Hey Andrew! Thanks for the Kudos... Looks better in real life... Check out the building tips, may be helpful... Good luck on your project and have fun!
Thanks for the video. I just made a trailer test box with the same Plano ammo can. Next one will have your 90 degree connectors. It is a lot of fun to experiment with these.
Yeah, the angle connectors really give it a pro look. Use the silicone wire. It's the best stuff out there. I believe the 14 gauge wire, you can stuff two into one of the blue connectors. I'm going to do a wiring video, but it's time consuming and I've had so many other projects I wanted to do for you tube. Just don't wanna the be ammo box guy ya know.....
@@thisoldmanchannel My next box will have silicone wire. Ive built a power box since I made this comment. Used a lithium iron phosphate battery. Not that theres anything wrong with SLA. When I get the time I might do a video about my trailer box and my go box. SLA seems to work really well for the trailer test box. I had a tiny 5AH battery in it because, simply put, you only use a battery for seconds when you check trailer lights and brakes. I've enjoyed your other videos.
Thanks man! Just cheap entertainment making these, gets your mind off stuff. Check out the MTM Mini Ammo Can series. That kinda evolved into a really nice project. Let me know what you think...
@@gsudman Well, Geri, I feel for ya, but the thing of it is I really thought meatballs wrapped in a tortilla like a cigar would catapult me into TH-cam stardom....
Thank You! Anybody can do it. There's a few building tip videos. The latest is the MTM Mini box which is turning out to be a cool little battery box in its own right... Thank you for watching!
I really like them too, but check out the MTM Zombie Box I built with 3 batteries. Much easier to build than this size...Fast forward to now, I'm going with an external big deep cycle marine battery using a prototype box that'll hook up with any 12v battery available. Let me know what you think... Thank you!
Believe it or not, there are people out there using similar designs for Kayak application on 12v/24v 100Ah LiFEPO4 batteries??? Obviously they have no idea or respect for the amount of energy these batteries possess! Best lessons are hardest learned!
Hi thank you for your comments... These were made around 2018 for personal use and never really had any intention of publishing the build until 7 months ago... Unaware of what other people were doing with these things, frankly I'm astonished by all of the comments. Thank you again.
Have you thought about using a lythum battery, i just built one and like the lythum batterys more for recharg time and depth draw for talking power out.
Hey Crusher, the field boxes and handles as well as the aluminum "L" channel I got at Menards.. Screws I got stainless steel ones at Home Depot and some of the Anodized aluminum came from Tower Hobbies... Everything else from eBay... These were built in 2016 and 2017 with the Zombie box in 2018 so I doubt any parts links would be any good now... Query 12v rocker switch and you'll find loads of stuff... Building details covered in tips videos... I'm not getting any corporate love brother, but I really appreciate it when people watch, comment, like and subscribe. Thank you!
@@thisoldmanchannel absolutely. Had a blast watching the videos. It's been a fun hobby to pick up and just to enjoy focusing on for small bits of time to clear the mind...
Yes there's actually a couple of videos on charging using an RCA plug on the big boxes and an SAE plug on the MTM Mini box which is a whole series of videos.. Check out the play list and thank you so much for watching SR!
Hey Mike, thank you for the kind words! Make it your own man, be creative and customize it for your particular needs. Send me the vid and i'll post your project. Enjoy!
@@thisoldmanchannel I have the battery and solar controller ordered from Bioenno Power but where is the best place to get the plugs, post, meter and other connections. Thanks
That stuff I got on ebay. Wiring is silicone... Need to get back to you on the gages because you'll have to fit two wires on one connector and if the wires are too thick they won't fit. Use a wire calculator to make sure the the wires can handle the battery power for the length you are running... Lastly, wire in a fuse block for added safety.
Thank you so much for your encouraging words! The green boxes were purchased at Menard's for $4.99 each... I'm assuming they're private private labeled, but since Menards switched and started using different boxes... The orange box is clearly marked Plano and is identical to the green ones. Thank you for watching!
I know right, they're addictive! Anyhow. I came up with an idea for one that's never been done before and it'll probably be the next evolution in the design. Working on buying parts for it now as the budget allows... Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching. Appreciate it!
@@thisoldmanchannel good luck with it! And you are right so addictive! I’ll post mine up on my channel and I’m making an aerator box as well and I’ll post that too. Look forward to seeing more from you
I would like to see one of these built with the application of kayak fishing in mind. Waterproof, red light/green light for legal night paddling. Power source for minnow bucket aeration, Power source for stick light for night paddling, power source for fish finder, etc. Possibly a secure drybox/sleeve to store cell phone and keep charged. So many applications.
First off, double thank you for watching and subscribing. Don't know much about kayaks, but I've got a friend into some higher end vessels. Why wouldn't you just fiberglass in a battery tray and add a deep cycle marine battery behind the seat? If that's possible then how about a custom solar panel following your kayak's contours that would charge the battery while you were paddling during the day? Integrate everything you want.
@@thisoldmanchannel the weight difference between the battery you use in your ammo boxes and a 12v marine battery is quite alot. Unless a person was using a trolling motor for propulsion, I would not recommend a full size marine battery for the application of running a few accessories. I do agree a solar panel would extend the use of a smaller battery and make alot of sense for longer days on the water or multi day trips.
I agree, Kayaking is a specialized need as is a battery with sufficient amp hours for extended and multi day use, especially if you're out away from the amenities of civilization. Doesn't matter who builds them most of these are good for a day or so... Solar is only good if you got sun or access to sunlight. Maybe we're just too dependent on gizmos. Thank you for your comments.
Wow!!! The wiring way too intimidating, because I have arthritis in my fingers, otherwise doable. I think if I cut down on the lights since I a looking to build a box for my 20Ah batteries for portable HF radio use. Great looking workmanship a true makers mark. Do you have a breakdown video of the construction process??? I am a visual learner.
Hello Sir, thank you for your comments. Yes there is a build video, though not for this particular box. Looks intimidating, but that's not the case really. Please check out the Playlist for more videos.
Man I would love to figure out how to build a couple of these with a 12s3p battery configuration so I could use them as auxiliary batteries for my electric skateboard. Each unit would give me 22 additional miles of range and if I had 2 I could charge one with a solar panel on my back while I’m riding 😅
Hello Jay, thank you for comments.. They're 3" cabinet handles from Menards. Their purpose is: 1. Anesthetics, 2. They work so you can lift the box or use as tie downs. 3. They offer some protection to the switches and outlets... Thank you for watching!
ajey214, thank you for your comment! Nice to know they look good enough for sale..I just don't have the time or the capitol to pursue an engineered product and they're are some really great options to buy out there... Subscribe and you'll see all the videos including how to make one plus the next big thing, The Universal Ammo Can Battery Box. That's a new series of videos I just started working on.
Thank you for your encouraging words! Lacking economies of scale as well as determination for mass production, these battery boxes are remarkably easy albeit a little time consuming to produce. I built them to relax and take my mind off stuff.
Beautiful builds, but man, you need to dump the lead acid batteries. This is 2021 (when the video was made). No one uses lead acid anymore. My builds do not look anywhere as nice as yours, but at least I am using LiFePO4 batteries and a MUCH larger Wh capacity.
You're right and I'm with ya 100 %... Many of my battery box builds started in 2017 and I just didn't have the money. Today I'm ditching batteries complexly in lieu of a Universal Battery Box that can attach to any battery... Check out the "Next Big Thing" video. I've already started the build videos for this project and the first one will be out in a few weeks... Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching!
Questions. 1. You mentioned a fuse bank. Some builders have used a single inline fuse from the + battery terminal. If a charge controller is part of the schematic, is a charge controller factory fused? If not, is the fused panel bank overkill or good planning? Electronics isnt one of my strong points. Like the builds. Am trying to design one also but I am decades behind you.
Yes a fuse bank. If you blow a fuse on a fuse bank you still have other circuits that are still working.. You blow a main fuse and your whole battery box is out of commission.. No big deal unless you're out in the wilderness or on a roadside at night and you're fumbling for a fuse... That was my thinking with using a fuse bank.. Hey great comment! Thank you for watching!
Next project Aaron, though I do have some Anderson Powerpoles for hot swapping off the terminals... Been using those and reusing those since building radio control cars and boats. Mostly red and black.
Thank you! Appreciate it! Check out the building tips. Just built these for fun in 2018 and just wanted to make something that looked cool. Had no idea they would be of interest. Thank you for watching... I'm humbled by your comments.
Hello John.. They were stackable before I put buttons and handles on them.. You brought up a very good point about stacking and the next big DIY series videos will address this concern. Great input..thank you!
Thank you so much for your comment! I had the same idea and had given up on it until you commented about it. Just put this video together in response... Please click on the link below. Appreciate the inspiration.... Priceless! th-cam.com/video/DE8SOjDhXDM/w-d-xo.html
nice work on the vid and also the build. hey do u think this can charge a normal phone more times than those li-on power banks? like a say 10k or 20k one? thanks
Thank you for kind comments..You know, that's a really great idea for a video man... See how many times it charges a phone or a blue tooth speaker. The little chargers are convenient and uber portable. I got one. The ammo boxes, they just gotta cool factor..
You like strats huh? I bought a a swamp ash American Deluxe natural FINISH, maple neck... Most beautiful looking and most gorgeous decay. Gave it to my oldest son for his 15th birthday 'cause after 10 years I only learned 3 chords... I helped him install on a loaded pick guard. Love guitars man.
Probably not, but sealed acid gel cell fits my budget right now.. Hang tight until this weekend and you're going to get an exclusive. Greek breakfast potatoes...Secret recipe, never before seen on planet earth. Thank you for your comments! Really appreciate you watching!
Not overkill per se, rather redundancy. This is a fused system to prevent overloads, isolate usage to a specific set of accessories, and still provide functionality should there be a problem with a blown fuse or other mishap pertaining to an accessory.
You may or may not like the Zombie Box build. Since building these boxes more than 5 years ago, I've completely charged my thinking regarding battery boxes with internal batteries in lieu of distribution boxes able to attach to any 12v external battery....Thank you for watching and commenting!
Hey, thank you for your comment! I got playlists for each specific build, check those out. The DIY one shows how to build a mini ammo can just to get the basics down.
I want to build a HF ham radio go box. Then have a separate box with the battery. Interface with powerpole connector.come into the radio box with a solar controller. Auto switch from AC to Battery or solar. Also solar battery be able to charge the battery. True emergency off the grid use.
Hello Doc. You wanna go lithium ion with your go box, solar controller, solar panels. Power pole connectors, been using those before they got popular with radio enthusiasts for radio control projects... Keep it simple.. Form follows function. Thank you for your comments.
If you look at the Tamiya Mini Cooper Video, you'll see them on the electric HPI Chassis... I didn't use them on the ammo cans since you can run a wire off the 12 V terminal jacks to an Anderson PowerPole. I'd go with the rmolded recessed square ones for an ammo can build... Lots of 3D Printed stuff on ebay to choose from as well.
I need to make friends with a ham radio guy to figure out what you guys are looking for in terms of performance. I built mine for weekend camping and picnics.
If you look up Ham Radio Go box. You will see lots of them. I want to build mine for radios in a gator 4U box then an Ammo box for battery, Solar charge controller. The interface to the radio go box would be powerpole.
In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens th-cam.com/users/postUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.
The little battery is okay.. The MTM Zombie Box is better with 3 batteries.. These days, I wanna big fat deep draw marine battery.. Check out the Universal Battery Box I'm working on. Never had croaker. How is it best prepared?
@@thisoldmanchannel I run mine off the cig plug now. I am just trying to figure out how many watt hrs I need to build one. For years I ran it off my motorcycle battery all night and the bike still started in the morning.
@@RaceDayPhoto check the avg. Amp hours on a motorcycle battery and that should give you a good idea of where to start... Coincidentally, you gave me a good reason to start a new ammo box project... Heading to Harbor Freight This afternoon for some shopping...
@@grublanders2023 Typically $75 to $100 but it's spread out over time since all of these have been Design-Build projects and I use $20 buck gel cell batteries.
Best one yet, i will build one of these. Love your design.
Hey Andrew! Thanks for the Kudos... Looks better in real life... Check out the building tips, may be helpful... Good luck on your project and have fun!
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GREETINGS FROM PHILIPPHINES ❤
Thank you so much!
Really professional looking!
Happy Hands, thank you for your comment... Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the video. I just made a trailer test box with the same Plano ammo can. Next one will have your 90 degree connectors. It is a lot of fun to experiment with these.
Yeah, the angle connectors really give it a pro look. Use the silicone wire. It's the best stuff out there. I believe the 14 gauge wire, you can stuff two into one of the blue connectors. I'm going to do a wiring video, but it's time consuming and I've had so many other projects I wanted to do for you tube. Just don't wanna the be ammo box guy ya know.....
@@thisoldmanchannel My next box will have silicone wire. Ive built a power box since I made this comment. Used a lithium iron phosphate battery. Not that theres anything wrong with SLA. When I get the time I might do a video about my trailer box and my go box. SLA seems to work really well for the trailer test box. I had a tiny 5AH battery in it because, simply put, you only use a battery for seconds when you check trailer lights and brakes. I've enjoyed your other videos.
These look FANTASTIC! Put a Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery in them instead!
Hello Bruce! Thank you! Check out the ammo can building tips. These are remarkably easy to build, you just can't build it in an afternoon.
BTW, agreed lithium is the way to go, working on the Universal Ammo Can Battery Box, really a junction box with no battery at all.
@@thisoldmanchannel Wanna Bet? I'm an Engineer with a full shop, LOL!
Great work man, really looks great
Thanks man! Just cheap entertainment making these, gets your mind off stuff. Check out the MTM Mini Ammo Can series. That kinda evolved into a really nice project. Let me know what you think...
so cool. awesome. great video.
I don't know what to say... Thanks so much man! Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the video! This coincidentally was posted on my birthday, so even better!
Happy Birthday! Coincidentally, this happens to be my most viewed video to date.
Very nice work.
Geri, Thank you so much! Wish people would say something like that about my cooking!
Ha! 😂Well, they don't say it about mine either. My husband does all the cooking and it's delicious.
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@@gsudman Well, Geri, I feel for ya, but the thing of it is I really thought meatballs wrapped in a tortilla like a cigar would catapult me into TH-cam stardom....
very slick looking. excellent work
Thank You! Anybody can do it. There's a few building tip videos. The latest is the MTM Mini box which is turning out to be a cool little battery box in its own right... Thank you for watching!
Very cool gives me some great ideas. 🙂
Excellent! Thank you! Check out the building tips videos. They might be helpful.
Those are really cool.
Thank you Lars! Yeah they're fun to build... Thank you for watching!
These are excellent ..i use an 18 ah version all the time 😊
I really like them too, but check out the MTM Zombie Box I built with 3 batteries. Much easier to build than this size...Fast forward to now, I'm going with an external big deep cycle marine battery using a prototype box that'll hook up with any 12v battery available. Let me know what you think... Thank you!
awsum video ,thanks i might have to try one those.
Why not? Just take your time. Thank you for subscribing to the channel and thank you for watching. I appreciate it! If I can do it anybody can do it.
Believe it or not, there are people out there using similar designs for Kayak application on 12v/24v 100Ah LiFEPO4 batteries??? Obviously they have no idea or respect for the amount of energy these batteries possess! Best lessons are hardest learned!
My happily ever after battery of choice for the Universal Box would be a deep cycle marine battery in a vented container.
Very well done! Do you have a parts list?
Hi thank you for your comments... These were made around 2018 for personal use and never really had any intention of publishing the build until 7 months ago... Unaware of what other people were doing with these things, frankly I'm astonished by all of the comments. Thank you again.
These are slick!
Thank you! Made a bunch of them. Check out the Universal Ammo Can build. No internal battery needed. Thanks for watching!
NICE VID you earned yourself a follower.
That's so nice of you... Thank you!
Have you thought about using a lythum battery, i just built one and like the lythum batterys more for recharg time and depth draw for talking power out.
Yes, just don't have the cash for it right now. :-( I'll get lithium one day.
Can you post links to parts? I'm sure you'd get some amazon love and I think you've chosen cool components. Love the switches!
Hey Crusher, the field boxes and handles as well as the aluminum "L" channel I got at Menards.. Screws I got stainless steel ones at Home Depot and some of the Anodized aluminum came from Tower Hobbies... Everything else from eBay... These were built in 2016 and 2017 with the Zombie box in 2018 so I doubt any parts links would be any good now... Query 12v rocker switch and you'll find loads of stuff... Building details covered in tips videos... I'm not getting any corporate love brother, but I really appreciate it when people watch, comment, like and subscribe. Thank you!
@@thisoldmanchannel absolutely. Had a blast watching the videos. It's been a fun hobby to pick up and just to enjoy focusing on for small bits of time to clear the mind...
@@crusherjones6809 Thank you! Agreed! Nice thing about a hobby is no deadlines, it's pure enjoyment.
do you have a video on charging the ammo box battery? I would like to see it.
Yes there's actually a couple of videos on charging using an RCA plug on the big boxes and an SAE plug on the MTM Mini box which is a whole series of videos.. Check out the play list and thank you so much for watching SR!
Great video and I am just starting to build one, yours are very neat❗️
Hey Mike, thank you for the kind words! Make it your own man, be creative and customize it for your particular needs. Send me the vid and i'll post your project. Enjoy!
@@thisoldmanchannel I have the battery and solar controller ordered from Bioenno Power but where is the best place to get the plugs, post, meter and other connections. Thanks
That stuff I got on ebay. Wiring is silicone... Need to get back to you on the gages because you'll have to fit two wires on one connector and if the wires are too thick they won't fit. Use a wire calculator to make sure the the wires can handle the battery power for the length you are running... Lastly, wire in a fuse block for added safety.
WOW Very nice build. Do you have a link for the boxes you use?
Thank you so much for your encouraging words! The green boxes were purchased at Menard's for $4.99 each... I'm assuming they're private private labeled, but since Menards switched and started using different boxes... The orange box is clearly marked Plano and is identical to the green ones. Thank you for watching!
Where did u get those boxes looks great
Thank you! Just Plano field boxes converted into battery boxes. The fun part is making them look like real equipment.
Harbor freight
always learning well done
Learning and evolving Sir....Thank you for watching.
Have you done a Bluetooth plastic ammo with 6.5 1/2 150watt marine speaker if so what size plastic box should I get 30mm ,40mm,50mm box?
Nah, I have a JBL charge 4 and I don't think I can get better quality than that without spending hundreds and still not get better quality sound.
Dude that looks great… where’s the place to recharge the battery …
Using an RCA Plug on the back... Please check out the charging video.. Thanks for watching man! Really appreciate the views and comments!
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Awesome! I love to build them too
I know right, they're addictive! Anyhow. I came up with an idea for one that's never been done before and it'll probably be the next evolution in the design. Working on buying parts for it now as the budget allows... Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching. Appreciate it!
@@thisoldmanchannel good luck with it! And you are right so addictive! I’ll post mine up on my channel and I’m making an aerator box as well and I’ll post that too. Look forward to seeing more from you
I would like to see one of these built with the application of kayak fishing in mind. Waterproof, red light/green light for legal night paddling. Power source for minnow bucket aeration, Power source for stick light for night paddling, power source for fish finder, etc. Possibly a secure drybox/sleeve to store cell phone and keep charged. So many applications.
First off, double thank you for watching and subscribing. Don't know much about kayaks, but I've got a friend into some higher end vessels. Why wouldn't you just fiberglass in a battery tray and add a deep cycle marine battery behind the seat? If that's possible then how about a custom solar panel following your kayak's contours that would charge the battery while you were paddling during the day? Integrate everything you want.
@@thisoldmanchannel the weight difference between the battery you use in your ammo boxes and a 12v marine battery is quite alot. Unless a person was using a trolling motor for propulsion, I would not recommend a full size marine battery for the application of running a few accessories. I do agree a solar panel would extend the use of a smaller battery and make alot of sense for longer days on the water or multi day trips.
I agree, Kayaking is a specialized need as is a battery with sufficient amp hours for extended and multi day use, especially if you're out away from the amenities of civilization. Doesn't matter who builds them most of these are good for a day or so... Solar is only good if you got sun or access to sunlight. Maybe we're just too dependent on gizmos. Thank you for your comments.
Wow!!! The wiring way too intimidating, because I have arthritis in my fingers, otherwise doable. I think if I cut down on the lights since I a looking to build a box for my 20Ah batteries for portable HF radio use. Great looking workmanship a true makers mark. Do you have a breakdown video of the construction process??? I am a visual learner.
Hello Sir, thank you for your comments. Yes there is a build video, though not for this particular box. Looks intimidating, but that's not the case really. Please check out the Playlist for more videos.
How do you recharge these?
Man I would love to figure out how to build a couple of these with a 12s3p battery configuration so I could use them as auxiliary batteries for my electric skateboard. Each unit would give me 22 additional miles of range and if I had 2 I could charge one with a solar panel on my back while I’m riding 😅
Hey lost lefty, you planning on going cross country with your skateboard man?
I would buy one👍
Thanks Aaron! Appreciate it!
Jow does the charging work
Nice boxes, what kind of handles are those? What do you call them handles
Hello Jay, thank you for comments.. They're 3" cabinet handles from Menards. Their purpose is: 1. Anesthetics, 2. They work so you can lift the box or use as tie downs. 3. They offer some protection to the switches and outlets... Thank you for watching!
I want to build one of these so bad! I have all the switches, lights etc...what I need is help in wiring the darn thing! Please help ?
Do you have these sell this for people like me who are not good at this kind of stuff😂😂
Take a look at the Patriot Solar Generators. Great stuff available for everyone.
why don't you sell these different versions? Quite a few people may buy, may be made to order.
ajey214, thank you for your comment! Nice to know they look good enough for sale..I just don't have the time or the capitol to pursue an engineered product and they're are some really great options to buy out there... Subscribe and you'll see all the videos including how to make one plus the next big thing, The Universal Ammo Can Battery Box. That's a new series of videos I just started working on.
Can you charge it with your car or ac plug
These are impressive! Are you building these boxes for sale? If yes, Id like to be your first order :-)
Thank you for your encouraging words! Lacking economies of scale as well as determination for mass production, these battery boxes are remarkably easy albeit a little time consuming to produce. I built them to relax and take my mind off stuff.
@@thisoldmanchannel I understand. I would happily commission your services for a one time build then. 🤠
By the way... these are “art”. They hit a place in a person.
what gauge of wire do you recommend?
best box on youtube bud😎😎
Thanks man! Really nice of you!
Beautiful builds, but man, you need to dump the lead acid batteries. This is 2021 (when the video was made). No one uses lead acid anymore. My builds do not look anywhere as nice as yours, but at least I am using LiFePO4 batteries and a MUCH larger Wh capacity.
You're right and I'm with ya 100 %... Many of my battery box builds started in 2017 and I just didn't have the money. Today I'm ditching batteries complexly in lieu of a Universal Battery Box that can attach to any battery... Check out the "Next Big Thing" video. I've already started the build videos for this project and the first one will be out in a few weeks... Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching Radman! I didn't plan it.
Questions.
1. You mentioned a fuse bank. Some builders have used a single inline fuse from the + battery terminal. If a charge controller is part of the schematic, is a charge controller factory fused? If not, is the fused panel bank overkill or good planning?
Electronics isnt one of my strong points.
Like the builds. Am trying to design one also but I am decades behind you.
Yes a fuse bank. If you blow a fuse on a fuse bank you still have other circuits that are still working.. You blow a main fuse and your whole battery box is out of commission.. No big deal unless you're out in the wilderness or on a roadside at night and you're fumbling for a fuse... That was my thinking with using a fuse bank.. Hey great comment! Thank you for watching!
No anderson power-poles?
Next project Aaron, though I do have some Anderson Powerpoles for hot swapping off the terminals... Been using those and reusing those since building radio control cars and boats. Mostly red and black.
Love em
Thank you! Appreciate it! Check out the building tips. Just built these for fun in 2018 and just wanted to make something that looked cool. Had no idea they would be of interest. Thank you for watching... I'm humbled by your comments.
are these still stackable?
Hello John.. They were stackable before I put buttons and handles on them.. You brought up a very good point about stacking and the next big DIY series videos will address this concern. Great input..thank you!
CAN PUT A SMALL 12v FRIDGE IN THIS SETUP
Doubtful...
Can you build one with a siren to using a momentary button…..
Thank you so much for your comment! I had the same idea and had given up on it until you commented about it. Just put this video together in response... Please click on the link below. Appreciate the inspiration.... Priceless! th-cam.com/video/DE8SOjDhXDM/w-d-xo.html
nice work on the vid and also the build. hey do u think this can charge a normal phone more times than those li-on power banks? like a say 10k or 20k one? thanks
Thank you for kind comments..You know, that's a really great idea for a video man... See how many times it charges a phone or a blue tooth speaker. The little chargers are convenient and uber portable. I got one. The ammo boxes, they just gotta cool factor..
You like strats huh? I bought a a swamp ash American Deluxe natural FINISH, maple neck... Most beautiful looking and most gorgeous decay. Gave it to my oldest son for his 15th birthday 'cause after 10 years I only learned 3 chords... I helped him install on a loaded pick guard. Love guitars man.
Probably not, but sealed acid gel cell fits my budget right now.. Hang tight until this weekend and you're going to get an exclusive. Greek breakfast potatoes...Secret recipe, never before seen on planet earth. Thank you for your comments! Really appreciate you watching!
Nice build but a little overkill on switches.
Not overkill per se, rather redundancy. This is a fused system to prevent overloads, isolate usage to a specific set of accessories, and still provide functionality should there be a problem with a blown fuse or other mishap pertaining to an accessory.
You may or may not like the Zombie Box build. Since building these boxes more than 5 years ago, I've completely charged my thinking regarding battery boxes with internal batteries in lieu of distribution boxes able to attach to any 12v external battery....Thank you for watching and commenting!
Do you have a link for the battery posts? thanks
Hey, thank you for your comment! I got playlists for each specific build, check those out. The DIY one shows how to build a mini ammo can just to get the basics down.
BTW George, thanks for watching man!
Very nice work. Im waiting for my stuff to be deliver today. May i ask where did you got your nice box? And how much did you pay for it? Thanks
Bought the box at Menards, paid $4.99 plus tax. Now probably a sporting goods store or ebay since Menards changed their supplier.
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Where do I find those black handles?
Menards... The handles will set you back around $7 for the pair.. Thank You for watching... Happy New Year!
@@thisoldmanchannel I’m in Oregon, guess we don’t have any of those around here. Is it a drawer or cabinet handle?
Or maybe a Brand name or SKU number.
Cabinet Handle, 3" on center. Next time I'm in there, I'll get you a number.
How do you charge these batteries?
With an integrated charging jack.. Subscribe and check out the play lists for complete how to... Hey, thank you for watching!
I want to build a HF ham radio go box. Then have a separate box with the battery. Interface with powerpole connector.come into the radio box with a solar controller. Auto switch from AC to Battery or solar. Also solar battery be able to charge the battery. True emergency off the grid use.
Hello Doc. You wanna go lithium ion with your go box, solar controller, solar panels. Power pole connectors, been using those before they got popular with radio enthusiasts for radio control projects... Keep it simple.. Form follows function. Thank you for your comments.
Where are the powerpole connectors? Why all the switches?
If you look at the Tamiya Mini Cooper Video, you'll see them on the electric HPI Chassis... I didn't use them on the ammo cans since you can run a wire off the 12 V terminal jacks to an Anderson PowerPole. I'd go with the rmolded recessed square ones for an ammo can build... Lots of 3D Printed stuff on ebay to choose from as well.
Each switch powers a different fused circuit. One blows I have a back up... Built in redundancy.
I need to make friends with a ham radio guy to figure out what you guys are looking for in terms of performance. I built mine for weekend camping and picnics.
If you look up Ham Radio Go box. You will see lots of them. I want to build mine for radios in a gator 4U box then an Ammo box for battery, Solar charge controller. The interface to the radio go box would be powerpole.
Okay Doc, I'll do a little more research...
In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens th-cam.com/users/postUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.
The little battery is okay.. The MTM Zombie Box is better with 3 batteries.. These days, I wanna big fat deep draw marine battery.. Check out the Universal Battery Box I'm working on. Never had croaker. How is it best prepared?
Could it power a cpap machine?
Didn't know those could run off of 12v DC...
@@thisoldmanchannel I run mine off the cig plug now. I am just trying to figure out how many watt hrs I need to build one. For years I ran it off my motorcycle battery all night and the bike still started in the morning.
@@RaceDayPhoto check the avg. Amp hours on a motorcycle battery and that should give you a good idea of where to start... Coincidentally, you gave me a good reason to start a new ammo box project... Heading to Harbor Freight This afternoon for some shopping...
@@thisoldmanchannel CPAP battery pack?
For Sale? If so, Cost?
It's not for sale... It's just for fun..You can do it!
@thisoldmanchannel how much do you usually spend on a box build
@@grublanders2023 Typically $75 to $100 but it's spread out over time since all of these have been Design-Build projects and I use $20 buck gel cell batteries.
much better if u use lifepo4 battery
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As convention would have it... Thank you for watching!
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Hold the bloody phone /camera steady ,don’t wave it about made me seasick .
Like my third video. Gotta start somewhere.