Using JK-BMS. Do I need a smart shunt?

[kolek]

It’s truly been rock solid for just a few dollars.

Just curious, how many hours did you spend figuring out how to get it working, configuring, fiddling with small wires and breadboards, testing, etc.?

 

[ChrisG]

Just curious, how many hours did you spend figuring out how to get it working, configuring, fiddling with small wires and breadboards, testing, etc.?

I think I spent two hours on first build and about 1/2hr once connected to inverter and batteries. I had one wire on the incorrect pin.

Most of the first two hours was getting Visual Code running on my MacBook. Once I got past that was able to quickly flash it.

 

[SeaGal]

@SeaGal
It's amazing all the information you pack into that little bird brain of yours!
Thank you, I'll check that out!!

Thanks - it's had a long time to absorb all the information... the amazing thing is that the knowledge hasn't fallen out (yet!).

 

[ChrisG]

I have to find a link but buying the jst pin connector for the shunt is the easiest way to get this to work.

 

[SeaGal]

Currently, I just like the simplicity of the Victron project and this Saturday will be 4 weeks of it running

just a rookie then... mine (albeit modified code) has been running for about 80 weeks

 

[kolek]

just a rookie then... mine (albeit modified code) has been running for about 80 weeks

You're a programmer too?!

 

[kolek]

Personally, here's my status on this whole solar DIY project:

 

[timselectric]

I'm just a simple electrician.
Now that the conversation has moved to programing, I'll see my way out. lol

 

[SeaGal]

You're a programmer too?!

I try a bit... electronics and software engineering seem to have dominated my working life.