I too suggested this no too long ago, not just for appearances but for reliability..
The power circuit from battery to controller is most important and no interruptions of the circuit should happen. This idea solves many mains connection issues that could arise from an external connection.
I envisage a battery box with controller with guided docking port with slip in, lock and enclose feature and a proper on off switch and fuse to compliment the key switch and avoid connection arcs.
Also cells come in a plastic heat shrink pack with padding and slip into the box and plugs into a cable connector inside the box allow easy access and replacement of cells.
This idea would >>>
Save more space and strengthen the over all design of the kit and bike build.
Create one very short pure DC connection from the pack to the controller, would increase efficiency.
Inhibit newbies attempting to reverse engineer the pack and or controller to work with non GM products.
Make less parts needed to connect the controller to the pack, would ensure easy cleaner installation for the end user.
Make easy replacement of new controller or upgrade controller.
It is a good idea you came up with Mark, and even though I thought of something similar, you still did manage to come with the concept on your own.
Good work!
Another Idea is to module the controller into two parts.
1: Logic
2: Fet gate and motor driver.
The new load and lock controller need only the fets and its drivers to be installed into the unit.
The remains of the logic can stay inside the pack, or better still, become an integral part of the
BMS.
The advantages.
Controller logic MCU can control LVC on the
BMS.
Make replacement of failed fets a breeze and cheaper to replace controller
Make it very hard to reverse engineer the GM pack and controller.
Make it easier for GM to send a replacement, revised or upgraded Mosfet switches, cheaper to deliver.
Allow more controller integration to the packs cells and
BMS unleashing a wealth of new opportunities to innovate the technology.
Make the controller installable part smaller.
The disadvantages,
Makes it more difficult to repair or replace damaged logic circuitry.
Increase the size and weight of the pack.
Add complexities to manufacturing
Make it difficult to upgrade or revise logic design.
Impede cross compatibility with other brands products or old GM products.
I think from the average riders point of view the advantages would out weight the disadvantage.
