Xiaomi M365 Pro scooter part 3 - new BMS and LiPos - the ultimate mods

[@ianlainchbury]

"Liked" after just reading the opening statement. All the very best Tony.

[@Vortecks]

Awwww...... cheers mate. She's completely changed my life in the past 18 months and now, I actually smile (sometimes) 😁

[@aspectcarl]

Family first ❤️ bloody hell that scooter shifts now!

[@Vortecks]

It's still not fast enough. I won't be happy until something pops 👍

[@michaelsch5796]

Always do what you think is best, or most important, as you are. We all love your videos no matter if they are long or short. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and humour (helps me smile now and then (from up the road, in cold Scotland) :)

[@alanh4471]

Tony, I'm 90kg and would love to get the scooter upgraded as you are doing. So if and when you have time, I'd love to see the programming side, as I can't do it on my own. And look after your daughter. I lost mine when she was 9mths.

[@Vortecks]

When I get paid, I'll order another BMS and do a 'how to'. It's certainly not easy the first time you do it! And...... I'm sorry to hear that mate 😥

[@TheLondonCyclist]

Hope you're well, Alan. Stay strong mate.

[@donskrepter4487]

Vortecks where did you buy this bms please let me know I’d appreciate it

[@fice5981]

Im sorry for you Alan

[@gopronomad4381]

Wow I'd love to see how those are done... Been wanting to create a sleeper xiaomi as supposed to upgrading the scooter... I want everybody thinking my scooter is mediocre but can take on mid-range scooters when necessary

[@jimwright5492]

Good luck with the lodger lol ,have been in same position ,family first ,that scooter can move bloody heck ,cheers

[@solarfunction1847]

Well done on both the family update & scooter updates.

[@dinantdekruijff4735]

Right Tony familie first enjoy the stay of your daughter and make some awesome memories. I keep watching your movies and hey better sometimes a post then no post right. Greatings to you and your familie mate

[@Vortecks]

Cheers mate. This is a big step in my life and something I wouldn't change for anything. Life has become completely different now but it's all for the better 😁

[@jvdmeulen]

Good to see she has a home to come to. Best thing is to to look out for each other. We'll be here anyway

[@RichardStefanits]

Children first, obviously. Electric stuff content always welcomed when you have the time to make and post a video, so... :)

[@Vortecks]

Cheers mate 😁

[@andronian]

Hi Tony, been following you for a while. Love your videos. Part of the reason I stumbled across your page is I’m a wheelchair user and I was waiting to get an attachment called a Batec which effectively turns my chair into an electric trike and gives me a bit of mobility and independence back. I’ll need to bend your ear to see if it can be “Tonyfied” to give it a bit more grunt LOL! It does about 20mph and has similar range.

[@trekkie]

I've just bought this scooter like I said I would after watching your drunk 'Promo'. Flashed the upgrade to increase speed to 35kmh and loving it. This upgrade has peaked my interest even more. Thanks for your uploads and family first 👍

[@Vortecks]

It's certainly transformed it into something special. I might start buying these BMS's and configure them for people because it's not easy!

[@trekkie]

@@Vortecks Im sure a donation to Tony's beer fund would be in order if you did that lol

[@Vortecks]

@@trekkie I'll hold you to that 😉

[@andyc18865]

Come out smiling Tony. All the very best to you. Family comes first. Take care Tony

[@oliverdavies8369]

Tony it's ok your personal life take priority. I wish you all the best :)

[@DIZZYDAZZLER2011]

Honestly I though I knew a bit about batteries and BMS's but Tony is a weapon. Wish I had his patience to be able to build and 3d print this stuff!! I just got one of these and I cant even sort the flash out ffs!!

[@Shahidawan78]

Tony, all good dude, when ever you can.

[@brookerobertson2951]

Great video as always

[@steffenrbkhingelorentzcars3542]

How did't you connect your brake light to controller? 🙁

[@ianbutton1174]

Hi tony Family should always come first and upmost so no worries enjoy your time with her

[@Vortecks]

I am enjoying it mate. She really is one in a million 😁

[@wearemilesfromnowhere4630]

Best wishes Tony. Hope she shares your sense of humor and outlook. Peace!

[@Vortecks]

Cheers mate. Yeah, she shares it all - she's like a female me and she's amazing 😁

[@CabrioDriving]

Were you thinking about 21700 15A 4800-5000mAh cells? Not much bigger, but so much more capacity.

[@Atemoss]

@vortecks Hi could you please tell us the model of the bms that you used in this vidéo ? i didn't find the vidéo about how you programmed it also . Whould you help us out ? best regards . ;)

[@footydoyouremember]

Family always comes first mate. Whatever the circumstances of you need anything give us a shout.... Wow that scooter motors now.... May have to modify this zinc smart ST carving scooter I have sat in the living room lol

[@Vortecks]

Do it! I'm slowly increasing things until something starts to smoke and then, turn it up a bit more 😁 My Daughter is amazing mate - the perfect model child!

[@kiyashko86]

Great video! Did you made video how to program this BMS? Can you add it to the description or add links to BMS and how to program it? Thank you beforehand!!!

[@randymarko7206]

Looks awesome Tony. How's the weight increase i.e. Are you able to easily carry it up the steps? Are you considering building a second and do you feel it is safe enough for a less experienced rider?

[@garrynutter860]

Nice is there a link to the BMS ? Cheers cant wait for the next video.

[@Vortecks]

I'm not putting a link to the BMS until I've finished doing testing. There are a few quirks that I've got to iron out and I've got all my reliability testing to do before I can say "buy one".

[@keithyoung383]

The stem on mine broke got the lock mechicem but the plactic piece the gose under it that sets in base is broken too need that part what it it called

[@MrScorpiomoon]

You are an amazing man, thank you for all you do and remember who is most important in your life :) see you when we see you... Geoff

[@Marciinn998]

do you make tutorial? how conect normal bms with xiaomi?

[@johnkirk6042]

I don’t know if you will get your message but when you converted your front wheel to rear wheel shaft through the wheel where did you get the extension from I am making an all wheel drive at the moment but I need to know where you got the shaft from

[@Vortecks]

If you're referring to one of my later videos, the link was in the description on where I bought it. It was a complete kit I bought from someone in the EU that converts it to RWD.

[@Maykay1312]

Im wondering coud have u used any type of a bms witch doesent send a custom signal to the original controller because u can connect a phone to it over bluetooth and u can emulate a bms on the newer downg fw apps

[@acethekid999]

Requesting BMS Programming Video. Great videos. I really want to see how fast we can get the m365 scooter to go!

[@Vortecks]

It will come - I've had to order a couple more of them from China so it could be a while yet 😥

[@mariopham3989]

Hello, can you please provide the link for the BMS? I could not find one that is programmable on banggood, I would really appreciate it, thank you

[@fice5981]

2:18 that’s actually USB B, the large standard one that you plug into your pc is USB A

[@madysouma4254]

Hi I love your job can I ask you where to get the program to program the BMS because I got one from AliExpress but I Don’t have any program to do it where to get the program and I already have a USBIPS USBAPS please help

[@barenekid9695]

Again..V interesting . How well does that Aftermarket BMS do at balancing the cells .. such performance seems rare with (cheap) built ins. Alternate would be to use a Quality external Battery charger station (not inexpensive) as well as a nuisance everytime one charged. But that would require a direct external connector.. would the ESC like having the sms disconnected?

[@ironboy666]

Waiting for the programming tutorial!!!! Thank you for your work!!!

[@Vortecks]

Waiting for the BMS to arrive from China 😢

[@camerong9175]

Can I get two of thoughs 3d printed pieces for a hover 1 copy of a m365 I want to keep the same voltage and everything just extend the life

[@MatthewGlad]

Did you manage to get it working please do some info on the BMS

[@JamiePineappleWyatt]

You may be all over the shop with this one but you’ve done a pretty damn decent job of this mod! How did the pla spacer go with rigorous use? (Can I suggest making that thing sealed by coating the inside of the print with anything like paint to stop ingress of water and some glue gaskets too)

[@EnglishTurbines]

Lol...Tony, you're a Top Bloke matey...I'm guessing you had to drill and tap all those cover holes, or did you just use longer screws...?

[@Vortecks]

I used longer screws mate. The hard part was designing the extender bits and make sure all the holes lined up!

[@EnglishTurbines]

@@Vortecks Yeah, that's what I meant to say, that's dedication mate...lol.

[@hobbykinghorton6201]

Could you please Leave links for bms 👌

[@overthetarget9401]

Family first Tony, no doubt about it. If you should ever find the time I would very much appreciate you showing exactly how you programmed the BMS, I'm planning something very similar for my 365 Pro.

[@Vortecks]

I will be doing the programming sequence when I've finished my new project and bought another BMS to play with. Hang in there, it will come 😁

[@overthetarget9401]

@@Vortecks Thanks Tony!

[@keithy501]

Wishing you both the very best

[@Vortecks]

Cheers dude 😁

[@ufukserbes6962]

Programla alakalı video çekebilir misin bms için

[@steffenrbkhingelorentzcars3542]

Hey do you have a link for the bms

[@Llop66]

Is that the same BMS you used before ? It seems to look different. If different, would it be possible to get a link please.

[@crazydave7839]

Can you please make a video on how to fix m365 after flashing custom firmware? After doing this my front lamp wont work and my display only flashes with 1 light

[@alisasuperrobot]

Thanks for posting the update I hope the next video is including tutorial for wiring and programming the module.

[@Vortecks]

When I get paid, I'll order another one and do a 'how to'. I warn you, it's not easy!

[@royjennison3916]

Family allways first mate , hobbys second . great vid as all ways , i just enjoy the tech shite as well .

[@Vortecks]

Cheers Roy 😁

[@mohgujai]

How thick is the spacer? Is there any template files available? Thanks.

[@AJ-oo6sv]

Interesting read and watch 👍👍 Loads adding 10” tyres. So that should solve the clearance issue. Especially if you add the new Aussie spring fork thing

[@simoneamadori4864]

Vortecks! Nice work! Im in line for your step by step guide. Enjoy 😁

[@arikononen4022]

Just accidentally flashed bms 107 on 365pro. Cant find bms126 anywhere. Can I do something ? I cant connect to My scooter Xiaomi home app.

[@arikononen4022]

Battery capacity is now only 5200mAh

[@danheaver9698]

Tony, did you have to modify the BMS at all ? i.e. remove some of the resistors or did you jut have to re flash it using the programmer you show ?

[@Vortecks]

Yes, I had to remove some shunt resistors and a couple of the very small ones. I've been working on a 'how to' but it's not making much sense (even to me)...... I'll keep working on it, though 😊

[@danheaver9698]

@@Vortecks thanks for the reply - thats basically where I am, I've prepped the BMS, did you program is using the supplied programmer or did you have to connect wires to the chip ?

Love to see the programming, please!

[@Vortecks]

No problem. I've got a bit of a project going on at the moment but when it's done, I'll do an instruction video 😁

[@Vierteltonnelord]

Vortecks I ordered the bms but I don't find the USB ISP flasher can you please tell me the correct name from the USB flasher please man

[@Vortecks]

It's a USBASP flasher you need but I warn you, it's NOT easy and I can't remember how it's done now 😂

[@TumeV2]

How did you program the bms? Im intrested and want to mod my m365 to go faster. Also what LiPos are you using?

[@paulioannou232]

Great video. You making a step by step on the programming side ? Thanks

[@vortecksengineering884]

Yes, when I get time, I'll be doing an in-depth guide on how it's done.

[@smartassist9700]

I need electrical genius near me. What is developed would sell millions!

[@karlescobar1931]

Epic build. This is what i would like my m365 pro to become one day. Could you upload the file for 3d printed batt extender thing?

[@dennisjensen2442]

Please make a how to do this upgrade

[@SIMULATION621_]

I’m hoping to one day upgrade to the xiaomi pro, right now I have a razor E100

[@tj84vinnie]

Family comes 1st hope all is ok with your daughter and you get things sorted.

[@thomashoj]

Please do a programming tutorial on the bms, it would really be helpful

[@Vortecks]

I started to do one but after I tested it, I decided not to. It makes it quite unrideable and the throttle response is stupid - when you release the throttle, it keeps accelerating for 2 seconds and I couldn't make it any more responsive. It's dangerous and I don't really recommend that anyone tries it.

[@KM-wl1tp]

For a fleeting moment when I glanced at the intro, I thought it said the daughter I didn't know I had!

[@philglover2973]

Good afternoon Toney good video well done I'm in the same boat has you might say 🇬🇧👍🇬🇧

[@cyrex7223]

I would like to see the whole upgrade tutorial, thanks for all your hard work

[@Re_Kitty]

I wonder why you went with just 12S :D people run up to 24s on these motors with controller mods

[@MegaMoonse]

Make a proper protection for the battery. 3D printed extender wont help if you hit curb or a rock . Impact will go to the battery. That lipo will make one impressive fireball. Take care. Looking forward for new videos

[@Mark-M72]

family matters Tony :-) . . . . .that scooter looks awesome . . . you could sell that upgrade package :-D . . . .when u making it two wheel drive now you have the battery sorted?

[@bomikaellinusandersson8668]

"Thats what she said" Im dying man :D

[@austinpilbeam3869]

What BMS is it that you are using Tony?

[@Vortecks]

It's one of these: www.lithiumbatterypcb.com/product-instructionev-battery-pcb-boardev-battery-pcb-board/ev-battery-pcb-board/smart-bms-of-power-battery/ Beware..... I tried to order another one and there's a problem with their checkout - it insists on a contact phone number but I'd already put one in. I emailed them a week ago but they haven't replied.

[@ironboy666]

@@Vortecks same problem to order from my laptop. After this I have tried to order with cellphone and all was going fine!!

[@mono9237]

Really good Video!

[@Vladimir-hq1ne]

And thanks to her, you'll have a better videos for us, oughtn't you? Double plus! And all the thanks to her who cope with her dad now. I hope she'd relaxed at that and don't keep all this seriously?

[@Vortecks]

She's perfectly relaxed and takes nothing seriously but she does need a lot of luck when she's living with me! 😂

[@anthonygray5581]

Go on Tony

[@sparkiekosten5902]

Family first!.....I sound like a political statement!....LOL Anyway it is good to see you are still finding time to play with your toys! I don't know Sh*&te about programming but I would be interested in seeing how you managed to come up with that solution. 24K subscribers! ....Aren't you getting popular! Soon we will have to call you "Sir Vortecks, master of angry pixies and all things zoomie"...Hahahahaha! Keep up the good work!

[@alibro7512]

You should have MORE time to make videos with your daughter doing all the cooking, washing and cleaning!!!!! 😊 Then again if shes anything like my daughter then maybe not. 😜 Like everyone else is saying, family first and let us hangers on go %$£% ourselves. Good luck mate 👍

[@Vortecks]

......she's like your daughter mate. 'nuff said 😂

[@barrybibb8064]

Family 1st always

[@CristianAcciu]

Hi! I would also loooove to have the tutorial, please!!!

[@smartassist9700]

Could you develope a battery unit that will run Small Computer and Display for 14 days +, if I provide the power requirements? Or if you could guide me through the project as I am not an electrician, nor do I have all of your required test equipment. Most Humble Appreciation, Alton

[@brookerobertson2951]

Running just one 100 watt light with an inverter will take loads of batteries so high cost... If it's a full pc your best bet is a generator. Honda make one of the best small one's that's quiet.. or just run a tablet PC with a car battery as your power bank.. you'd just need a 12v to usb module.. and I think you'll get a few months of run time..

[@footydoyouremember]

As Brooke has said a generator would probably be better.... Small computer and monitor will probably pull 350+ watts so let's say 350 watts per hour x 24 x 14 days... Will tell you how many KWhr you will need... It would be easier to come on the forum and ask the question, we can then thrash out what you would need better

[@Vortecks]

Something like the GIGABYTE GB-BXBT-2807 draws a max of 15W which means you can run one for 24 hours (at 100% load) on a 30Ah battery. That doesn't take into account a monitor, keyboard and mouse. To run the same system for 14 days would need a 420Ah battery. Personally, I'd do what's already been said and get a mini generator 😁

[@smartassist9700]

So a bank of 20 LION 18650 batteries, and find a power regulator dispersing 2 to 5amp outputs would give 2.5 to 3 weeks. I could fit into custom made laptop type case (ALL ITEMS). (Displays are low voltage 1024x1280 screens). Is there a voltage regulator that has knobs to dial output? Also 2 or 3 outputs per regulator? I'll create 6 spares with batteries to use while on long travel.

[@footydoyouremember]

@@smartassist9700 Hi Alton, If tony's calculations are correct and i know he will have worked it out quite well, So you are going to need the following... working on a 95% efficinecy of the inverter.... you will need 84 x 26650 Li-50A cells to make up 1 string of 3.7v and then if you are making it a 24v system 7 x 84 to get the voltage - 588 cells in total... at a cost of £30 per 10 cells - an inverter rated at the highest efficiency possible or you would need more cells to compensate for the percentage loss in conversion from DC - AC, if you were doing this kind of system then i would look at converting an APC UPS from the lead acid battery bank and adding the 588 cells as above...

[@Mike-jx2uj]

Programming tutorial would be brilliant if you could. Thank you 🙏

[@nathaliamendes4794]

Hi Tony, you are genious, can you mods my scooter like yours Ill buy all the electronics, then will talk about the cost of your talent. If thats ok with you? Please... All the best...

[@stewartrv]

Yeah go over the programming please!

[@Vortecks]

We'll see how many more request it......2 so far 😁

[@maxvanmilian]

Please show more dude!!

[@Vortecks]

3 requests so far. If I get a couple more requests, I'll do a complete 'how to' video.

[@Pupenhausen]

First time I've heard it pronounced "blue-tuh'th" 😂

[@sup3rbird]

Usb 2 Type "B"

[@happyface7342]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 mines leaving after Christmas 😢😢🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@aspectcarl]

Jamaica?

[@trekkie]

@@aspectcarl No she went on her own

[@docgspot]

family first ...friends.....pets......er....any animal.....er not spiders....then maybe a stranger...na....sod strangers lol

[@barenekid9695]

Frankly I'm a wee bit disillusioned here.... Recently tripped over Botox's site Immediately realising that Seemingly ALL you have done here..is to merely follow Botox 's detailed instruction. BFD. Just like the 'Retarded' Turbine powered RC 'attempt' You really don't know what yer doing.. just barge on ahead... to see what happens.. Entertaining certainly but as an Example? Not a Hope.