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Cell Level Fusing for Lithium Batteries
Cell-level fusing has the potential to improve the safety and performance of lithium-ion batteries in a wide range of industries, including electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Come check out our guide on how to implement this in your next build!
How To Measure Battery IR (Internal Resistance)
When building a battery pack being aware of the individual cells' internal resistance can help you build a more optimized battery pack. Being able to test the IR of salvaged cells is even more important as it helps you to understand the health of the cells. We put together this guide to help you test the IR of cells.
How To Build A DIY Solar System
Going DIY to build your solar system can save a lot on costs. However, there are lots of variables to figure out in terms of planning and setup. We put together this guide to help make the planning and set up processes easier.
Difference Between Active And Passive Battery Balancers
Learning how both active and passive balancing works is important knowledge to gain before you build your first pack. This can also help you when it comes to fixing battery packs that are no longer working. We put this guide together to help teach you about the two and how and when to use either or both.
Soldering Lithium Batteries and Cells
If you are building a battery pack and you don't have the means to get a spot welder. Soldering cells together to form a pack can be a viable option although it is not preferred. Soldering cells comes with its own challenges and risks.
How to Best Store Lithium Batteries and Cells
It's extremely important to make sure battery packs and cells are being stored safely. Storing packs and cells can seem like an annoyance but a fire can be much much worse!
Putting Batteries in Parallel Vs Series
When building a battery pack or combining two batteries it's good to know the difference between series and parallel connections. This helps to determine which connection type is best for your project. We've broken down the basics to help make this decision easier.
Pros and Cons of Soldering Vs Spot Welding Lithium Cells
Learning to spot weld has a shorter learning curve compared to soldering. However, soldering allows a more robust connection. Picking which is best for your build comes down to your specific needs. Read more to let us guide you in making the best choice.
Which Metal To Use For Building Battery Packs
When building a battery you will need to decide the best conductor to use for connecting your cells together. The main options used are copper, nickel, nickel-plated steal, and a copper-nickel sandwich. We go through all the choices to help you make the right one.