Enabling charge speed on dash.

[BriyGuyUSA]

A standard jump starter isn't going to work. You need something that can actually supply steady power. Schumacher INC100 and Clore PL6100 (requires 20 amp plug or 20-15 adapter) are the big two. Both are 100 amp. I've been using a Powermax PMBC-75 which is a bit cheaper for FDRS and the IPC mod. If you're willing to make your own cables you can get it for quite a bit cheaper.

I was thinking about getting the server PSU that @Aminorjourney linked to in her video.

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[PJnc284]

That's another option and quite a bit cheaper. Just make sure you have a good set of cables.

 

[BriyGuyUSA]

Just make sure you have a good set of cables.

Yeah lol. My current ones did NOT come with us from England, although they are a few years old. I suspect I might need to get better ones as I’m thinking they will likely be 4 AWG.

 

[Aminorjourney]

Are this the correct points to connect the power supply to? https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/jumping-12-volt-battery.16066/post-325705

Also, any other new features / functionality in the 2024 IPC software that we wouldn't have in the 2023, other than the charge speed indicator and the bluecruise lane change animation?

Yes, correct place - but you do need good quality cables. As demonstrated by yours truly

That's another option and quite a bit cheaper. Just make sure you have a good set of cables.

AND DON'T I KNOW IT! Oh I still have nightmares about those bright orange rust balls.

Yeah lol. My current ones did NOT come with us from England, although they are a few years old. I suspect I might need to get better ones as I’m thinking they will likely be 4 AWG.

For what it's worth, I just went to my local auto parts store and got some 2-gauge cables. Most auto parts stores have them. TLDR, if they're designed for jump-starting a big old truck, you'll be okay

 

[bmwhitetx]

Yeah lol. My current ones did NOT come with us from England, although they are a few years old. I suspect I might need to get better ones as I’m thinking they will likely be 4 AWG.

I'm using #8 connected to my server PSU but they are only 3 feet long with the PSU sitting in the frunk. That's keeps the voltage drop to a reasonable level. You can use an online voltage drop calculator for say 50-75 amps. I'd stay away from 15-20 foot cables - they will need to be thicker and thus more expensive.

I also wire to the BMS and positive terminal with ring connectors and 6mm nuts instead of clamps. See pic I made here.

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