DIY Water Resistant Solar Generator - Upgrade 1.1

I upgrade the solar generator by adding a larger ac/dc charger, and I add a power switch for the 120v inverter.

You can find the original how to DIY video here: https://youtu.be/NFesVlDwYX8

To buy one anywhere near this solar generator you would have to spend near $2000. See prebuilt solar generators bellow. Plus if you a e-biker $546.88 for the Solar generator box isn't bad. If the price is too high replace some parts and the cost drops big time. Like the solar charge controller, Inverter, or the screen.

The cost of the batteries could also drop if you built a battery with recycled or well priced 18650. Really this generator is plugin and play as far as the batteries, and solar MPPT controller goes.

Schematic Diagram: https://www.circuit-diagram.org/circu...

{DIY Solar Generator PARTS}
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SOLAR GENERATOR PARTS
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TOOLS
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SOLAR PANELS
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BATTERIES
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15AH: Not recommending
8AH: Not recommending

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{Generator Specs}
Weight: 42 Pounds
AH: 43
Voltage: 48v
WH:2064
Idle Watts: 7-9w
Eco Idle Watts: 1.5-2w

AC OUTPUT
Efficiency: 92%
Continuous Power: 1500W
Surge Power: 3000W
Input Voltage: DC 48V
AC Voltage:120V AC
DC Voltage Range:40-60V
Low Voltage Shut Down: 40V
Voltage Recovery:50V
Over Voltage Shut Down:60V
Outlet Count: 2

12v DC OUTPUT
Efficiency: 95%
Max Watts: 240W
Input Voltage: 40-60VDC
Output Voltage: 12VDC
Output Current: 20A
Ripple: 120mVp
Line Regulation: ±0.2%
Load Regulation: ±0.2%
Outlet Count: 1

USB OUTPUT
Input Rating Voltage: 12-24V
USB Output: DC 3.5-6.5V/3A, 6.5-9V/2A, 9-12V/1.5A
Outlet Count: 4

SOLAR INPUT (Not the cheaply made green one)
Efficiency: 99% Peak
Tracking speed: 15 times per sec
Max. Recommended Panel Power: 350W
Rated Panel (Input) Current: 8A
Minimum Panel Voltage for Charging: 5V
Minimum Battery Voltage for Operation: 9.5V
Trickle Charge to Recover Dead (OV) Battery: Yes
Maximum Input Panel: 60V
Charge Voltage CC/CV: 54.2V (13S with charge voltage 4.17V per cell)
Inlets Count: 2

AC INPUT
Watts: 130w
Inlets Count: 1

{Bellow are ongoing upgrades not on video. Upgrade video coming later.}

Car Adapter INPUT (Undergoing testing)
Watts: 80-90w
Tests Failed: Need a way to limit amps to 5 (60w) because the car adapter gets to hot and the watts drop when the adapter is hot. Odd!

Car Battery INPUT (Theory, not yet tested)
Watts: 80-90w?

Car Battery Output(Theory, not yet tested)
Watts: 240w?

Paint all external bolt heads black - Looks better.

Front 120v cords need sorted better

Internal switch for temp control led screen - Save power

Disable inverter screens - Save power

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