How To Make A Lithium Battery Pack With 18650 Cells
In this video I show you how to make your own custom lithium battery pack using the common 18650 lithium cell. I talk about how to connect the cells in series to get the desired voltage you need, and how to connect the cells in parallel to increase the capacity of the battery pack. Then I go over how to arrange them in the plastic spacers, and how to use nickel strip to spot weld the cells together. Finally I talk about using a battery management system (BMS) to add protection and properly balance the cells as you charge them. I wrap the whole battery in a protective insulating layer and shrink wrap.
