DIY 18650 Battery Banks, do they deliver? Testing Power Delivery with USB-C and Lightning.

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  • Опубліковано 20 жов 2024

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  • @colindgrant
    @colindgrant  Рік тому +2

    I found out why the Powerbank only charged at 9V using the Apple wall charger. The wall charger doesn't offer PD@12V.
    It offers USB-C PD at 20.5/5A, 15V/5A, 9V/3A, and 5V/3A. It skips over 12V.
    The full 140W is only available (at 28V) using the USB-C to MagSafe3 cable.

  • @alphaomega1969
    @alphaomega1969 2 місяці тому +1

    Holy shit I thought I had fill the power bank with battery, I didn't know you can use less battery. Thank you

  • @EmmanuelOmazi
    @EmmanuelOmazi 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video, please where can I get the charging case. I'm from Nigeria

    • @colindgrant
      @colindgrant  2 місяці тому

      Hello! I bought mine on eBay. Just search for "18650 DIY Power Bank"

  • @lancemurrell
    @lancemurrell Рік тому

    Thank You! Another great video.

  • @dragonspaw.blogspot4461
    @dragonspaw.blogspot4461 4 місяці тому

    Please, how long does it take to recharge the power bank? TY!

    • @colindgrant
      @colindgrant  4 місяці тому +1

      It depends on what cells are inside, and their state of charge. But for me it usually takes about an hour.

  • @LivinLoudwithAndy
    @LivinLoudwithAndy Рік тому

    Good video

  • @astrobouncer487
    @astrobouncer487 Рік тому

    Great job, can you link the meter used as well, thank you, gained a subscriber!

    • @colindgrant
      @colindgrant  Рік тому +1

      Hey thanks. Here's a link. I use the AVHzY CT3+SM-LD-00 with the electronic load module attached, but the CT3 is the same thing without the load module.
      www.amazon.com/AVHzY-Digital-Multimeter-Detector-26-0000V/dp/B08J3MPBCZ

    • @astrobouncer487
      @astrobouncer487 Рік тому +1

      @@colindgrant awesome thank you!

  • @tombouie
    @tombouie Рік тому

    Thks & question;
    I have multiple USB battery packs.
    ??How would I combine them serially??
    ??Is there a hub I can get to combine them??

    • @colindgrant
      @colindgrant  Рік тому

      What would that achieve?

    • @tombouie
      @tombouie Рік тому

      @@colindgrant Hmmmmm,
      Chinese 18650 battery packs are dirt-cheap. As long as you keep the current within spec thru the battery packs, placing N battery packs in series gives you Nxtimes the voltage. In a nutshell seried battery packs can run a lot more electric devices.

    • @colindgrant
      @colindgrant  Рік тому

      @@tombouie These battery packs output power through a QC or PD fast charge controller. There is no bare cell connection from which to connect them in series. The USB outputs default to 5 volts when QC resistances or PD negotiation doesn't come back from the other end. With PD, you can trigger higher voltages, as shown in the video. These battery packs are specifically made for powering USB devices, and their design is 1s16p, all cells are in parallel. So there's really no sensible way to put N battery packs in series. If you're looking to make a high voltage pack from 18650s in series, then this enclosure is not the one for you.

  • @CristiIstrate
    @CristiIstrate Рік тому

    Hello.
    Link please.

    • @colindgrant
      @colindgrant  Рік тому +2

      The links are always changing but here is one:
      www.ebay.com/itm/325068541907
      Look for "16x18650 Wireless Charge Power Bank" and make sure to get the 22 or 22.5W model with 15W wireless charging. Leave a like if you find it!

    • @ryancapewell6504
      @ryancapewell6504 Місяць тому +1

      I feel so bitch.
      I'm shopping like a billionaire Temu, Temu
      I'm shopping like a little bitch
      Chinese crap, sell your card details, Temu! Temu!