TheBatteries
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As we continue to grow, it's becoming clear that we need to come up with a better organizational structure than what we have now. The way the categories are currently structured, it's difficult to tell where threads should go, some threads fit in multiple areas, and you have some forums getting large like the batteries section with 820+ threads. This has been mentioned by numerous people already, so it's time it be addressed.
I would like to propose the following organizational structure and am looking for your feedback. In particular, please take a moment to look at some of the existing threads and see if it's clear which section they belong in. I feel like the structure is decent but the names could use some improvement, just not sure where to go with it.
The youtube/marketplace sections will continue to exist as-is.
DIY Battery Project Builds - One thread per project, does not have to be a powerwall, any project qualifies. No changes would be made to what we have now for this section.
Cell Testing & Discussions - Anything relating to cell testing, including test chargers like imax, opus, etc. The Cell Database will continue to be a subforum in here. Also includes cell discussions/questions, harvesting, etc - anything at the cell level.
Battery Pack Design - Anything relating to the battery pack level of the project. This includes things like which busbar sizes, how many cells per pack, pack mounting, cell fuses, etc
BMS (Battery Management Systems) - Self explanatory. No changes would be made to what we have now for this section.
Solar Panels, Controllers, and Inverters - Anything relating to panels, chargers, inverters, etc.
General Electronics - Anything that doesn't fit in the categories above. Includes things like which circuit breakers/fuses to use, tools, etc
I would like to propose the following organizational structure and am looking for your feedback. In particular, please take a moment to look at some of the existing threads and see if it's clear which section they belong in. I feel like the structure is decent but the names could use some improvement, just not sure where to go with it.
The youtube/marketplace sections will continue to exist as-is.
DIY Battery Project Builds - One thread per project, does not have to be a powerwall, any project qualifies. No changes would be made to what we have now for this section.
Cell Testing & Discussions - Anything relating to cell testing, including test chargers like imax, opus, etc. The Cell Database will continue to be a subforum in here. Also includes cell discussions/questions, harvesting, etc - anything at the cell level.
Battery Pack Design - Anything relating to the battery pack level of the project. This includes things like which busbar sizes, how many cells per pack, pack mounting, cell fuses, etc
BMS (Battery Management Systems) - Self explanatory. No changes would be made to what we have now for this section.
Solar Panels, Controllers, and Inverters - Anything relating to panels, chargers, inverters, etc.
General Electronics - Anything that doesn't fit in the categories above. Includes things like which circuit breakers/fuses to use, tools, etc