# Hobbyist DIY Battery Packs Maker Batteries Lets Users Create Lithium Ion Battery Packs By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithium-ion-battery-pack References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/maker-batteries-26-10-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1354698863/maker-batteries-build-your-own-lithium-ion-battery) The rise of maker culture and those that are partaking in technology hobbies has created the need for more versatile power solutions, which Maker Batteries looks to enable with custom lithium ion battery packs. Maker Batteries come in kits that enable makers to create the exact kind of power source that they need for their DIY project to ensure they aren't left at the mercy of what's available for purchase. Available now for preorder on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastix), the Maker Batteries come pre-welded and can be used in a wide array of different ways. Users can make their own backup batteries, design a custom lithium ion battery pack for a bicycle or perhaps even make a [battery pack for a drone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-power-1000-mini) that's lighter than the OEM unit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Maker Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable power solutions for makers and hobbyists. - **DIY Power Packs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create kits that allow users to build their own custom power sources for various projects. - **Versatile Batteries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design lithium ion battery packs that can be used in a wide range of applications. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology Hobbies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop tools and accessories tailored for technology hobbyists. - **Electric Bicycles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create lightweight and efficient battery packs specifically for electric bikes. - **Drone Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop high-performance battery packs that are lighter and more durable than OEM units. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Battery Product Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allsolidstate-battery.md) - [Compact Battery eBike Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swytch-ebike-conversion-kit.md) - [High-Performance Appliance Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backup-by-biolite.md) - [Modular Battery E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ego-power-mini-bike.md) - [Gas Canister-Inspired Campsite Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-gigapower-battery.md) - [Modular Solar-Chargeable Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veryeah.md) - [Wearable Aluminum Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anypower-battery-pack.md) - [High-Density Battery Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energydense-lithium-batteries.md) - [Modular Solar Battery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-home.md)