#1. How to Build a DIY Power Box easy step-by-step guide / tutorial

A step-by-step tutorial on how to build your own simple and economical USB powerbox to recharge your USB devices such as cell phones, tablets, or even laptops and small appliances. Great for outings, emergencies, and any other purposes that fit your needs. To watch how to recharge this DIY Power Box, please press this link: • #2. How to build a rec...
WHERE TO GET THE PARTS:
1) 4 in 1 USB Socket Power Outlet - amzn.to/4b6oH6b
2) Inline Fuse holder - amzn.to/4dqysh7
3) 12-volt fuse - amzn.to/3JQyq4x
4) 10 gauge wires for 12v battery - amzn.to/3JQlYSt
5) SLA Battery - amzn.to/3JWwyHr
6) 3 in 1 USB plug for car - amzn.to/3QB33yG
7) Ammunition box (this is not the exact model, but this is very similar) - amzn.to/3UP7ade
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[@davidfaust2694]

Finally someone who took the time to slowly go over step by step for us non electrical individuals. Very well done! Thanks for showing us!

[@tarataliaferro41]

Thanks for sharing, for im a newbie when it comes to electrical. But im very excited to build this battery box for my kayak fishing adventures! Thanks again🤗✌️

[@thabomoloi7993]

Although I'm going for a bigger system, your step by step tuition solved a lot of issues for me which weren't clear before. Thanks a lot, very informative and helpful.

[@don7117]

Really like the steady, methodical approach to teaching. Very helpful. Thank you. A video on how to connect it to a solar panel with solar charge controller would be helpful as well.

[@NickCal304]

Just in time I have your exact parts .your video saved me a lot of headache. You have my thumbs up great informative video.

[@j.babiweedor461]

From this video, I think I can now build mine.

[@exekutioner]

thanks mate, I needed this video! hugs from spain

[@unsopken0623]

That's the real step by step. Thank you

[@Zbee167]

Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing.

[@diypowerbox]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rosskilpatrick934]

Excellent instructions easy to follow. Thank you.

[@samirah.7410]

very well explained, thanks for sharing

[@gideonlapidus8996]

very well presented

[@krazykat8594]

Excellent video for newbies. Thanks for posting!

[@chesschess100]

Such a great video. Thank you.

[@Dzikr_Family]

tx for sharing.. super sekali 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@daniele.sandri]

ottimo lavoro!!!

[@alexregado4602]

Nice work Bro..

[@winstonsmiths2449]

Recommend fuses or a fuse block. Great video!

[@tanmaysamajder3358]

Thanks a lot

[@ochim]

Good job

[@omaralvarado1080]

from Texas I am building one auto 18650 batteries.

[@a2channel548]

Good

[@technovation557]

Your video is very helping. How to recharge this power box? Can I add extra battery as much as 4 batteries. Do i need extra component to protect all the component inside?

[@diypowerbox]

Hello! I hope that all is well for you! Thank you for your inquiries, it is encouraging me to come up with another video to address the recharging options. Disclaimer: Please note that I am not an electrician therefore my recommendations below may not be accurate. 1) Just a heads up, I recharge my battery simply by connecting the plus and minus recharger wires directly to the battery terminals. Another option is that I connected the recharger wires to a car charger plug (12v cigarette) inserted into the 12v socket on my diy powerbox. I purchased my recharger from Amazon. As you may already know, there are different types of rechargers according to battery compatibilities. As for my powerbox, I am using a recharger that are made specifically to recharge sealed lead acid batteries. 2) As for your battery questions, you may connect as many batteries that you'd like as long as they stay at 12-volt range, this can be achieved by connecting in parallel. Also, it is not recommended to mix different types of batteries such as Lithium Ion, GEL, SLA, etc. 3) I am using a usb kit (usb outlet, on-off switch, 12v car charger, voltage monitor). I think that this maybe the "component" that you are referring to? In my powerbox, since they are connected in series, I decided to use only 1 fuse to protect all of them on which I think it's all that I need. It is possible to protect each item with their own fuses but that would require a different wirings. I hope that this helps. I wish you success on your project!

[@technovation557]

@@diypowerbox thank you very much. May you success on your career.

[@fistafiltration5464]

Hi there, where did you get the connector (switch, amp meter, usb, 12v, ) strip from ?

[@diypowerbox]

Hi! Sorry for the delay of my reply. This is where I got the kit: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0834MTG3X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I hope this helps and I wish you success on your project!

[@xxxxzorroxxxx]

Please post how to change the battery

[@diypowerbox]

Hi! I apologize for not being able to produce more videos. To change the battery, as per your question, all I need to do is to disconnect it. To charge it, I bought this item on Amazon and simply carefully connecting the charger leads to the battery terminals. I hope that this helps a bit. smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TTNV9LZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@xxxxzorroxxxx]

Thank u

[@code_name_cody]

What type of charger do you have for the 12v battery

[@diypowerbox]

Hi! I'm sorry for my late reply but I appreciate for your inquiry. I'm using this charger on Amazon smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TTNV9LZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I still have to come up with a convenient way to connect it to the battery terminals. When I find time to come up with another video, I will do the charging as a priority.

[@pgiono88]

Go here and you can buy your kit. www.iceholepower.com/diy-kits

what is the type / size of the fuse?

[@diypowerbox]

Hi! I got the fuse and inline connector from this seller on Amazon, I hope that this helps you get an idea. In this video, I am using a 5 amp of fuse considering that most of the phone uses 2 amps then plus another devices therefore 5 is about right. smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B088FNTJDV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@roncollins9222]

@@diypowerbox Thanks from me too... 👍 🇬🇧

[@bernied9415]

Very good tutorial, how do you charge this unit ? .....can a solar panel be used ? ....or a ordinary low amp charger ? Than you.

[@diypowerbox]

I think it's a good idea to use solar panel for charging, I will have to look on that option. I think that an ordinary low amp charger will be good to keep the battery maintained - I should do that. I appreciate for your great idea.