Help with building a DIY 18650 pack UK

I see a 44€ difference with 40 cells

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Oh I’m looking on a different website http://www.gearbest.com/batteries/pp_399870.html

Get them from a trusted source like nkon and not gearbest.

I’ll have a little shop around, are gearbest not a good supplier then?

They’ll send from china so you will have to pay VAT on arrival - poof there goes your saving. Plus the added time and unknown sources. Nkon is THE source for european stock batteries. You will not find a cheaper source.

okay nkon it is, thanks

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What is voltage sag? Thanks

When you pull current from the battery, it’s output voltage drops. This is called voltage sag. The closer the current you pull is to the max discharge rate of the battery, the more it will sag. This is why we say build more battery than you think you need. The bigger the better.

If you think your gonna need 40a then build a battery than can handle 80a or better yet, 120a

Excessive voltage sag will rob you of power and range.

i only weigh 63kg so should a 10s3p 25r pack be good enough for me even if i put on a bit of weight or what about a 10s2p https://eu.nkon.nl/rechargeable/18650-size/sony-us18650vtc6.html - vtc6 ?

I have never used 25R’s but have heard of them sagging. Seems like everyone is using Samsung’s 30Q’s these days and they are gaining good reputation.