How to Build a Portable POWER BOX! For $20! This Portable Power Station is a DIY Charging Machine!

[@slavicbarbie1412]

Hey Derek just wanted to share I found your video about 18 months ago on my other KZbin account and built this as a "just in case" power station. Your tutorial was so great I had 0 experience and was able to build it. I had never even stripped wire before when I built it. I built a second version and used a slightly larger case and a higher power battery with two 3 prong outlets. Your tutorial gave me the confidence to build the emergency power supply station.Our power went out thanksgiving day, no one would come out to help. Our heat was out for 4 days. I was able to run an electric blanket, mini heater and my kettle off the larger battery to keep my two little boys and our cat warm. The tutorial I originally did with this video kept my phone charged up! This literally saved our lives. Thanks so much for your tutorial. Happy holidays to you and your family

[@Redbaron3314733]

Cool; but, I thought USB output was 5VDC; and, you're running 12VDC to it??? Would be nice to have links to the parts list? Thanks!!

[@gavin656]

Youre a genius I will make one myself for my shed

[@TBassFactory]

I appreciate that bud! I hope the build goes smooth for ya.

[@theorushinjr9023]

Thank You So Much For This VERY Informative Video!! I'm planning to build one this week for my Trunk-or-Treat. However, it's "Stupid Question" time ... How do I recharge the battery in the box after using it for a couple of hours? Can I simply connect it to my running car battery for a period of time - like jump staring a car? I have two Trunk-or-Treat events, one day after another, Each event will likely tax my portable battery. Thank you

[@TBassFactory]

Yes you sure can and that’s not a stupid question. If you have another battery you can hook it up to it and have more capacity. Kind of like if you hooked up the car but it wasn’t running. I hope It works out bud!

[@jfilm7466]

This is exactly what I wanted to do. Many thanks.

[@TBassFactory]

Your welcome bud

[@bernied9415]

Better place a fuse in the primary from the battery, just in case.

[@philais]

Good Job! I have done one. Came in handy in Canyon Lake last Feb when power was out and it was 8 degrees. I put an inverter in the 12v plug and had lights and phone recharging capabilities. I use it tent camping as well.

[@TBassFactory]

Oh yeah, that’s smart thinking. Charging a phone could probably charge forever but with led lights I’m sure you could get some good time out of it.

[@indigenouschildrensstorytime]

@@TBassFactory I looked in Your description... Would You be so kind as to leaving the links to all of the supplies for this exact build? Thank You in Advance & gratitude for this helpful video.

[@qwertykeyboard5901]

I have a powerwheels 9.5Ah battery. That thing can crinko torqulate anything if you connect something wrong. It's great! And a good chunk of power!

[@TBassFactory]

Oh yeah I used to mess with those batteries on my sons power wheels. I hooked his up with 2 of them and tried doubling the power. That thing would fly.

[@qwertykeyboard5901]

@@TBassFactory Mine was a flea market find. Plan on bringing it camping as that thing can power a fairly large crt tv through an inverter, and for decently long too. It takes a few tries to turn the tv on though. The degaussing coil sinks TONS of current when cold and my inverter tops out at 100w.

[@indigenouschildrensstorytime]

How long could this setup charge a cellphone & laptop for work purposes (ie. 9-5hour work week) let's say while camping?

[@TBassFactory]

I used this same setup the other day because my cigarette lighter in truck blew. I charged my laptop and phone for 5 days during the work day. I never drained the battery completely so I’m not sure the maximum l.

[@joshgnzlez116]

​@@TBassFactory please do a discharge capacity test😅😆

[@adam__mark]

Awesome little set up man! $20 for the accessories but how much for the actual battery? How do you recharge the battery after a trip?

[@TBassFactory]

The battery can vary depending which type you go with and capacity. A lead acid is usually $75 and up for a descent one. I recharge with a 12 volt charger.

[@bernied9415]

He never thought of that, just like he has no fuse to protect the circuit. Mmm!

[@rosybai6534]

hey! do you think you can recycle some unused batteries from other devices like drills with an adapter? Please let me know if you have some other alternatives

[@TBassFactory]

I think you sure could but if it’s a higher voltage you would have to get a 12v inverter if for example it was a 40 volt battery or 24. You just gotta be careful because they could go down a lot because of the internal bms getting hot then it has to cool down

[@AchaJeeVlogs]

Man this is a perfect diy battery for camping. I've been looking for cheap alternatives to power stations for a while. I'm gonna go with this build. My only question (as a layman aka dumbass) is how do you charge the marine battery? Does it have a dc input port that plugs into the wall?

[@TBassFactory]

It’s all good just use a 12 volt car battery charger and get it back to full charge

[@jamesbiddison6953]

Where are the links to that stuff on Amazon?

[@marisaayling9065]

What do you use to recharge the marine battery ?

[@TBassFactory]

I use a smart charger to get it fully charged

[@bforrester1503]

I have a 1/4hp pitching machine that has no batter pack. I need something to power it when I do not have access to a power outlet. Would something like this work for a 1/4hp motor?

[@TBassFactory]

Those motors can take a lot of Amperage to run and if it does the draw on the battery wouldn’t let it run too long but I could be wrong until you try it. If you could have a car running and tie jumper cables with 2 batteries and then run an extension cord out I think you could make the run time longer.

[@Oklahomagypsy3938]

Ok how long will the battery stay charged and how do I recharge it.

[@TBassFactory]

Depending what your using it for will vary the length it will charge. I ran a video camera off of this setup for 3 weeks before even worrying about its charge. Charge with a car battery charger from any Walmart.

[@romanianguy20]

Nice video i didn't know it was that easy to hook up everything

[@TBassFactory]

Thanks bud!

[@LoveWins]

Your be better off using 4 of the hotwheels batteries in series. Would fit better and be much lighter. I bet that thing is a pain to lug around. A marine battery in a plastic box lol. But, it gets the job done so in a pinch this would be a decent thing to do. Great idea bro!!

[@TBassFactory]

Yes sir it’s all for the customizing! Thanks bud!

[@XplorinWithPaul]

Do you think a car battery would work well also? How many times you think you could charge a regular smartphone

[@TBassFactory]

Depends on the battery capacity but easily a couple times. Definitely a car battery would work

[@MunkyWrench]

car battery will work but it is not designed to discharge power from 100% to 0.. it is only designed to go from 100% to about 80 percent .. anything more than that damages a standard bAttery.. A deep cycle battery can discharge more like 50% before damage and can be recharged for more cycles.. so in the very short term u can use a car battery.. in the slightly longer term you can use a marine battery.. for long term you should use a Lithium battery and you can get them for as little as $25 .. This is a great video to get you started and I hope you make one of these.. its a great tool to have

[@Raysreallife]

How long would that last tho say I’m charging my phone on and off for a few days how much charge do I have until I need to recharge the battery

[@joebassboss8039]

Cool buddy. You can also make it lighter using a lithium battery. I gotta try this. Thank you 😊

[@TBassFactory]

Your welcome. That is another one I’m going to make is a lithium battery anyone can make out of a 40v lithium RyobI battery for under $100

[@joebassboss8039]

@@TBassFactory that would be a good one to watch since I have a few of those batteries

[@TBassFactory]

I need to figure out how long I can charge my kids stuff on one battery charge.

[@MotomichiStudio]

Great tutorial. Thank you! I want to build this for outdoor video projection. My projector's lamp power is 240W (peak should be around 280W). Would this setup work? How long would it last?

[@TBassFactory]

It should work but I would double up the battery for something like that just in case.

[@MotomichiStudio]

@@TBassFactory Does it need to be a Deep Cycle battery? Can it be a regular car battery?

[@TBassFactory]

Yeah it can be a car battery but a marine deep cycle is better

[@MunkyWrench]

Great video my friend

[@TBassFactory]

Thank ya bud!

[@justinjohnson2426]

Links to material used?

[@TBassFactory]

I got it All on Amazon and got the lowest prices for these items

[@ricardofranco4114]

I have 2 small lifep04 batteries that will do this tomorrow. Upgraded my solar setup to a 100ahlifep04 battery.

[@TBassFactory]

Oh yeah. That should work good ricardo

[@TurinTuram]

interesting! the inspiration I needed. Have a good day

[@TBassFactory]

Glad I could help

[@luka_probuilder212]

how do you charge it

[@TBassFactory]

A 12 volt charger for car batteries

[@n.c.108]

Could not find the link for this product

[@TBassFactory]

www.amazon.com/Cigarette-Lighter-Splitter-Charger-Waterproof/dp/B07RHY97ZZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=32AEH80VS9YPM&keywords=cigarette+lighter+usb+charger+multi+port+panel&qid=1679652758&sprefix=cigarette+lighter+usb+charger+multi+port+panel%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-3 www.amazon.com/NOCO-HM327BKS-Snap-Top-Automotive-Batteries/dp/B004W5SG6Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1P3LH3EFNV6TO&keywords=battery+box&qid=1679652803&sprefix=battery+box%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-3 That’s the links on Amazon for what I used

[@PixelBoyGamingTV]

How big is your marine battery in amp hours

[@TBassFactory]

Sheesh. I’d have to look. It’s a lead acid marine from Walmart.

[@PixelBoyGamingTV]

@@TBassFactory ok

[@ChristopherCologneASMR]

Can you plug it in the wall and recharge it

[@TBassFactory]

Yes but it’s gotta be a 12 volt charger

[@jamarcohull2671]

So deoes the charger charge the battery as well

[@TBassFactory]

Ha that would be cool but No

[@andreasconstantinou5713]

Sorry for the stupid question. Is that just a normal car battery?

[@TBassFactory]

Yes it is

[@chefbrittan84]

Where did you find a marine battery for 20$

[@TBassFactory]

Ha virtually impossible find

[@ingvarrichardolsen7453]

What about a fuse? 🔥🔥🔥⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@TBassFactory]

yeah you sure can put in an inline fuse

[@Bobbytheplug]

Can I use a car battery ?

[@TBassFactory]

Yea you absolutely can

[@williammaldonado6132]

Yes U can ⚡️

[@lupemunoz2674]

Awesome Mod.....only thing it needs is volt meter to see how much battery power is left...

[@TBassFactory]

That is so true. A lot of the plugins come with them but I was trying to make it as cheap as it could be. It would add about $10 more so still affordable. Thanks Lupe

[@JasonBohand]

Because HE CAN!!!!

[@huckfin1100]

If anyone makes this use a lithium not lead acid much more portable light weight !

[@TBassFactory]

Yes I totally agree. I wish those lithium batteries were a whole lot cheaper they are so light.

[@pahanin2480]

Genius

[@TBassFactory]

Thanks bud!

[@jfilm7466]

I accidentally clicked on the thumbs down, but changed it to thumbs up. I hope KZbin reflects that change.

[@TBassFactory]

It’s all good bud. I appreciate it

[@dodgersfnshepard8673]

"Cocaines a hellava drug" - Rick Jamds

[@joshgnzlez116]

Nice and basic setup, I like it! . You can add a battery charger controller with small solar panel.

[@TBassFactory]

You sure could Josh so many options to make it even better. I like your add on.

[@barntt]

And ANOTHER NON-Fused fire starter gets built on KZbin! EVERY DC load has to be fused! Ya GOT to put a fuse at the POS battery post! Every thing in the box is one Big load no matter how small it looks! Every vehicle has a fuse or fusible link at the POS battery post when it leaves the factory! Do it RIGHT don't just make it work!

[@TBassFactory]

Yes sir! Thanks bud!

[@barntt]

Not busting any bodies chops here! Just want viewers to understand these things have caused fires unfused! Awesome video!@@TBassFactory

[@RWS73]

@@barntt The red wire from the ports to the battery is fused. Is that not good enough? I ask because I was thinking of doing this but with a Lifepo4 battery.

[@bernied9415]

And that is only $20 dollars for all that ? I think you are dreaming.

[@leonardolimon8371]

You can buy a Solar Generator

[@TBassFactory]

What would you suggest

[@leonardolimon8371]

How much money are you going to spend on one?

[@bernied9415]

Yes, you are screeeeming so lowd. Your amplitude bothers my gold fish !

[@TBassFactory]

I’m so excited!! I also have voice immodulation and can’t control the volume of my voice.

[@jamesbucsis6296]

U need a fuse

[@TBassFactory]

Yes definitely in need of an inline fuse! Thanks bud!

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

Sloppy af... DV

[@TBassFactory]

Ha thanks

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

@@TBassFactory not a compliment

[@XplorinWithPaul]

Not at all... it's a great idea and saves you alot of money. He's not a factory lol. You can't expect machine quality

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

@XplorinWithPaul no its not. You live in a 3rd world country ?

[@ashleynaylor1341]

Firsttttt!!

[@TBassFactory]

Yes! Social media High Five! 👋

[@jw2par]

The battery alone is over $100

[@TBassFactory]

The biggest battery Walmart has is under $100 and that’s a deep cycle marine

[@JordanB-lc4oi]

No need to yell, brother..

[@TBassFactory]

Ha I’m just sooooo Excited!

[@MrKenstar2]

Why are you screamong

[@TBassFactory]

I’m a screamer 🫨

[@PS4PROGAMER5456]

Why cant you spell

[@ricardofranco4114]

You suck at spelling.

[@mallitah]

Lol😂

[@Raysreallife]

How long would that last tho say I’m charging my phone on and off for a few days how much charge do I have until I need to recharge the battery