The Electric Milk Crate

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Team Scharnell Pit Crew
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The Electric Milk Crate

Post by Team Scharnell Pit Crew »

Hey,

Here is what I came up with in support of keeping my son's 3696 airplane batteries, etc., charged.

Front side of crate:

12VDC power accessory outlet via 10A fuse to battery via bolts.
12VDC toggle switch with safety cover.
Bolts (location for someone to attach battery cables to jump-start a car).
Schumacher 1.5A trickle charger.
Ceramic tile "recessed lid" for laying lipos and chargers on. Other crates can be stacked on top of this one.

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Back side of crate:

12VDC dual female binding posts for male banana jacks. Powered via 20A fuse and "red guarded switch."

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View with ceramic tile removed:

12VDC, Group 51, battery (non-deep cycle cuz I couldn't afford one). [:D]
Terminal bars.
Mounting hardware, etc.

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I'm sure there are better ideas out there; however, this project only took a couple of evenings and several beers to complete...
ZenManiac
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Post by ZenManiac »

Very cool, Ray. U.L. approved? How much, including shipping? [;)]

Kidding, of course. But very nice job.
Team Scharnell Pit Crew
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Post by Team Scharnell Pit Crew »

Thanks Dave.

This is just an example of a trip to Radio Shack that went horribly wrong! [:D]
Quad
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Post by Quad »

Ray, "Mongo" works well, them batteries always be charged...lol
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Post by Rabbit Leader »

Thats a killer setup, I like it!![:D]
Team Scharnell Pit Crew
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Post by Team Scharnell Pit Crew »

Thanks guys!

Quad - Sniper is signed-up for Can-U-Cut-It 7. BTW - he is parting with some of his "lawn mowing" money to buy you some fuel. Thanks for letting him use some of your fuel.
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