In this video, I'll show you how I built a 1280Wh home-made battery box using a 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 battery and a 1500W inverter — all for just $200 CAD total cost!In this video, I'll show you how I built a 1280Wh home-made battery box using a 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 battery and a 1500W inverter — all for just $200 CAD total cost!Primary goal for this was to build something compact that I could take with me camping so I'd have power to run a fridge, camp lights, and charge devices. During the planning stage, I started spiraling into the idea of adding solar charging capability and stumbled upon this forum. more Looking for a budget-friendly DIY power station? In this video, I'll show you. Portable power stations are handy for camping trips, emergencies, or off-grid projects. However, store-bought models can cost $500 to $3,000+ and more. Building your own DIY power station saves money, lets you customize capacity and features, and teaches valuable skills. In this article, we'll show you how to build your own 12v portable power box, and we'll also explore some interesting trends related to portable power solutions.