This is an overview of dissecting the DeWalt 36 volt battery pack. These batteries are interesting because the cells are made by a123systems, and are supposed to be very safe batteries. Compared to other lithium ION battery formulations, that is.
A tutorial showing how to take apart the DeWalt 36 volt packs. They contain A123Systems M1 cells, and are the most affordable way to buy those cells. The tutorial shows tearing the pack all the way down to individual cells, and building those back into a battery pack.
A detailed tutorial on disassembly of a DeWalt 36 volt battery pack. It includes good instructions for getting the cells out of the black plastic base.
A company selling battery packs made from batteries taken from dewalt 36 volt battery packs. These batteries are designed by A123systems and are a safe form of lithium-ion battery.
A company selling batteries and electrical system for R/C aircraft. Their systems include packs made from A123Systems cells, a solderless containment system for building packs from these cells, and lithium-manganese batteries.
A discussion by R/C builders about building battery packs from the DeWalt 36 volt packs, using the A123Systems batteries, and related battery technologies.
Maker and seller of battery packs constructed from A123systems cells such as those taken from dewalt battery packs. They sell related products for R/C battery pack assembly, charging, balancing, etc.
A battery management system for A123systems M1 cells such as those taken from dewalt battery packs. It connects with five cells and shows charge condition of the individual cells. It acts to balance the cells during and after charging.
A charger meant for battery packs made of A123systems M1 cells such as those taken from dewalt battery packs. The charger requires 12volts as its input, and the manual implies your use will be either at a bench where you have a regulated 12volt power supply, or in the field with ready access to a "vehicle" with a 12 volt battery under the hood. In other words they are assuming the use is for R/C hobbyists going to a flight range. It charges packs from 1 to 10 cells.
A discussion of correcting problems with a seemingly dead A123systems M1 cell. Sometimes they register as 0 volts, and this thread suggests to try "zapping" it with 12 volts to see if that will wake up the cell.
The safe way to dissassemble the Dewalt 36V A123 battery pack -- WITHOUT BLOWING THE BMS -- (metal covered circuit on top of cells) to use the cells with ebike, RC, etc
850watt Heinzmann Motor, Controller, Modified dewalt lithium nanophosphate batteries (DC9360). Top Speed 34MPH with a range of 30 miles. Weight 45 pounds
DEWALT 36V tool batteries to power electric bikes, scooters ect! Goals of this project were to use the state of the art Lipro-4 batteries from Dewalt without voiding the warranty
DEWALT 36V tool batteries to power electric bikes, scooters ect! Goals of this project were to use the state of the art Lipro-4 batteries from Dewalt without voiding the warranty
