Solar Panels 101
Compare solar panels: mounted vs. unmounted, solid vs. flexible, their manufacturers, dimensions, laminate, and junction box placement.
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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 one. It protects individual cells, safeguards against extreme conditions, and is essential for multi-cell stacks such as ours.
Cell Balancing
Before assembling our DIY lithium battery we are optimizing our battery cells for solar panel charging by top balancing our battery cells.
Constructing A Battery Box
We make a custom battery box for our DIY lithium batteries featuring buck riveted aluminum, high impact rubber, and a plexiglass viewing window.
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 for lithium battery cells.
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 cell arrangement and an ampacity chart.
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 lithium battery series.
Understanding Bus Bars
Bus bars (busbars) are short strips of conductive metal for high current electric connections. Learn how we build DIY bars for lithium battery cells.
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 amp-hours for our DIY lithium battery.
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 battery for your camper.