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--- electrical:solar:shallow_cycling [2021/06/06 13:41]
frater_secessus [microsolar without deep-cycle batteries]
+++ electrical:solar:shallow_cycling [2023/02/06 12:43]
frater_secessus [single voltage charging]
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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]].
+[[opinion:frater_secessus:car_micropower|Here]] is a trimmed-down version of this page.
 ====== microsolar without deep-cycle batteries ======
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 Benefits:
-  * provides 12v power during daylight
+  * extremely inexpensive
+  * provides 12v power and USB power during daylight
   * will never deplete the starter battery so you get stranded
   * actively maintains the starter battery
-  * 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.
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+===== getting more power into the cabin =====
+see [[electrical:12v:alternator#isolator_without_a_house_battery|this article]]

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