Sensloop Lab is an independent technical research platform that documents experiments, analysis, and development activities focused on lithium-ion battery systems, EV pouch-cell technologies, and embedded control engineering.
This site is not a collection of simple reviews or hobby-level DIY notes; instead, it presents quantitative measurements, real test data, and fully reproducible procedures obtained through controlled experimentation.
1. Operator Profile
Operator: T.J. — Battery & Embedded System Engineer
Fields of Work: Battery-based system development, embedded control engineering, mobility-related prototyping, experimental verification
Current Roles: Technical development, system testing, embedded control logic design
Experience
• Research and performance testing of lithium-ion battery systems
• EV battery-pack analysis and cell-level characterization
• Embedded automation and robotics prototyping
• Research on battery-fire suppression mechanisms and thermal-event response systems
• Full execution across planning → development → testing → validation
T.J. has practical experience across battery systems, embedded control, and applied engineering.
All Sensloop Lab content is produced using real hardware, measured data, and procedures that can be reproduced by other engineers.
2. Professional Certifications
The operator holds the following nationally accredited certifications:
• Industrial Engineer Machine Design
• Industrial Engineer Precision Measurement
• Computer-Aided Milling
• Forklift Operation
• Fire Safety Manager (Class 1)
These qualifications support the accuracy, safety, and mechanical understanding required for battery experiments and laboratory-level measurements.
3. Areas of Research & Development
Sensloop Lab performs continuous experimentation and analysis in the following fields:
● Lithium-ion Battery Experiments & Data Analysis
• Testing of 18650 cylindrical cells, pouch-type NCM cells, and LFP cells
• Charge/discharge profile studies (CC/CV, constant-current, C-rate comparison)
• Internal resistance measurement, thermal behavior analysis, efficiency evaluation
• Collection and comparison of real-world performance data from EV/PHEV pouch cells (40Ah class and above)
● Battery Diagnostics, Restoration & Structural Analysis
• Diagnosis of over-discharged, corroded, or degraded cells
• Cell replacement, balancing, and pack reassembly
• Pre- and post-restoration performance comparison based on measured data
● Embedded Control & Automation Experiments
• Control logic using Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi
• Sensor-based data logging and system monitoring
• DC motor driver testing (e.g., BTS7960)
• Development of prototype automation mechanisms and experimental control systems
● Battery Fire-Suppression Research & Thermal-Event Studies
• Investigation of EV battery thermal-runaway behavior • Sensor-based analysis of off-gas generation and early fault-detection methods • Study of ignition conditions, heat propagation, and safety response mechanisms • Experimental evaluation of suppression strategies and extinguishing-agent performance
4. Equipment & Test Environment
Major Measurement & Analysis Equipment
• Neware 20V 6A battery tester
• ZKE EBC-A20 discharge analyzer
• Industrial IR temperature sensors and thermal imagers
• NI-based DAQ systems for voltage and temperature logging
• Insulated workstation for battery disassembly and measurement
Embedded & Control Hardware
• Arduino Mega 2560
• ESP32, Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano
• Motor drivers (BTS7960), MQ-series gas sensors
• Custom-built test boards for real-time control experiments
Safety Equipment & Protocols
• Fire-protective clothing, gloves, and insulated tools
• Pre-test voltage and IR measurement, busbar isolation
• All experiments conducted on insulated work surfaces
• Continuous monitoring of temperature, voltage, and current
5. Official Research Objectives
Sensloop Lab operates with the following goals:
Educational Value
Provide practical, accessible technical material that beginners in embedded systems or battery experimentation can follow without requiring deep circuit-theory knowledge.
Reproducible Experiment Records
Share not only results but also conditions, setups, equipment lists, and analysis methodologies
so other engineers can reproduce the same experiments reliably.
Public Accessibility of Battery Data
EV cell manufacturers rarely disclose detailed specifications.
Therefore, measured, real-world data has significant value in engineering practice.
Sensloop Lab contributes quantitative datasets to support technical decision-making.
Improved Safety & Technical Understanding
Through diagnostics, restoration studies, and thermal-event research,
the platform promotes safer and more informed utilization of lithium-ion batteries.
6. Site Operation & Contact
Sensloop Lab is currently operated as a personal technical research project
with plans to expand into a small research-oriented team in the future.
For inquiries or collaboration:
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⚠️ Experiments described on this site involve potential hazards such as fire, electrical shock, and thermal runaway.
All procedures are conducted in controlled environments with proper equipment and safety protocols.
Untrained individuals should not attempt to replicate these experiments.