French engineer André Buhart has published the plans and open-source software to create a DIY "solar energy router" to manage PV overproduction. Depending on the configuration, the device can direct ...

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A French DIYer powers his home for eight years using 1,000+ recycled laptop batteries and a 24×440 W solar array.

They’re marketed as “Solar Generators” or “Solar Power Stations” but what they are is a nice box with a battery, charge controller, and inverter inside. [DoItYourselfDad ...

DJI, known for high-tech drones, has recently dipped its rotors into the heavy-hitters of the off-grid sector, and honestly, ...

This custom camper van is highly functional, with a well-thought-out layout, convenient appliances, storage solutions galore, ...

"I've thought about doing this a lot." Homeowner sparks concern with risky DIY project using repurposed batteries: 'Be ready for a lithium fire' first appeared on The Cool Down.

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It features a straightforward yet well-equipped living space that's fit for full-time adventuring, serving as a home for a ...

The flaw in their plan, though, is that a low-quality battery that has been used carelessly could have less capacity than it started out with. Combine that with the fact that overcharged lithium ...

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