DIY 2x range booster battery for electric scooter or e-bike
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2019
- Learn how to make your own battery with my book DIY Lithium Batteries: amzn.to/2jbxvzS or check out my second book - The Ultimate DIY Ebike Guide: amzn.to/2BGx4Fn
This battery building kit from: www.vruzend.com
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Foam sheet for protecting battery: goo.gl/5e71tE
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This is a great project to do considering getting twice as much range. Thank you for the video.
I read several unclear books about batteries, then I decided to buy yours. Congratulations it is fantastic. Clear. I read it in two days. Now I'll read it again to write down the most important things. thanks a lot
And yet another very informative video. Thanks! PS DIY battery book is a must for anyone wanting to build a battery pack. I've read my copy more than once and learn more each time. Thanks Micah.
I just got the HiBoy S2 scooter and it is great. I love how simple this process is. I have some recovered laptop batteries that I would love to repurpose for this.
hey I just bought the HiBoy S2 also. So you followed his instructions and you get twice the range now?
@@JapRapNipHop420 I haven't actually done the project, I was interested, however, with young children I don't have the time.
Does not work on the hiboy S2. Don't waste your time. I did a video on how I did it. I can not travel about 23-26 miles distance with two batteries :)
Thanks for the time and effort you put into these videos! A video on wire gauges for power wires and battery capacity would be great! I want to build a pack, but worry about burning up the wiring if it supplies too much power :p
Thanks for the instruction. I can't seem to afford anything for myself so I have to build it all. Electric and electric assist is next on the DIY to do list. Can't wait to put it into practice.
Subbed. What a great video! I loved it; From his reasonable pitch for his book, to what he creates in the end, that blew my mind! There's a business opportunity with someone with the basic chops! Including sewing even. Awesome.
Thank you Micah, just what i asked previously to double distance on my Orbea Gain. Bought your solar panels book. Very informative.
This is a fascinating channel, I've been itching to build an ebike for a while, now!
Thanx for the advice on balancing the battery as well as uneven voltage loads. These are important little nuggets.
Your videos have helped me make my own electric scooter. Thank you for making them.
Awesome video. I've been wondering whether or not to build/buy a second battery for the eFat bike. Perhaps a booster pack is the way to go.
As always, thanks for sharing 👍👍👍
As always, an excellent instructional video. Looking forward to your next project.
Thanks Micah, I always learn a lot from your well presented videos!
I like your videos a lot. Keep up the great work.
I have the same scooter. Behind the black panel is the controller board. What I did was cut the battery battery wires that lead into the controller and put xt-60 female, then xt-60 male into the controller. I pulled them outside of the black panel. This way to use the built in battery just keep them plugged in. To use the spare battery, I just unplug the built in and plug the spare in. I keep that one in my backpack and it is double the capacity of the original. The difference is this does not send the spare battery's output to charge the built in battery. That is why the range wasn't double. In my case with a 2x spare I have triple the original range.
Thanks for your videos. I enjoy them.
Great videos, watching with intense interest and am considering building my own 48V-20Ah battery for second battery on my ebike. keep up the great work
Sorry for the long break between videos, everyone. I’m already almost done with my next video which is a really cool project I just started!
Right angle male , that is going to break off
I dont understand why they mount the key for battery like that too
It's an accident waiting to happen
Kool video tho ! Thumbs up
EbikeSchool.com yeahhh I totally understand long break between videos hahahaa not easy to keep up recording and editing in a weekly basis... you’re doing it pretty well, much better than me hahaa =]
I see in the video you used a DIY Arduino based spot welder and you also have an Aliexpress spot welder linked in the video description. Which do you prefer?
@@nikon626 actually, he didn't use a spot welder. he used the Vruzend kit.
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Awesome Micah. The sewed bag is a nice touch.
This is definitely rocket science I need that book ASAP !
Great video as always. Made 3 5s9p batteries with the help of your videos.
Glad to see more videos are coming our way. :)
Great stuff!! Thank you for passing on your knowledge and wisdom. I look forward to putting this to use on my new scooter. I also have a bicycle I am hoping to convert to an while since I will be checking out what you have to teach me on that subject seeing as you mention this at the end of this clip. Again thanks so much for passing on your knowledge and wisdom on these topics. Your new student, Brian;-p
This is a great video. Im trying to build a range extender for my 750W Bafang Mid Drive E-Bike
Thanks, and I liked that you showed a non welding way, to build the pack.
welding is a lot safer tho, i would suggest soldiering the connectors after to prevent loosing from vibration during riding! Or just by an inexpensive battery pack on ebay.
I started watching because of the electric motorcycle videos, but you are drawing me into the e world. Great project. Would love your book and more videos on the bike you bought.
Warning!! These Electric bikes and motorcycles are addictive! I started two years ago and have built several electric vehicles including a solar electric recumbent trike that hauls me and my two teenagers around, and we have done trips of over 100 miles with it and have gotten great results running only on Sunshine! Metalman69201@gmail.com if you'd like a picture of the solar electric trike.
I world love to have that extended range on my scooter! Thanks for that video..
I kinda stumbled onto your videos and I'm really impressed! Would love to get a copy of the battery building book.
That's a very nice looking build! Thanks for the video.
Awesome video. Thanks for the great info; i am motivated to add another battery to my scooter to increase range; was a little afraid, but i now understand what's needed. Thanks
I always love these battery videos.
A whole swat team invaded my house because my neighbor thought I was building a bomb in my garage...
Loool
Lmao that’s hella funny
Really?
It's true, I was the neighbor
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Great idea ! I think I'll have to try it soon. Thanks as always for the information.
Like the sewing - pretty and well protected! 3d printing is also an option. Not too hard to find printers today that can easily print 30 cm langth, and in strong Abs or petg which can also be water resistant if you feel adventurous
I always enjoy your videos. I’ve read both of your DIY solar and Battery books and they are the best. You were recommended by Jehu Garcia. Keep up the good work.
Good video. Excellent way to double range with limited space.
Glad u gave the "before u plug in the spare battery warning" I was waiting for it
Thank you for this video! I have experience with residential electrical work. Someone in a BMW hit my car and ran from the scene totaling my car. Insurance paid for the accident but it was not enough to get a reliable car without picking up a new car payment that I can't afford. I already eat rice and oatmeal everyday as it is. I commute about 8 miles per day. I bought a new E scooter in December after the insurance payout. Best $500 dollars I have ever spent, literally!! I bought the Hover 1 "Alpha", but everyone seems to have the step down version called the "journey". I get to and from the doctor, a total of about 8 miles in eco mode 6 days a week. Even when it has been 19 degrees fahrenheit, here in Maryland, in the mornings. I definitely thought about adding a battery pack to extend range. I didn't want to open the machine and void the warranty I paid for. Now that I've seen you do the same thing I have been contemplating I think Im am going to give it greenlight and order the batteries and bms this weekend, Thanks again , Joshua ps sorry, I dont usually type much but a proper thank you was due here!
Hi, I hope you re well!! What happened to your project? Did it all work out?
You make some really good videos dude, keep up the great work!
Your videos are amazing. Keep up the good work.
You're very informative Bro! Keep the videos coming! 👍👍
U look very genuine ...... even an stranger on the street will trust you..
Good job. Always appreciate the videos!
Very nice demonstration of building your own battery! I'm making my own 48v lead acid setup and just completed the battery box today. I will be following this same method for the purpose of the Maiden Ride, It will be helpful to have this backup power when needed, switched, or just as you have demonstrated! Send me your book Maaa'n! I promise Im gonna need it!
Ooh some interesting info here. Thank you.
I like your videos! Really interesting! Thank you
Wow fantastic, down the road maybe show this process for a ebikes many are only good for 20 miles ,great video thanks.
Great video, I'm sure the DIY book would be great.
WARNING
Most scooters do not allow operation while something is plugged into the charge port. For safety reasons obviously. Also, the charge port is meant for just that, charging. It has specs that are totally different than the operating mechanism of the scooter which is powered by the battery. Look at your charging adapter and read the specs on it. For Gotrax it’s 42v 1.5amp, you can’t just stick homemade battery pack of 37v 7amp into the charge port and say away we go! IT DOESN’T WORK THAT WAY AND IS VERY DANGEROUS!!!!
For most scooters charge port the best you can do is build a portable charger that you use to RECHARGE the scooter battery when it’s low. The same build principles will apply as shown in the video, however, you have to build it with specs intended to take the place of your wall charger for the sole purpose of charging not giving your ride a boost. So when planning you need the voltage on your battery build to exceed what’s stated on the charger, for example if your charger states 42v dc out, then you want your build to output around 47v. Then you have to match the amps, you can reduce the amps on your battery build by using a current limiting resistor across the pos/neg end of you battery. You use ohms law to get the proper resister value for the desired amps, I=v/r where “l” is the amps you want to achieve and “r” is the resistor value needed. So in our Gotrax example you’ll need about a 28 ohm resistor soldered across the total neg/pos end of your battery build on the output connector not the connector you’re using to charge your battery build. This will get you to the 1.5 amps needed for charging and will not damage the components on the other side of the charge port or melt any wiring inside your scooter. The reason you can’t just stick 7 amps into a port that’s only designed to accept 1.5 is obviously the wiring and circuit behind the port may not be rated to accept such a higher amp value. THIS IS HOW FIRES START!!!!
If you’re gonna do this do it right, for the safety of yourself, your family, and your neighbor. Lithium Ion batteries are NOT to played with.
Are you sure?
I was also thinking this. That 250w motor is drawing max 7 amps. Meaning that the extender battery has to provide about 3.5 amps if they are both the same capacity, more if higher. My scooter is the same model as his and the charging port is fused at 3 amps. Idk how he made it work, if...
I can't wait to start mine. Your books look to be very interesting..
Keep up the good work, Micah!!!
This changed my view...it gonna be handy for me. Thanks bro
It is so informative on my project I'm trying to make a back up battery for my ham radio and scooter.
Nice to have a diy battery. I enjoy watching
I used a step up voltage converter and two Ryobi One+ 18V batteries in parallel. As the batteries are removable I can charge them both at the same time as the scooter if I have three sockets. The step up converter provides a constant 52.2 volts in to a 54 volt pack at about 3-4 amps. This means the 18 volt batteries are delivering in excess of 10 amps until they are completely drained. The power protection electronics in the batteries shut them down if they overheat or under volt. It’s a few layers of protection but if the batteries die, I just buy a another One+ battery. Do not connect the supplies with more than 1 volt difference unless you like loud bangs. I already have a copy of your book
OMG it was so nice to see someone on TH-cam with videos that were not of some janky ghetto rigged up crap that they had put together. I learned so much and I definitely LIKED and SUBSCRIBED.
How cool! .. i stumbled upon your channel looking for a way to use solar to charge my hover round mobility scooter to possibly have a way to add or recharge my scooter for longer travel distance. I thought your video was very informetive. Ty
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new here. super stoked for common sense sound advice. Thank you
Another interesting video Micah, thankyou for your time.
Not worthy of acknowledgement. Micah has more than earned his place and success.
Always great videos, thanks for the knowlege
Your videos are so good and impressive to understand and learn from this videos
I'm new to all this and I have found your vids very helpful, thanks and keep it up.😎
Welcome, glad you enjoyed it!
I do enjoy your videos. Thank you.
Great video keep up the good work producing fantastic content
Newbie here,I enjoy a lot of your tutorial of lithium battery hopefully I can purchase your book.bit thousand miles from your end.im satisfied with your video but I also need the book 😜 lord give me that lovely book.thanks bro
Ser I want to learn about making my own battery in my gotrax so your vedio inspired me keep up ser good bless
I swear I thought it was gonna explode even he plugged it in 🤣🤣🤣great video bro ill definitely get a few of your books soon 🔥🔥🔥
Cool video. It seemed pretty simple until about 4:00 in. That's okay. I'm slow. I still learned a lot anyway. Thanks!
Just what I was looking for, Micah! Thank you!.
You're so damn skilled and you explain it very well!
I Loved this so much. Not because I just want a book.
Thank you so much for this!!!!
It has been a while. Thanks for sharing.
Cool videos as always, Thanks.
I am glad you made this video I can make batterys for my nabors thanks
Thanks for all the great information.
Ive watched a few of your videos now, as im looking at buying some type of E device, and you have earned my subscription. Your videos are great. I look forward to getting my new toy soon! Could you do a video on a BIG battery pack? like a 48v 40Ah battery? or 72v 50Ah battery? Would love to see one of those done! Keep up the awesome work!
what is the point of that?
Great you've posted another video
This was great, thanks!
I have an ebike and I have no need for another battery. Until I watched this video. I'm now subscribing.
Thanks! Super helpful.
Great video - I always wondered if that was possible.
Great video. Thanks for the lessons
Great video......i learned a lot from it.
Awesome content! Thanks
Thanks for sharing it was very interesting!
Hey Micha, I was wondering how would I go about wiring 2 of the exact same Gotrax 36V stem batteries for the GXLV2 scooter in parallel? I'm a lil confused cuz of the 3 pin triangle output. Thanks buddy & great vids as always
I like the Singer sewing machine, very handy to have around.
Yea it's a nice tool to have!
@EbikeSchool.com Thank you so much for making this video Micah! I owned 2 original GOTRAX GXL scooters one for me and my Girlfriend. The range was really becoming a problem especially if we wanted to commute, take long rides in the country or on Holidays here in the U.K.
After watching your video I was on a quest to build the exact same exact batteries you built for our scooters and with the guidance of this video, few month of making mistakes wiring my connectors incorrectly, shorting 2 chargers and 2 scooter batteries they are finally finished.
I’ve build 2 of the exact same batteries using the V2.1 Vruzend Kits with 3 cells in parallel using Samsung Q30 cells with a capacity of 9 Ah each and man is the scooter even faster than before, it does 22mph all day long now, so fast I wear a helmet as it’s just as fast as my Brompton Bike. If not faster!!
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All credit goes to you Sir, once again thank you for the awesome content! I’ll be posting a video of the finished builds soon for watching for name in the video credits.
How did it hold up?
Your videos are great... thank you.
I bought the book... incredible
Cool vid, thanks!
Great work 👏
I suppose it would make sense to put a fuse in there too, just in case you ever accidentally connect the booster when the two batteries are not at the same voltage. Anyway, I'm looking for good sources of info on building a 'split pack' where a vehicle does not have a convenient place for a single large battery, so you might want to put multiple smaller batteries. While the basics are obvious (the batteries can be connected in parallel or in series, as if they were a single cell), and some safety concerns are obvious (keeping the same series number when connecting them in parallel, making sure everything can handle the voltage and the amps etc.) but some details are less clear and it seems there are different ways to do it, different ways to solve the problems inherent to this system, and I haven't yet found a good definite place to look for information on that.
Nice it’s so cool..then easy to make DIY battery..thank you..very much
Very helpful thanks
Love your videos.
Which part in the description list did you use in your build to solder onto the battery pack and make a connection to the scooter?
Would love to see a video on a 48v 20 ah for my emojo panther pro ebike. Thanks, very informative videos.