# General

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## [Bosch compatibility & Test Experience #Nyon](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/bosch-compatibility-test-experience-nyon/207)

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**Author:** [@eric](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/eric)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/bosch-compatibility-test-experience-nyon/207 "2026-02-25T22:45:43Z")

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Hi, Yesterday I found some time and connected the gouach battery to my UA Cargobike. Actually I found a nice way to temporarily connect the battery to a Bosch bike :slight\_smile: : Take a Bosch Battery Holder Cable (w…

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## [Compatibility with Bosch Gen 4 Smart System](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/compatibility-with-bosch-gen-4-smart-system/223)

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**Author:** [@ThisIsClappTrap](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/ThisIsClappTrap)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/compatibility-with-bosch-gen-4-smart-system/223 "2026-02-23T21:01:56Z")

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Good afternoon yall, I only learned of these cool battery kits today, and would like to know if they’re compatible with Bosch gen 4 Smart System ebikes. If so, besides the top and bottom mounts, what other accesories wo…

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## [Power tool batteries](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/power-tool-batteries/219)

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**Author:** [@zeedeeh](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/zeedeeh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/power-tool-batteries/219 "2026-02-20T14:29:28Z")

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I was just thinking that a power tool battery made in this way would be amazing. Being able to use super high power cells and repair them! I guess the current use is similar to an ebike? There are already adapters availa…

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## [Purple lights won’t clear](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/purple-lights-won-t-clear/217)

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**Author:** [@Peregrin](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/Peregrin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 11:56pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/purple-lights-won-t-clear/217 "2026-02-01T23:56:59Z")

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Hello, I got an error message when I set up the battery. I took it apart, and checked cell 8. Put it back together, and now I can’t clear the purple light

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## [Great Product Build! Kudos!](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/great-product-build-kudos/213)

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**Author:** [@harking](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/harking)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 5:36am UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/great-product-build-kudos/213 "2026-01-28T05:36:32Z")

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I just finished assembling my 48v system. WOW! What great engineering! The whole process was enjoyable and I appreciated how every detail was well thought out! Even the instructions were just the right amount of specif…

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## [USB output charging base](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/usb-output-charging-base/212)

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**Author:** [@harking](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/harking)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 5:25am UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/usb-output-charging-base/212 "2026-01-28T05:25:12Z")

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I’m coming from my bafang battery which offers a USB output on the battery. would it be possible to get an alternate charging base made that provides a USB-C or A output that is switched on the power switch?

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## [Transform 36v battery to 48v](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/transform-36v-battery-to-48v/172)

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**Author:** [@frankyky](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/frankyky)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 12:34pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/transform-36v-battery-to-48v/172 "2026-01-26T12:34:22Z")

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Hello, I already have a 36v gouach battery, but I will have a new bike with a 48v motor. Is it possible to tranform this 36v to a 48v by purschasing parts from the store ? I think I will just have to buy the 48v cell …

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## [The battery light is constantly on](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/the-battery-light-is-constantly-on/67)

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**Author:** [@PAR](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/PAR)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/the-battery-light-is-constantly-on/67 "2026-01-25T14:34:20Z")

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Hi, I noticed one week ago that the battery light is constantly on when not in use. I checked the website and read the following facts: ”The battery turns off by itself after some inactivity and can be wake up by the …

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## [Bosh compatibility issue with Intuvia displays](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/bosh-compatibility-issue-with-intuvia-displays/173)

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**Author:** [@emmanuelm](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/emmanuelm)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 10:08am UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/bosh-compatibility-issue-with-intuvia-displays/173 "2026-01-24T10:08:06Z")

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Hello, As the other mentioned, it doesn’t took me 10 minutes to setup this battery. Same problems: bottom cover where the hole in case is too high, you have to force into it. Charger where you have to play the co…

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## [API, Open Source, Documentation?](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/api-open-source-documentation/192)

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**Author:** [@gerome](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/gerome)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/api-open-source-documentation/192 "2026-01-17T14:49:46Z")

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When I first heard about the infinite battery, there was some indication that it would be open source. Is this the case? At the very least, is there an API and is it documented?

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## [Interfacing with](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/interfacing-with/150)

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**Author:** [@eric](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/eric)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/interfacing-with/150 "2026-01-17T11:36:23Z")

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Hi! It would be great to have some Information about how to interface with the gouach battery when integrating it in a project. e.g.: reading values from the battery via CAN BUS or via Bluetooth or Wifi SOC, SOH, Volt…

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## [Replacement Keys - Where can we buy them?](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/replacement-keys-where-can-we-buy-them/195)

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**Author:** [@EVPioneer](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/EVPioneer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/replacement-keys-where-can-we-buy-them/195 "2025-12-19T16:05:04Z")

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Hello, I am curious where we can buy replacement keys for the top parts? I see they are marked with “ODCS” and a key number. A search online has not led me to a source for replacement keys. I have two infinite batteri…

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## [US shipping updates?](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/us-shipping-updates/128)

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**Author:** [@Mleonard](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/Mleonard)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/us-shipping-updates/128 "2025-12-15T19:32:10Z")

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Are they any updates on shipping for US customers?

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## [Progress report on Bosch compatible setup](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/progress-report-on-bosch-compatible-setup/196)

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**Author:** [@Biffo1262](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/Biffo1262)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/progress-report-on-bosch-compatible-setup/196 "2025-12-11T17:05:41Z")

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So two months in and after a two week lay up for a hand injury I had almost finished fully charged the battery showing 100% but still charging 4 days ago but something unforseen cropped up….like the head gasket on my dau…

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## [Frequent Overcurrent Cutout](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/frequent-overcurrent-cutout/193)

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**Author:** [@horusfelix](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/horusfelix)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/frequent-overcurrent-cutout/193 "2025-12-04T16:06:57Z")

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Hallo, i received my gouache today and assembled everything. Unfortunetly the overcurrent protection kicks in After 1 min riding the bike. I think the current sensor has a wrong calibration as it says 20.0a while chargin…

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## [Update Brose Support?](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/update-brose-support/191)

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**Author:** [@Krawala](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/Krawala)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/update-brose-support/191 "2025-12-03T18:51:27Z")

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Is there any news about Brose support? BMZ, the battery supplier for Brose, is insolvent, which means that no new batteries will be available for Brose systems. It was nice to know that there is a solution if I need a ne…

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## [Software display inaccurate?](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/software-display-inaccurate/181)

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**Author:** [@Biffo1262](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/Biffo1262)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/software-display-inaccurate/181 "2025-11-26T15:28:54Z")

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For my second ride running my Bosch Purion display on my Motus is telling me via the 5 bars on the battery charge indicator I am getting only 8 miles per ‘bar’ from my Infinite 540Wh battery compared to the 12/15 miles I…

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## [Cell balancing?](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/cell-balancing/106)

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**Author:** [@DavidL](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/DavidL)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 9:09pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/cell-balancing/106 "2025-11-17T21:09:30Z")

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I just assembled my battery with a new batch of cells, however before I did this I performed a capacity test on 4 cells and the final voltages of these cells were slightly off from the others (no more than 0.01v). Once a…

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## [Import Duty - Letter received asking for even more £](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/import-duty-letter-received-asking-for-even-more/111)

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**Author:** [@nrps1](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/nrps1)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 4:59pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/import-duty-letter-received-asking-for-even-more/111 "2025-11-14T16:59:55Z")

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Hi, I received the first part of the delivery, minus the cells, this was the overall value (356.51 EUR taking off the cells) At the time of shipment UPS contacted me and asked for £70.15 import duty to clear the pac…

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## [Samsung 35E cells contact surface finish](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/samsung-35e-cells-contact-surface-finish/178)

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**Author:** [@Biffo1262](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/Biffo1262)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 11:17am UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/samsung-35e-cells-contact-surface-finish/178 "2025-11-09T11:17:50Z")

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I am wondering if anyone else has had a similar issue in that the surface finish of these Samsung cells doesn’t suit the tiny pressure contacts of the cell cage. I had problems with arcing despite the cage being fully t…

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## [Top up charge Bosch adapted](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/top-up-charge-bosch-adapted/177)

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**Author:** [@Biffo1262](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/Biffo1262)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 11:03am UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/top-up-charge-bosch-adapted/177 "2025-11-09T11:03:56Z")

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It has always been my practice to top up my old Bosch battery about an hour prior to my ride which always improved my range. I charged my Infinite battery last night to 100% and charging cut out. This morning charge is…

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## [I'm at my wits end with this battery](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/im-at-my-wits-end-with-this-battery/167)

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**Author:** [@Biffo1262](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/Biffo1262)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 9:32am UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/im-at-my-wits-end-with-this-battery/167 "2025-11-03T09:32:40Z")

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Faulty Bosch socket has to be trimmed to insert. Board wires potted too low forcing me to trim the aluminium case to get it to fit. Red and black wires from board cross opposite sides to wire on battery meaning they ha…

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## [Failure during first charge with 2 cells reading negative voltage](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/failure-during-first-charge-with-2-cells-reading-negative-voltage/164)

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**Author:** [@DavidL](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/DavidL)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 11:00am UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/failure-during-first-charge-with-2-cells-reading-negative-voltage/164 "2025-10-27T11:00:02Z")

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I received and assembled my battery a couple of months ago (with new cells) and everything seemed fine. I charged it to 50% (cells at 3.75v) but left it there as I didn’t have my wheel as yet (Grin All-axle + baserunner)…

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## [Traveling by plane with disassembled battery](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/traveling-by-plane-with-disassembled-battery/138)

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**Author:** [@Alex](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/Alex)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 12:10pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/traveling-by-plane-with-disassembled-battery/138 "2025-10-16T12:10:03Z")

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Some people would like to use the Infinite battery to travel by air. The is no problem traveling with the kit without the cells (it’s only electronics and plastic) i have done it many time with cabin luggage. For the c…

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## [Portable inverters](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/portable-inverters/145)

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**Author:** [@jazzabeanie](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/jazzabeanie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 9:03pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/portable-inverters/145 "2025-10-03T21:03:59Z")

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I remember something about an inverter when I was originally backing the product. Does anyone know of any decent portable inverters that I could use with the infinite battery? I am more interested in the 48V version, but…

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## [I need help regarding recieving my battery](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/i-need-help-regarding-recieving-my-battery/151)

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**Author:** [@Michel](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/Michel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 9:59am UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/i-need-help-regarding-recieving-my-battery/151 "2025-09-26T09:59:08Z")

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Hi, I requested a few times for help recieving my battery. But I still don’t know what to do? How do I finilaze my order? I don’t have a gift card? Could you please guide me in the right direction? …

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## [Limit charging process to 80% using the app](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/limit-charging-process-to-80-using-the-app/146)

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**Author:** [@koellifornia](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/koellifornia)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/limit-charging-process-to-80-using-the-app/146 "2025-09-11T16:52:51Z")

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Would there be a possibility to stop the charging process before reaching 100% using the App? This would be a nice feature. Right now I solve this “problem” by using Home Assistant and a zigbee Smart Plug, which shuts d…

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## [Around 53v 13s charger](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/around-53v-13s-charger/144)

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**Author:** [@franky](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/franky)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 10:20pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/around-53v-13s-charger/144 "2025-09-09T22:20:56Z")

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Hi everybody, I recently build my 48v gouach battery, and in order to prolong to cells life, I would like to charge it at lower level (around 4.1v per cell instead of 4.2v) Do you know where I can find a suitable charg…

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## [Shimano Gen1 Compatibility](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/shimano-gen1-compatibility/135)

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**Author:** [@Alexfixeurs](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/Alexfixeurs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/shimano-gen1-compatibility/135 "2025-09-01T14:26:33Z")

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Hi, Do we have any news on when will Shimano Gen 1 BMS compatible firmware be available ? Is there any way we can help the team with firmware development for Shimano Gen 1 ? I have some links that could help speed up …

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## [Is it ok to set up the battery without a multimeter?](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/is-it-ok-to-set-up-the-battery-without-a-multimeter/83)

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**Author:** [@z604](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/u/z604)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://infinite-battery.discourse.group/t/is-it-ok-to-set-up-the-battery-without-a-multimeter/83 "2025-08-09T14:27:49Z")

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I bought the cells from your partner provider in Europe and I’m ready to start building the battery. The thing is, I don’t have a multimeter. Do I really need to check the voltage? Could I damage the cells or mess up the…

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