How to BUILD A LITHIUM POWER BOX For ONLY $36!

In this video I will show you all the parts you need to build and assemble a lithium powered POWER BOX. Power box's are great for charging cell phones, charging tablets, powering ice fishing graphs, and many more options.
We often bring a POWER BOX fishing or hunting with us. You can power lights in your Ice Hut, Power your graph, run a glow cup, power your GoPro, as well as charge your cell phone all at the SAME TIME. All items used in this build are located below. Also links provided below to buy the necessary parts to build your own POWER BOX for very cheap.
USB 3.0 Charger Socket $6.59
www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
5 pc Rocker Switch $5.29
www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
6 pc Eagle Eye Led $9.58
www.aliexpress.com/item/32810...
Charging Post $2.41
www.aliexpress.com/item/32872...
Fuse Holder $1.30
www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
5 meters of 18awg wire $6.95
www.aliexpress.com/item/40006...
50 Pc Splice Wire Connector $4.50
www.aliexpress.com/item/32644...
Ammo/Storage Box $9.99-$12.99 at Cabela's
127 Pc Shrink Tubing $1.74
www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
40 Pc Female Wire Terminal $1.86
www.aliexpress.com/item/32870...
50 Pc Ring Terminal $1.86
www.aliexpress.com/item/32844...
Battery Adapter
Dewalt $6.52
www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
Milwaukee $5.12 www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
2x USB=$13
2x Rocker=$2
2x Eagle led=$3.33
1x Charging Post $2.41
1x Fuse Holder $1.30
1M Wire $1.30
10x Wire Terminal $0.50
1x Ammo Box $9.99
2x Splice Connector $0.20
15x Heat Shrink Tubes $0.30
1x Battery Adapter $6
Roughly $36 ALL IN IF YOU USE A DRILL BATTERY!!!!

[@FoxFishing4K]

USB 3.0 Charger Socket $6.59 www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001430681536.html 5 pc Rocker Switch $5.29 www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003308100522.html 6 pc Eagle Eye Led $9.58 www.aliexpress.com/item/32810465434.html Charging Post $2.41 www.aliexpress.com/item/32872164977.html Fuse Holder $1.30 www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001871088533.html 5 meters of 18awg wire $6.95 www.aliexpress.com/item/4000689875049.html 50 Pc Splice Wire Connector $4.50 www.aliexpress.com/item/32644248517.html Ammo Box $9.99 Cabelas 127 Pc Shrink Tubing $1.74 www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002258353406.html 40 Pc Female Wire Terminal $1.86 www.aliexpress.com/item/32870390488.html 50 Pc Ring Terminal $1.86 www.aliexpress.com/item/32844722125.html Battery Adapter Dewalt $6.52 www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003522924944.html Milwaukee $5.12 www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003175683129.html 2x USB=$13 2x Rockwe=$2 2x Eagle led=$3.33 1x Charging Post $2.41 1x Fuse Holder $1.30 1M Wire $1.30 10x Wire Terminal $0.50 1x Ammo Box $9.99 2x Splice Connector $0.20 15x Heat Shrink Tubes $0.30 1x Battery Adapter

[@simplytrolling6869]

Harbor freight had the ammo boxes last week for $3.99. You are absolutely correct about placing your battery in the box from the get-go. Also, I built my own Milwaukee adapter from a spare charger. I’ve also made a set of jumper cables for a quick and easy jumpstart that I have used numerous times on my work truck. Those jumper cables work like a charm. All of this was rather simple to build. People were blown away with the jumper cables and even more amazed at the ease of starting my truck. My wife’s $200 jump box does not have the power to start it.

[@FoxFishing4K]

Amazing! 3.99 is a great find!

[@CuseKayaker]

Thanks for taking the time to record this video, it was very informative and helped me out a great deal.

[@georgianbayfishheads4826]

Great Video. Gonna take your ideas and make some adjustments to my box for this winter - add the lights and 1 USB outlet. I installed the same 3A usb on the main boat this year, can’t beat the price. I also have my fish finder mounted on the box top and it tucks inside the case nicely with a smaller battery kit. I’d love a Dakota but a little too $$ at the moment. Nice Job!!

[@FoxFishing4K]

Thanks man! The dakota was from my old ice fishing graph. If I didn't already have it I wouldn't use it. I would use a drill battery. Best part is you can adapt these to whatever you use. Can customize.

[@kennthbrowne7051]

Nice build cool i build my own i have 3 18 volt lithium battery 12A,5,A,3A in some tool box with 12/24 volt DC power supply out put 9V 2A With 2 switch and 3 usb 2.1Aand 1A charge my phone and it working

[@randyshimperls7416]

Brilliant man!! Thanks!!👍

[@FoxFishing4K]

If you have any questions about the build please post below. Also if you find any links for items cheaper then what I have posted, post them below for others.

[@97fdexp]

How do you charge the battery?

[@bigbamboo3173]

And I was going to buy one.... Awesome vid 👍🏼

[@FoxFishing4K]

Amazon even has all switches and USB all done for you. It's a little more but plug and play. :)

[@brentsmith5647]

Brilliant video thank u

[@FoxFishing4K]

No worries! Thank you for the kind comment!

[@user-hh6ex9md4w]

Wow, that sounds like an amazing product! The Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series seems like a versatile and reliable power source for camping trips and backup power during family outings. The massive capacity, fast recharging, and comprehensive protections make it a great choice. Plus, the waterproof technology is a bonus for outdoor enthusiasts like us. Thanks for sharing this recommendation!

[@FoxFishing4K]

If you like this video check out my KZbin Channel for more AMAZING videos! kzbin.info/door/V8P_waGmxql6JRvwIvWrlg

[@alwayshookedup8542]

Awesome video!!!

[@FoxFishing4K]

Thanks man!!

[@iratherbfishin]

Great video did the same thing two years ago.

[@FoxFishing4K]

Awesome!!

[@dmzzone]

Great simple project, I love the step by step!

[@FoxFishing4K]

Awesome! It will save you so much money as well!

[@solo63137]

Nice video, I enjoyed the way you annunciated what you were doing, then clearly showed it. The box turned out great!!! What do use it for though? I want to build one for powering my amateur radio, powering my laptop and charging my cell and other things... My radio (FT-991a) is rated at 100watts TX power on HF, so it can suck some juice... So I'm wanting a 100aH or bigger batt...

[@mehlbeck]

Made my head hurt just thinking about doing it. Now I'm definitely gonna BUY one 🤣 good for you though Kevin. I don't have the patience. I'd gladly pay someone to do it 😉

[@FoxFishing4K]

I had someone build my first one and it broke. I offered to bring it in for repair. Enzo said I had to ship it to him. Shipping there and back would cost more then making a new box. You can also buy an all in one USB panel already prepared wired.

[@mehlbeck]

@@FoxFishing4K I'll buy yours... how's $37 😉🤣👍

[@FoxFishing4K]

@@mehlbeck lol I'm not taking the risk. If one of these things burns a house down or a truck lights on fire the builder would be liable. My original was close to catching fire. Hence I built my own and made it secure. Battery in the purchased one was loose and rattling around inside lol.

[@FoxFishing4K]

@@mehlbeck if you bought a power box make sure that battery is secure.

[@neglectedbbq4605]

Where did u get that rubber boot for the drill ???

[@Clippertonper]

I have seen many videos on the subject. Nobody says or explains how to charge the battery. You can? is it just a plug or some electronics for a good installation?

[@FoxFishing4K]

I just connect my charger to the red and black post and turn the switch on and it charges

[@danmidkiff5416]

Couple of questions. Will this setup also power a fish finder? And, what do you use to recharge the battery? Thank you!

[@grinderpumpguy]

That's why I tuned in but I learned a bunch & how to spend more money on my creation

[@williamabaca1826]

Maybe a schematic would be helpful. Great box!

[@FoxFishing4K]

Noted!

[@ronarmstrong835]

I always enjoy seeing how other people make their boxes. I also have a cat (or cats) who like to interrupt, err help with the build.

[@FoxFishing4K]

They are annoying but cute assistants!! Lol

[@Ulbre]

The end product look just as good, if not better than, store bought equivalent. The wiring standard was probably much more robust and better than those store bought ones that are mass produces in China. if you did this as a side hustle I'm sure you'd do well, and the 36 bucks cost could half when ordering a heap of the components at a time. Great video, cheers from an Aussie in South East Asia 😀

[@FoxFishing4K]

Thank you. The box is still going strong and i use it all the time!

[@Backstreetfroyz]

Really helpful video, thank you!

[@FoxFishing4K]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffm5808]

great view i plan to make one . minus the led lights

[@robertcoleman5560]

hay can you help iv just made a power box with a in line fuse , iv found when i use it its starts at 12.9v after 1 or 2 hrs its drops to 12.5v then i turn it off after about 30 mins i turn it back on then its seems to charge its self back up to 12.9v , should i be concerned wtth this ,..... 12v 7ah 20hr lead acid sealed battery

[@FoxFishing4K]

Nope likely fine. I wouldn't worry about it. Maybe it's reading the draw from it while in use?

[@Steve-sv3ln]

That is really nice! Can you tell me how you connected both you're +/- leads and the secondary wires to your posts and aux's to those switches securely? And also what gauge wiring that you're using. Ty!!

[@FoxFishing4K]

I think it was 16 Guage wire if I can remember correctly

[@ericcerdor2377]

Can you charge at the terminal posts or do you need to open and charger to battery?

[@FoxFishing4K]

Charge at the terminals. Connect your charger to them and turn the switch on for those and battery charges. Once done turn switch off and done!!

[@GeorgeGubkoJr]

Have you put a schematic out for this yet?

[@JohnKWannamaker]

Are you using a Rigid drill with a Milwaukee battery?

[@kjcogan81]

Is there a way to charge with a portable solar panel?

[@stephaniecarden2140]

I purchased one of these things a couple years ago and the wiring has gotten messed up on it is there any way you could help me possibly please

[@FoxFishing4K]

I could help sure. If your local bring it over. If not text me 705-937-8558 and i can walk you through how to fix. I originally had a Lake Simcoe Power Box but it was made terribly and fell apart in like a month. This is why i built my own.

[@tombrown7415]

I'm trying to set up the same minus the led lights. The single power switch from Amazon has 3 poles/tabs on the back. The 2 sliver ones go through the switch. The "gold/negative" one has no connection through the switch. Continuity check shows no connection with the other pole regardless of switch position. What's the purpose of connecting anything to it?

[@FoxFishing4K]

It kills the power to all the switches and everything so you don't get battery drain.

[@andrewcrocker9974]

The gold would be negative for the neon light on the switch to work. The switch would work without the gold being connected to negative but the neon light on the switch won't work

[@Steve-sv3ln]

Scratch that...I just watched the video again and read the parts schedule at the end and got the answer to my questions. My apologies lol. The Gospel of John, sooner than later, friends. ❤️

[@joeavelar2222]

A drawn wiring diagram would be nice. But the question is why no port or connection on the box for a fish finder?

[@FoxFishing4K]

I don't run a fish finder off of it because my graphs have 9" screens and require a lot of power. They all have larger lithium battery of there own. This box is built small so I can take camping or bank fishing.

[@justawfulgamer7738]

How are you supposed to charge the 20v batteris without taking them out of the box every time?

[@FoxFishing4K]

Turn the power switch on for the banana posts and clip to them and it will charge ;)

[@rhiantaylor3446]

For another $5 you could add a 120v 150w inverter from China Aliexpress etc. Looks like there is enough room.

[@FoxFishing4K]

Oooh thats cool!

[@kevinwelsh7490]

"if I was using my Milwaukee battery" please tell me what capacity/type of battery you are referring to. thanks

[@glennnewell2786]

How do you charge it

[@oceanview418]

How did you stop the slow drain when it's not in use?

[@electronixTech]

There shouldn't be any drain with the inline switch turned off. The only drain would be battery discharge over time which is normal.

[@SeduAltar-zo1nj]

Do u have an idea how to Make Tool box Water proof? Would Be Great diy project, 🎉

[@SeduAltar-zo1nj]

I mean no water proof box, toolbox for example, to water proof

[@wwvette]

How About Coming Up With What I Can Do With My Three Large Laptop Batteries?

[@oakhearttreeworks1930]

I ran a 2.1A socket directly to my 10ah 12v battery also to my helix, couldn't figure out why but within 5minutes the battery was below 10% brand new battery aswell...

[@FoxFishing4K]

Weird. Was the battery charged? I only run lithium. It's either full charged or dead lol

[@dennismoore6191]

It's been 2 yrs since you made the video. Just wondering how the end product held up so far? Any improvements you would've made. Great how to video. And hope your hand healed up lol.

[@FoxFishing4K]

lol you noticed my hand did you!. Hand healed and box is working great still. I did change the power switch to a water proof button rather then a switch so it cant get bumped and turn on or off while during transport.

[@ruhitolibino2589]

would love a wiring diagram if you could roughly sketch one please, im a visual learner

[@Gloch9]

Pretty straightforward. Connect all positives and connect all negatives

[@corkydavis5688]

How much was the lithiam battery you used?

[@SouthTexasExplorers]

😂😂 that's what I was thinking!

[@eofmadar4481]

Hi Kevin, i am Elmi , great works and you have inspired me greatly as this was the greatest video ever watched. Can I buy your box please Kevin coz I fall in love with it .?

[@FoxFishing4K]

Unfortunately I use mine all the time. It is so handy!!!

[@eofmadar4481]

That fine and thanks for the link.

[@Seafariireland]

Wiring was a touch hard to follow towards the end but a great job neatly done!

[@SteffenBoserup]

replay the video. he described the wiring in earlier in the video, and in the end, he just assembled everything. Great project for camping etc. and unlike other projects on KZbin, it do not require a forklift to carry around. 🙂- Have a nice day

[@DannyHall-qz4vt]

Yes it was!!! Plus at bare minimum for safety reasons I would use shrink wrap over each terminal into each switch or plug .

[@FoxFishing4K]

smart!

[@KathyQin]

Is 10ah really enough?

[@billloane5012]

How do you recharge the battery

[@FoxFishing4K]

Connect the charger to the red and black plugs and turn the power switch on for those plugs. It never has to be opened.

[@gibney1969]

can you tell me where you got your battery from?

[@FoxFishing4K]

Mine is a Dakota Lithium, and I bought it at Cabelas. You can get much cheaper brand Lithium now, though.

[@vladimirangel7226]

What fuse amp did you use?? 15?? I just finished building one

[@FoxFishing4K]

I can't remember lol. I will check the box and let you know

[@FoxFishing4K]

I think it was a 15 though

[@vladimirangel7226]

Yup that's what I'm using your video was the best that I seen!

[@vladimirangel7226]

How are you changing the unit?

[@FoxFishing4K]

@@vladimirangel7226 I turn the switch on for the posts and connect the charger to the positive and negative post :). Super simple and never have to open the unit.

[@ascher40]

A 'washer' doesn't unscrew! That is a 'nut' that you are 'unscrewing'!

[@y2breelfishing155]

Make sure you do this with an adult or you'll end up bleeding unknowingly lol 😆 Great video man didn't know you were a wire man. Lol

[@FoxFishing4K]

Lol I am not. Super easy though.

[@FoxFishing4K]

Lol I hit my knuckle on the edge of the box trying to tighten a usb socket. I actually slowed down footage to try and show the hit but you couldn't see it.

[@MetalVentor]

Yo!? Are those Xboxes in the background? Great vid.

[@FoxFishing4K]

Yes they are LOL

[@siyabongamasuku736]

how do u recharge the battery

[@FoxFishing4K]

Connect the charger to the red and black posts on top of the box and turn the switch on.

[@markirish7599]

How much was the battery. Do you have a link for it. Great video. 👍

[@FoxFishing4K]

I think the battery was on sale for $98 it was a 12ah Dakota Lithium.

[@lomgshorts3]

Is this guy Mr. Rodgers or my Kindergarten teacher? Anyway, he does explain everything clearly which is more than some Brits I see here. They assume I know too much or not enough depending on who is on the video. Great job!

[@FoxFishing4K]

Thanks for the wonderful comments.

[@user-ig2bs3yp9h]

How are you charging the box

[@FoxFishing4K]

I clip my charger prongs to the positive and negative bannana plugs sticking off the box, and then I turn the box to on. Will charge without having to have to open it.

[@DannyHall-qz4vt]

So is this guy actually 😮 building in his living room??? OMG!! I really like being married an being able to see an love my 2 kids!! If i were to just bust out some power tools an start drilling an sawing, an assemble the project in the middle of our HOME!!! EVEN using the coffee table i can only imagine as a build table/work bench I can say without a doubt 100% going to be divorced by the end of the week 😢😮😢😮

[@FoxFishing4K]

SHHHHH My wife will see this. I do this stuff while she is working night shift!!! LOL

[@MadcamPlastics]

I made one about 2 years ago, i rarely use it. I found portable chargers that each have 3 usb and last all day charging my camera's and some lights, and they fit in your pocket and weigh nothing

[@FoxFishing4K]

Smart man! I have those as well. I need more power for my otter lights and gopros. If I didn't then the smaller portable power banks would be perfect!!

[@richardmontgomery6173]

What size wire?

[@FoxFishing4K]

I think it was 16 Guage.

[@FlyNRyanfpv]

You should wire in a discharge protector so you dont over discharge the battery, rendering useless.

[@FoxFishing4K]

You can't overdischarge the battery. It's lithium. Just like using a drill you have full power then boom instantly dead. I run all my lithium until they run out of power and have never had an issue.

[@rster536821]

it has a bms built in for protection

[@electronixTech]

Like the other person commented these batteries have a little built-in circuit board with chips that cut off the battery at a set voltage to keep them from being discharged below a certain level so the battery won't get damaged.

[@TRAPSQUAD187]

How do you charge this tho? This is wild

[@FoxFishing4K]

Just connect charger to the postive and negative bannana clips on the top of the box and turn it on.

[@produmpsterdiver5456]

So how do you charge it ???

[@FoxFishing4K]

Connect the charger to the positive and negative posts on the top of the battery and turn the switch on.

[@Colin_Ames]

Great video. That’s a cute feline assistant you have there! One question: how do you charge the battery?

[@FoxFishing4K]

Turn on the power switch and connect charger to positive and negative posts on top of the box

[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

I have a similar build. For mine I have a cigarette lighter male that I can attach to my lithium battery charger. If you plug into the port it will charge

[@4-MinuteMiles]

not much "going on". Where in the world do you find a 16/34 drill bit? 🙂

[@Shaneclarke11]

Can you post the links in the comments

[@FoxFishing4K]

Sure! Good idea! Soon as I get home

[@FoxFishing4K]

Posted. Its in video description as well as a comment. :)

[@joeavelar2222]

The switch on what? The box, or the charging unit? Also you must have bare wires or crimped terminals from the charger, right?

[@maxwellspeedwell2585]

Could you remake the video? It appears to have very good Content, but the background music is very distracting. Not at all needed. Also, mount the camera overhead. Example: “and it’s plugged in right here” (as we look at the back of your hand). Text on the screen, table of contents, and time track divided into sections. I only give these suggestions because it appears you have very good content, but the video is very had to follow. A gentle suggestion, kindly given.

[@jamesmetcalf6591]

bro started bleeding out of no where did he get into a fortnight battle while filming

[@FoxFishing4K]

Lol screwdriver slipped and stabbed my knuckle lol

[@user-yv7zd2ko9z]

$36.00 right. Battery is $70.00 off the bat. Add wiring and your at $123.59 including tax

[@jacksmith3951]

lithium is good but i watch lot video with them caught on fire ok so i will not used them type in Lithium battery caught on fire in tool box ok

[@FoxFishing4K]

Do what you feel is safest :)

[@qwestbrook]

A lithium power box for $36…. As long as you don’t count the single most important part which is the battery at $228 for the Dakota Battery. Why make a clickbait video?! I can build a computer for $4.. as long as I don’t include the price of all the major components of the computer… Jesus.

[@FoxFishing4K]

As the video says you can use any battery. You can also get an attachment to use one of your lithium batteries from your cordless drill. Dewalt, Milwaukee, etc. Almost everyone has that already. You dont need to put a Dakota Lithium as stated in the video :)

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

Why is your face in most of the video? And you keep looking at yourself instead of the lense. Way over explaining the process. Good build though

[@FoxFishing4K]

Thanks for the feed back!

[@skelafeti]

good video, but can't help notice all the aliexpress links, I hope everyone will do their best to not buy chinese sourced parts. please don't support the ccp or communism.

[@FoxFishing4K]

Most are the same parts that are on Amazon.

[@skelafeti]

@@FoxFishing4K aliexpress just cuts amazon out of the middle man picture. Same country of origin.. With that said, I'd wager any of us would be hard pressed to find any of these parts made in the usa or another country of origin. It's just the facts of today..

[@FoxFishing4K]

@@skelafeti your right. I don't mind paying a bit of premium buying locally. But when stuff is $1 in China and $15 here that's brutal.

[@korkalba8658]

Completely lost me at 8:45 at Make This Wiring Harness. Dislike!

[@FoxFishing4K]

Sorry man. My bad.

[@adamr8628]

Battery costs more than $36 by itself. The title says "LITHIUM" battery box. Which specifies that its not just a battery box, or even a lead acid or AGM battery box, but a LITHIUM battery box. So where do you get such a cheap lithium battery to make the total cost come to only $36? Not happening.

[@krazzykiller1]

for poor as cheap people like me. you go to Google, and you find yourself 4 used headway cells. you pay no more than 4 dollars eatch for them.

[@DannyHall-qz4vt]

If y'all are anything like myself, I keep on hand at least a dozen 18675, 3.7V. Batteries that I am always salvaging from old or dead electronics! You know like an electric razor, or anything that is wifi! I actually have 3 whole sets of electronics from Ear Buds headphones!! With a tiny tiny lipo battery and wifi circuit!! I also take any solar panels. Those are always still good !!

[@jeremysmith559]

$36????? Ummm the battery is like $40 or $50 by itself.

[@jeffmccrea9347]

OK, now what will you charge it with that won't set it on fire?

[@FoxFishing4K]

Need a lithium charger for lithium battery. Turn it on and connect charger to the banana plugs and done. Don't even need to open it.

[@jeffmccrea9347]

@@FoxFishing4K I understand the process. I was simply noting that you never mentioned what type of battery charger to use with it. If someone who doesn't understand LifePo4 batteries builds your project, (a very fine one at that), and tries to charge the battery with a standard power supply, car power socket or car battery charger, they will wind up with a pile of HOT orange goo where the battery box used to be and / or possibly even a very hot fire that is next to impossible to put out. Lithium type batteries are no joke and need to be used with care and respect. I was encouraged by your use of a fuse. I'm guessing by your accent that you are Canadian. A little tip for you and your fellow countrymen / women and my country people to the north of me. LifePo4 batteries can NOT be charged by ANY charger or solar array if the cell temperature is below 32 degrees F, (0 C). Permanent damage to the battery will result. it can be used cold but not charged. It must be warmed up first. I say this for someone who may go ice fishing and leave it sitting on the ice or may leave one in a car for emergencies in the winter. Larger higher quality, LifePo4 batteries for solar, marine or RV use have a BMS module or Battery Management System module built into them to protect them from overcharge, undercharge, low charge condition, (below 20%), short circuit, excessive high drain and high and low temperature conditions. It is not impossible but unlikely that your battery contains a BMS module and more likely contains just raw cells in a plastic box. This is not a bad thing but requires more care when charging. Other than this, it's an exceptionally well done project.

[@roofrat68]

So you forgot to add the battery price?..so it brought up on the price

[@FoxFishing4K]

As stated in the video you can use a common lithium drill battery you already likely have.

[@achilleas8217]

Battery 25$ Lithium Battery 50$