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Offline J_Edwards

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Flip over power box
« on: Dec 05, 2013, 08:22 PM »
Here's last nights project.  Rocker switch controls the lights.  USB charger for go pro and phone, aux charger for anything else that might need juice.  Wired through an auto fuse block in case of shorts.  All tucked into a 30 cal ammo can.  The hole beside the rocker is to bring in the shacks LED wiring.  After reading a bunch of posts, I came up with this so I could swap in and out of my shacks.











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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #1 on: Dec 05, 2013, 08:29 PM »
Nice job
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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #2 on: Dec 05, 2013, 08:30 PM »
Thats pretty cool. Nice and clean looking too! I have something similar however turned into a bit of a wired mess.mine does the job but I wouldn't want to share any pics of my setup!:)

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #3 on: Dec 05, 2013, 08:37 PM »
What did you use for the electrical 'base' so to speak? Some kind of splitter. Just not sure what they are called. Link by chance? Thanks and nice job. Want to build one.

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #4 on: Dec 05, 2013, 08:41 PM »
That's just an automotive fuse block.  You can get various versions for around 10$.  I paid $20, but I wanted a ground on mine too, straight power blocks are dirt cheap.  If you google auto fuse block you'll see several options.

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #5 on: Dec 05, 2013, 08:42 PM »
Not bad!

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #6 on: Dec 05, 2013, 08:50 PM »
you should sell them!
i like it!

maybe use some split wire loom in place of the tape bundling the wires or a  chunk of heat shrink tube, if you want a cleaner job to sell them

did you look into circuit breakers, that auto reset, so you are not w/o fuses?

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #7 on: Dec 05, 2013, 08:55 PM »
I really didn't consider it.  The fuses are way over rated for what they'll draw.  They are short circuit protection more than anything. 

I thought about loom, but mine was too big and  we've had freezing rain for the 25 hours and haven't wanted to venture out. So, I just used tape in the areas that could get pinched.. I'll probably clean it up at some point.

I'm not so sure they'd sell hot, but I could draw up an easy how to, the parts are pretty cheap.

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #8 on: Dec 05, 2013, 08:57 PM »
That is awesome I have now put one on my to make list. ;D


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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #9 on: Dec 05, 2013, 09:04 PM »
That box is really nice!

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #10 on: Dec 05, 2013, 09:09 PM »
I really didn't consider it.  The fuses are way over rated for what they'll draw.  They are short circuit protection more than anything. 

I thought about loom, but mine was too big and  we've had freezing rain for the 25 hours and haven't wanted to venture out. So, I just used tape in the areas that could get pinched.. I'll probably clean it up at some point.

I'm not so sure they'd sell hot, but I could draw up an easy how to, the parts are pretty cheap.
Easy how to and parts would be awesome!

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #11 on: Dec 05, 2013, 09:46 PM »
I'll work on it, but the weekend is coming, so I'm gearing up to fish.  It'll be next week before it's up.

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #12 on: Dec 05, 2013, 10:48 PM »
Clean work!

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #13 on: Dec 06, 2013, 12:11 AM »
Looks good. Im workin on a more permanent console. Got parts ordered. Just gotta put it all together. Very nice for flipping shelters
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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #14 on: Dec 06, 2013, 02:00 AM »
Wow.  you putting a TV in next.lol. looks nice .clutter free.

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #15 on: Dec 06, 2013, 02:52 AM »
Nice job!

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #16 on: Dec 06, 2013, 09:29 AM »
I'm looking at doing the same thing with 3 batteries wired in parallel to get a 21ah 12 volt, I just need to figure out how to mount them in my 2 man flip over.


Where did you find the USB plug?  Does it have built-in 12v down to 5V

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #17 on: Dec 06, 2013, 09:39 AM »
Great job and excellent idea. Well done  :clap: :clap:
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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #18 on: Dec 06, 2013, 12:05 PM »
Brilliant idead
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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #19 on: Dec 06, 2013, 12:18 PM »
Thanks now I'll have to build one

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #20 on: Dec 06, 2013, 12:21 PM »
I'm looking at doing the same thing with 3 batteries wired in parallel to get a 21ah 12 volt, I just need to figure out how to mount them in my 2 man flip over.


Where did you find the USB plug?  Does it have built-in 12v down to 5V

here is the set I just ordered
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Set-Auto-Car-Motorcycle-Cigarette-Lighter-Splitter-USB-Charger-Socket-DC-12V-/331070387550?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d1555355e&vxp=mtr
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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #21 on: Dec 06, 2013, 01:55 PM »
I really didn't consider it.  The fuses are way over rated for what they'll draw.  They are short circuit protection more than anything. 

I thought about loom, but mine was too big and  we've had freezing rain for the 25 hours and haven't wanted to venture out. So, I just used tape in the areas that could get pinched.. I'll probably clean it up at some point.

I'm not so sure they'd sell hot, but I could draw up an easy how to, the parts are pretty cheap.

could sell it ready to go except for the battery to keep shipping costs down
maybe ask around your area local small stores to see if they would do consignments with you
put it up on ebay and craigs list
i think you could be rich!
others might be thinking the same and some big company will go and put their copyright on it

go go go!
are you still sitting there reading this?

if you are, then you could make different types/styles like led(s) for flash light beam on small side with a switch for it or on all sides to make a lantern of sorts or area lamp. maybe make one wall lexan and have it loaded with led's behind it. or find out what the smallest tv is and make it mountable behind the lexan plate.
add speakers and speaker jack, maybe a small amp.
you could add more accessory jacks or less to have different price points.
find a smaller water proof box to make it more compact
offer it with multi battery hook-ups

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #22 on: Dec 06, 2013, 04:20 PM »
Great job....I like it.
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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #23 on: Dec 06, 2013, 06:58 PM »
All very good ideas, but I'm not sure I have the time to commit to filling orders.  Got a little one on the way and lots of fishing to do.

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #24 on: Dec 06, 2013, 07:00 PM »
All very good ideas, but I'm not sure I have the time to commit to filling orders.  Got a little one on the way and lots of fishing to do.

 Farm it out to Furman he likes building baits and playing with his toys more than fishing anyway LOL

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #25 on: Dec 06, 2013, 07:12 PM »
All very good ideas, but I'm not sure I have the time to commit to filling orders.  Got a little one on the way and lots of fishing to do.

First, great job. Could you list materials and cost for  the rest of us? Secondly, and mort importantly, congrats and good luck and health for the little one on the way.
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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #26 on: Dec 06, 2013, 09:42 PM »
Farm it out to Furman he likes building baits and playing with his toys more than fishing anyway LOL


Hahaha, too true!

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #27 on: Dec 06, 2013, 09:43 PM »
First, great job. Could you list materials and cost for  the rest of us? Secondly, and mort importantly, congrats and good luck and health for the little one on the way.

I'll put a parts list together real soon. 

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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #28 on: Dec 06, 2013, 10:52 PM »
I'll put a parts list together real soon.

Sweet! I'm an idiot and would need all the help I could get...
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Re: Flip over power box
« Reply #29 on: Dec 07, 2013, 12:46 PM »
Would like to know where you got the usb plug too?

 



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