Anderson Powerpole DC POWER Distribution Box

Wars Powerpole ox KIT

This project is a DC distribution box kit using Anderson Powerpoles, the now almost universal method of connecting 12v equipment

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Click HERE or  for a Youtube features  video

Kit includes all the parts needed to make one  DC power distribution box, in a supplied 3D Printed Case.

The case is made with PETG,  or ABS , both  tough and durable materials that withstand up to about 80 deg C (PETG) or 100 deg C (ABS)   .

Kit includes 7 Anderson Powerpole connectors and a voltmeter that fits inside the case.

Note that this is still all in kit form, soldering and assembly are required and you may need something to hold the meter in place, hot glue, or Araldite.  Check out the youtube video description:

The case will be a random colour, depending on available materials,

Bulk orders for clubs

Kit Contents
Kit Contents

– for orders of 10 or more please contact us, we offer free shipping! We even have combinations available with our packs of powerpoles, send an email to treasurer@vk2bv.org so we can organise something. (We may need an extra week or so to organise our minions to assemble the stock!)

Order Online- (Australian Domestic Only)

Sorry, we don’t ship internationally

If you have any issues in ordering please email treasurer@vk2bv.org 

Shipping is added on checkout (usually $10.90)

WARS Powerpole Distribution Kit + VM+3D printed Box
WARS Powerpole Distribution Kit + VM+3D printed Box
12v Power distribution box with 6 output fused Anderson 30 amp connectors. Plus Voltmeter & 3D Printed Box. Click on image for more details.
Available Qty: 30
Price: $50.00
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WARS PPL KIT+VM+3 USB
WARS PPL KIT+VM+3 USB
Wars Powerpole Distribution Kit+VM Kit+ 3 x USB charging ports. Click on the image for details.
Available Qty: 6
Price: $72.00
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3 x USB Upgrade for WARS PPL KIT
3 x USB Upgrade for WARS PPL KIT
3 x USB Upgrade for Wars Powerpole Distribution Kit. Needs Wars Powerpole Kit +VM Kit for retrofit. Click on the image for details.
Available Qty: 4
Price: $25.00
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Connectors-Anderson Powerpole-Red/Black 30Amps
Connectors-Anderson Powerpole-Red/Black 30Amps
Set of 10 Red/Black 30 Amp pre-mated Anderson Powerpole Sets.
* Freight is free for up to 2 sets of 10 if you order together with Powerpole Distribution Box Kit,
Or you intend to pick them up from the clubhouse.
Otherwise please add shipping separately elsewhere on this page.
* We can ship up to 10 sets of 10 connectors in one 500 gram Parcel Post bag.
Available Qty: 10
Price: $25.00
Quantity:  
FREIGHT: ADD IF CONNECTORS  or 3 USB UPGRADE TO BE SENT SEPARATELY TO BASIC KITS
FREIGHT: ADD IF CONNECTORS or 3 USB UPGRADE TO BE SENT SEPARATELY TO BASIC KITS
Price: $10.90

Instructions for assembling the WARS Powerpole Distribution Kit

Alignment  Tool Hints

3 x USB Upgrade Kit Instructions

Can this kit supply 30A total continuously? Click for a review here

The features of the box are as follows:

1. One input connector. May be replaced by a direct cable input.
2. 6 outputs.
3. Each output is fused with a standard blade fuse.
4. Each fuse has a RED LED indicator under it to indicate a fuse failed condition.
5. Indicator LED to indicate power present and correct polarity. GREEN = Power available at correct polarity.   RED = Power available but incorrect polarity.
6. Designed to fit inside a supplied 3D Printed box (approx 110 x 55 x 33 mm),
7. All components mounted on double-sided PCB with double thickness tracks (2oz copper) and all plated through holes. PCB is also RoHS compliant.

Project Updates

8 thoughts on “Anderson Powerpole DC POWER Distribution Box”

  1. Latest version of instructions just uploaded which include a couple of suggestions from people who have constructed the kit and also a note on voltage ratings.

  2. I was searching for a 12V powerboard for 4WD camping and found the WARS Powerpole Kit. Well done!!! This has much wider application than just Amateur Radio.

    A couple of comments.
    1) The power input needs a separate fuse or probably better as a circuit breaker.
    2) I’d like to see a 50A Anderson plug on power input.
    3) I’d also like to see it turned on it’s side so the leads come out the side with a clear cover but the leds should still face the top.

  3. 1. The kits now come with a 3D printed case only so there is no need to cut the boxes any more.
    2. All kits also come with voltmeter.
    3. Kits are now supplied with bare copper wire rather than enameled copper wire so there is no need to strip off the enamel.
    4. 1k2 resistors are now supplied in place of the 1k0 ones

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