DIY Baofeng UV5R Car Charger: Part 3

In this video I finally complete my first prototype Baofeng Radio 12 volt car charger. Check out my new RUclips Channel that focuses on Emergency Communication Solutions @EmCommSolutions
Total cost list:
Buck converter: $1.19
Waterproof Box: $9.01
Anderson Connectors 2ea: $2.51
Anderson Rubber boots 2ea: $.78
Car charger (cut-down): $4.99
TOTAL COST: $18.48
Weight of charger cable assembly only: 4 oz
Weight including charge cradle: 6 oz
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[@quattrohead]

4x 1N400x diodes in series, job done for a couple pennies.

[@staceyslocum8531]

what is the make and model of your voltage reducer?

[@RavenwoodAcres]

Buck Step-down LM2596 Power Converter Module DC 4.0~40 to 1.3-37V LED Voltmeter

[@hiz-n-lowz1577]

it is stupid that the cradle charger cant operate on 12 or 13.8 volts to begin with, or can it?

[@RavenwoodAcres]

It has been my experience that they accept 10 volts. It seems like that it would too easy for Baofeng to make them accept up 13+ volts so they would work in vehicles. Thanks for watching.

[@notaname8140]

Mine charges with a 12v wall adaptor, however I can't attest to how well this will work long-term

[@danielstan4231]

simple solution LM317

[@RavenwoodAcres]

Thanks