True, 180 is for two Bms right?
Much cheaper! I’m very glad. This learning experience is turning out to be quite the expense. XD
Want to get your guys opinions before I purchase.
Totally forgot about the enclosure.
Your shopping cart looks good so far but you do still need a couple things. 12ga silicone wire to extend the main battery wires and some some 18ga silicone wire to extend the E-switch wires https://www.amazon.com/BNTECHGO-Gauge-Silicone-Wire-black/dp/B00TG1TSUC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492192081&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=silicone+wire+12+gauge&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/BNTECHGO-electrical-resistance-efficient-connection/dp/B01708AYYQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1492192154&sr=8-3&keywords=silicone+wire+18+gauge
You will also need shrink tube of various sizes. example:
Arent you using Lipo batteries? That bms is for Lifepo4 batteries and it won’t work with Lipos or Li-ions
You need this one for Lipo or Li-ion
I purchased 5 of these for the battery.
Should I also include the 12g and 18g wire? Will one roll of each be enough?
Good catch, I’m glad I asked before buying!
Ah nvm. I see. These wires are for the connectors to the BCM, and the 12g is for connecting the batteries to the other electronics. I think I got it.
Yes, you will need 12g to extend battery mains and 18g to extend charge port and E-switch
Okay. Finished ordering. All that’s left should be the PCM.
The BMS comes with a balance harness with connectors. which are extended with the 2s balance extensions. I just removed the male connector of the balance extensions and connect that end to the balance harness that comes with the BMS
Print this pic as a PDF and attach it to an email to [email protected] Request a purchase order for 2 modules with the specs in the pdf.
Alright. All parts ordered. Just have to wait for everything to come in!
Wheels, trucks, bushings/pivot cups, motor mount and pullys all came in today.
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Batteries, soldering station, motor, cables all came in. Waiting for VESC, deck, and PCB. Anything I can get started with while I wait?
Not much without the deck but you could start by fitting the motor mount to the trucks. Also, depending on what deck your using, you may need risers to prevent wheel bite and to give ample clearance for motors and enclosure. And check your battery packs for nominal voltage and balance.
already got the risers!
Will I need a seperate LiPo charger to test for balance and voltage?
It’s a very good idea to have a hobby balance charger to check and balance charge each pack before putting them together in series.