VICTRON’S true Power!

The Victron Cerbo gx ( with Touch 70 screen ) is the smartest bit of Victron kit for those who love data on the campervan’s DC & AC electrical system via the VRM & Venus OS. Get information from Solar mppt changers, multiplus inverters, shunt battery monitors, Ruuvitag temperature sensors and more all in one place. The VRM gives you access for remote monitoring and is the brains for the whole system.
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[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Some people love Data & some people don’t care about it as long as the system works. What information would you find useful to access remotely about your electrical system?

[@12VoltPlanetTV]

Super glad we could help & it really looks great against your orange panel. We are super excited to see how you now customise your set-up further and delve into the Cerbo's true power.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you very much for the support! Video part 2 will be coming soon

[@tonysummers2334]

@12 volt Planet. I get a tired of buying stuff from you only to see you giving away hundreds of pounds of stuff to KZbinrs

[@UrbanVanlife]

@@tonysummers2334 it’s called promotion and marketing . I mean when was the last time you wrote to the BBC complaining they have adverts but still pay for a license. Alex has a well presented successful KZbin channel which he takes time and effort to put content up that he charges no one to watch . Getting KZbinrs to do videos like this reaches an audience that is directly aimed at the people the company are aiming to reach . But more importantly they don’t just give stuff away Willy nilly . If your proven to provide valuable content and educate people the company’s like this will be inclined to work with you as a channel . May be you don’t realise this but that’s kind of how it is

[@tonysummers2334]

@@UrbanVanlife thanks for your opinion and how many Jackery's (or similar) have you been given?

[@UrbanVanlife]

@@tonysummers2334 we have been given loads of power banks . But given every one of them away to other peopel who need them . FREE we have also done plenty of live streams again GIVING power banks away . Maybe we should stop doing that and sell them on eBay as kindness now seems to offend people . But I think this is more of a you problem than a KZbinr problem . We will be giving more stuff away next month if you want to join in buddy it’s free to enter for every one

[@Alivefrom45]

Nice video Alex, nice to see the Cerbo installed, looking forward to see the mod video.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Already working on that

[@LukesVanLife]

Great work buddy 👊😁👍

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you mate!

[@UrbanVanlife]

This is such a great device . I was going to fit one but be arsed setting it all up . Good job buddy

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you, Mr sir. Great units after they’re all set up

[@abdigitaluk_photography]

Wow I have so much to learn before I get my first van!

[@stephenbulmer7148]

COOL, next video sound very interesting can't wait. cheers for sharing

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you for watching. It’s been a lot of fun playing with the Cerbo and the more advanced bits

[@stephenbulmer7148]

@@MispronouncedAdventures I've got one in my build but I'm not tech minded (I'm old🤣) that's why your next video sounds so interesting 👍👍

[@syncrosimon]

A lovely bit of kit, I find my brain does a similar job, if I can remember!

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

It’s a great bit of kit.

[@samhartfieldlewis5247]

Good going the whole set up and van is brilliant. Slowly going the me smartening up our caravan, am wondering the victron route or EcoFlow power kit. Done a victron solar setup in my workshop which just works no issues really like it. I don’t know lots too wonder about them both, anyway nice one go steady Sam

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you, The Ecoflow power kit does look good. I know something who is putting one in their van. Will be good to see how that kit works in person

[@Tangotop]

Great Video👌, I did wonder if you would cover the Pi version. Have to agree with you about the expandability of the Pi, doable but depending on budget much easier to replace. I'm running a pi in my system so watching this series with interest. 🧐

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

The Pi has been great. But expanding it is quite involved work, but doable. However, I was very surprised at how much the price of the raspberry pi has gone up in the last year.

[@Tangotop]

@@MispronouncedAdventures yeah the shortages of chips makes it the best time to upgrade and recoup some costs :)

[@NigelM18]

I'm guessing this is why you tubers are getting free cerbos so they will stop doing content with pi's which will increase cerbo sales.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Not at all, I asked 12volt planet for the Cerbo to do some videos with it. The pi is just as supported as ever. Nothing to do with increasing Cerbos sales over stopping the Pi. I bring up in the video the Pi is a great option depending on budget and skill level.

[@juha1to6]

Venus os now supports mopeka sensors. Highly recommend

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Not familiar with that product at all. But having a quick look for a gas bottle level sensors?

[@juha1to6]

Gas, water, grey, black, any liquids

[@rechena]

This video made me want to add a vrm 😂 it’s all about the data.. keep these videos coming. Quick question, do you have a video about your current “network” setup in the van? Spotted a tp link and a Huawei but would love to know more :) thanks

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

The VRM is great for those who like data! I’ve never made a video on the network set up but I will tell you it. I have a Huawei E5577 as my 4G router but that is only 2.4ghz WiFi ( and a max of only 10 connections ) and no physical ethernet port. I use the Tp-link router at the vans WiFi networks. I have the tp-link split into both bands 2.4ghz / 5ghz. The tp-link link connect to the Huawei E5577 for its own internet connect and then share that to it own WiFi ( The TP link is acting as a Wi-Fi extender ). I have a switch box which has the same gateway switch attached to it for my Philips hue and Cerbo connected via ethernet cable

[@rechena]

@@MispronouncedAdventures You're a legend, thank you for the details. Yeah I currently have a E5785-330 which does indeed dual bank 2.4/5 the main issue is the 4G since I couldn't get an version with antenna connectors..

[@johnhayford5946]

The output display data is very limited (and fixed), I used a Raspberry Pi and Grafana to display loads more data, including graphs temperature and levels etc. Way more customisable.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Using grafana on pi will definitely get more information and customisable, but set up with grafana can be a bit more for advanced uses. I used to use Venus OS in a Pi. GUImods on Venus OS ( cerbo or pi ) definitely gives more data

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on channel keep up the good vid thanks lee

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you very much for watching! I hope it helps people who didn’t previously know about the VRM and the range of equipment it can run on

[@NigelM18]

I'm in my motorhome right now typing this out camping. I just spent yesterday hooking up my raspberry pi 3b with venus 3.0 and a 7" pi screen It ran great..... for about 5 minutes then it would freeze, reboot then work fine again.... for 5 minutes. I'm so frustrated with it I took a video of it and I'll upload it when I get home. Anyway, I'm so disappointed with pi I just bought the cerbo gx and touch 70 online tonight cause I found a canada day deal.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Shame you had issue with the Pi, I used it without a screen for the first year. Then moved to the Cerbo Gx With touch 70

[@OFFGRID_Trucker]

I love my CERBO and touch 50. I'd love to get mine connected to my water heater.. already have the 12 300w element. What else do I need..? a relay..?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I use a temperature controlled relay to check tank temperature

[@howardtennant5766]

Crikey that's cool but I must admit it didn't take long to lose me 😅, I think I've got the gist 👍👍👍 You didn't work on the space program by any chance 😉😉

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

That would be fun to work on the space program! More or less. Lots of data about what’s going on!

[@malcolmleick8405]

I love the touch screen. I took me a while to realise that using the screen that combines the electrics info with the tank sensors for water and waste, you can switch the inverter from off to on or charge only without having to delve into the menus. I still don’t have wireless other than using my phone as a hotspot. Which router do you use.l? I’ve a spare data card I could use in my iPad. Also, completely off topic, what mattress do you use? I noticed how well it folds in one of your other vids. I have a bed that folds up to load my motorbike in the back, and then down again once loaded. The mattress is very comfortable but heavy to lift or bend, despite being in two pieces.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Yes, very happy with the touchscreen, been using the VRM via the phone portal for the last year and a half. Great to have a physical interface, which is not the phone to interact with. You’ll see in the next video, I have installed custom GUI mods, so I can also have tank sensors, temperature sensors and inverter control on the main flow screen. Internet wise. I have a E5577 4G router connected to tp-link WiFi router which also has physical ethernet ports. As for the mattress, it’s very comfortable. If you go to the Amazon store link in the description and then under one of the lists, you’ll find the model I use.

[@Thefox2856]

Hi. Just watched your video and am really interested in the GPS function you spoke about. Living on a boat would be great to have a record of where I’ve been. What is the product that you use?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

The gps is any generic type of USB GPS which says it works with lyrics or raspberry pi should be plug and play. I think mine was around £15 from Amazon

[@holdenman8850]

Hi mate, great video.. You did a video on a cooling solution for the MPPT controller, did you end up making the fan ducting for them? if so do you have a link?

[@AboveGroundLevel.]

11:52 😅 People will be screaming Noooo - keep it on.

[@muntee33]

What's with the displays inbuilt camera? Does it serve a purpose for the units functionality? Eg, sensing lighting conditions to automatically adjust screen brightness, or scanning QR codes of other Victron components? If it has no discernible use, what is it for?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

It doesn’t, that’s a light sensor to change the screen brightness in reaction to light conditions

[@muntee33]

@@MispronouncedAdventures Fair enough, just catches your attention. Looks odd being that it looks exactly like a camera on a regular tablet.

[@TRAVISGOLDIE]

Are you considering a review of the new Gx device the ekrano?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I’d have a play with out if I was offered

[@TRAVISGOLDIE]

@@MispronouncedAdventures be to hard to retrofit into your van with the cabling I guess

[@simon359]

Can you change all the settings for the inverter or do you have to go to the computer and hook it up that way? The reason I ask, is I have a Apple notebook, and don’t want windows on it. 🖖

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Unfortunately no, you can’t directly change the inverter setting via the Cerbo. But you can indirectly do it. As you can download the config file and edit it in VE.config. But that will still need a windows PC. I only have a MacBook Pro. So I have a friend with works with Victron kit edit mine remotely

[@garethparkman3677]

Is the AC input only shown if you're using an inverter? I have a 12v dc system that is only charged from a basic battery charger i would like to swap for a Victron Energy Blue Smart (Product code: P01399) Can this unit work with the cerbo and where would it's data get shown on the display? I also have a smart shunt and battery protect.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Yes, AC input is only shown via the multiplus’s input connection. If you were charging by a blue smart, you would see a minus figure on the DC load side.

[@leandrosphotostudio]

Hi. Can you connect any other brand inverter to the cerbo? Per say the rs485 ethernet terminal?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I think it is very inverter dependent if they are none Victron. I only know of some solar inverter which do

[@leandrosphotostudio]

I have an ampinvt 24 v 3000 watt 9000 .. no posts of threads no where.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

You could try asking on the victron community forum or one of the Facebook Victron groups

[@joeboxter3635]

I find Cerbo Gx of limited value since you cannot configure multiplus voltage, current with it. Other devices unless you have BT, can't do much either. It would be better if they allowed you to plug in VE.bus/BT dongle to multiplus. Then give you same BT controls via VEconnect as BT gives to MPPT, shunt, etc. You addition will cost $500+USD and is not worth it.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

The Multiplus ( or Quattro ) requires VE.config software from a computer to edit settings. Which can be via VE.bus to USB Mk3 dongle to interface directly or it’s can be done remotely via a Cerbo Gx connected Multiplus and VRM. Whilst the multiplus are complex units and setting can be very advanced. It would be nice if basic options could be done via BT.

[@Elites-asthetic]

Great video thanks but how did you get the gps tracks map up ? I have the gps installed and set up on the cerbo but which map do you get up to check route ? on the cerbo date it just shows location I’m stuck on this part

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

On the VRM web pages under advanced you can add the “gps” as the module. It has a download button under it. It will download what ever time frame you are looking at. It’s a GPX file so you can open in lots of things. I use a app called Guru maps pro.

[@Elites-asthetic]

@@MispronouncedAdventures ok thanks for that . Yes I have the gps set up in the cerbo and VRM on a widget 👍 I just was looking for how I view my gps route or if the motorhome was even stolen. can I view the map on the VRM app for the routes I take ? I just haven’t been out in the van yet to test everything

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

The VRM map only issue shows current location yet logs all data, so you have to download the file and open it in a separate program / app which supports GPX. Things even like the mobile app for Google Earth app support it.

[@Elites-asthetic]

@@MispronouncedAdventures ah now it makes sense lol so I can see my current location on where I park the motorhome.. but if I want to vue it’s route I download it and upload to maps … Google maps . Google earth earth or guru

[@marcparry2131]

What did you use for gps on this and on the pi?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

£15 USB GPS Dongle of Amazon just make sure it says that it supports Linux or Pi. I’ve added one which should work to my Amazon store list which can be found in the description

[@hbuk2439]

How did you get to see this map view please? Thanks

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Adding a compatible USB GPS will bring up the map feature

[@hbuk2439]

@@MispronouncedAdventures Hi, I bought the one you recommended but only get the location showing and not saved tracks. Thought there might be a setting I missed? Thanks

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

@@hbuk2439 the tracked are saves. VRM widget only show’s current location. If you go the advanced page on the VRM and set your time frame. find/add the GPS widget. There is a download button and you can download a normal GPX file and open it in most software

[@hbuk2439]

@@MispronouncedAdventures thanks for your help. I tried this in Google earth and it only showed bits of broken line along the route. What software did you use in your video? Thanks

[@hbuk2439]

@@MispronouncedAdventures thanks for your help. I tried this in Google earth and it only showed bits of broken line along the route. What software did you use in your video? Thanks

[@deanlarkin3804]

are you usung the lynx bms with this ?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I don’t use the Lynx BMS as I am not using Victron lithium batteries. I am using Roamer batteries, I use a Victron BMV-712 for state of charge information ( Victron smart shunt or lynx shunt would also work )

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I don’t use the Lynx BMS as I am not using Victron lithium batteries. I am using Roamer batteries, I use a Victron BMV-712 for state of charge information ( Victron smart shunt or lynx shunt would also work )

[@djkillachris]

Was happy until you mentioned that you can't control the individual device settings. Really?! Installing all this on a catamaran for a customer who worries about losing his phone at sea. He wants full control without phone, tablet or laptop

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

It’s a primary monitoring system for local and remote use. Individual Devices setting the MPPT controllers, Orion B2B’s, smart Shunts, for settings such as charge profiles and so on are set up in VictronConnect which can be installed on a computer or mobile device. Running really shouldn’t be much interaction with setting wise day to day. Inverters can be set up remotely via VE.configure software and uploaded onto the unit via the internet or via VictronConnect

[@philabraham658]

Thanks for this Alex good to see it is as easy as I hoped it might be #novemberprojectlockedin

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Definitely a very plug and play a bit of Victron equipment! Enjoy your November project!