Cheap, Small and Easy: Bateria SunRock20 MPPT Solar Controller

In this video, we dive into a detailed review and setup tutorial of the Bateria SunRock20 MPPT Solar Controller. If you're looking to maximize the efficiency of your solar system, this controller is a must-have. Learn about its features, benefits, and how to set it up for optimal performance. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced solar enthusiast, this video will guide you through everything you need to know about the SunRock20 MPPT Solar Controller. Don't miss out on harnessing the power of the sun with this top-notch controller!
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[@Mary-wk6of]

Thank you so much The Smokin Ape for the excellent review! ☺️

[@TheSmokinApe]

Any time!

[@robertmeyer4744]

they are true MPPT and RF quit . they also sold under different brand but look the same. this is the one in my POTA kit now. I cut my SAE off and pot power poles on them. they have outher models as well. I use 24V panels. to charge my LFP battery. works great. with all the power grid problems this is a great item to have. Record breaking GRID down being reported in the US including Hawaii . you can run 2-12V panels in series to MPPT charge controller into 12V/24V LFP or lead battery. becomes more efficient over 95% with 24-32V solar to LFP 12V battery. also charges more under low light much better than PWM controllers. so over time MPPT pays for it self . this one not to costly and a good buy for HAM radio use. mine in the yard 250 watt solar going into 200 AH Power Queen LFP battery now. SAE is ok. some times reverse polarity watch for that. 73's

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks good info, thank Robert!

[@bassangler73]

Pretty cool setup Ape, thanks!

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks for watching BA 👍

[@BigJohnsHamShack]

As always! Bravo! Bravissimo!

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks BJHS 🍻

[@karlmadsen3179]

If they send one to me free of charge, I might even start a KZbin channel so I could review it. I would be that open-minded. True.

[@darylnd]

🤣

[@WECB640]

Nice review Ape. Thanks for checking RFI. PS.The lawn looks nice and thick bladed, but the tips are torn and yellowing. I think a blade sharpening is in order. Taryl Dactyl taught me.

[@ShooterReadyStandBy]

And there's your dinner!

[@TheSmokinApe]

Hey Hollywood. It does appear a sharpening is in order.

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Ape, Nice review and thanks for testing if RF noise is generated when charging. 73 WJ3U

[@TheSmokinApe]

Hey Don, thanks for watching...

[@saxmusicmail]

On my solar charge controllers, on the battery side I use red/black Powerpoles. But on the input, or solar cell side, I use green/black Powerpoles. I do this to help insure that I don't get 18v or 36v into my ham radio gear.

[@TheSmokinApe]

That's a great idea.

[@wildbill1]

Thanks for the review. Nice to know it’s RF quiet.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@AndyAAzeroAM]

Cool review, I should replace my pwm someday

[@TheSmokinApe]

Only if its a problem

[@Thump2030]

good review

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks Thump!

[@temporarilyoffline]

Bateria... seems safe

[@TheSmokinApe]

Right

[@moozoowizard]

Put the tinysa in max hold mode. I have ethernet over power at my place. A tinysa in normal mode placed near a power cord shows nothing. Put it in max hold and wait 5 mins and it shows the same spectrum as the instantaneous spectrum that my rx888 MK2 can see. Ie lots of RFI.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks for the tip!

[@dreupen]

Did you measure the output voltage (i.e. use the powerwerx on the out)? I seen "affordable" charge controllers and LiFePO4 chargers have different output voltages than claimed. I was glad to see the LiFePO4 listed voltage is 14.4V, and would very pleased if it was true. I have seen many like devices which put out more than listed (usually 14.6V claim but output more: 14.65V in one case and 14.7V in another. Yea, the BMS should protect over voltage but I want that to be as a last resort. Also, I'm not sure why the Amazon price is much higher than the AliExpress price. Bateria is selling this same charge controller on AliExpress for $45 + $9 S&H=$54 w/ 6 day expected delivery. It is a great price. I was considering buying a "back up" PWM for my Renogy MPPT that I use on my floating ham shack (aka sailboat), but this MPPT is similar in price to the PWMs if this size.

[@TheSmokinApe]

I didn't test that but should have.

[@sierge1]

SmokinApe have you tried the newer VNA H4 with the latest VNA Saver software? Several friends and myself have tried to use the new software and it does not seem to talk to the VNA H4. If you can a newer video of how to get this to work especially to update the VNA H4 software would be great.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Is NanoVNA saver crashing at startup? If so, I show the fix in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKLElKCCoc-Ad6M

[@sierge1]

@@TheSmokinApe The software doesn't appear to crash at startup. The latest release doesn't appear to talk fully with the VNA H4's. In your videos the version that you used had 3 plots showing while the latest version only has 1 plot showing.

[@TheSmokinApe]

@@sierge1 can you change it under display setup?

[@sierge1]

@@TheSmokinApe No I can not. When I chose COM 3 to talk to the VNA H4 it does not connect and the pointer just spins. I am using Win 10 64 bit.

[@haxwithaxe]

The thumbnail says 20AH not 20A BTW

[@TheSmokinApe]

D'oh! I fixed it...

[@gl0sek]

Ok I'm back... The cat video was sponsored by whiskas...

[@TheSmokinApe]

lol

[@AltonTRU]

he got coronavirus and died - R.I.P Matthew

[@Swamp-Fox]

I am surprised that it is RF quiet!

[@TheSmokinApe]

I was as well.