DBMS

distributed battery management system

GOALS

1. modular design
2. intra/inter-module balancing
3. easy UX for adding / removing modules
4. modules can be used on their own or added to a larger pack
5. fail-safe HW and SW
6. use easy-to-obtain parts
7. repairability

INSPIRATIONS

VARTA

pros:

• modules can be added / removed from pack
• modules communicate and self-select a module to be the control unit (no special control module needed)

cons:

• closed source
• expensive

HARDWARE

see the hardware directory

FIRMWARE

see the firmware directory