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Is this a two-part Guide to building a lithium-ion battery pack?

Fortunately [Adam Bender] is on hand with an extremely comprehensive two-part guide to designing and building lithium-ion battery packs from cylindrical 18650 cells. (Edit 2025: re-linked through Internet Archive.) In one sense we think the two-parter is in the wrong order.

What is a lithium battery pack?

A lithium battery pack is a collection of individual lithium-ion or lithium-polymer cells grouped together to store and deliver electrical energy. These packs are widely used in applications such as electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and portable electronics.

What is a battery pack design?

The basic explanation is how the battery cells are physically connected in series and parallel to achieve the desired power of the pack. Check out this design guide, Custom Battery Pack Design Guide - Manufacturing Capabilities. The physical layout of the configurations is typically designed to fit within a desired dimensional space.

How do battery pack configurations work?

Battery pack configurations can be designed with several options, some of which are determined by the chemistry, cell type, desired voltage and capacity, and dimensional space constraints. The basic explanation is how the battery cells are physically connected in series and parallel to achieve the desired power of the pack.