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opinion:frater_secessus:car_micropower [2022/01/28 21:07] frater_secessus added isolator |
opinion:frater_secessus:car_micropower [2023/06/01 10:25] frater_secessus [wiring the controller] rewording |
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====== Micropower for car-dwellers ====== | ====== Micropower for car-dwellers ====== | ||
People with minimal power needs (a few amps a night) may be able to get by using just a bit of charge off the vehicle' | People with minimal power needs (a few amps a night) may be able to get by using just a bit of charge off the vehicle' | ||
- | Note: this is a streamlining of [[electrical: | + | |
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* the SOLAR terminals will be left empty if one has no panels. | * the SOLAR terminals will be left empty if one has no panels. | ||
* the BATTERY terminals connect to whatever your battery is: starter battery for single-battery systems, the aux battery for dual-battery systems | * the BATTERY terminals connect to whatever your battery is: starter battery for single-battery systems, the aux battery for dual-battery systems | ||
- | * the LOAD terminals are where you take your 12v power from. This is critical because the controller can be configured to turn that circuit off at a predetermined voltage like 12.7v; | + | * the LOAD terminals are where you take your 12v power from. This is critical because the controller can be configured to turn that circuit off at a predetermined voltage like 12.7v; |
* the USB output is also controlled by the LVD. | * the USB output is also controlled by the LVD. | ||
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===== using alternator power ===== | ===== using alternator power ===== | ||
- | You may want to install an isolator to [[electrical: | + | You may want to install an isolator to [[electrical: |