Using A Battery Management System (BMS)
A battery management system (BMS) is an electrical component that enables a pack of individual battery cells to operate as
Cell Balancing
Before assembling our DIY lithium battery we are optimizing our battery cells for solar panel charging by top balancing our
Assembling A Custom Lithium Battery
When we first stripped the electrical system out of our 1970 Avion C11 truck camper, it was still in the
Constructing A Battery Box
We make a custom battery box for our DIY lithium batteries featuring buck riveted aluminum, high impact rubber, and a
How to Make A Bus Bar
Bus bars (busbars) are short strips of conductive metal for high current electric connections. Learn how to build DIY bars
How to Pick Bus Bar Dimensions
Calculate the height, width, and thickness of copper bus bars for a high current DIY lithium battery using a battery
Copper, Brass, or Aluminum: Best Bus Bar Materials
Dive into copper, brass, and aluminum: three conductive metals for high current electrical connections as bus bars in our DIY
Understanding Bus Bars
Bus bars (busbars) are short strips of conductive metal for high current electric connections. Learn how we build DIY bars
Parallel vs. Series: Connecting Cells To Build A Battery
Learn how to connect 3.2V 180Ah LiFePO4 battery cells in parallel & series to build the optimal voltage potential and
What To Know When Choosing A Lithium Battery For An RV
Learn the ins and outs of battery chemistry, voltage, amperage, and dimensions to pick out the ideal Lithium Iron Phosphate
