How to use the BatteryBlocs Calculator

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  • čas přidán 28. 01. 2016
  • This spreadsheet allows you to calculate the number of BatteryBlocs you need for your voltage and amperage requirements.

Komentáře • 19

  • @euphioquestion420
    @euphioquestion420 Před 8 lety

    thank you Shawn for all you videos. I've learned more from you in 90 minutes than I have in the last month from others.

    • @shawname2
      @shawname2  Před 8 lety

      Thank you Jonathan, that's very kind.

  • @farahzainal369
    @farahzainal369 Před 8 lety

    Hi Shawn..Thanks for the file...i think theres some formula errors for the Panasonic 3400mah column...the number dun really adds up..thanks forbyour great efforts and i really love watching your videos
    ..kudos...

    • @shawname2
      @shawname2  Před 8 lety +1

      Hi Farah,
      You're right, thank you for pointing that out to me. The spreadsheet has been repaired. If you have any questions about the numbers let me know.
      Shawn

  • @mwint1982
    @mwint1982 Před 4 lety

    Hi Shawn. Can you tell me why you said the Panasonic cells are vulnerable?

  • @causwayspeedway
    @causwayspeedway Před 7 lety

    Where to go to download this app,the link?This looks very useful.

    • @shawname2
      @shawname2  Před 7 lety

      Sure- you can use it for any battery pack, not just with BatteryBlocs.
      www.batteryblocs.com/the-batteryblocs-calculator/
      This will download the spreadsheet to your computer.

  • @jhdomingues1
    @jhdomingues1 Před 8 lety

    Hi Shawn, thanks for share your knowledge! Can i have this spreadsheet? Regards from Brasil!

    • @shawname2
      @shawname2  Před 8 lety

      Sure JH, go to
      www.batteryblocs.com/?page_id=482
      and click the orange BatteryBlocs Calculator link.

    • @jhdomingues1
      @jhdomingues1 Před 8 lety

      Thanks!

  • @frankstocker5475
    @frankstocker5475 Před 4 lety

    Hi Shawn where can I find this spreadsheet? Regards.

  • @estrellamountain1
    @estrellamountain1 Před 6 lety

    Will this work with an off grid solar application.... I need a total of about 5000wh. Can you charge with PV panels

    • @shawname2
      @shawname2  Před 6 lety

      Sure- it will work with any application. My home is off grid and stores power with a homemade lithium ion battery. You will need a charge controller- It will convert the PV voltage to the voltage your battery requires. That way, you don't have to match the battery voltage to the voltage the PV panels put out.

    • @estrellamountain1
      @estrellamountain1 Před 6 lety

      Shawn McCarty what about matching the inverter voltage, I have a 24v system

    • @shawname2
      @shawname2  Před 6 lety

      The solar panels power the charge controller. The charge controller feeds the batteries. The batteries power the inverter.

    • @estrellamountain1
      @estrellamountain1 Před 6 lety

      ok, but I'm asking about the battery voltage...some of these old off-grid inverters don't accept voltages much higher than the nominal voltage rating of the inverter. For example, in my casita's system, I have a 12v inverter it has trouble with anything over 13.2 v... but because 18650s have a voltage of 3.7v and not 3.2v I think I'd have a problem with overvolts seen by the inverter. Can your blocks be used with li-FEPO cells I think they are 3.?2v

    • @shawname2
      @shawname2  Před 6 lety

      Hmm, with just 13.2 volts, could you use a 3S configuration of Lithium Ion and charge to 4.2 volts per cell? That would get you to 12.6 volts. For long life charge to 4 volts per cell, 12 volts....
      I can make the BatteryBlocs to fit any cylindrical cell.

  • @GroovyVideo2
    @GroovyVideo2 Před 7 lety

    spreadsheet wont let me change figures below first column ?

    • @shawname2
      @shawname2  Před 7 lety

      Hi Groovy,
      Sometimes people tinker with it- would you try again and let me know?
      docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TcDn1ZzePIOEj0Uxsid21hANpiHbP4Ob-MYdyEO-riA/edit#gid=1840194486
      Shawn