Adrianablett
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No idea. But given the issues that have been seen recently with the JBD version, I would go with the Overkill Solar one instead.
What was the issue found?
No idea. But given the issues that have been seen recently with the JBD version, I would go with the Overkill Solar one instead.
Yes it did and it has pretty good range as well. I have had no issues thus far with the BMS. It connects easily with the phone app (Go0gle).Hi.
Did the bms come with the bluetooth dongle, did it come with anything else?
What was the issue found?
Nice dedication! Got any pics for learning?I ended up soldering mine directly to the pin header... not an easy task.
My Overkill BMS has the bluetooth issues, they are the exact same hardware as JBD so its expected. Overkill does offer some customization and real costumer support, although he is overwhelmed now so that isn't as good as it was before. Instead of waiting for Overkill restock I bought one from Aliexpress along with some M6 terminals to solder instead of having the wires soldered to the board. No issues with it so far.Difficult bluetooth connections while charging. State of charge resetting randomly.
That's a bit unkind, you may have setup the BMS incorrectly. As a DIY battery builder you have to some extent rely on yourself to solve problems.BEWARE OF OVERKILL .
I understand your point of view , but would counter that i paid 50% for my JBD , which is still running flawlessly and all iGot a real detailed response 21 days later. (It was a pre-purchase inquiry)
It's still better customer support than JBD direct purchase because JBD doesn't respond at all to email and Aliexpress chat.
Do you have a link to the Aliexpress JBD store? I can't seem to locate it.
Purchased with a credit card? If they end up not responding, a chargeback will be swift and painless.@mikefitz
BMS set up is pretty intuitive.Not my first.
20 days from first attempt to reach @OverKill
3 emails requests for customer service.
Reddit forum request for customer service.
No response.
Switched out BMS with identical UI from another build and system is up and running flawlessly.
looking like I'm out 120 usd , not the end of the world.
As a DIY er should i have torn down a brand new BMS and attempted to repair a product that i bought due to its stated no questions asked warranty?
Mike, Yes, I did purchase with a credit card but I need the BMS. The problem is he not only marked the BMS with the wrong label but he sent me a BMS for Li Ion batteries. Lucky I hooked up the PC app and saw that or I would have blown up $1400 worth of LiFePO4 280 Ah batteries which I waited forever to get. All he has to do is send me the LiFePO4 .fig file and we are done. JJeeesssshhhhh why is this so complicated?Purchased with a credit card? If they end up not responding, a chargeback will be swift and painless.
Welcome to the club. This is ridiculous. Looks like if the problem is too hard they just ignore you.@mikefitz
BMS set up is pretty intuitive.Not my first.
20 days from first attempt to reach @OverKill
3 emails requests for customer service.
Reddit forum request for customer service.
No response.
Switched out BMS with identical UI from another build and system is up and running flawlessly.
looking like I'm out 120 usd , not the end of the world.
As a DIY er should i have torn down a brand new BMS and attempted to repair a product that i bought due to its stated no questions asked warranty?