Flip over power box

[JimQ]

Would like to know where you got the usb plug too?

Scroll up about 8 posts and follow the link he posted.

Q

[biggie]

Scroll up about 8 posts and follow the link he posted.

That is not the op, that kit is different

[3300]

Would like to know where you got the usb plug too?

make sure 1 amp is all you need, because thats what that one is.
most newer devices want 2 amp

check dx dot com for electronics and then some. one of my favorite sites

new one here in the states just made is usd.dx dot com
had not the time to scope it out yet

[J_Edwards]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0082CXEI8/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_2

This is the one I used.  USB 2.0 compatable.

[J_Edwards]

Not a huge fan of amazon, but prime is the only way to roll up here or you'll go broke paying for shipping.

Ammo Can
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051F9CWQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

USB socket
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0082CXEI8/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Aux socket
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002KRC5Y/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Switch
http://www.amazon.com/NTE-On-None-Off-Lighted-Waterproof-Switch/dp/B007Z7L8A2/ref=sr_1_49?ie=UTF8&qid=1386525273&sr=8-49&keywords=rocker+switch

A similar fuse block
I got mine from Napa.  It was only a 4 place.  The biggest thing for me was, the common ground, any that has that will work find. 

[3300]

thanks for the idea and sharing the time used to give out a parts list

should be plenty of DIY'ers getting parts ready

[giggity]

Here's one I did last year, but I used a toolbox instead.

[muskiemulisha]

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

it Fuhrman, and yes i like money lol

[Kinkyline]

   Good show Henry...you da man. I'm out to the garage man! Thanks.

[J_Edwards]

Here's one I did last year, but I used a toolbox instead.
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Sweet! It's a boom box too!

[Agronomist_at_IA]

Sweet! It's a boom box too!

Boom Box? I haven't heard that since the late 80's early 90's. Lol

[mattstark44]

Very nice!

[LateSeason]

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.

Where did you get that fuse block from?  I can't seems to find one that small.

[J_Edwards]

I got it from napa.  Part Number: 7823206

[LateSeason]

THANK YOU!!

[J_Edwards]

You're welcome!

Tight lines

[J_Edwards]

Boom Box? I haven't heard that since the late 80's early 90's. Lol

 

All those years ago when we were in high school 


Missed this earlier.


As far as the box, I'm modding it already, I'm going to add a dimmer.

[LateSeason]

Henry.   
Would you mind if I posted my work in progress inspired by your build?  Maybe this will get turned into a sticky on power box builds?
Otherwise I can go start another thread, just don't want to crap in your thread.

[J_Edwards]

Go for it man.  Maybe I'll get some more ideas. 

[LateSeason]

Excellent!

I present to you the Undead Power Box. 




Ok so I got a little carried away with the batteries, but they fit so nicely! 

Digital voltmeter display, 1/4 20 stainless posts, box LEDs and USB charger are waiting inline to be installed.
I should have more progress pictures later tonight.

Thank you again Henry for the circuit breaker part number, it fits in nicely!

[J_Edwards]

Nice work! 

I've been planning on another battery, I think I think I'll add a voltmeter too, that's a dang fine idea, thanks 

[LateSeason]

Glad I could return the favor. 
12v 36ah should last a while.  If my Sonar dies I can steal a battery out of it.
The voltmeter will be on a switch, no need for it to be on all the time.
House Lights and USB charger on the same switch.  External box lights on a switch.

[J_Edwards]

Great ideas!

That's not the .30 ammo can is it?  It looks bigger, I can't tell for sure.  If it's the 30, you might have to turn those batteries on their sides.  I had an issue with the terminal side of my aux and usb plugs hitting my battery, so I set it on it's side.

How are you going to secure yours?  I used industrial strength double sided velcro. 

[LateSeason]

I believe its the 30cal can. What are the dimensions on yours?  14 x 9 x 8 inches ?
The USB plug and some other parts are on their way here.  Looks like it will be next week sometime before I get to see if the USB plug will hit.
If it does I'll pull a battery to make room.

This is the usb port.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0082CXEI8/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Going to use this voltmeter.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B689UGA/ref=oh_details_o00_s02_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Planned on securing the batteries with velcro straps or a bar across the top bolted on both ends.

[J_Edwards]

If you used the can I listed, it's the same, I'm too lazy to go measure at the moment.. I have a beer in hand and am watching football 

The plugs contacts will bump the batteries if it's the same, you could bend them out or lay them on their side.

I'm ordering that indicator, that is perfect 

Thank you!

[LateSeason]

I think its the same box.  Time will tell.

Reached my goal tonight.  Got the posts for the house lighting installed.

Getting out this weekend to do some fishing with it, I can't wait!

[frozengator]

Hey Lateseason, when you put those batteries on charge do yo do one at a time or all at once?  Nice set up on all of these.  I'm building one too.  I was thinking on the battery level meter from vexliar, and the quick connect charge plug too.

[J_Edwards]

Looking very good!

[LateSeason]

I don't believe there is a need to remove the batteries to charge them.  Just need to leave the switch on and they should charge, albeit it will take a while.
Checked the voltage on the posts it read 12.66v.  I'll see what it says in the morning and if the charger shows they are full.

[frozengator]

Thats kind of what I meant to ask. And what I was wondering is if you can use the same charger that vexliar uses. It has a green light when  fully charged. I was thinking a two battery set up. And that LED meter, wouldn't it always read 12volts???  Sorry I am confused on that one.