Build the smallest, lightest power station in 5 minutes with no special tools.

[@Electronzap]

Fun project.

[@texasprepperprojects]

Thanks!

[@af1023]

Awesome build, I would recommend a DC power hub to add the USB-C and 12v outlet. This would be awesome to put together if you have several bedrooms and need to power DC electric blankets during a winter outage. Thank you

[@texasprepperprojects]

Thanks! Electronic blanket for the win!

[@stevenjohn350]

NICE.....😀 simple is good...

[@texasprepperprojects]

It is!

[@Sylvan_dB]

Nice introduction. I recommend looking at Anderson SB50 connectors (or the generic "50 amp connector" version) and use those. For example, with one on the battery and one on the charger you remove the error prone connect/disconnect process with a quick and simple plug/unplug. That tiny inverter could also connect the same way. (The Anderson connectors are rated well over 50amps continuous with 6ga cable and etc. so probably even a 1000w inverter could be a reasonable connection, or add an SB120 connector for higher current.)

[@texasprepperprojects]

I am familiar with them and have used them in the past to replace MC4. I just wanted this to be as simple and cheap as possible

[@JamesBond-zd5jx]

Makes me pretty content with my recent purchase of two Delta 2s. 459 dollars each. 1800 watt inverter, fast charging, lots of outlets, software. But I like your idea and video.

[@texasprepperprojects]

Thanks!

[@beesknees6970]

Can you charge it from the wall or a generator?

[@texasprepperprojects]

Yes

[@Totogita]

I did the same with dcpowerhouse and a 300w pure sinewave, watchout for the heat from the inverter, detach when using it

[@stuartstuart866]

I did the same, but attached a small solar charge controller to the battery. I use it every night for fans and lights, charging it off of 200 watts of solar panels.

[@texasprepperprojects]

nice, thanks

[@texasprepperprojects]

the dokio panel comes with a charge controler!

[@visamedic]

Just a question, not a critique, shouldn’t you plug the charge controller into the battery before plugging the panel into the controller? Otherwise pretty cool little setup. 👍

[@texasprepperprojects]

You are correct. But since I was inside it didn't matter. But outside you are right

[@visamedic]

@@texasprepperprojects I kinda figured, but it’s one of those thing where I’m not 100% sure. Thank you. 😁👍

[@goodcitizen4587]

The 500W inverter is pretty limited. An 1800W version would be interesting. But bigger...

[@texasprepperprojects]

Yup and a 1000w inverter wouldn't mount to the battery like that. Check out my 3840wh cart video

[@goodcitizen4587]

@@texasprepperprojects Sounds good, thanks!

[@stuartstuart866]

A 100 amp battery isn’t powerful enough for an 1800 watt inverter.

[@texasprepperprojects]

might fire up the start on surge depending on how good the BMS is

[@SamsungGalaxy-ls8ys]

That size inverter requires an alternator to be running.

[@ashyslashy5818]

Bluetooth in a battery is just creepy

[@texasprepperprojects]

but very handy. Don't use it if you don't like it, but it saves a lot of money on a shunt

[@bobby-gs9wn]

@@texasprepperprojectswhat are the advantages of a Bluetooth battery? Honestly don’t know.

[@texasprepperprojects]

Did you watch the whole video? Bluetooth let's you watch the status of the battery in real time. How much current coming in or going out so you know the state of charge. A stand alone bluetooth battery monitor runs about $80, so you are getting that ability for less. However what you also have to think about is that if you have a stand alone shunt or battery meter, it's more wires and terminals you have to connect. So things get even more expensive and complicated. When you have that built into the battery, the build is simple. Check out my other builds to see where and how the shunt is wired