1.1. Hacks 1-11: Introduction1. Understand Car Electrical Systems1.2.1. Computer Voltages1.2.2. Car Voltages1.2.3. The Key to Car Power: Off, Accessory, On/Ignition, and
Crank1.2.4. Discovering if Your Car Power Outlet Is Switched1.2.5. The Hack: Making a 12V Power Supply for Indoors2. Prevent Electrical Fires1.3.1. Amps1.3.2. Fuses1.3.3. Protecting Your Devices with Fuses3. Gauge Your Wires1.4.1. Wire Sizes and Amp Ratings1.4.2. The Hack: Powering Everything4. Connect Your Wires1.5.1. Connecting Wires1.5.1.1. Twist and tape.1.5.1.2. Solder and shrink.1.5.1.3. Crimp and save.5. Calculate Your Car’s Battery Life1.6.1. The Difference Between Amps and Watts1.6.2. Battery Capacity1.6.3. The Hack: Calculating Battery Drain1.6.3.1. Method one: Power arithmetic.1.6.3.2. Method two: Amp meter.1.6.4. Testing Drain6. Upgrade Your Car Battery1.7.1. Convenient Power Connectors1.7.2. The Hack: Installing a Deep-Cycle Battery7. Add New Power Connectors Throughout Your Car1.8.1. Planning Your Wiring1.8.2. Drilling Holes1.8.3. Switched or Unswitched Outlets?1.8.4. Installing the Power Outlets8. Use a Huge Capacitor to Sustain Power1.9.1. Understanding Capacitors1.9.2. Car PC Capacitor Use9. Upgrade Your Car’s Alternator10. Add a Second Car Battery1.11.1. Battery Isolators1.11.2. Dual-Output Alternators1.11.3. Conventional Versus Deep-Cycle Batteries1.11.4. Battery Fumes11. Put Home Power Outlets in Your Car1.12.1. What Inverters Do1.12.2. Choosing an Inverter1.12.3. Powering High-Amperage Inverters1.12.4. The Hack: Wall Outlets in Your Car1.12.5. Hacking High Voltages Safely