The Almighty LiFePO4 Battery Box Build

In this episode, we see the finished LiFePO4 battery box, completed with LCD ammeter, Anderson Powerpoles, USB, & charging port. I share mistakes and learnings. This took a lot of planning and parts, but it is now live and in use! Why didn't I just buy a Bioenno or other name-brand LiFePO4 solution? This was definitely NOT the cheapest alternative, but as a DIY project, I learned so much about electrical things by putting this together. Of course I wouldn't have even imagined doing this if it weren't for the generous knowledge-sharing of YouTubers like Julian OH8STN, Jehu Garcia, and Will Prowse. I wouldn't have known how to even start such a project if it weren't for them. And in the same spirit, I share my own build experiences with you in the hopes that you, too, can find some useful information to help toward your portable power needs. Thanks for watching, and if you found any of this useful please consider supporting me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ad6dm, dropping a tip in my PayPal tip jar: http://bit.ly/ad6dm_tipjar Parts List: LiFePO4 Headway 40152S 15Ah cells: https://www.ebay.com/str/evassemblecom1 Ted Pella PELCO® X-Treme Case 140-87B: https://tedpella.com/storage-boxes-bags_html/x-treme-cases.htm $50.55 DROK Digital DC Ammeter: https://amzn.to/2ZunEZC $28.99 5.5x2.1 10A charging port: https://amzn.to/2Zu4uTA $7.99 Powerwerx panel mount dual powerpole housing: https://powerwerx.com/panelpole-panel-mount-powerpole-housing $19.99 Powerwerx panel mount dual USB housing 4.2A 12v input: https://powerwerx.com/panel-mount-dual-usb-device-charger-high-output $23.99 12v 40A relay: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J53IH5M/ $8.99 BNTECHGO 12 gauge silicone wire 200ºC insulation: https://amzn.to/2ICRdCP $8.98 High Temperature Polyimide Heat Resistant Tape (Kapton Tape): https://amzn.to/2XFfjjM $10.59 Terminal Ring Crimp Connectors Set: https://amzn.to/2Dta8fq $13.96 12v 100A 4Series BMS for LiFePO4: https://amzn.to/2USlaFM $16.79 12x12 Heat Shrink Plastic Wrap: https://amzn.to/2XJ92Ut $7.99 Titanium Step Drill Bit Set w/Automatic Center Punch: https://amzn.to/2XDKtrW $18.99 Powerpole Crimp Tool: https://powerwerx.com/tricrimp-powerpole-connector-crimping-tool $44.99 Octopus Glue® Protective Film Tape: https://amzn.to/2KZZR0t $19.99 DROK Meter manual: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1CRWo45BGS.pdf Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AD6DM Visit my website: https://ad6dm.net Talk with #JerryNet™ on Digital Voice! DStar: REF367A Yaesu Fusion: YSF 68798 DMR: Talkgroup 3128459 Don't know what this means? Check out my other video on how to create a Digital Voice hotspot to talk worldwide with other hams: https://youtu.be/LspgnvDPJvc