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RE: Solar eBike - Initial Build Ideas
I'll be using a 54.6v MPPT Charge Controller. It boosts the 19v panels up to the max charge voltage of the battery.
I do think I'm gonna need to use a battery management system to keep the cells charged equally.
That sounds like a sweet Mppt charge controller. I am curious what make and model you use. I have been looking for a good one for my solar rig. The Outback ones are what I am leaning towards but they are pricey.
From everything I have researched about Lithium Ions charging them equally is vital.
Ya, I have an old lithium battery pack I made which doesn't work well anymore due to long term imbalances.
The controller is the Genasun Boost 8.
Oh Wow! That is some really neat technology for a charge controller. Never saw anything like that. So neat!
Yeah I have avoided Lithium Ions for simplicity's sake.
Thanks for the information on the charge controller.