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opinion:frater_secessus:car_micropower [2022/01/28 21:07] frater_secessus [using alternator power] |
opinion:frater_secessus:car_micropower [2023/06/01 10:26] (current) frater_secessus [picking panels] |
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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' | ||
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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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This kind of controller will [[electrical: | This kind of controller will [[electrical: | ||
- | If you have the ability to mount " | + | If you have the ability to mount " |
- | If this is not an option you may want to deploy portable panels which are stored when not in use. Because of their light weight and storability (?) flex panels are often used as portables. | + | If this is not an option you may want to deploy portable panels which are stored when not in use. Because of their light weight and storability (?) flex panels are often used as portables. |
===== using alternator power ===== | ===== using alternator power ===== |