{"id":61,"date":"2020-11-16T16:00:54","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T00:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/?p=61"},"modified":"2020-11-17T10:29:33","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T18:29:33","slug":"bespoke-reactor-mk-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/bespoke-reactor-mk-i\/","title":{"rendered":"Bespoke Reactor Mk I"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This was AD6DM&#8217;s first foray into building a small battery pack. The soldering job was horrendous, due to learning how to solder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This battery&#8217;s goal was learning and the goal of powering both QRP (&lt;= 10 watt) and QRO (up to 100 watt) radios. I also wanted at-a-glance voltage readings, so it incorporated a LED volt meter. All batteries made by DenCo use Anderson Powerpole connectors since hams like that kind of 12v connector. The main wires are 12 AWG with 200\u00b0C insulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General Specs:<\/strong><br>Created: May 5, 2019.<br>Cells: K2 26650 2.85Ah 3.2v LiFePO4<br>BMS: HX-4S-F100A<br>Configuration: 4S2P<br>Total Capacity: 5.7Ah<br>Current Owner: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCsGDFbQVO-a87FIzBanFZzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KG5OCW Greg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnorUwAAtSwP-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"63\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnorUwAAtSwP.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/?attachment_id=63\" class=\"wp-image-63\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnorUwAAtSwP-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnorUwAAtSwP-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnorUwAAtSwP-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnorUwAAtSwP-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnorUwAAtSwP.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnoqUUAAfVa1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"64\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnoqUUAAfVa1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/?attachment_id=64\" class=\"wp-image-64\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnoqUUAAfVa1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnoqUUAAfVa1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnoqUUAAfVa1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnoqUUAAfVa1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnoqUUAAfVa1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnoqUcAEnhzY-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"62\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnoqUcAEnhzY.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/?attachment_id=62\" class=\"wp-image-62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnoqUcAEnhzY-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnoqUcAEnhzY-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnoqUcAEnhzY-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnoqUcAEnhzY-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/D5xJnoqUcAEnhzY.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Built a new <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LiFePO4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LiFePO4<\/a> 12.8v 5.8Ah portable battery for the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/QRP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#QRP<\/a> rigs. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hamradio?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#hamradio<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DIY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DIY<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jfurD9GrAZ\">pic.twitter.com\/jfurD9GrAZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; AD6DM Dennis (@AD6DM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AD6DM\/status\/1124854962129752064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Making my own QRP LiFePO4 Power Pack\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AY1jIrknXCs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cell Specifications:<\/strong><br>Brand: K2<br>Model: LFP26650P<br>Capacity: 2850mah<br>Watt Hours: 9.4<br>Nominal Voltage: 3.2<br>Fully Charged Voltage: 3.65 (recommended), 4.1 (maximum)<br>Fully Discharged Voltage: 2.5 (recommended), 2.0 (maximum)<br>Continuous Discharge (A): 42<br>Pulse 30 Seconds Discharge (A): 50<br>Short Pulse Discharge (A): 150<br>Charge Current (A): 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BMS Specifications:<\/strong><br>HX-4S-F100A BMS<br>1. Continuous discharge current: 100A<br>2. Instantaneous discharge current: 120A<br>3. Charging Voltage: Iron lithium charger 14.8V (Switching power supply: 15V-16V)<br>4. Charging Current: 10A(Max)<br>5. Overcharge detection voltage: 3.75V\u00b10.05V<br>6. Over charge detection delay time: 1300 ms<br>7. Over charge release voltage: 3.6V\u00b10.05V<br>8. Electricity equalization detection voltage: 3.6V\u00b10.05V<br>9. Electricity equalization release voltage: 3.59V\u00b10.05V<br>10 .Electricity equalization current: 58mA<br>11. Over discharge detection voltage: 2.1V\u00b10.08V<br>12. Over discharge detection delay time: 145s<br>13. Over discharge release voltage: 2.30V\u00b10.1V<br>14. Over current detection voltage: 200mV<br>15. Over current detection delay time: 20mS<br>16. Over current protection current: 120V\u00b110A<br>17. Over current protection release: cut off the load<br>18. Detection condition: Exterior load short circuit<br>19. Detection delay time: 300us<br>20. Over current protection: Cut off load<br>21. Temperature Protection: Can use external temperature switch<br>22. Main circuit conduction resistance ~20m\u03a9<br>23. Working current: ~30uA<br>24. Working Temperature: -20\u00b0C-80\u00b0C<br>25. Size: 70 x 60 x 8.5mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/qr_bespoke_mk_I.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/qr_bespoke_mk_I.png 200w, https:\/\/denco.ad6dm.net\/batts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/qr_bespoke_mk_I-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This was AD6DM&#8217;s first foray into building a small battery pack. The soldering job was horrendous, due to learning how to solder. This battery&#8217;s goal was learning and the goal of powering both QRP (&lt;= 10 watt) and QRO (up to 100 watt) radios. 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