A few additional questions. So if we want to charge 8 batteries, would we do:
2X 300 watt panels wired in parallel, run to the charge controller linked above, output in parallel to the 8 batteries? Would it be better to have a 30 amp charge controller? Is there any sort of suggested power...
Yes FIRST Robotics.
Do you have any suggestions for equipment for solar panels and charge controller? Also, are there guides for wiring (series vs parallel, wiring size, etc.?)
We have already walked the roof, there are several penetrations that we could run wires through. The teacher is onboard and we have a good working relationship with the principal. Hopefully we can get the go ahead.
Given we have an abundance of older batteries that we don't use for competitions could we do this?
2x 300watt panels (like those on craigslist above)
wired parallel into
Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100|50
Output parallel into
4 older same 12V lead acid batteries we dont use anymore
Hooked in...
Hey folks, I am a mentor for a high school robotics team. Some of the kids on the team wanted to design a system to recharge the batteries we use on the robots with solar panels mounted on the roof of our high school build space. As a mechanical engineer who has never ventured into solar before...