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electrical:solar:shallow_cycling [2021/06/06 13:40]
frater_secessus [how it works]
electrical:solar:shallow_cycling [2021/08/15 17:16]
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-Note:  this information should be regarded as experimental.  It is [[https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/tag/shallow-cycling/|being tested]] by secessus.+Note:  this information should be regarded as experimental.  It is [[https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/tag/shallow-cycling/|being tested]] by secessus.  Beginners may want to start with a [[electrical:solar:gentle_intro|gentle intro to solar]].
  
 ====== microsolar without deep-cycle batteries ====== ====== microsolar without deep-cycle batteries ======
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   * actively maintains the starter battery   * actively maintains the starter battery
   * the controller has built-in USB ports   * the controller has built-in USB ports
 +  * taking power from the controller uses less power than using the car's ACCessory position, since other car electronics are not being energized. 
  
 Instead of deep-cycling like someone might in an RV, the idea here is the starter battery can be used but never dragged below 100% state of charge)).   Instead of deep-cycling like someone might in an RV, the idea here is the starter battery can be used but never dragged below 100% state of charge)).  
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