ToolKitRC M8 (Lipo charger) Field Charging box

Inspired by the Charging Case created by Turtle laboratories (https://turtlelaboratories.com/blogs/projects/portable-field-charging-box-for-isdt-q6-rc-charger) I decided to make my own field charging kit using the newly acquired ToolKitRC M8 smart charger.

4/15/19

It is all completed. works very well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y0c616mqGE

2/20/19

Work in Progress have finished several of the files needed to complete my charging box, just waiting on some electronics

BOM (02/20/18)

Waterproof Storage Box:

I got the Seahorse 300 but any with dimensions of about 24.10cm x 18.70cm x 10.40cm or larger would work. Such as this one: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/3GmKEabO2b

ToolkitRC M8: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/DGGDyLsaUu

24V Power Supply:

I used this one: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/GGDvRLNofD

But you could use others like this one https://www.amazon.com/EAGWELL-Universal-Regulated-Switching-Computer/dp/B01IOK5FM0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=26ACI6XKR8ZMH&keywords=24v+power+supply&qid=1555476704&s=gateway&sprefix=24v+power,aps,202&sr=8-4&linkCode=sl1&tag=dlqfpv-20&linkId=f607a72cfeea039948f8569d70c113d9&language=en_US

JST Balance Wire

JST-XH Balance Port Adapter for Chargers

Extension Cable: https://www.amazon.com/EAGWELL-Universal-Regulated-Switching-Computer/dp/B01IOK5FM0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=26ACI6XKR8ZMH&keywords=24v+power+supply&qid=1555476704&s=gateway&sprefix=24v+power,aps,202&sr=8-4&linkCode=sl1&tag=dlqfpv-20&linkId=f607a72cfeea039948f8569d70c113d9&language=en_US

DC-DC step down converter:

I used this one from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/EAGWELL-Universal-Regulated-Switching-Computer/dp/B01IOK5FM0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=26ACI6XKR8ZMH&keywords=24v+power+supply&qid=1555476704&s=gateway&sprefix=24v+power,aps,202&sr=8-4&linkCode=sl1&tag=dlqfpv-20&linkId=f607a72cfeea039948f8569d70c113d9&language=en_US

but you can also find them here: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/DvG3EoAaTc or

USB Charger:

The one I used (it shows input voltage in which is nice) https://www.banggood.com/custlink/GvKGyonj7o

but you can find them here as well: https://www.amazon.com/EAGWELL-Universal-Regulated-Switching-Computer/dp/B01IOK5FM0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=26ACI6XKR8ZMH&keywords=24v+power+supply&qid=1555476704&s=gateway&sprefix=24v+power,aps,202&sr=8-4&linkCode=sl1&tag=dlqfpv-20&linkId=f607a72cfeea039948f8569d70c113d9&language=en_US

Banana plugs:

I used these: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/mDDvhOsa7e

Power Switch:

I bought this one: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vvKDhLsBvd

and also one like this for the aux switch: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/33D3cZeVE1

60mm Fan:

This is the one I used: https://www.amazon.com/EAGWELL-Universal-Regulated-Switching-Computer/dp/B01IOK5FM0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=26ACI6XKR8ZMH&keywords=24v+power+supply&qid=1555476704&s=gateway&sprefix=24v+power,aps,202&sr=8-4&linkCode=sl1&tag=dlqfpv-20&linkId=f607a72cfeea039948f8569d70c113d9&language=en_US

But any 60mm fan would work. One with 2 wires instead of three makes it easier to wire.

Misc (screws, nuts and wire):

M4 Hardware: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/3GGvdLAbHJ

Your local hardware store may also be able to help you out with this.

Wire

I bought both 12awg and 14 awg wire from here: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/mvmDC84tJu

I also got plenty of wire connectors like these: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/DDGvWS4VtN

Parallel Board and Charging wires

For Xt30: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/v3KDC94HAw

I also have one of these multifunctional plugs, You never know when you might need a random plug. Out at the field a few weeks ago and my friend needed a traxxas plug. This saved the day: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vDDmr8BVTl

2.5mm plywood: I had a scrap piece laying around that I used. Of course you can use acrylic, aluminum or any other sturdy material

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