Systems & Gear
This is our living equipment register. A list of components we've actually chosen, installed, and trusted on our boat. If you've landed here from one of our videos, you're in the right place, this is where you'll find the full details on everything we talk about on the channel. We’ll continue to add to it as our build progresses.
Battery Equipment
Everything listed here is what we actually used to build and test our battery system. The suppliers are ones we dealt with directly and would use again. Links marked ★ are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. These relationships were established after our own purchases, so they had no influence on what we chose.
Relevant Videos:
| Item | Model / Manufacturer | Status | Manufacturer | Supplier | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blade Battery Cells | Svolt | ✔ Installed | Product Overview | Our Supplier | 3.2V 184Ah LiFePO4 Blade Battery Cells. | |
| Battery Management System (BMS) | Orion BMS 2 | ✔ Installed | Specifications | Retailer (US) | Battery Management System (700V propulsion battery and 24V systems battery) | |
| BMS Thermistor Expansion Module | Orion | ✔ Installed | Specifications | Retailer (US) | Provides up to 80 additional thermistors. | |
| Cell Wiring Validator Tool | Orion | ✔ In use | Specifications | Retailer (US) | Checks critical battery wiring harnesses for correctness prior to plugging them in. Reducing chances of damaging your BMS. |
Books That Shaped This Build
These are the books and references we actually returned to repeatedly while designing and building our boat. The ones with the dog-eared pages and coffee stains. Some links are affiliate links (★), meaning we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.
