Ammo Can Solar Accumulator (solar generator) Completed

[@The_Last_Post]

Now the summer has gone and it’s turning autumn. How about a ‘year on’ video John? It would be great to see how your solar system is doing and maybe any ideas or additions you’ve made?

[@GorkemYildirim]

Well done sir, you inspired me.

[@johnnodge4327]

Thank you for the comments.

[@alibro7512]

Good to see you got it finished John, it looks really neat now. Are you planning to have the charger integral or external? If external I can recommend Speakon sockets for the charging connector. You can even get rubber bungs to help keep damp out.

[@johnnodge4327]

Thanks Ali. The mains charging input will also be a higher current solar input. The mains charger will be from something like an old laptop power brick, or other high current low voltage supply. This same input will double as a direct connection for a 180 Watt solar panel. This input will connect to the 8A charge line on the BMS, so should allow the battery pack to charge from flat in about 4 hours at the full 8A capacity. I'm going to use an XT60 plug for this, as I like them and I have them in stock.