B BroomJM New Member Joined Apr 7, 2021 Messages 130 Dec 25, 2021 #1 If I build a 4P-4S battery from 26650 cells, do I need to run a lead to every single cell (16-pin) or do I just need a 4S BMS with a 4-pin (5, technically?) balance lead configuration?
If I build a 4P-4S battery from 26650 cells, do I need to run a lead to every single cell (16-pin) or do I just need a 4S BMS with a 4-pin (5, technically?) balance lead configuration?
Smokey New Member Joined Apr 29, 2021 Messages 40 Dec 25, 2021 #2 the parallel portion doesn't matter (as much) on the BMS, you'd need a 4s BMS for that pack
B BroomJM New Member Joined Apr 7, 2021 Messages 130 Dec 25, 2021 #3 Smokey said: the parallel portion doesn't matter (as much) on the BMS, you'd need a 4s BMS for that pack Click to expand... Thank you for confirming that. Is there a small, simple 4S BMS you would recommend? This is going to be a pulling no more than about 10 amps continuous.
Smokey said: the parallel portion doesn't matter (as much) on the BMS, you'd need a 4s BMS for that pack Click to expand... Thank you for confirming that. Is there a small, simple 4S BMS you would recommend? This is going to be a pulling no more than about 10 amps continuous.
Z Zil Solar Addict Joined May 27, 2020 Messages 1,833 Dec 26, 2021 #4 Overkill if Steve is still in business. https://overkillsolar.com/shop/ Each set of parallel cells act as one cell.
Overkill if Steve is still in business. https://overkillsolar.com/shop/ Each set of parallel cells act as one cell.