COTS Components Combine to DIY Solar Power Station
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Summary
A YouTuber, DIY Dad, has made a homemade solar generator after becoming dissatisfied with commercial products on offer.
DIY Dad claims it only took him two hours to make the generator, which comprises a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePo) battery, a charge controller, an inverter and a shunt to monitor usage.
The YouTuber encourages others to customise their own generators to their specific requirements, explaining that a DC-DC converter could be installed for those who want USB-PD functionality.
He has used a clear cargo box as the case for the generator, inspired ostensibly by nostalgic memories of late 90s Mac computers.
