LiFePO4 DIY 12V Battery Assembly and Testing - EASY DIY project.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:42 JK BMS Assembly
03:41 Battery Assembly
15:38 JK BMS Setup
17:52 Test Bench
22:43 DIY Battery Testing
29:08 Cost VS Performance