PC-5
Power Connector Board
Features:
1 input, 5 fused outputs, v2 with 0.1uF and 0.01uF ceramic filter capacitors to reduce electrical noise
"Fuse-Out" LED indicator
Up to 3 2.5A USB charger modules (just add them to the order)
Build your own Kit - save money and do it yourself!
Flexible - many uses, many variations
ARES, RACES, RSGB, ARRL standard connectors
Anderson PowerPole Connectors with silver plated contact pins, Hot-Connect, quick-change
Each output/charger shares a single fuse
Daisy-chain several units together for lots of outputs
Use for collecting energy from multiple Solar Panels
Great for power distribution from Solar Charge Controller output to the DC load
Use in the Car, EOC, Go-Kit, Home, Base station, or all of them!
Supports continuous total current of 30A
Handles 45A (total load) with optional addition of your own #12 AWG bus bars onto the board (see instructions)
Dimensions: 2.8" x 0.7" board, 1.25" tall assembled (72 x 18 x 32mm)
Mounting holes for M2 or #2 screws - 0.1" (2.54mm) diameter
The files needed to make one of these are available to download below.
Board Schematic
Board Gerber files (ZIP)
3 different Case STL files
Build Instructions PDF
Instructional Build video by WJ6F on YouTube here
PC-5 Parts List
1 PC Board
12 PowerPole 15A pins
6 Black Power Pole Shells
6 Red Power Pole Shells
2 Keystone 3522 Fuse Holder
1 30A ATC fuse
1 Red LED
1 10K 1/8W resistor
9" #14 AWG solid copper wire
Optional Digital Voltmeter
Optional USB module
#2x1/4" Flat Head wood screws