Hi Everyone!
I have been lurking here a while, but decided it is time for me to start partiicipating.
I have learned a lot from Pete's videos as well as AverageJoe and Nerdville. Thank you very much to each of you for the fantastic videos!
I have just started my own 18650 adventure with 2 battery packs opened.
One pack had 2 cells and one had 8.
I am planning on starting out small witha few USB powerbanks.
The 2 cells were charged before the pack was dismantled, and they seem to be holding charge, but the 8 cells are close to zero volts.
So far I have bought a few 18650 cell holders, some TP4056 modules and some zb2l3 for capacity testing and a few empty usb powerbanks (2,4 and 6 cell) for 18650 cells.
I am not sure what next after the USB power banks. Maybe an ebike conversion.
I like the idea of a decent size powerwall or possibly even an EV car, but have to see how things go.
My young daughter is very excited about the idea of participating in recycling and that is what made me take the step from thinking "That is an interesting idea" to "I am going to give it a go".
She got hold of the multimeter today and checked the voltages of each of the cells.
Thanks to those who have put this community together and everyone who participates here.
James.
I have been lurking here a while, but decided it is time for me to start partiicipating.
I have learned a lot from Pete's videos as well as AverageJoe and Nerdville. Thank you very much to each of you for the fantastic videos!
I have just started my own 18650 adventure with 2 battery packs opened.
One pack had 2 cells and one had 8.
I am planning on starting out small witha few USB powerbanks.
The 2 cells were charged before the pack was dismantled, and they seem to be holding charge, but the 8 cells are close to zero volts.
So far I have bought a few 18650 cell holders, some TP4056 modules and some zb2l3 for capacity testing and a few empty usb powerbanks (2,4 and 6 cell) for 18650 cells.
I am not sure what next after the USB power banks. Maybe an ebike conversion.
I like the idea of a decent size powerwall or possibly even an EV car, but have to see how things go.
My young daughter is very excited about the idea of participating in recycling and that is what made me take the step from thinking "That is an interesting idea" to "I am going to give it a go".
She got hold of the multimeter today and checked the voltages of each of the cells.
Thanks to those who have put this community together and everyone who participates here.
James.