one.
Hopefully my videos will help 🙂
жду сборку всего этого чуда, спасибо за видео) можно ссылку где вы покупали оригинальные аккумуляторы, bms, блютуз модуль?
Привет! Спасибо за комментарий. Я должен начать работать на батарее на следующей неделе. Мне все еще нужно закончить углеродное волокно, а затем положить новый сварщик батареи togeather. Вы являетесь eSK8FREEDOM Facebook группы? Я скорее поделиться ссылками там.
Hello I want to build battery park have 96V and 5000watt so how much lithium battery in need . Need your help I'm not interested much . Thank you
Попробуй сделать следующий проект на аккумуляторах LiFePo4, они вроде бы во всем лучше li ion, по моему такие стоят в boosted board
Horoshaja ideaja! I posmotrju i zakazu.
👌 spasibo za comment!
My have thing changed as one can find a 12v 100 amp batteries now for just over $100.
Tell me how to get the correct DeWalt battery ID on an 8 ah clone battery. If the correct ID code is not presented to the DeWalt tool and the tool will think it is just a low ball 1.3 ah battery when it is a 8 ah battery. My 1.7 power stack will make my DeWalt saw almost jump out of my hands when it is on the saw. A brand new clone 8 ah clone battery actslike it is a 1.3 ah battery when it is on the saw.
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Would you be opposed to giving a bit more insight into the BMS? Can you use a "higher series" BMS with a "lower series" battery pack? For instance, use a 10s BMS with a 5s, 6s,..., 9s battery? If that works, what do I need to do?
Hi,
Thank you for the question.
BMS units are voltage specific. You ned to use 10S BMS with 10S battery and so on...
ewerithing ooookkk ... buddddd. charging poooort I recomende meabi xt 60 (-:
Nice one! Thank you mate.
The reason for a small port is that i am not going to charge faster than 4 Amp...do not want BMS to heat up.
Motorcycle battery
Very possible...
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