Introduction: DIY Portable Power Station
In this episode of DIY or Buy we will be having a closer look at portable power stations. Those are great for all kinds of outdoor camping or if your garage is not connected to the electrical grid,.....like mine. In the video I will show you how a commercial power station works and how we can create a DIY version which is actually a bit cheaper and can output way more power. Let's get started!
Step 1: Watch the Video!
The video will give you all the information you need to create your own portable power station. During the next steps though, I will present you some additional information.
Step 2: Order Your Components!
Here you can find a parts list with example seller: (partly affiliate links)
1x LiFePo4 Battery Pack: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9yEcDV
1x Smart BMS: https://shop.gwl.eu/Battery-Management/BMS123-Smar...
1x Smart Relay: https://shop.gwl.eu/Battery-Management/BMS123-Smar...
3x Push Button: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ATwXO3
1x Inverter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ALUiuL
1x USB Output Adapter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9J7vxz
1x 100A Fuse: https://shop.gwl.eu/LiFePO4-accessories/DC-Fuse-ME...
1x Lab Bench Power Supply: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Aa11Tz
1x DC Jack: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AMNLQL
Wire 8 AWG : https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ADLeKr
Ring Connectors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AkxAWn
24V Power Supply: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AkIfa7
Wood,....., everything else: Home Improvement Store
Step 3: Do the Wiring/enclosure!
The rest is pretty self-explanatory. Just follow my wiring diagram in order to connect all of the components with one another and place them inside your enclosure.....DONE!
Step 4: Success!
You did it! You just created your own portable power station!
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