So, I’ve had my Samsung 18650 batteries for a while now, just waiting for the rest of my board parts to come, but thought why not build it now, so it’s ready when I get everything else. Problem is I don’t know how to build a pack. I’ve searched the forums, but don’t really see any in depth guides (I could be looking in the wrong place, or be completely blind). I was talking to @barajabali about the configuration, and the materials and tools I need. He recommended a 10s4p, which is what I will be doing. I’m gonna pick up a soldering iron, 240V 60W. Will that be alright? I read somewhere I need a higher W or something like that. For my build, I have a Tacon Bigfoot 160 motor (245kv). I’ll need some wires and nickel strips (10mm recommended). Am I missing out on anything? Please do inform me if I am, I really have no idea how to.
This is why I recommend at least a 240w and even better a 300w soldering gun.
I don’t even like to solder 10-12 gauge wire with less.
The higher the wattage the quicker you can make the bond and the less area is heated.
my experience with those cheap soldering pencils that plug straight into the wall is that they overheat and burn up their tip every time and become useless.
A Weller solder gun will cost a bit more but it will be worth it. And they don’t burn up the tip.
Hm, well for my build I’m a bit confused. I was going to use Tacons motor which was 245kv,but was recommended not do 10s4p. But since I’ve been introduced to all the problems I could face with a higher kv motor, I’m going with enertions r-spec 3200W. Same thing 10s4p.