Your BatteryBee questions answered
Learn how the planner works, what the export bundle includes, and where BatteryBee fits best for DIY builders. If you do not see your question below, reach out and we will help directly.
General
- What is BatteryBee?
- BatteryBee is a browser-based workspace for sketching custom battery pack geometry, editing series lanes, previewing spacers/cases/busbars in 3D, and exporting fabrication-ready files.
- Who is BatteryBee for?
- BatteryBee is aimed at DIY builders, hobbyists, and small teams working on custom e-bike, e-moto, drone, robotics, and other one-off battery-powered projects where fit and manufacturability matter.
- 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.
Getting started & pricing
- How do I get started?
- Create a free account, open the designer, and start a project. The docs, FAQ, and use-case guides are public so you can get productive without waiting on a manual onboarding step.
- Is BatteryBee free?
- Yes. The core design workspace is free today. Our expected monetization is through optional build and manufacturing services layered on top of the workflow, not by blocking basic design access.
- 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 learn where builders get stuck. Share your questions and we will fold them back into the docs and use-case pages.