Solar Charge Box v1

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This is a DIY Solar Charge Box designed for easy construction of power storage units for low power devices. ****NOTICE! January 2, 2017**** A brand new CUSTOMIZER version of this Solar Charge Box is now available to make it even simpler to design and build your own. Please use the newer version at this link below: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2009515 **** **Updated!** Add this Battery Terminal Guard cover to your Solar Charge Box! It will prevent electrical shock or short circuits on the battery terminals. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1696615 **** **Updated!** Add this Solar controller Holder add-on for this project! Keep your solar charge controller connected at all times. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1214533 **** The charge box features: - a solar charge controller - a 12v / 12Ah battery - four USB ports - and one 12v DC socket. The OpenScad file is included for those who dare to edit the object. (Note that the views are rotated for print.) The parts were sourced online as well as at Canadian Tire in Canada. Feel free to change the USB Case to suit your own USB charger device. A wiring diagram is provided to help with the wiring of this box. Please do not take any shortcuts. This box stores enough power to cause electrical shock or fire hazard.