MBoards Tip of The Day: How To Test Your Esk8 Battery

[@Cdenham2221]

I needed this video. Great information.

[@zpepe]

Oh man, incredibly helpful and deeply appreciated! Thank you

[@mwharris]

What do you set your multi meter to when it's not automatic? DC (200...20...600 ?)

[@stevemuzak8526]

Do you know how to discharged battery packs for winter time? I have one that isn’t installed yet.

[@Trumppower]

Keep at 60-80% storage capacity, charge once a Month. If it drops below 2.5 Volts/cell it's going to be Damaged for ever.

[@MBoardsco]

Best way to discharge is to go ride!

[@zpepe]

Haha...I knew you'd say that!@@MBoardsco

[@eBoard3R]

⚡ *A much needed video* ⚡👌🏼👌🏼

[@grinpiece3432]

What is the life cycle of such a pack, is it the same as an individual cell or is it significantly lower for whatever reason, for exemple how much complete charge cycles should I expect from a 12S4P pack of Molicel P42 ? Thanks for the video, really helpful.

[@MBoardsco]

The rated life cycle of an individual cell is the same as a complete pack. P42A cells have a quite good life cycle. Rated at 500 cycles, where after 500 cycles 80% capacity is still expected.

[@grinpiece3432]

Thanks for the answer, I guess I should not be satisfied with the 50 something recharge cycles of my Meepo Hurricane then (now that it's at 47V fully charged)

[@MBoardsco]

Woah, certainly not. 50 charge cycles is not much at all.

[@sen74diehard]

My problem is I have a charged battery that reads with in the limits of your chart. I get 26.4 v for 7 cells. Good there but when I plug into circuit board battery connector it sparks and blackens the positive connector. What does this mean?

[@mpc5074]

hey guys. im currently 3d printing a motor mount with 100% infill. you said that you really should not ride 3d printed motor mounts, however this one requires you to put a 3mm diameter steel rod through it! Should this be ok? it is my first build and i am on a VERY tight budget

[@morsumbra9692]

Your motors are gonna produce heat that'll effect your resins. Curious if you tried it and how it's been working for ya

[@TinkersGarage]

I need a kit for my build

[@kindfish1]

Excellent video Mike! I've always liked and have learned so much from your tutorial videos my dude. Looking forward to seeing you real soon!⚡🛹💯🤙

[@mikeodell5915]

Thanks

[@peterconnolly1445]

My problem with my battery is when I fully charged them after a block I lose one bar and the second and third bar stay good when it gets to the last bar my skateboard shut off!

[@jittcrazy1882]

Love mBoards