CRUD's Powerwall Project
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So yesterday i tried a new battery pack configuration.
I started this thread with the idea of a maintainable pack, but i realized that the effort to create all the features in mind would get time consuming and rather expensive due to the materials and processes.
Finally i go with this solution:
Following other successful attempts, i'll go with the twisted busbars (3x1.5mm2 wires twisted) on both positive and negative (following others and well imagined bythe original tesla patent idea ->https://www.google.de/patents/US767...ved=0ahUKEwjHh6SZjf3UAhWL7xQKHXpgA9kQ6AEIJDAA).
To make the pack more maintainable (as cells and busbar do overlap due to the battery holders design) i added more space, which makes the packs bigger (but i don't mind):
So the busbar sits on some extra holders.
As seen in the very left holders column, i removed the holding edges (by example).
All edges on the top will be removed so the cells can be removed if needed. The extra holders (where the busbar sits on) will be connected by 18mm bars -> to be continued ...
I started this thread with the idea of a maintainable pack, but i realized that the effort to create all the features in mind would get time consuming and rather expensive due to the materials and processes.
Finally i go with this solution:
Following other successful attempts, i'll go with the twisted busbars (3x1.5mm2 wires twisted) on both positive and negative (following others and well imagined bythe original tesla patent idea ->https://www.google.de/patents/US767...ved=0ahUKEwjHh6SZjf3UAhWL7xQKHXpgA9kQ6AEIJDAA).
To make the pack more maintainable (as cells and busbar do overlap due to the battery holders design) i added more space, which makes the packs bigger (but i don't mind):
So the busbar sits on some extra holders.
As seen in the very left holders column, i removed the holding edges (by example).
All edges on the top will be removed so the cells can be removed if needed. The extra holders (where the busbar sits on) will be connected by 18mm bars -> to be continued ...
crud
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;-)
Yes, thats big
Just fixed that
Well i tried that but i decided to give it more space in advance. I also checked out your video in advance but i'd like to try out some configuration with ready slots (without breaking off the edges afterwards).
I admit that i might not get too much advantage over other configs. Its more kind of a design experiment.
Yes, thats big
Just fixed that Well i tried that but i decided to give it more space in advance. I also checked out your video in advance but i'd like to try out some configuration with ready slots (without breaking off the edges afterwards).
I admit that i might not get too much advantage over other configs. Its more kind of a design experiment.
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So after some rethinking i guess i am getting closer to what i think could work (for me).
Using the off the shelf battery holders, i made a fixation that will go 4 times into each pack to give the grid some inner stabilization.
The busbars will go on the plates of the holder construction.
Goal/Idea
1. While using the common holders, give the busbar more room so the cells can slide in and out more easily.
2. After having the grid set up, put more enforcements to make it a solid empty carrier for the cells and the have a reusable battery case.
3. Put some nice looking stuff on the sides (like in the initial 3d Design) -> Honestly, i don't really know whyi have this urgent desire to make the packs look nice ...
Using the off the shelf battery holders, i made a fixation that will go 4 times into each pack to give the grid some inner stabilization.
The busbars will go on the plates of the holder construction.
Goal/Idea
1. While using the common holders, give the busbar more room so the cells can slide in and out more easily.
2. After having the grid set up, put more enforcements to make it a solid empty carrier for the cells and the have a reusable battery case.
3. Put some nice looking stuff on the sides (like in the initial 3d Design) -> Honestly, i don't really know whyi have this urgent desire to make the packs look nice ...
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So finished the first container grid today.
1. Created 4 stands per pack (80p)
2. removed edges on the top - beware of sharp edges inside the holder - they have to be removed other wise the cells protective skin will be demaged
3. After cleaning, the cells slide in easily and are fixed with a nice clicking sound inside the holders.
4. Also used the cable holders technique to get the busbar additionally fixed above the stands.
1. Created 4 stands per pack (80p)
2. removed edges on the top - beware of sharp edges inside the holder - they have to be removed other wise the cells protective skin will be demaged
3. After cleaning, the cells slide in easily and are fixed with a nice clicking sound inside the holders.
4. Also used the cable holders technique to get the busbar additionally fixed above the stands.