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    JBD error "FET Software Locked"

    XiaoxiangBms on iOS.
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    Design review: fairly heavy overland system in Jeep Wrangler

    It’s what I have available. 496/0 would be superior, but at what point is good enough, good enough? I ran 150a for about as long as I’ll run it and it got hot enough that I could only touch it for maybe 4 seconds. https://www.wirebarn.com/Wire-Calculator-_ep_41.html says I’m well within tolerance.
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    Design review: fairly heavy overland system in Jeep Wrangler

    Here’s a quick diagram: I’ll be using this to live out of my jeep for a few months while traveling. For cooking, I’ll be using an induction cooktop (1800w) and an air fryer (1700w), but obviously not at the same time. In the evenings, I’ll be powering my heated blanket. Most of the day I’ll...
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    LTO battery build with latest tech and teachings for offgrid solar

    This is awesome! I suspected you could do it without a bms. Can you provide any other info? What voltage are they charging at? Is your car a smart alternator? How has this held up?
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    Overkill BMS “locked”

    If you’re running the iOS app and seething “MOSFET software locked” and getting the message “port change failed”, check out this setting:
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    JBD error "FET Software Locked"

    I found this thread after searching for the same problem. Cycling the “batt on” and “batt off” did nothing but show a message that said “Port change failed”. Disconnecting the BMS also did nothing. After thinking I had a bad BMS for days, I started to fiddle with settings preparing to call...
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    Bifacial that flips over and is used both ways

    Yeah, that’s what I thought as well. I’m not convinced the different colour means they HAVE to be separate cells.
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    Bifacial that flips over and is used both ways

    Actually, this guy got 66%. This spec sheet says 70% +\- 5%: https://signaturesolar.com/content/documents/BLUESUN/BSM460M-72HBDspec.pdf I’m really leaning toward the flip over design because all I’d need are stainless hinges they sell at home depot for a few bucks. I’m thinking I’ll have...
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    Bifacial that flips over and is used both ways

    Any chance you ever got an answer to this? I came up with the idea independently and I wonder what you found.
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    Is this the same as all positives/negatives connected for parallel wiring?

    Why is that?
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    Is this the same as all positives/negatives connected for parallel wiring?

    It’d depend a lot on the application, no? Generally I would agree. These are the renology 50w flexible panels and are going on top of my Jeep’s camper pop top. I have the Victron 100/20, so I’m 20-25% below the amp capacity.
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    Is this the same as all positives/negatives connected for parallel wiring?

    I should have mentioned this is for solar panels. Does that make any difference?
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    Is this the same as all positives/negatives connected for parallel wiring?

    What will the results of them being not well balanced be?
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    Is this the same as all positives/negatives connected for parallel wiring?

    I feel like this is functionally similar, but is it? Any reason not to do this if I want to avoid a 6 to 1 connection?
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    Proper Gauge For 2000W Renogy Inverter + 200AH 12v Battery?

    I don't disagree, but I wouldn't outwardly laugh at anyone if they confuse terms in my line of work. Just bad manners.
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