Building DIY Powerwalls using PCBs v1.3

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@richpalmisano1740 5 жыл бұрын

Im impressed, was impressed before but this is what we were waiting to see. Start to finish build. Aeesome.

@reginaldgage9162 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the information I have been watching your channel almost 3 years now. Every time I watch I begin to understand a little more about evs or better pack build ups. Its been 2years of me looking for the perfect bike to build I will eventually buy one and source most things from you or sites you reccomend. I'm glad I didn't jump in it right away because it seems tech is coming up faster than finding a Hayabusa in my area at the right price. I started collecting old laptop batteries but with all the information you give which I greatly appreciate is becoming much easier. Mostly I'll come out with a better build. I thank you brother and speak many blessings on you.

@Psi105 5 жыл бұрын

Pro tip. The other end of that multi-color ribbon cable will have tiny bits of exposed wire on the end. Even when flush cut. You want to avoid having the end touching anything.

@photohotjock 4 жыл бұрын

LOVE your channel love what your doing with recycling the battery's, so much that I just ordered 6 battery's for my vaping mod. thank you for the great way to save money, save the landfill, and support a small business. YOUR AWESOME

@RoccosModernLifestyle 5 жыл бұрын

This channel gets better by the day, This type of project went from hard to easy REAL FAST!

@johnfasching3387 4 жыл бұрын

Your heat sinking videos how and what can you tell me what you're using is it on an iPhone and adapter where can I get it thank you very much I saw you all the time whatever you need whatever I can do let us know thank you for showing us all the way it's very very appreciated manfishh@aol.com

@herbertwerner2287 5 жыл бұрын

Nice build Jehu. I like this video. Good that you check the temps everywhere.

@glenngoodale1709 5 жыл бұрын

Great info as usual. Thanks for keeping us up to date

@ParuparoMakina 5 жыл бұрын

Straight forward and very informative. Thank you so much.

@twogirlsandabird2095 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the future. Good job, Jehu.

@CajunGreenMan 5 жыл бұрын

DIY Powerwall. Great idea! Keep up the great work!

@randylenart9674 3 жыл бұрын

Really like this system you can replace any part of it if it goes bad nice job 👍

@bryanwashington4082 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great video! I love it!

@simonac688. 5 жыл бұрын

Thats batterie Art...just love it

@2hokie1hoo 5 жыл бұрын

Helpful video, keep them coming!

@creativecityis 5 жыл бұрын

I like your idea to use multiple BMS systems. As they love to break... However running them at 50amps if one has broken. Anyway I'm planning to use multiple BMS on the e-bike battery's I will build

@brokepilot6969 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great vids & ideas! One question I had was is that matching the cell voltage really that important? I believe those BMSs have balancing functions on their own and if it doesn't the user can balance it via one of those BattGO systems. I think the BMSs balance because on the last video when you were testing the BMSs overcharge protection, it was supposed to draw 0 but the reason it drew like 10w is probably because it was balance charging the other cells. I think this can make assembly and battery health monitoring much easier. Anyways. I think these projects are great! Please keep it up the world needs more of this :)

@davey2k12 5 жыл бұрын

Be better with battery internal resistance match

@nickoblicko7046 5 жыл бұрын

Love you're work mate. I am from south Australia and we pay an average of 35 to 42 C per KWH. Stuff like this is life saving.

@deanauzzieevans685 5 жыл бұрын

I'm in port Lincoln mate what part off this Australia you in

@bryzabone 5 жыл бұрын

Nicko Blicko look into HBpowerwall channel, and AveRage Joe for better, more consistent, reliable good info. Pete’s a great guy too (for a QLD’er hehe)

@nickoblicko7046 5 жыл бұрын

@@deanauzzieevans685 Elizabeth, Adelaide.

@deanauzzieevans685 5 жыл бұрын

@@nickoblicko7046 moved from john rice avenue to Lincoln five years ago hard to get a good supply of 18650 here

@nickoblicko7046 5 жыл бұрын

@@deanauzzieevans685 oh wow I'm just around the corner! Add me to your google I have a mate who does imports when I have the $$ going to make one of this guys systems. Small world!

@alexandru-florea 5 жыл бұрын

Nice and clean idea!

@ecospider5 5 жыл бұрын

I think heat shrink over the standoffs between boards might be a good idea. That way if you drop a tool or something you will not get a dead short across the standoff terminals.

@bryzabone 5 жыл бұрын

Ecospider5 agreed! Massive design oversight...

@jehugarcia 5 жыл бұрын

Clumsy people should wear helmets everyday, but to suggest everyone use them is extreme. Sounds like you are accident prone, take the needed precautions to stay safe.

@jjjameson4712 2 жыл бұрын

@@jehugarcia that is too funny but even really careful people can sometimes slip up. :)

@jairtenatrujillo5510 5 жыл бұрын

Really good video!! Best regards from Perú!! I undertand so so.. I Will use traslator for your videos :(

@davegeorge7094 5 жыл бұрын

Unscrew the chrome fan guards and get more air! No mod. is needed. Leave two screws in, keeps the fan attached, no need to take back cover off.

@gzcwnk 4 жыл бұрын

The chrome fan guard will have virtually no resistance / airflow impact.

@kornshadow097 5 жыл бұрын

Power walls are OK but I wanna know how to make a ev or improve my hybrid. What can I use to make a new battery pack? Do I use this or the battery pack method with the bus bars and individual fuses and bms in a plastic holder?

@michaelc2644 5 жыл бұрын

Quick question: On the battery module, what kind of metal is used to contact the pos 18650 anode and cathode? I am asking because I have read these types of modules typically use a relatively highly resistive metal that may be problematic to larger applications.

@christianlefler5240 4 жыл бұрын

Great vids, bought some cells. Was wondering in all the builds you do...any issues with discharging cells while continually charging with solar charged?

@Ken-gx4pr 5 жыл бұрын

Are you going to make the led Indicator Pcb available?

@TexasSting007 5 жыл бұрын

Can you surface mount these holders on both sides of the boards by bending the through hole pins?

@ya7iaboy 5 жыл бұрын

انت بطل يلا عليا الطلاق 💪💪

@jimthvac100 5 жыл бұрын

Could you please provide the model number of the tool you used to read the infrared heat. Would it be a good idea to use a smaller wattage Grid tie inverter so as to draw power from the battery bank at a lower amp draw?

@mountainlion4853 2 жыл бұрын

Great teacher :D

@JoseAlvarado-bz2qq 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work

@GarethJones-dk9yp 2 жыл бұрын

Great kit. How much current can you push down the ribbon cables? I take each core can only handel a couple hundred millamps?

@thiagodamirage 5 жыл бұрын

Verry nice... thx jehu

@Pysandjays 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, how much does each of the 52Ah unit weight.. Thinking about playing with these for work research for vehicle battery replacement application. We currently use a smart battery that keep failing on us, rated at 24V 110aH @ 40lbs

@robertharker 5 жыл бұрын

You can crimp the connector with a vice. Be gentle closing the vice and do not over tighten. When crimping a connector you feel a stiff resistance at first as the connector bites through the cable's plastic insulation. Then it becomes easy to finish the last 60% of the crimp. You do not need to give a final "tight" squeeze, it only damages the plastic.

@eliotmansfield 5 жыл бұрын

Robert Harker Or even a piece of hardwood and hit it with a hammer if you are careful.

@tapuzak 5 жыл бұрын

Anybody know the name of that crimping tool on amazon? I have had fairly bad luck with my vice, too slow. Or a link?

@MePeterNicholls 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve just come across your channel and I’m fascinated. I was thinking about a “portable” power pack unit that takes charge from a solar source and back up mains source, that outputs to a plug socket. I am in rented accommodation, so a grid tie would be too permanent and bulky, but a small unit that could say run living room entertainment system, couple lights, and adsl broadband box would shave a modest amount off my bill. How would this be achieved using your kit method say? (Btw uk.)

@Nguyening_music 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Garcia! Could you make a video showing us how to charge these battery packs with solar panels? I am confused as to how to set up the parameters for the solar charger correctly. Thanks!

@mustache7675 5 жыл бұрын

I second this, more importantly the voltage i have to input into the BMS module, will 24v do?

@HolyShitAccess 5 жыл бұрын

The BMS is doing balancing to each row of calls. To hook this up to a solar system all you need to do is follow a simple guide online and connect it to your charge controller. Connect battery to controller first then panels. Controller usually decides what battery voltage its at and should take it from there, if its a cheapo change its charge voltage cutoff and float for lithium standards and you guys should be golden.

@jaysonhernandez6728 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you bought your voltage and current meter? Can you send the link? Thank you!

@DergEnterprises 5 жыл бұрын

Great job

@gmichie1 4 жыл бұрын

I'm using the IMAX B6 80W Clone to check / charge my batteries. The booklet included warns against charging batteries with a protection unit. Do the batteries you are using have these attached? I see the indention at the top.

@jean-baptistep5709 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, do you have a purchase url for the led kit? 24:52 Do you have a purchase URL for the Monitor ? 26:04

@randijensen3518 5 жыл бұрын

Where can I get the state of charge board or is it in your kit?

@stirlingfromla 5 жыл бұрын

What I don't understand is why he hasn't incorporated heat management into the system (A fan to turn on to keep things cool If they get too warm… To maximize battery life)

@narjolprado3223 5 жыл бұрын

Great video I like your videos let me ask you can I connect those Harbor Freight rechargeable drill batteries and make a powerwall out of that

@johnchr 4 жыл бұрын

You should be able to, as long as you make sure that all of the batteries are relatively similar capacity as far as mah and voltage are concerned.

@johns2590 4 жыл бұрын

How do you monitor the BMS? A computer? or what is the interface and how can I get alerts if some value is outside something I set?

@AyoolaBoyejo 4 жыл бұрын

I love your channel, please is it possible to get this in 4s?

@MaxGoddur 4 жыл бұрын

How many cell and BMS boards do you need to assemble to end up with something like the Tesla PowerWall?

@hoihoi1456 5 жыл бұрын

Hi jehu, will you make the pcb files available? This way I would be able to modify and experiment and perhaps give some other usefull implementations for the boards.

@offgridlivingstlucia8865 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@EvelOttos 5 жыл бұрын

How many Amp hours did you get out of that setup from your test with the inverter?

@JustHobbiesoke 5 жыл бұрын

when you remove black and red cable at the bottom???

@superoxnova 4 жыл бұрын

how is the EU shipping running ? like to know ( im from belgium ) i like to start building one 5kw battery.

@matthewjoliver 4 жыл бұрын

Great work! Are you planning on making a "21700" kit?

@nathanweibel4939 5 жыл бұрын

When are we going to see a complete video on how to build the pack and charge the pack form solar using the BMS?

@mrramz424 4 жыл бұрын

Amen. I’m not an electrical engineer I’d like to build one and install it using plugged solar panels. But also would like to not burn my house down so I need step by step instructions from start to finish

@williamh.2982 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrramz424 same here Mr. Ramz. Great video but should go step by step on how to set up everything to run. So dummies like myself don't burn down anything... Come on man teach us...........

@allant5436 2 жыл бұрын

Your product is great and i've had a blast building my modules and testing them. They work great!!! I would also like to see more about your suggested wiring connections to inverter and solar setup's. Maybe also some suggestions on inverter charge setup (float and bulk charge), low and disconnect voltages etc. Thank you very much for the channel and hoping to see some of these video's

@redandgoldfan3869 2 жыл бұрын

how do the temperature readings compare between soldered batteries, spot welded batteries and this design?

@Go.el_Hadam 5 жыл бұрын

This content is simply amazing, I am excited for future optimizations to your battery system. You have convinced me that I can do this myself. :') Thank you

@nimalweerasinghe4576 5 жыл бұрын

How can i use same for nissan leaf old modules?

@RickMarshallMaps 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video

@aarongee4079 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, how would I use Repackr with the 2 sided build?

@christothegreat1 5 жыл бұрын

Jehu, you should install a 13 kW solar electric panel array on your roof, build two or three DIY powerwalls with these pcb’s, so all your home and electric vehicle charging needs will be met, even during blackout and to avoid expensive peak power rates during high demand times of day?!

@yxcvmk 5 жыл бұрын

What's the deal with *internal resistance?* On the used cells with around 2700mAh, there seems to be a resistance difference between 14 and 112? - as seen around 5:00

@carymcdonald6985 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting 'stack.' The long Alodine stand-offs that are used as a 'buss' seems odd. Why? While Alodine is a 'protective' for aluminum, it's a chormate and remains HIGHLY resistant to electrical conduction. The threaded portions should be chemically 'de-plated,' if indeed that's a Alodine or Iridite coating.

@acidtalons 4 жыл бұрын

If two units are wired in parallel to an 80 amp mppt solar charger should a xt90 connector be used instead of xt60?

@shamsabraham 3 жыл бұрын

Very impressive 🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌

@3CPO4GPU 5 жыл бұрын

hi there, is it possible to make it 12V, using 4 batteries - slots 1-3-5-7 with shorting batteries 2-4-6? i hope you understand what i mean... thanks! (no BMS or other 12vBMS)

@jjjameson4712 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Great video, has there been any updates to the kit in the last two years?

@davegeorge7094 5 жыл бұрын

I use a vise to press ribbon connectors on.

@matthewames9189 4 жыл бұрын

Can anyone describe how the bms and the state of charge work? 7 batteries per board and 16 panels total. The state of charge show seven 7 digit displays. So is the bms that are in series configured to charge/discharge battery 1 for cell 1 on the bms? Also the plug on the BMS setup so that if it drops below voltage it disconnects?

@ianthompson3520 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one

@MaxGoddur 4 жыл бұрын

What does the charging circuit look like for this setup?

@GregOnSummit Жыл бұрын

What is the meter thats tracking amps, volts , and watts when he hooked the inverter up?

@biomerl 5 жыл бұрын

My main curiosity with this is the safety. How do I know that the batteries aren't going to explode or cause any issues due to over or under charging?

@TheWorcesters 5 жыл бұрын

Can you use these PCB kits in combination with the SBMS units you spoke about in a previous video?

@bryanwashington4082 5 жыл бұрын

That is a great combo

@Debbiebabe69 5 жыл бұрын

What was the short piece of music you play every so often?

@YourBroJo 5 жыл бұрын

@jehugarcia I am a landscaper here in southern California. Certain cities are forcing my trade to switch to battery powered equipment. I all for it except, the lithium Ion battery packs are extremely expensive. Anyway you can make a video and help us out?

@Debbiebabe69 4 жыл бұрын

What is the tune you use on your timelapses?

@bennywijayaindo Жыл бұрын

hi, thanks for the video, I already calculated if I want to build a 5kw powerwall, it seems the diy way is much more expensive than buying factory complete powerwall.

@DarrellHughes82 3 жыл бұрын

There is not a lot of info on these pcb systems..... Any info on the rainbow bms connector system ? Also the 7 line battery indicator board..... Does this show voltage on each of the paralell connected bms lines and do the bms lines paralell connect the cell banks ? Or is the battery indicator combining the reading for one cell from each board ??

@jasongooden917 5 жыл бұрын

How is the VW coming along

@22BUCOI 4 жыл бұрын

just a quick question. How you will Charge that?

@syedsuhaibhussain312 4 жыл бұрын

Bro I would purchase this battery pack from I need 48v with at least 20ahm or more?

@lifestylechangesolar5251 3 жыл бұрын

Is the battery state of charge available now?

@VisualizeLeaving 5 жыл бұрын

This video, single handedly, will be responsible for the rising cost of reclaimed batteries

@thesmoothgoat 5 жыл бұрын

Just hmu I get used 18650 laptop modules for way cheaper than anything can offer.

@mindyabiznarc 5 жыл бұрын

It's like looking for old rusty coins on the beach when you can order pre-rolled never been circulated change from the comfort of your home. Reclaiming batteries should be like Folk Art it should understood but that's about all. No one wants old under/over cycled highly unpredictable cells everyone wants the new LG Panasonic Samsung cells. Why would you want recycle batteries when you can get 60+ Amp rated 21700/26650/3200P/32650 up to 10,000mah for $1-$13 each wholesale. Headway 10AH 100A cells are $15-$30 why are people dumpster diving for old batteries with a few dozen more cycles left in them... Maxwell 17v "SELF BALANCING" Super Capacitors modules which have over 1,000,000 cycles are $150 each from Mouser & Digikey and people loitering trash piles when it's trash for good reason seeing as It's trash compared to New(0 cycle) Lifepo4 batteries PCB balanced with Super Capacitors.

@VisualizeLeaving 5 жыл бұрын

@@mindyabiznarc it sounds like a very small amount of money to you, but some people don't have that. I won't be dumpster diving, but I'm considering using batteryhookup.com for mine

@thesmoothgoat 5 жыл бұрын

@@mindyabiznarc A 10,00mah battery for $1😒 F**K off you troll.

@greginfla7211 3 жыл бұрын

What is the savings between used/new?

@tfergusonjr 4 жыл бұрын

Got it. Can I buy 1 Battery PCB kit. Before I go full speed and buy 25 I want to have 1 to use for testing, etc.?

@jjawads88 3 жыл бұрын

how long it was running until fully discharge and at how much watts was the load.

@VoltageLP 3 жыл бұрын

The most important part is to have the impedance of the cells within 20% margin of each other when matching them in parallel.

@maxsnts 4 жыл бұрын

Since the indicator show the level of a column and not the level of a board, If you have a dead cell in one of the boards, how do you know what board it is?

@stevetrapp1095 5 жыл бұрын

Where is the link to the state of charge meter

@timbateman5780 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a really basic question. Does the number of wires in the ribbon cable need to match the number of batteries.

@byrdman662 4 жыл бұрын

Trying to grab the 1.3 gerber file but the amazon drive link doesn’t work.

@wloulittle 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jehu. I was ready to purchase some kits and the PayPal setup says you are out of stock on everything I tried. Looking to build a big system using Tesla's 2170 cells. I don't know if the board will accommodate this cell or not. What size fuse do you recommend for the 2170 configuration on the PCB. Thanks for any help... Lou

@richardlinked8797 4 жыл бұрын

Again, great video, I'm still in catch-up mode on all your videos but I do have a dumb question, the plug says AC GRID what's is it connected to?

@stevevet3652 4 жыл бұрын

My guess would be a wind generator.

@anoopknegi 5 жыл бұрын

make a vedio for what capacity of charger to be used with battery pack.

@solofrnndz1402 5 жыл бұрын

Cool!!

@joshcosta423 5 жыл бұрын

You may be explaining this in a future video but I'm curious how someone would go about correctly sizing their battery setup and solar setup based on their bills from the utility?

@SidebandSamurai 5 жыл бұрын

Pull a year's worth of bills. Add all the kw usage and divide by 12. This gives you your monthly KW usage. KW means Kilo watt or 1000 watts. Add 20% and that is how you size your battery pack. For Solar. Each panel is different. But you need the same number of panels that match what your average usage is. Add 20% so that you can charge your battery pack as well as be supplied by the panels. You must select a panel that has enough ampreage to add up to your monthly usage. You put pannels in series and parallel to get the desired voltage and current output. There is a lot of planning that goes into this. It is recommended your installation be permitted by your local city. Allot of math goes into planning. It's a lot like doing your taxes. You should have a basic knowledge of electricity and how ohms law works if you plan on doing this yourself.

@austinmabry8462 4 жыл бұрын

Putting your BMS in the center makes sense, but why then did you put your connector that is going to be used to wire additional packs in parallel on the other end? Wouldn't it make sense to have it right there connected to the BMS as well?

@kwiatas66 5 жыл бұрын

If I have 100 pss of battery’s in range 2200 to 1700 mah how should I put them into the holders. Higher capacity first ath the top and lower at the baton or opposites.?

@diydan6045 5 жыл бұрын

Check out repackr.com