11/04/2022
Here is an example of a battery built by yours truly.
It's built using LG Chem MH1 cells in a 14S8P configuration, so it's 52v 25.6Ah pack. It utilizes an 40A(80A) ANT BMS. There are multiple 6.5mm gold plated bullet connectors for easy replacement/removal of the BMS, and for safety aswell! If the external power leads get caught and ripped out accidentally, these connections will come apart without ripping everything out.
The customer requested a pack that can withstand off road usage, so I used additional hot glue to secure all wires and create a protective layer on smaller wires. This pack was as solid as a brick! And with the temp sensors of the ANT BMS it cannot overheat.
The customer also requested multiple output power sources, a 12v for lights etc and at least 2 USB ports for charging mobiles etc. So I built a harness usimg a high power 10A step down converter to achieve a stable 12v 10A output. This is then stepped own again to supply power to 2 USB ports. And as a bonus I included a QuickCharge3.0 USB port aswell.
The battery was then assembled with fibreglass boards and electrically insulated plastic. This is followed by a coloured vinyl wrap. And all sealed using silicone to ensure watertightness.