I'm reviewing and testing the new Yixiang DIY Box V2. It is an upgraded version of the previous model with new DC circuit breaker, changed internal layout and ventilation opening in the box.
I have to say, as much as I liked the previous model, I cannot really see an improvement with this new design and features.
The pre-configured system has a lot of quality control issues and even the new DC circuit breaker looks only good at the very first glance. And the answers from Yixiang about my concerns didn't really lift my confidence in this box either.
What a shame, the first edition of this box was really great in many ways...
0:44 DIY Kit V1
2:26 First look at V2
4:30 Great manual
8:16 Comparison V1 and V2
10:26 Torque issues (QC issue)
12:23 Circuit breaker connections (QC issue)
16:02 EVE LF280K
18:52 Anodized battery terminals?
25:23 Balance PCBs: the problem is back?
26:59 Balance cable connector problem (QC issue)
29:27 Copper and Aluminium bus bars?
30:55 Cables too short
32.13 Cables too thin
33:42 Fire extinguisher
37:04 First start
40:55 Battery terminals swapped?
41.52 The negatives
46:47 The positives
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