For current best practices on top balancing cells, please watch the video and download the PDF at the following page:
Top Balancing Cells Using a Low Cost Benchtop Power Supply
If you are interested in a more general tutorial of what balancing is about and *Why* to balance, check this out:
Explanation for Beginners of Top and Bottom Balance
If you're asking yourself if you should top balance your cells, the answer is almost always: "YES!" If you don't, it's almost certain that even a small imbalance in the cell SoC will cause "runners" at near full charge and will be VERY frustrating. However, if you follow the guide, you may discover that you may not need to top balance.
Top Balancing Cells Using a Low Cost Benchtop Power Supply
If you are interested in a more general tutorial of what balancing is about and *Why* to balance, check this out:
Explanation for Beginners of Top and Bottom Balance
If you're asking yourself if you should top balance your cells, the answer is almost always: "YES!" If you don't, it's almost certain that even a small imbalance in the cell SoC will cause "runners" at near full charge and will be VERY frustrating. However, if you follow the guide, you may discover that you may not need to top balance.
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