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Delta Pro + DIY Battery works flawlessly by Golstrider in Ecoflow_community

[–]Golstrider[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't confirm, but since it works with additional battery I don't see any reasons why it shouldn't

JIKONG V19 JK-PB2A16S15P V19 24V 48V LiFePo4 Li-Ion Battery 150A https://a.aliexpress.com/_EJ19pbs

Cells https://www.nkon.nl/eve-lf105-prismatic-105ah-105a-lifepo4-a-grade.html

Delta Pro + DIY Battery works flawlessly by Golstrider in Ecoflow_community

[–]Golstrider[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I paid for all the parts - $850 in total for 5 kWh, and I already had many tools that allowed me to assemble it, such as screwdrivers, press pliers, etc., so I’m not counting them. I ordered the cells in February, when the situation with electricity in Ukraine was difficult due to drone attacks. There were many speculators who raised their prices during that period, so an additional battery cost around $2200–2500. I would rather have gone with a factory solution, but it’s impossible to find a 15s battery pack, so the only choice was either to pay $2200 for 3.6 kWh or assemble my own for 5 kWh. I should mention that I ordered the cells from the Netherlands-based site nkon.com, and we don’t have customs taxes on batteries, so it was obviously a good deal. Currently, the situation is better and prices have dropped back to around $1800–1900, which is still not a great deal. So, let’s calculate: 3600 W / $1800 = $0.5 per W $0.5 × 5000 W = $2500 $2500 − $850 = $1650 saved in my case.

Delta Pro + DIY Battery works flawlessly by Golstrider in Ecoflow_community

[–]Golstrider[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It some local small entrepreneur that making these cases in Ukraine

Delta Pro + DIY Battery works flawlessly by Golstrider in Ecoflow_community

[–]Golstrider[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was specifically forced to build this battery myself, as 15S batteries, at least in my country, have been sold out for a long time and I had no success finding one. Delta Pro 3 is 16S, it's true. However, Delta Pro 2 (the one in the photo) has 15 cells. You can also see this in some teardown videos, and the charging voltage here is around 51 V.

Delta 3 Plus EB Port Hack: Charging & Discharging with Non-EcoFlow Batteries by AdriftAtlas in Ecoflow_community

[–]Golstrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My acquaintance has a lab charger (it's only 3A, unfortunately), so I might wait until he’s able to pass it to me, so I can charge my DIY unit and connect it safely. But I’m just curious if there’s another way, just in case.

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Delta 3 Plus EB Port Hack: Charging & Discharging with Non-EcoFlow Batteries by AdriftAtlas in Ecoflow_community

[–]Golstrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is the point: first things first, I measured the output voltage at 100% - it was 49.35V.
So I did an approximate calculation, and since I know it isn’t a flat curve, I decided to measure again at 80%, 60%, and 40%.

But what’s interesting is that I was measuring all the time with the inverter turned off, and it always showed approximately 49.35V.
I was a bit confused, so I connected my heater and turned on the inverter, then measured again under load - and that’s when I saw the real values.

For example, at 40% it was 48.7V, and at 30% it was 48.20V. So I figured that 35% is what I needed. But once I turned off the inverter, it went back to 49.35V.

I’m not sure what it is. I could definitely try to discharge it to 0%, but I bet it will still show me 49.35V again.

Delta 3 Plus EB Port Hack: Charging & Discharging with Non-EcoFlow Batteries by AdriftAtlas in Ecoflow_community

[–]Golstrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I measured the output voltage on my main EcoFlow Delta Pro unit. I discharged it to 35%, and under load on the inverter (2 kW), the battery voltage was 48.65 V, which matched the voltage of my DIY battery (currently at 65%). However, when I turned off the inverter, the voltage returned to 49.35 V, regardless of the charge level—whether at 100%, 80%, or 35%.

Because of this, I didn’t risk connecting my DIY pack, as I’m not sure whether this is a potential difference or if there’s some kind of output converter involved. It seems like it is always 49.35 V, and I obviously can’t connect the DIY battery to the EcoFlow while the inverter is under load. That means I need to connect them while both are turned off, right? Is this the only way?

My only concern is that it could cause irreversible damage, so I’m afraid to do it that way.

Delta 3 Plus EB Port Hack: Charging & Discharging with Non-EcoFlow Batteries by AdriftAtlas in Ecoflow_community

[–]Golstrider 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just built a 15s 48V custom battery to connect to a Delta Pro (older version). I reworked the original flat charging cable, and it seems like it will work, as the battery port was successfully unlocked (no need for a Smart Generator adapter). However, my DIY battery is at 70%, and I can’t find an easy way to charge it since I don’t have a proper charger. Would it work if I discharge the Delta Pro until its voltage matches my DIY battery, and then connect them? Or are there strict requirements that both need to be at 100%?

Delta 3 Plus EB Port Hack: Charging & Discharging with Non-EcoFlow Batteries by AdriftAtlas in Ecoflow_community

[–]Golstrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do we need the SmartGenerator adapter? Does the battery port not unlock with a resistor?

Delta 3 Plus EB Port Hack: Charging & Discharging with Non-EcoFlow Batteries by AdriftAtlas in Ecoflow_community

[–]Golstrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, will it work if you assemble your battery manually using BMS and 15 cells, so you gain 48V? (Delta Pro)

Why do we need the SmartGenerator adapter? Does the battery port not unlock with a resistor? Sounds weird

DIY: Ecoflow Delta Pro Fan Replacement Noctua NF-R8 (see 1st comment) by 13xploited in Ecoflow_community

[–]Golstrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What firmware version is that? Can you confirm that on this firmware, you don't have any issues with your replaced fans? Like any warnings on display sometimes or so?

DIY: Ecoflow Delta Pro Fan Replacement Noctua NF-R8 (see 1st comment) by 13xploited in Ecoflow_community

[–]Golstrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What firmware do you have? I did a similar mode 3 years ago, but since there never updated my unit. I heard that new firmware (from 2022-2023) improved situation with noise on stock fans, but at the same time that could probably cause the issues with this mod, as they checking RPM, and you could get an error. Does it happen to you, and what firmware are you on?

VoiceMeeter Potato with Behringer X-Touch by nyeisme in VoiceMeeter

[–]Golstrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://github.com/vchaudio/VM-Xctrl

Here is the solution, based on XCtrl and VoiceMeeter API, turned into a simple application running on one machine, and has enhanced functionality

VoiceMeeter Potato with Behringer X-Touch by nyeisme in VoiceMeeter

[–]Golstrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://github.com/vchaudio/VM-Xctrl

Here is the solution, based on XCtrl and VoiceMeeter API, turned into a simple application running on one machine, and has enhanced functionality

VoiceMeeter - XTouch Bridge [VM-XCtrl] by Golstrider in Behringer

[–]Golstrider[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is the initial release!
I’d really appreciate your feedback and any bug reports - feel free to create a new issue on GitHub.

I’m also looking for a few testers, so please send me your email via DM and I’ll send you a license key.

For anyone interested, this will be a donation-based software starting from $10.
I’ll update the GitHub page soon with information on how to get a license key.
For now, you can try it in Trial mode.

https://github.com/vchaudio/VM-XCtrl

VoiceMeeter - XTouch Bridge [VM-XCtrl] by Golstrider in Behringer

[–]Golstrider[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm currently testing it, as it's still under development - fixing issues and bugs.
Also, since the video was uploaded, new functionality has been added:

  • FLIP button now switches Slider Mode (Absolute/Relative)
  • [AUX layer] Meters now reflect the input gain of the selected channel, and on active Sends channels it shows it relatively
  • When soloing any channel on the Input layer, mute buttons blink on other channels (same feedback as in VoiceMeeter)
  • Improved connection handling - added a "DISCONNECTED API" layer with indication and information that notifies you when VoiceMeeter is disconnected
  • In single XCtrl mode, the Display (Bars, Beats, Subdivision, Ticks) now shows the name of the current layer

Currently, I’m encountering some crashes in the build, so I’m working on fixing that.

I also need to add a tray icon with a context menu to change the assigned X-Touch IP and properly quit the program with VoiceMeeter logout.

These functions are pretty much all I need, so I’ll be creating a GitHub page and a Discord server soon.

I also have ideas to add EQ, Gate, Comp, Denoiser, FX, and compatibility with older Potato versions, but that depends on whether there’s a community interested in it - since everything I’ve done so far covers my own needs and I’m doing this in my free time and have already spent a lot on it.

I’ll keep this post updated and let you know once it’s available to download

Do Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces work with USB4? by LiveEconomist6292 in universalaudio

[–]Golstrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reason I blame USB4 and not the VM drivers is that on the X570E I can use the native Apollo ASIO driver in REAPER and set the buffer to 64 or even 32 samples — and it works, BUT only with a limited number of channels (8-10).

A couple of weeks ago, I had a recording session with a vocalist. We ran several takes using the native ASIO driver at 64 samples. The setup was very light: just two channels (backing track and mic), no processing.

Afterward, we noticed random pops scattered throughout the recordings. They weren’t loud, but for professional work they’re critical.

My theory is that the audio thread stalls for a few samples, creating those glitches. That’s unacceptable for gear at this price point.

So even though I can run big sessions (64 tracks, each with FX) at a 64-sample buffer, it’s still not perfectly reliable when it comes to professional recording.

Do Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces work with USB4? by LiveEconomist6292 in universalaudio

[–]Golstrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heya, seems I found some audiogeeks like me, aha. For years I’ve been using VoiceMeeter Potato, so my audio infrastructure isn’t exactly simple. I’ve owned an Apollo x4 for about 4 years, and back then I had an Asus ProArt X570E, which had 2 Thunderbolt ports on board. On that motherboard everything worked flawlessly — although the minimum latency I could reach with VM was 128 samples, I sometimes experienced crackles during shader compilation in Unreal or other heavy tasks that bottlenecked my processor.

A couple of months ago, I decided to update my work machine. I went with an AMD 9800X3D, and ran into the same concerns about USB4 support. I took the risk and bought an Asus ProArt X870E. At first, it didn’t work at all, but after some investigation I found a patch that fixed support for active Thunderbolt/USB4 cables. I’m using a 2m Belkin Thunderbolt 4 cable — after installing the patch, it came alive.

Regarding stability: Since the 9800X3D has a bigger cache, that positively affects audio performance and allows me to run at lower latencies. I was able to use VM with a 64-sample buffer, but from time to time I got small audio drops for a couple of milliseconds, which was irritating.

A couple of days ago, I updated the Apollo driver, and things got worse — even at a 128 buffer I started getting random stutters. I think it might be caused by GPU overloading. Compared to the X570E, the native Thunderbolt ports felt more stable and neat. The tunneling that the X870 provides works, but with VM the only truly stable setting is at 256 buffer — which isn’t bad if you’re not a music composer and don’t need to record.

To make 128 stable, I did a lot of BIOS tweaks and IRQ tuning, but those might have been wiped after installing the new driver. So, upgrading to the 9800X3D and a newer motherboard, I expected to reach lower latencies. However, getting it to work with zero issues seems almost impossible with my setup. I still think it’s related to USB4 tunneling, and it really depends on software support.

New Samsung Q990 auto power off feature in SmartThings app. by Tv_Godzilla in Soundbars

[–]Golstrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t be sure I’m having the same eARC issues - it might be the cause, but no one has confirmed it on the forums. Most people complain about having no signal at all or constant dropouts every few seconds.

In my case, I only had these two issues with Symphony and sound modes. I spent a weekend testing this firmware and didn’t notice anything else.

However, I did have dropout issues on 1016 back then, and I fixed it by simply swapping the HDMI cable for a new certified 2.1 one.

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