BobSweep Dustin 14.4V Compatible Battery 2600mAh Li-ion

BobSweep Dustin / PET24-7-213 — 14.4V Li-ion Replacement Battery (INR18650-4S1P)

This is a 14.4V, 2600mAh lithium-ion battery pack for the BobSweep Dustin and PET24-7-213 robotic vacuum. It runs in a 4-cell series, 1-parallel configuration (4S1P) using INR18650 cells. It powers the drive motors, suction system, and onboard navigation electronics.

• Dustin and PET24-7-213 compatibility: Both models share the same 14.4V battery bay, cell configuration, and BMS handshake protocol. A single battery spec covers the full Dustin lineup without modification.
• Bench tested on actual hardware: We ran this pack through full charge and discharge cycles on the Dustin platform. The BMS held cutoff thresholds at both ends of the voltage window and the protection circuit responded correctly to simulated overcurrent at the motor leads.
• Dock charging habit for the Dustin: Do not leave the Dustin sitting on the charging dock permanently between uses. Robotic vacuums on continuous dock charge accumulate trickle-charge stress on the cells faster than any other use pattern. Charge to full, then lift it off the dock until the next scheduled clean.

Suction dropping before the battery indicator reaches low on the Dustin

The Dustin's suction motor draws significantly more current when airflow is restricted — a partially clogged filter can push draw well above the rated steady-state figure. The BMS reads this elevated current as a low-cell-voltage event and begins throttling output before the indicator registers. The result looks like a weak or dying battery when the actual fault is upstream airflow restriction. Clean or replace the filter first, then retest — a healthy 14.4V pack should hold voltage above 13.0V under normal suction load.

Motor cutting out mid-cycle and then recovering on its own

This is a BMS overcurrent trip, not a dead battery. When the Dustin hits a sustained blockage — hair wrapped around the brush roll, a jammed wheel, or a severely blocked filter — current spikes beyond the protection threshold and the BMS disconnects the output rail. The unit goes silent, sits for a few seconds, and then restarts once the BMS resets. Clear the physical blockage first. If the cut-outs continue on an unobstructed floor, measure resting cell voltage: a pack in good condition should read 16.4–16.8V fully charged and should not be tripping overcurrent on a clean surface.