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See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5ABvbbics8
Charge the battery in it's 4S configuration and then disassemble.
Connect all cells together in parallel and charge at 3.65v until very little current is flowing into the batteries.
Build Pictures
BMS Configuration
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Battery 1 - 112 Ah
Battery 2 - 95Ah - Before Top Balancing
Battery 2 - 118Ah - After Top Balancing
Cost Breakdown
I ordered enough to build 3 batteries in order to save on shipping.
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Reference | URL |
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Smart BMS | https://batteryhookup.com/products/12v-lifepo4-smart-bms-w-low-temp-cutoff |
3.2V 100ah MODULES | https://web.archive.org/web/20210516124542/https://batteryhookup.com/products/new-battery-hookup-lifep04-32650-3-2v-5000mah-cells-1 |
BMS Manual | |
Xiaoxiang BMS Manual | https://github.com/smagicld/xiaoxiangBMS |
Software | https://www.lithiumbatterypcb.com/smart-bms-software-download/ |
OverkillSolar BMS Files | https://github.com/FurTrader/OverkillSolarBMS |
Arduino Library | https://github.com/FurTrader/OverkillSolarBMS/tree/master/Arduino |
Communication Protocol | |
Communication Protocol | |
Build Video $420 100AH LiFePO4 Build - BatteryHookup.com Modules - Super Easy Assembly! COMPLETE DIY GUIDE! | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN1h0XIpfTg&t=1401s |
DIY 100AH LIFEPO4 BATTERY PARTS LIST | https://jasonoid.com/diy100ahlifepo4/ |
How to Top Balance LiFePO4 Battery Cells Quickly (and when you need to do it) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5ABvbbics8 |
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