Make your own Li-Ion Battery Pack

2017-02-05

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More project information (parts list, pictures,....) on Instructables: https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Li-Ion-Battery-Pack

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Battery Type Comparison: /youtube/video/LqgP16JQ24I

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Parts list (Amazon.de on Instructables, affiliate links):

Aliexpress:

6x INR18650-25R Li-Ion Battery: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dY2Dqpb

6x 18650 Spacer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVZZNeh

Nickel Ribbon (8mm, 0.15mm): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6k3sXr

1x XT60 Connector: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7rt0sn

1x 3S Balance Connector: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXmrveX

1x 3S BMS: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7mf7gj

Kapton Tape: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d9EKNqf

16 AWG Wire: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXLZD6f

Ebay:

6x INR18650-25R Li-Ion Battery (USA): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=121922976796&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

6x INR18650-25R Li-Ion Battery (Germany): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/707-53477-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=302018502238&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229487&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

6x 18650 Spacer: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=401155991785&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

Nickel Ribbon (8mm, 0.15mm): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=122317325253&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x XT60 Connector: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=162302113666&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x 3S Balance Connector: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=290961637927&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x 3S BMS: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=191960551187&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

Kapton Tape: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=201548322346&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

16 AWG Wire: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=291844418801&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

In this project I will show you how to combine common 18650 Li-Ion batteries in order to create a battery pack that features a higher voltage, a bigger capacity and most importantly useful safety measures. These can prevent an overcharge, overdischarge and even a short circuit of the batteries.

Music:

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