Has anyone built a LifePO4 battery pack for use in a portable boombox. I looked around a little but didn't see any threads. Some for Lithium batteries, but not specifically LifePO4s (which I find to be very good).
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Look into this 26650 / 5000 mah battery, very highly rated. I have at least 40 of these, no duds and all perform to spec.
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Thanks. I kinda have the battery thing figured out. I am more interested in how to put it together, parts used, battery management, etc.
Also I have to use 18650 in this build due to very limited size in the compartment. I have pre-built batteries that use 26650 and the play and play and play for days. I just can't use them in this build due to their size.
I am going to use 4 16650s. I know I won't get the play time, but I don't think I need it to play all day.
BTW, I have heard good things about those batteries. I would be hesitant to order from China these days. I have some other stuff that has been sitting in China waiting for a plane for 7 weeks now.
Also I have to use 18650 in this build due to very limited size in the compartment. I have pre-built batteries that use 26650 and the play and play and play for days. I just can't use them in this build due to their size.
I am going to use 4 16650s. I know I won't get the play time, but I don't think I need it to play all day.
BTW, I have heard good things about those batteries. I would be hesitant to order from China these days. I have some other stuff that has been sitting in China waiting for a plane for 7 weeks now.
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Use this for battery management, these work great and are very small. I'd go as far as saying that these are the gold standard for R/C flying. I'd roughly recommend a cutoff voltage of ~2.9v to~3.0v per cell. You'll also need a 4S balance charging wire.
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Thanks, will LIPO work with LifePO4 batteries? I know my chargers for the LifePO4 batteries are different.
Yes, Li-ion* & LifeP04 are a little different.
Can you reword your question and be more specific.
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* A Single cell 16650 is a Li-ion, not Lipo.
Will that BMS board work with LifeP04 batteries or only Li-ion?
Edit: Sorry, I see its just a voltmeter.
Edit: Sorry, I see its just a voltmeter.
It is a MANUAL BMS module. When the alarm goes off, You'll Know It...
Yes, it will work great with LifeP04 batteries.
"Features:
1.When the voltage is below the set value, the buzzer will sound red.
2.Tension settings and save.
3.For: 1 s-8 s Lipo / Li-Ion / LiMn / Li-Fe.
4.Voltage display is accurate.
5.Easy to install, DIY."
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Thanks.
I think I have the soldering pattern down for the battery in series. I just need the connection diagram for the BMS. I will read more on that link.
I think I have the soldering pattern down for the battery in series. I just need the connection diagram for the BMS. I will read more on that link.