Your BatteryBee questions answered
Learn how the planner works, what the export bundle includes, and how to join the private alpha. If you do not see your question below, reach out to the team and we will help you directly.
General
- What is BatteryBee?
- BatteryBee is a workspace for sketching pack outlines, editing series lanes, previewing in 3D, and exporting case/lid geometry for fabrication.
- Who is BatteryBee for?
- We currently focus on small teams and builders creating light electric vehicles, e-bikes, and robotics projects who need repeatable, manufacturable pack designs.
- Do I need CAD expertise to use it?
- No. You can export CAD‑friendly formats (STEP/STL/DXF) and refine details in your preferred tools when needed.
Design & exports
- Which file formats can I export?
- Case body and lids export as STL and STEP. Spacers export as STL. Busbar layers can export as DXF when configured. A JSON manifest is included to pass geometry and parameters to downstream tools.
- Can I work from a frame trace or freeform outline?
- Yes. Use the envelope editor to trace or draw an outline that matches your frame cavity, add keep‑outs, and adjust dimensions.
- Does BatteryBee support multi-layer packs?
- Yes. You can set layer spacing and edit series lanes per layer with live connection metrics.
Access & pricing
- How do I join the alpha program?
- Request access through the sign-up form. We will follow up to schedule an onboarding session and migrate any existing pack templates you rely on.
- Is there a free tier?
- During the private alpha we do not charge for access. Pricing will be announced alongside the public launch once manufacturing partners are onboarded.
- Do you support shared projects?
- Not yet in the UI. If you need shared access during the alpha, contact us and we’ll help case‑by‑case.
Need something else?
We are adding more guides as we collect feedback from early teams. Share your questions and we will add them to the knowledge base.