Little Dude - Lifepo4 Battery Box (Apache 1800)

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This is a remix from N9DMT. I filled in the holes to create a blank, then I made three holes for my switches and a smaller hole for a power pole. (Power pole may need to be enlarged or slightly drilled out)The Name: Little Dude is a Spoof of K8MRD's Big Geek. "DudeCo" is a spoof of AD6DM's "Denco" Batteries. No disrespect, just having fun and learning.How I wired it:Well that was the nice thing:I bought this and remove the face plate, after all the printed top has predrilled holes. I decided I didn't want the Cigarette Adapter, so I cut it out. I wired a battery (Grener 6ah with no outer case, because I tore the battery apart) to go powerpole. The powerpole it plugs into goes straight into the powerpole on the cover. It then also slices into the (rocker?) swtich. so I can A. Charge the battery at anytime, even when the switch is off. The switch will charge USB. Of course, feel free to wire it different.I may make a video soonAffiliate Links to things I used (Buy or don't, whatever)https://amzn.to/40pg1U1 (Nilight 4 in 1 ON/Off Charger Socket Panel PD Type C and QC 3.0 USB Socket Power Outlet LED Voltmeter Cigarette Lighter Socket ON Off Rocker Toggle Switch for Truck Car Boats RV,2 Years Warranty). 15 amps max, another reason to go direct to the powerpole adapterhttps://amzn.to/3u4dNxc - Grener Power 6ah. Really 8.4 AH. Sold out at the time of writing. But I was sent one a purchased the other one. One I was sent, I tore apart and it just so happens this battery fits into the case that way. It would not fit if I didn't take off the outer case.Harbor Freight Apache 1800 - $11.99Observations, The Hole spacing is a little wide, meaning the wires have a little strain on them. I will probably fix that soon.I need to add an inline 20 or 25amp fuse to the power pole. FUTRE:I will be utilizing a 6ah Denco battery in next build, which I may put on video. This will give more room internally to have different wires and runs. You can see how the battery looked (Green), which wasn't very TSA Friendly. Now, I think it looks much better