December 24, 2025
Description
Victron Lynx is a nice & tidy system, but I feel that it is money-oriented
Why?
- Lynx PowerIn can be easily transformed into a Lynx Distributor (with no LEDs)
- Lynx Distributor takes power from the Lynx Shunt.
- Lynx Distributor has LEDs, but no reporting to Cerbo without a SmartBMS
- Lynx Shunt is 3x more expensive than SmartShunt, and it has no Bluetooth. (useful for some DIY applications)
So, a budget-friendly/nice feature combo is:
- modified Lynx PowerIn to accept Mega fuses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzIS9EIVy7Y
- modified Lynx PowerIn to accept Mega fuses, as Lynx Distributor (see above)
- Victron SmartShunt 500A with a nice 3D Printed case (This one) = Victron Lynx SmartShunt.
3D Printing:
- The base will be printed using a strong and Hi-Temp filament, like ABS/PETG/PC. It has space for a VE.Direct cable.
- The cover will be printed with whatever filament you like.
I've used Bambu ABS Azure (40601) for the colour (not a 100% match)
Use the 3MF file for printing.
There are two negative objects to make room for connections, but if you use another solution, you can remove/move the negative parts.
The cover is from the Victron original STEP file.
The base is a remix of the file from here.
Notes:
The default Lynx system was with M8 connecting elements, and M10 was the second option.
Now, the only option is M10 for the Lynx, but the 3D-printed base uses an M8 bolt at the top-right.
The original Lynx is rated up to 1000A, and it has 8x30 mm busbars (240smm)
I've used 6x30m copper busbars (180 smm) and 95 smm copper wire.
The limitation is the 95 smm wire, but it should be safe up to 400A.
400A x 58V = 23kW => you can use it for 1x15000VA , 2x10000VA or 3x8000VA Victron Inverters.
This is what you need for “Linx Smart Shunt.”
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KjkRfrjBxFdSWn7ec3LG0rSKIft3XJTTzOtYBXuwZ6w/edit?usp=sharing
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial
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