You can get male fittings so you don't have bare wires that plug into the top of yr pos and neg or you unscrew and insert in the hole on side where u put yr Garmin wires and tight in it down. Love the video thanks.
I gotta say, I have the same Garmin device. It's going on 5 years old. I've only used it in salt water. It's still working like the day I first activated it regardless of the countless times it's been splashed, sprayed, and salt encrusted. I am going to build a similar box, but will be including a small 5 amp charge controller for a 25w solar panel, to eliminate the need to charge the battery from mains and to prolong battery life when in use.
I just watched another video on the same subject . Your batteries were 19.99 each . They are 5ah . For less than 40 you can get a 15ah battery . For less than 70 you can get 2 . For 99 you get 3 . 15ah each . The insulation is a good idea . For cold weather you might add a small led inside to keep things warm and dry. Or wrap your box with space blanket . Or with the same insulation you used in the bottom of your can .
I carry a HALO Bolt Portable Car Jump Starter in all my cars and they hold a charge very well. Charge them once a year in variable climate conditions. I noticed that the cost of your DYI was comparable and I very much like the design but would love to see a comparison:-)
Thanks and I'm not sure if its absolutely necessary but the research I did said it was a good idea will help save your phone or camera if there is a surge also I used a 5 amp fuse
some thing simple that has 12v 2amp capabilites would do www.amazon.ca/DieHard-71219-Battery-Charger-Maintainer/dp/B077742Y1H/ref=sr_1_26?dchild=1&keywords=MotoMaster+15%2F2A+Automatic+and+Manual+Battery+Charger&qid=1614101457&sr=8-26
You can get male fittings so you don't have bare wires that plug into the top of yr pos and neg or you unscrew and insert in the hole on side where u put yr Garmin wires and tight in it down. Love the video thanks.
Great build man. Straight forward, calm energy, well shot.I dig it.
Thank you
I gotta say, I have the same Garmin device. It's going on 5 years old. I've only used it in salt water. It's still working like the day I first activated it regardless of the countless times it's been splashed, sprayed, and salt encrusted. I am going to build a similar box, but will be including a small 5 amp charge controller for a 25w solar panel, to eliminate the need to charge the battery from mains and to prolong battery life when in use.
Hell yeah always nice to have more power in the boat . Nice and clean diy⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I just watched another video on the same subject . Your batteries were 19.99 each . They are 5ah . For less than 40 you can get a 15ah battery . For less than 70 you can get 2 . For 99 you get 3 . 15ah each . The insulation is a good idea . For cold weather you might add a small led inside to keep things warm and dry. Or wrap your box with space blanket . Or with the same insulation you used in the bottom of your can .
Great job on the build!
Wyszło super, pozdrawiam 🙋
Nice job.
I carry a HALO Bolt Portable Car Jump Starter in all my cars and they hold a charge very well. Charge them once a year in variable climate conditions. I noticed that the cost of your DYI was comparable and I very much like the design but would love to see a comparison:-)
Good job!
Good vid bud but I’d definitely get an sae port, it’s only a matter of time before the wires rip from the banana plugs
Thanks I'll have to look into that
Great video thanks. I will try to do one like this.
thank you
well done. I would of used. a better quality crimper other wise fine job
Thanks
good job not bad but get a chalange go with 18650 more power more space more stuff to and fast charging @@
Excellent video! Is the fuse necessary and which fuse do you use?
Thanks and I'm not sure if its absolutely necessary but the research I did said it was a good idea will help save your phone or camera if there is a surge also I used a 5 amp fuse
Thank you!
Could you please a link for the type of battery charger you use for this device-Thanks
some thing simple that has 12v 2amp capabilites would do
www.amazon.ca/DieHard-71219-Battery-Charger-Maintainer/dp/B077742Y1H/ref=sr_1_26?dchild=1&keywords=MotoMaster+15%2F2A+Automatic+and+Manual+Battery+Charger&qid=1614101457&sr=8-26
I died a little bit when you didn't center the tripple gauge bezel, but otherwise, nice build :D
Lol thanks
I died a little bit when you spelled triple.
@@MikeLeininger - glad I could be of service
@@MikeS29 lol
What size is the battery box
Thanks
It’s roughly 9.5x5.5x4.5 inches
What size drill hole bit you use?
I use an 8" but most guys around me where using 6"
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Nice but I was talking about the ammo can where u drill the holes to lock the terminal in place.
Haha sorry I think I used a 3/16 you could use a 7/32 to give a little play for the banana plugs
For the usb terminal I used a 3/4 " whole saw
Ok thanks.
How do you charge the batteries when they get low?
I have a small solar panel that works ok when out camping and just a 12v charger
100 watt solar panel charges mine when i'm at home.
Way to fast forward and not explain how you’re hooking up the wiring at all smh