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    Experiments with $40 'starter' lifepo4 for engine cranking

    Interesting parallel battery setup. I wonder if the tiny battery even has a BMS? Have you looked into super-capacitor modules? You can get something that's like a 16V, 83 Farad module for $20-30. They're made for heavy bursts of current. It would be kinda amusing if you could start the tractor...
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    Anyone have this 100Ah Vestwoods battery?

    I heard that an App update sometime in the summer removed some features, like individual cell voltage display. I haven't updated my app myself because I don't want to lose those features. I have the 12.8V 100Ah Vestwoods model. It's been working ok for me at low intensity loads. I don't have...
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    Using LiTime <100Ah 36V or 48V for solar?

    Hi, I'm working on a semi-portable small system. Is using one of the new LiTime 38.4V 55Ah or 51.2V 60Ah batteries a good or crazy idea for a small solar system? The 36V 55Ah is 37lbs/17kg and about $500 currently, so it's interesting to me. It’s more expensive than 3 × 12V 50Ah batteries, but...
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