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    DALY BMS, Charge and discharge at the same time?

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone had done this before? For example in a mobile vehicle application, you might want to still be running your motors while charging the system so that it can drive away once it reaches a certain threshold. Does anyone know if DALY BMS support the ability to...
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    Waterproof panel mount battery connectors?

    I have just noticed these on the renogy smart battery... so it just appears like screw terminals?
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    Waterproof panel mount battery connectors?

    I just wondered if anyone had any good suggestions for panel mounted waterproof high current connectors, please? I am thinking of something to attach to a project box enclosure... anything in the 50-100A+ range
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    MC4 Connectors - which ones?

    Hi all, I searched the forum and a lot of the posts about MC4 connectors were on different wire arrangements such as 3 to 1 etc... I wanted to ask about the actual connectors themselves as there seem to be so many brands out there with ever so slightly different options. So far I have found...
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    Wireless battery monitoring

    Well, you have opened my eyes to a world I didn't know existed, 1000 Amp stereos!! I want to hear what it sounds like. Also I have never heard of a car running Windows before either, so kudos, 2 for 1. Cheers for the explanation its good to learn new stuff
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    Wireless battery monitoring

    So do you have your solar install going to a desktop machine or is that a Raspberry Pi running Windows 10? I didn't know people were using Windows 10 on Pi that much, seemed like a tech demo for microsoft
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    Wireless battery monitoring?

    This looks like a really interesting and well-made bit of tech he's putting together. Thanks for letting me know about it, wasn't on my radar! I'm an EE by trade and into PCB design, and I've got to say I love the way he's fit the PCB around the shunt. I might get in touch and pick his brains...
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    Wireless battery monitoring?

    Hi, I was just wondering what would be a recommended wireless battery monitor for a small solar panel install (600 W).. I had a search through the forum and it appears that the Victron Smart Shunt got a recommendation but I didn't see any other parts except some generic ebay products, is this...
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    Nice to meet you all from Manchester UK

    Hi All, my name is Sam and it is good to meet everyone. I am currently researching solar for academic purposes for some future projects and I thought it would be a good idea to join a community and ask some questions and get to know the best solutions out there, hopefully this is the right one...
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