Overview

As electric battery technology scales, so does the potential danger of it to people. The Nano is a do-it-yourself kit that packages safety and ease of assembly conveniently for both consumers and industry. The Nano includes two custom PCBs that stack together, a set of common peripherals, and a user guide for installation.

Solution

Maximal iterated the Nano to V10 to ensure the product was safe for the Alpha pilot run. Aiding in the go-to market launch, Maximal additionally led the design of the packaging, user guide, and assembly instructions video. Meanwhile, testing the Beta to prove the IoT hypothesis on the original Alpha dream.

Results

GLE said: “I want 60 amps to flow through the Nano for 30 minutes straight.” Maximal met that criteria with lab equipment before it was tested on an ebike in the forest preserves of Chicago.  As for the Beta - a demo with multiple temperature inputs and alerts roused GLE’s curiosity to keep going.  The only thing missing now is an app and feedback from customers on the Alpha pilot run.

Tools Used

• Arduino Uno

• Texas Instruments PMICs

• LCD display

• USB cable assembly

• High-current power supply

• Autodesk Eagle

• Arduino IDE

• Atmel Studio