Build a DIY Battery Charging Station | Ultimate Film Gear Accessory

[@DeityMicrophones]

What DIY build would you like to see next?!

[@matt-fg4ng]

A BDS build? Pretty sure Andrew mentioned it in a sound bag tour video some time ago.

[@cactuzzsound]

Maybe simple cart for one man army location sound hero?

[@黃奕瑞-w7r]

I need a 2.4G RF splitters for my Duo-RX😂

[@lukewhiteside90]

BDS, seconded. Also, a cheap alternative diy sound bag.

[@sam.oates_]

DIY paddles!

[@georgesmith827]

As a DIY pro and woodworking aficionado this was very fun to watch! Lol. You learned like 2 years of woodworking lessons in 3 days… good on you for getting it done.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

OK. That was really cool!

[@BTVRhoenrad]

It's good that you keep the fail part in this clip. 🤗

[@nathanvenzara]

The mistakes are the best part of the video. Seriously thanks for including.

[@sam.oates_]

This video is pure chaos, I love it! 😂 great little set up though.

[@andyweaver5432]

I really like that you put your mistakes in the video. I would most likely make the same ones without seeing someone else show me them 1st. Actually I would definitely do it. Much appreciated.

[@DarrinRigo]

Thank you for showing what it actually feels like to try and fail a DYI project. I loved this - good job keeping the vibes chill through it all. I'm going to Home Depot today to do a similar build!

[@DeityMicrophones]

We felt it was appropriate to not just show the curated highlight reel of this one 😂 best of luck to you!

[@jasons9879]

Haha one of your finest videos yet, for sure! What a journey! From the confident highs in the beginnings, to the bitter lows of failure, to the redemption at the end. Such a great watch Deity crew! Loved it 💛🖤 (I can't believe how many things went wrong with Andrew... well actually yes I can) 😂

[@DeityMicrophones]

Miss you man. - AJ

[@fellowcreator]

I was playing this on TV and my little brother asked "is this a video explaining how not to build charging station?"

[@nerframbo2012]

😂😂😂

[@SoundSpeeds]

How many DIY projects can the Deity budget afford? Whatever that amount is is the number you should make. And Andrew needs to be the person to do them all.

[@ALLBOUTTHUGLIFE]

Love this! 💯😝

[@tjcasper777]

This was awesome! Love the mistakes, I was dying. I've been thinking about building one of these for awhile. Very timely!

[@DeityMicrophones]

Do it! Hopefully you can learn a thing or two from our mistakes.

[@jordanielmills]

I feel validated by all the fails because this is me every time I do a new project. Satisfying when you get it done though!

[@Libsenth]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[@DeityMicrophones]

thanks for watching :)

[@bradpaulp]

Omg 5 minutes in and I had to and check if this was posted on April fools day or something. Andrew. way to be persistent! great diy idea!

[@bradpaulp]

Question at 13:01, the $302 did that include the two cases or is that just with the one case? :p

[@ozarksdigitalcreations9254]

Great video. That extra space you could put an APC battery pack in there and charge on the go if needed.

[@AsifPervez]

I’ve just broken and ordered acrylic glue to fix it. But this morning it will be so stupid to trust glue for my $3000 gear. Ur video confirm the same not to trust glue. Thanks for sharing ur full DIY experience. It’s a good lesson learned apart from building amazing charging station.

[@DeityMicrophones]

Glue definitely has its proper uses in the right scenario/materials - this was not one of them!

[@justinstar123]

I like that you didn’t edit your video erasing the mistakes. I have a hard time putting IKEA furniture together 😂 but you give me hope I can learn to DIY and become great at my projects.🙌🏾

[@WhatAbout-Joe]

Crow, "Wear safety glasses" 😂 Thanks for the self stick Velcro idea. I've been working on a battery case for a while and didn't have a good idea for securing the chargers 👍

[@teolopez]

Love the community coming together in the comments to offer their experiences/tips

[@TheEffoff]

I love this.

[@harryniedecken5321]

Nice project. I also build portable power stufv into cases and it does take a few tries.

[@youritguy1]

This is so funny.. It's like watching an episode of Home Improvement "Tim the tool man Taylor" hahaha....

[@mitchmedmedia5386]

Amazing. This is exactly how my projects go.

[@Thats_my_Point]

Great job. I love seeing that other people are as cursed as me. Don’t leave the case in the sun too long, Velcro adhesive can get sad. But love the concept. As soon as I saw the connect set on the back lid for charging, I was sold. I think I’ll try this out

[@jimmys511]

Great video I’m going to make a dewalt battery box using your idea

[@Tvj_films8452]

can't believe he's charging using old usb A style. good video. gives me some ideas.

[@MossCoveredBonez]

Getting back to diy gear let's go!

[@MayerEO]

y'all are hilarious 🤣 i love these guys

[@Skwealer]

any problems with TSA?

[@ShawnMilo]

Looks ultra-convenient for thieves to walk away with a complete kit. Maybe add a battery-powered GPS tracker hidden under the wood paneling that self-charges when the unit is plugged in. You could probably even just use an old cell phone for that if you could find the right app.

[@DeityMicrophones]

Thieves are more likely to steal your camera

[@jehugarcia]

welcome to my world, I have shelves of cases with wrong holes

[@flapdance]

I love this video because you put all of your mistakes in this. :). It's so funny and human... Thx to your mistakes we don't have to make them.

[@hunterthomas3474]

Might wanna trade out the top lid Velcro for some straps like you’d get in the front pouch of an Orca bag, then you can strap in the TX’s and travel with them connected so they don’t fall if you need to rush and move the case. Also putting a USB Hub in the Lid might make for more units to allow for future charge options.

[@Mauronic100]

How do you transport the batteries?

[@zi4169]

I’m currently planning on doing this too. However I believe you missed a step. You need to add a exhaust fan to let the air flow if the case was closed and need to charge on the go. Nice work tho 👍🏼

[@Nathankinamorh]

Always showcase your failures in the project folks. How one recovers from mistakes is a true projection of style. :)

[@IAmTheCraftsman]

Andrew did your LED lights peel themselves off? Mine did! 😂 I guess the adhesive on the light strip doesn’t agree with the inside plastic surface of the lid. Any suggestions on a glue to put on the light strip that will stick? We both know super glue doesn’t work……… 😂

[@fiercesound2138]

Well that was entertaining 😂

[@BadKarma714]

Why did you not use two part Apoxsee Better yet you should’ve called Adam Savage or DIY perks Also be careful with the Velcro the sticky stuff will come off if it’s in a place where there’s a lot of heat

[@QuaverSager]

I believe in me XD XD XD best line of 2022

[@pradeepchakraverti]

I really liked this kind of "Rube Goldberg" style of doing things!! 😀 Andrew, you should've thought of the Velcro idea at the start, that's what I did when you hit that bump. Velcro is my panacea for most things, easy to set up; equally easy to take apart.....if one wants to make modifications. Nevertheless, I liked this video. I might even use it if I think of making this contraption.

[@robertharker]

If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again. Great project. A few comments. Don't put the connector on the bottom side. That way you can put the case on edge and still leave it plugged in. Did you consider a powercon connector or would that have required soldering? I would have mounted the power strip on the wooden supports. That way the plugs are horizontal. I have not had great luck with self adhesive Velcro over the long term. The adhesive tends to relax and let go over time. Do prep the surfaces with alcohol before laying down the Velcro. For my case I am going to use a RIDGID short tool case taking out the top plastic liner. That way it stacks with my other RIDGID roll-about tool cases I use for my other gear. A stack-able system that costs about $25 for the case or $130 for a 3 case stack with wheels and handles that locks it together as a single unit. These cases seem to only be available at Home Depot.

[@DeityMicrophones]

love all these ideas and insights. Please send us video/photos of your final project, we'd love to see another look at this build!

[@chungdha]

You should had used contact adhesive, super glue is not correct glue for this.

[@DeityMicrophones]

I think Andrew has an entire list of "should haves" after this one 😂

[@SirSeabass]

Measure twice, cut once!

[@erictimothyanderson7469]

Adam Savage please help this man. Hahaha

[@frankenstein3163]

2:15 reminded me of 28 days latter movie >_

[@roinas12]

Someone didn't have very many shop classes

[@mertkaracayil]

fire hazard i say lol :) but cool. thanks for sharing.

[@TheAaronalden]

That's why I am hesitant to do diy projects. Thanks for failing, so that we can succeed.

[@harryniedecken5321]

You might notice that the first attempt can be called a prototype, and the second was better. By the time he would build it a third or 4th time, it would be fairly refined. If you just plan for things to go this way instead of stressing about it, then you will succeed.

[@Zkpe02]

This is more on how not to do it..😂😂😂

[@DeityMicrophones]

live and learn :)

[@gillesmatheronpro]

Global thoughts... You'll never ever have perfect measurements as long as you'll stick to "imperial" system. Those thirds, quarters, eights, ounces, stones, inches, feet, etc. are doing nothing for accuracy of distances and dimensions. Metric goes from 10 fold to 10 fold, always and only... how simpler can things be ? But maybe some folks like complicated situations !? 🤔

[@mavrik9475]

i hope this is satire because i wouldnt let you put air in my tires

[@centaurusaudio7409]

✌️✌️🤘🤘🤘

[@FromMetayou]

Funny as fxck

[@AlphaMachina]

Wow, wth? Epoxy. You use epoxy in situations like this. smh.

[@eumeis]

This video is so bloody disrespectful of viewer time that im unsubbing. Best of luck