February 19, 2025
Description
Different trays for your 18650 cells to power your projects. Remember to order terminals as these wont work without them.
Combine these holders with a BMS and a USB-C charging board for easyness.
BMS (I used the 60A one to be sure it could deliver, I know my cells cant deliver that much, but then they're not the issue. Aliexpress is usually lying or exaggerating, so thats why I chose 60A over 20A):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32852015245.html
USB-C charging board for 2s/3s/4s (I connected the + and - to the BMS):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006440373866.html
The 18650 terminals for the printed holders:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007812989899.html
Image reference for all 3 products in case they are removed from aliexpress
https://imgur.com/a/ycI4KjS
Instructions how to mount the terminals in the holders:
1. Place the terminals in the slot and push is slightly with your finger, be sure the soldering part is pointing towards the hole, sometimes it is not pointing towards the hole and it bens the wrong way.
2. Push the terminal down with a screwdriver or a tool that is flat in the end. I used a 3mm hextool like those cheap ones with handles aliexpress sells in a pack of 1.5, 2, 2.5 and 3mm.
3. Solder the terminal (all my holders are PLA, the heat isnt really an issue if your fast with the bolt, be sure to have good heat and dont keep the terminal hot too long or the plastic will melt).
Solder all the wires to the BMS. After you're done, double check the solder job and insert the cells.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — Share Alike
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