Building an A123 stick pack in Xs2p Format

[MetalMan]

To keep solder from wicking along the braid, I just used an amount of solder that didn't allow it to travel too far. My iron is pretty hot (I set it ~750-800 deg.), but I hold it for more than 5 secs. sometimes.

I never did get any pics of the process, unfortunately. The first time I wasn't sure if it would work (didn't know if it would be worth it to document the process), and the second time I was under time pressure so I couldn't get pics/do a writeup. If anyone wants me to build a pack for them, I'd be glad to document the process at the same time :).

[BrianG]

Well, if you're offering; sure, build me a 6s2p pack.
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Ooooohhh, you want me to pay for them? ;)

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As far as the wicking goes, I've used those little locking needle-nose pliers to clamp the braid where I wanted the solder to stop. Seemed to work well, but I was working with braid that was quite small. I wonder if that trick would work here as well.