How to build the JuiceBox for your Raspberry Pi and Ham Radio Power Needs

Portable power for your ham radio gear and for your raspberry pi! This was a tight build, and I actually broke the case during assembly... but we'll #hamharder and get it done.
👉 JuiceBox Thing: www.thingiverse.com/thing:459...
👉 Powerpoles: www.ebay.com/itm/Anderson-Pow...
👉 Crimper: geni.us/qzZb1j
👉 Buck Converter: geni.us/bEZR
TheSmokinApe Channel: / thesmokinape
Measurements:
Strip .28"/7.2mm
Cut 1.88"/47.9mm (cut shorter than I did)
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[@AlvinMcManus]

Great video. I am inspired. Now to find a fellow local ham with a 3-D printer I can persuade to print the box for me, or maybe a rental? Good instructional video. Oh, by the way I love the patina of use that those wire strippers. They have been around and well cared for.

[@temporarilyoffline]

I still use mine today, great way to run an all-star node in the car.

[@chrisbradley5093]

I have a set of those telco shears from Fluke. I was worked in the IT industry and had to learn 2 wire low voltage work for telephones fax and I used them for making ethernet connnections too!

[@temporarilyoffline]

They work really well

[@TheNoCodeTech]

Just another of many reasons I want a 3D printer. #TeamReplay for the win! #ThNHR

[@Siskiyous6]

My buddy Dave Scheve worked for the phone company, in his 20's he loved cutting coins with his Telco Sheers. Good video TO.

[@temporarilyoffline]

Coins? Coins? Wow!

[@n6oft]

Another fun video. Glad you left in mistakes in measuring the wires, makes it more real. You inspired me, and my friend printed up two cases...one for me, and Im building the other to send back to him. QUESTION - Any idea on the screw sizes that the Ape sent you? (need to hit the hardware store). Tnx & 73, Mike - KK7LL

[@temporarilyoffline]

That's awesome. Checked in with Ape and he says he thinks its the M1.4 from this box: amzn.to/3gbEgj4 If you're going to the local hardware store, you're just looking for something that won't crack the plastic.

[@n6oft]

@@temporarilyoffline Thanks for checking with Ape, and follow up Steve!

[@One-Eyed-Willly]

I would love to see somebody 3d print a box for the bioeno. I am using what I think is known as a dry box. I would like some thing that is small has possable and have only anderson connecters and usb. What is the max power draw on that buck converter?

[@temporarilyoffline]

Here is a link to the buck converter used: amzn.to/3eldrqm

[@tomking8597]

Will the USB be able to power the Novato little computer from your previous video? I bought one after your video. And want to use it with my KX2 for FT8 and Vara.

[@temporarilyoffline]

It depends on the boost converter you get, but in its design, that is exactly the use case for this device - ham battery, radio, tuner, raspberry pi.

[@user-fl3ff7cq5d]

Can you publish links to the different parts

[@temporarilyoffline]

I got you fam, links are in the description of the video!

[@ghostmandka5498]

Bloodshed? Cursing? Where have I landed? LOL

[@temporarilyoffline]

Only in ham radio...

[@ronwolenski-n8wcr]

The other day I was making a cable with Powerpole connectors and soldered the wires since I don't have a crimper yet, and using a small screwdriver to push the connectors in it slipped and sliced my thumb. Bloodshed. Cursing. I was cringing when you did that...

[@temporarilyoffline]

@@ronwolenski-n8wcr a little ham radio induced PTSD

[@MikeSmithKF7LVH]

Any idea where I can get one of these boxes printed so I can build this ?

[@temporarilyoffline]

I texted out to Rob (the creator) and told him you were looking for one. He has kits made up.

[@MikeSmithKF7LVH]

Thank you @@temporarilyoffline

[@kbarhow]

Is there a kit for the juicebox?

[@temporarilyoffline]

No kit, but the parts are pretty easy to get from Amazon. If you need a 3D printer friend, join us on TOADs discord (link in desc) and somebody might print one for you.

[@GeoSmarty]

Does anyone know of a module with a USB C connection and powerdelivery function?

[@temporarilyoffline]

Check this out: www.mediadogg.com/shopping/usb-pd-power-dongle-for-elecraft-kx3.html I haven't tried it yet personally.

[@K6WRF]

Think there would be any issues with using 18AWG instead of 16?

[@temporarilyoffline]

Not really, just keep that in mind when you pull power from it.

[@K6WRF]

@@temporarilyoffline Thanks.. using it to power the QDX AT-100M and maybeCQV-SWR120 to utilize only 1 Powerpole :D

[@temporarilyoffline]

@@K6WRF sounds like a plan!

[@AndrewTubbiolo]

So in Australia is a down a like? 61st like.

[@temporarilyoffline]

Only if you hit it twice!