Sales Thread for the Black Edition PhD-M6 custom battery pack

[wquiles]

my second m6 just arrived so ill take another please.
ill take #5 with...custom values

C5
Level 1 = 6.8Vrms
Level 2 = 7.5Vrms
Level 3 = 9.2Vrms
Level 4 = 10.8Vrms

for $195.00 +$5.00 = $200.00

thanks.

Payment received - thanks much. List on post #2 updated.

The standoffs did not arrive on Sat, so Eric and I are going to work with UPS tomorrow (Mon) to try to find out where the package is, and why it is running late. As soon as we know more tomorrow I will let you and everybody else know.

Will

[wquiles]

Another update guys ...

We are still going to try and find/locate the package with the large number of standoffs that is somehow MIA (missing in action!), but to make sure I can get your paid packs completed and shipped "for sure" I went ahead and just placed a new order with McMaster-Carr for enough standoffs for these packs and paid extra for next-day (overnight) delivery, so basically this order (parts show in stock) leaves tomorrow Mon and will arrive on Tuesday for sure

I will keep with updates as I get new/updated information. Once again my apologies for these unforeseen delays

[hron61]

thanks and again, take whatever time you need. we're not going anywhere.

[wquiles]

ALLRIGHT !!!

The overnight parts from McMaster arrived as promised

I will be updating the thread again later today with the finished packs






Will

[donn_]

McMaster-Carr isn't the cheapest supply house around, but their inventory is incredible and their service is unmatched. Because they are so close to me, if I order today, I'm delivered tomorrow..UPS ground.

My office, workbenches and storage cupboards and cabinets are filled with their baggies.

[wquiles]

By the way guys, I finished the 4 packs just now. I have to work on the documentation, serial numbers, and packaging, but I am first going to have some lunch. I will post pictures later today when I come back from shipping them.

Will

McMaster-Carr isn't the cheapest supply house around, but their inventory is incredible and their service is unmatched. Because they are so close to me, if I order today, I'm delivered tomorrow..UPS ground.

My office, workbenches and storage cupboards and cabinets are filled with their baggies.

+1

Very good service and selection, although sometimes pricey.

[wquiles]

thanks and again, take whatever time you need. we're not going anywhere.

By the way, I shipped both of your PhD-M6 packs in a single small flat rate USPS box, so I refunded you $5 for the shipping in the second unit.

Will

[wquiles]

OK, some photos of today's work ...

Since each pack is unique, I keep very good records of everything. Before I go to the bench I have my work order, as shown here (the 4 assembled driver boards on top-left):



Once a board has tested OK in taking to the programming station, I then do the initial assembly into a battery holder as shown here (new steel standoffs at bottom of first picture):





I then do my tests and calibration, and when everything checks out perfectly, I then test with real cells on a real M6 (with the MN21 bulb):



After each pack has passed all tests, I note the owner and voltage set, so that I can later make sure I send the right pack to the right owner. That little blue label stays with each pack, and then on the outside of the actual shipping box until I can verify that the shipping label matches the intended owner:



Here are all 4 packs ready for serial number, documentation, and packaging:



I just came back from the post office - all 4 packs have now been shipped. Tempest UK since you paid extra for EMS, I just sent you an email with your international tracking #.

The "missing" package with the original standoffs has been found and it might arrive here in my house by end of this week - I am happy I decided to order a handful of parts from McMaster so that I would not delay your orders any longer

Still, I am not perfect. Although I have done this process many, many times, and created the serial numbers for each pack, updated my database, and made sure all shipping information was perfect, I did forget one thing: I created the small serial number label for each pack, but forgot to stick it to the top cover of each pack .

Since your packs have new steel standouts, that means that your packs start with A6. Then your respective packs have C7, S2, and C5 to denote the custom voltage settings. The last 4 digits of the serial number are just a plain number incremented by one for each pack. The serial number is printed in each of the user guides/handouts, so when you get your respective packs you will know/have your unique serial number. Sorry about forgetting to stick the label there guys.

Thanks to everyone for your awesome patience with the standoff problems - you guys are great!

When you get your packs, please do post here so that I know they arrived, and if you can, please post your impressions in the feedback thread.

Will

[hron61]

By the way, I shipped both of your PhD-M6 packs in a single small flat rate USPS box, so I refunded you $5 for the shipping in the second unit.

Will

great, thank you. its been a pleasure doing business with you.

and i must say, very cool process of asembling and testing you have going on. the pics and info were pretty fun to see, thanks. and i will update with info when received and played with.

[wquiles]

great, thank you. its been a pleasure doing business with you.

and i must say, very cool process of asembling and testing you have going on. the pics and info were pretty fun to see, thanks. and i will update with info when received and played with.

You are welcome Ron

Since you are domestic, your package with your two PhD-M6 packs should arrive in just a few days

[hron61]

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[Tempest UK]

They look great!

Thanks for all the effort you're putting into these.

[wquiles]

Thank you

Please do give me a heads-up when your package arrives in the UK

[wquiles]

Guess what guys? The package with the steel standoffs arrived today - now I have "plenty" on hand




On the left the new steel ones, in the middle the steel ones I got from McMaster, and on the right the "questionable" Aluminum ones:



Will

[Tempest UK]

PhD-M6 has arrived safely in the UK

Now I'm just waiting for the batteries and charger to arrive so I can start using it

[wquiles]

Wow - that was certainly fast, even for EMS

Please keep us posted

[my_gentle_cry]

Hi Will!
I have a question... can I charge the batteries without disassembling the holder?
Sasha.

[wquiles]

Hi Will!
I have a question... can I charge the batteries without disassembling the holder?
Sasha.

I will answer this in the discussion thread.

Will

[UnderTheWeepingMoon]

Will,

My PhD-M6 landed in Australia yesterday . On initial inspection, everything looks to be in good order. I can see that a lot of thought has been put into the design of the pack. I just need to wait for the package with my batteries to arrive before I can light it up.

[wquiles]

Awesome - thanks. Please come back and update us on how it works for you once you get your cells

Will

[jaundice]

Will;

I'll take #6.

I'd like the C5 voltage settings.

$195 + $5 shipping, plus additional for some machine work you're doing for me, as per our email.

There's no hurry on this; please hold the PhD-M6 until I send you the parts for machining and send them all to me at once.

Thanks so much!

-John

[wquiles]

Payment received - thanks. Got your order updated in post #2

[munchs]

The price held me off for a little while... but...

I will take #7.
Custom Volage values:

C5
Level 1 = 6.8Vrms
Level 2 = 7.5Vrms
Level 3 = 9.2Vrms
Level 4 = 10.8Vrms
Default behavior for almost depleted cells = Moon Mode

Total : $195 + $15

[wquiles]

The price held me off for a little while... but...

I will take #7.
Custom Volage values:

C5
Level 1 = 6.8Vrms
Level 2 = 7.5Vrms
Level 3 = 9.2Vrms
Level 4 = 10.8Vrms
Default behavior for almost depleted cells = Moon Mode

Total : $195 + $15

Payment received - thanks. Post #2 updated with your order

I will get your pack ready during the weekend and leaves towards you Monday morning. I will update the thread as I work on the pack.

Will

[wquiles]

Will;

I'll take #6.

I'd like the C5 voltage settings.

$195 + $5 shipping, plus additional for some machine work you're doing for me, as per our email.

There's no hurry on this; please hold the PhD-M6 until I send you the parts for machining and send them all to me at once.

Thanks so much!

-John

Your PhD-M6 pack is ready. Of course I am holding off shipping until I can do the other work once it arrives.

The price held me off for a little while... but...

I will take #7.
Custom Volage values:

C5
Level 1 = 6.8Vrms
Level 2 = 7.5Vrms
Level 3 = 9.2Vrms
Level 4 = 10.8Vrms
Default behavior for almost depleted cells = Moon Mode

Total : $195 + $15

Your pack is complete, packaged, and ready to leave, but I did not finish in time today to ship, so it leaves towards you Monday morning.



Some pictures from today's work. My "work sheet" so that I know what I am supposed to do:



Pick two new driver boards. Make sure they are functional - program with initial settings:



Once boards check out, assemble packs:





Once calibration is complete, test with real cells in an M6 with the MN21:



Once pack passes all tests, it gets labeled so that I can track during data base entry, serial number creation and stickers, and (most importantly) so that I ship the right pack to the right owner/address:



Here I am doing the second one:



Both packs done and ready:



Will

[wquiles]

The price held me off for a little while... but...

I will take #7.
Custom Volage values:

C5
Level 1 = 6.8Vrms
Level 2 = 7.5Vrms
Level 3 = 9.2Vrms
Level 4 = 10.8Vrms
Default behavior for almost depleted cells = Moon Mode

Total : $195 + $15

Your package left yesterday as promised

When it arrives, please give us your feedback/impressions in the feedback thread:
link ...


Will

[munchs]

sure will. Thanks!

[jellydonut]

Hello guys

I'll take #8
C5 custom values
Intl. shipping
$195 + $15

[wquiles]

Hello guys

I'll take #8
C5 custom values
Intl. shipping
$195 + $15

Payment received - post #2 updated - thanks much for your order.

I will try to get your pack ready this weekend, but I will be traveling the next couple of days, so I will not be able to ship your pack until next Thu/Friday.

I will keep you posted :-)

Will

[wquiles]

Hello guys

I'll take #8
C5 custom values
Intl. shipping
$195 + $15

I finished your pack last night, but I will not be able to ship until Thu/Fri of this week when I am back from travel. Here are some pictures

Initial test of the board/driver:



Calibration of the board now mounted on the battery carrier:



Ready to test the pack in my M6 with the MN21:







All ready to pack:



Will