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I really liked the “tutorial” style portions where you demonstrate exactly how and what to do regarding the controller specifically. Very helpful for us apes to know what to do. Thanks!
I had a twin glass panel break in the desert. The wind flipped it over on the ground. Still seemed to work, but little shreds of glass kept falling off. So I spent the big buck and got a 100 watt folding Bluetti- love it.
I bought a panel & plan to rely on your bypass instructions in order to power my GoPro 300. It will be my very first complete set up, yay! Thank you for all your solid info, guidance & instruction Hobo.
I have version 1 with battery controller bypassed to charge my EB150. Usually 100 watts is normal, have never seen above 102 watts. Great video with good information. Thanks
As a last resort, maybe removing the input and output supply will allow the SCC to be adjusted...!! Sounds a little expensive, no..?? I remember when those panels blew off Heidi's RV... The panels continued to work, while the relationship ultimately did not.. LOL! Yes, we've all been there... LOL!
I bought the cheapest 100 watt solar panel on Amazon, a Mighty Max poly for $77. At 3pm in Louisiana using a Bluetti EB70 I was getting 98 to 102 watts with it. I did leave it in the sun for one hour before the test.
Oh nice that’s promising to hear, i was just looking at some panels and i keep hearing to go with renogy mono panels but then i also hear rich solar cheaper poly panels do better, not really sure if I should cheap out or not.
@@freedomfighter1861 The poly panels are larger. I saw a Will Prowse video and decided to get poly panels because they were putting out more wattage in bright sun, but the mono panels do a bit better in low light. I`m gonna get some of those next for cloudy days and test them.
I just got my panels about a month ago. There are online directions. It says that it only can charge a lead acid or agm battery. Good that I have a lead acid battery.
Per the manual found on their webpage, the controller is only good for 'lead acid batteries', so it will NOT work for lithium batteries. So in today's market, it is (almost) worthless.
Looks a lot like the controller Dokio uses. First button is menu, long press that then walk through menu until you see b01, which means lead acid. b02 is lithium b03 is lifepo4
hello hobo tech. question. i was installing my brand new max air rv roof vent fan. it did not have a connector for my bluetti { which i did buy on your recomendation, love it} so i didnt have a cigarette plug and i used a regular wall outlet plug for ac current. did i burn up my circut board. or maybe the connection wasnt good? any thoughts i did plug it into my bluetti ac side
Thank you for all your research. Any reason this would not work with the GoLabs 300w unit you reviewed recently? I’ve been looking fir a decent economical panel to go with it. Thanks again.
Lol to set the cheap controller scrolling thru to the input you want then hold down left button until value flashes then push right button to blip thru to value you want then hold left button until goes solid ....boom
Not sure how this all works but I have a Jackery300 and a 100 watt solar panel Rock pal on my Jackery the highest it registered was 30 not sure if something is wrong orits me
We need a 400 watt flex suitcase... [rv guys] with quality charger... makes sense to me... why not anyone else? Lightweight, and actually functional! Who has 8 hrs to waste in full sunlight? Try charging in seattle with anything less.. week later,, maybe, good luck...
There is no such thing. It would be too large and heavy. You're better off with a pair of 200w Rich Solar or similar suitcase kits and wire them in series to your own MPPT controller. hobotech.tv/amazon/#Solar-Kits
So could I connect this solar panel directly to my coach battery under the hood of my RV to charge that puppy??? 🤔 And would I have to unhook it from the termals or just use it like a jumper cable??? Thanks!
@@HOBOTECH How cool! Thank you! You know I just want to say when I met you three years ago at the RTR and you rode up on your bike to my Toyota RV (I was parked across from Eric and Jax) you gave me your sticker...You sure have come a long way on youtube!😉👍 Thanks for getting back to me, I appreciate it! Be well...Linda aka Campgoer One
I have this panel, and love it ! The panel produces as advertise for years……. The charge controller is a little janky, but I by-pass the controller. Peacefrom510
Hello I love your channel, I have been thinking about purchasing the Titan solar system, it runs about 3,200 and I would love to get you input on this. Thanks...
Continued... ran out of room. What I don't like: The "legs", and I use that term loosely are total crap. They work but are wobbly as all hell and to put a cherry on top they put one of the "legs" inside the back accessories pouch.(WTF?) So you can forget about storing your accessories in there if you have to use the "legs". I've resorted to having my Golabs R300 underneath the middle and using the "legs" to finagle the panel flat. My recommendation is just like an MRE "lean it against a rock or something". Also they give you 4 carbiners but there is only one place to snap 2 of them. Maybe someone needs to call the seamstress as they forgot 2 grommets on the end the solar array. I'm sorry, I'll try and do a proper test with the numbers when I can, but we've just been having terrible weather lately for testing solar panels. Like weeks of hazy and partly cloudy or rainy days. Maybe in the fall when the clear north winds come it will be a little easier. I'll also test hot vs cold and see how much it loses due to heat. Thanks. Anyway Thanks professor for all that you have done put your crypto wallet addresses up and I'll shoot ya some. Tip for the R300 and this panel: If you plug in the panel and the unit starts giving you with "E09" input overvoltage error(>22v) beeps. Don't worry the panel will be under load and the error will go away in a second or two and start charging. Alternatively you could just stand in front of the panel or wait until the panels are hot while plugging it in so it's not getting full power until it goes under load (16-18v). I just ignore it until the MPPT sorts it out.
How much are they ?? JK 😜JK ... i am trying to find an inexpensive solar suitcase. Can you direct me to one of your videos to help me. I am NOT tech savvy. Thanks
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Great videos! That said, would love to see a military-grade Copper Indium Gallium Selenide/aka "CIGS" solar panel test when you get a chance!
Do you have a link for your Solar Power Meter?
@@sweetcreekcommunityco-op hobotech.tv/amazon under tools
I really liked the “tutorial” style portions where you demonstrate exactly how and what to do regarding the controller specifically. Very helpful for us apes to know what to do. Thanks!
Did someone say Apes? GME?
Been looking for one to charge my Jackery. With your tutorial on how to bypass the headache, I am sold!!! Thanks for posting.
I had a twin glass panel break in the desert. The wind flipped it over on the ground. Still seemed to work, but little shreds of glass kept falling off. So I spent the big buck and got a 100 watt folding Bluetti- love it.
I bought a panel & plan to rely on your bypass instructions in order to power my GoPro 300. It will be my very first complete set up, yay!
Thank you for all your solid info, guidance & instruction Hobo.
I bought this suitcase after watching your first review. I upgraded to a better controller. Very happy!
I was wondering how to use a solarpanel suitcase for my portable power banks. That was very helpful info. Thank you.
Again, another great review, professor. Honestly, you do a great service to us all with your videos; indispensable, as far as I am concerned.
I have version 1 with battery controller bypassed to charge my EB150. Usually 100 watts is normal, have never seen above 102 watts. Great video with good information. Thanks
As a last resort, maybe removing the input and output supply will allow the SCC to be adjusted...!! Sounds a little expensive, no..?? I remember when those panels blew off Heidi's RV... The panels continued to work, while the relationship ultimately did not.. LOL! Yes, we've all been there... LOL!
Desert Roses, Tom.. My G'ma had them all over her yard on purpose.. 🌹Thanks for another great review.
Thanks as Always....Great video!! Going to get my first SoGen this year because of you!
Love the scenery brother man it’s green and beautiful out there
Battery clamps on the the wires: "I'll take janky setup for 200, please Alex"
I really like your videos! You tell us like it is and let us draw our own empirical conclusions. As I said, I like that!
I bought the cheapest 100 watt solar panel on Amazon, a Mighty Max poly for $77. At 3pm in Louisiana using a Bluetti EB70 I was getting 98 to 102 watts with it. I did leave it in the sun for one hour before the test.
Oh nice that’s promising to hear, i was just looking at some panels and i keep hearing to go with renogy mono panels but then i also hear rich solar cheaper poly panels do better, not really sure if I should cheap out or not.
@@freedomfighter1861 The poly panels are larger. I saw a Will Prowse video and decided to get poly panels because they were putting out more wattage in bright sun, but the mono panels do a bit better in low light. I`m gonna get some of those next for cloudy days and test them.
Good review! Like the short cuts to bypass the controller.
Loved Bruce Lee take...seriously this reviews are so good I hope one day you could do it on many other equipment like laptops, cells, GPS, etc
Awesome panel. Been looking for a 2nd 100w panel for my set up
The code gets about $24 off. Don’t ask him in the comments, but that doesn’t stop us from posting it ourselves.
I just got my panels about a month ago. There are online directions. It says that it only can charge a lead acid or agm battery. Good that I have a lead acid battery.
Dude I love the Bruce reference 😎
Just ordered this. Thanks for the great review.
You can probably connect a SoGen to the load side of the solar controller, without disconnecting the other wires.
Load only puts out 12.6v.
Great video again. I like it when you get crap you call it like it is. Thanks
Came for the info, subscribed for the cat (hoping he’s a regular)
How about a vid on best/worst solar panels? Stay safe!!
If you're going to use a MPPT SCC and going to hack the wiring. Rewire the panels into series.
Prickly Poppy (Argemone albiflora)
“Don’t cross the streams”
Great video as always thanks for the knowledge!!
Per the manual found on their webpage, the controller is only good for 'lead acid batteries', so it will NOT work for lithium batteries. So in today's market, it is (almost) worthless.
Looks a lot like the controller Dokio uses. First button is menu, long press that then walk through menu until you see b01, which means lead acid. b02 is lithium b03 is lifepo4
@@HansKeesom +!!
What is your minimum return on solar panels?
If you need 400 to charge batteries would you recommend 400 + 30%? or more?
Another great video. The pretty flowers are prickly puppies.
Hobotech goes there so we don’t have to.
Are you familiar with WAGO connectors? You could use a couple of those to temporarily and easily connect your leads when bypassing the controller.
6:23 for the charging
it would've been nice to see the suitcase solar panel folded into a suitcase just to see the size of it in relation to you carrying it
I put specs on screen.
Can you chain the panels in parallel. Just wondered as I would like more wattage for my hungry Bluetti AC200P.
Yes.
Great video, In your own opinion what is your favorite suitcase solar panel on your website?? Thanks
Rich Solar 200w but this is cheaper.
@@HOBOTECH thank you for what you do 👍
I'd put some electrical tape around those clamps, just to ensure the don't short.
hello hobo tech. question. i was installing my brand new max air rv roof vent fan. it did not have a connector for my bluetti { which i did buy on your recomendation, love it} so i didnt have a cigarette plug and i used a regular wall outlet plug for ac current. did i burn up my circut board. or maybe the connection wasnt good? any thoughts i did plug it into my bluetti ac side
If you plugged a 12v fan into AC power you smoked your fan.
Good quality solar panels with a cheap $15 charge controller, this is the kind of item WTF was invented for!
Can you use this on the delta pro eco flow?
Can you do a comparison of the best 100w fixed panels ?
So weird they wouldn't just make the solar controller a separate add on...
👍👍 on your infomercial....I mean Product review....
Thank you for all your research. Any reason this would not work with the GoLabs 300w unit you reviewed recently? I’ve been looking fir a decent economical panel to go with it. Thanks again.
It will work.
So that cheap SCC did not get damaged due to the battery is not connected but the panels are still getting the Sun?
Have you ever done a review on a 100 watt foldable Megsun solar panel, or maybe could you?
I by passed all of it and bought the Dokio 220W Foldable solar panel kit.... $259.77 om Amazon
Dokio makes junk.
@@HOBOTECH yes they do, haven't had any issues with this one, it keeps all my girlfriends sex toys charged up....
Lol to set the cheap controller scrolling thru to the input you want then hold down left button until value flashes then push right button to blip thru to value you want then hold left button until goes solid ....boom
That didn't work.
Not sure how this all works but I have a Jackery300 and a 100 watt solar panel Rock pal on my Jackery the highest it registered was 30 not sure if something is wrong orits me
Thank you for the video.
We need a 400 watt flex suitcase... [rv guys] with quality charger... makes sense to me... why not anyone else? Lightweight, and actually functional! Who has 8 hrs to waste in full sunlight? Try charging in seattle with anything less.. week later,, maybe, good luck...
There is no such thing. It would be too large and heavy. You're better off with a pair of 200w Rich Solar or similar suitcase kits and wire them in series to your own MPPT controller. hobotech.tv/amazon/#Solar-Kits
Try long press on the first button on the parameter you want to change, probably a repackaged cheap controller looks very similar in its function
Long press first button was how he was switching between parameters.
@@joshua.harazin yeah man, and then do it again, usually works.
@@dylzapeanut7905 That just switches to the next parameter.
@@joshua.harazin oh ok my mistake
Yes, long pressing 1st button switches parameters. I tried every combo.
It looks a lot like my 120watt ecco worthy briefcase panel but i think this one has a better charge controller
So could I connect this solar panel directly to my coach battery under the hood of my RV to charge that puppy??? 🤔 And would I have to unhook it from the termals or just use it like a jumper cable??? Thanks!
Just like jumper cables easy peazy
Just like a jumper cable...
@@HOBOTECH How cool! Thank you! You know I just want to say when I met you three years ago at the RTR and you rode up on your bike to my Toyota RV (I was parked across from Eric and Jax) you gave me your sticker...You sure have come a long way on youtube!😉👍 Thanks for getting back to me, I appreciate it! Be well...Linda aka Campgoer One
Professor, have you ever tried charging while using a large solar fresnel lens, to increase the efficiency (beware overheating!)?
Love the channel. Do you have any videos on wind generators? 100w to 400w range.
Good review, Tom.
I have this panel, and love it ! The panel produces as advertise for years……. The charge controller is a little janky, but I by-pass the controller. Peacefrom510
looks sturdy with good legs
The plant at the end is probably a Matilija poppy
I bet it makes you high
For your metrics! 😁
Prof. Hobo, Can you please do a review of the new 100 watt Solar Panel from Harbor Freight? Thank you.
Really need to review the Bluetti EB55. that is current tech and wonder how it stacks up against the jackery counter part
I need to review that and 14 other power stations...
@@HOBOTECH Yup your 100% right, Sorry keep up the good work, always much appreciated.
Hello I love your channel, I have been thinking about purchasing the Titan solar system, it runs about 3,200 and I would love to get you input on this. Thanks...
Maybe one day, change it up with a "whass sup yall!"
Bruce Lee screaming FTW!
White desert poppie.
I wouldn't go around eating it. It's covered in thorns. But think you found it.
Are you doing a review on the Bluetti AC 300?
You may be able to program the controller when there is no load attached
There wasn't.
I will simply ignore you. That’s funny. Thanks for the video.
451.92 here in Canada...we are always to high in price...
Great video , as always thx
I was waiting to see him us an AC or something.
lmao im starting to love that intro
Wow, a nice outside video! Lookin good in the Vitamin-D glory of the sunshine.
OR you could get two $79 100watt thin panels from Lowes buy a hinge for $6 some pvc pipe for a stand $10 and have 200 watts of power for less......
If you like garbage.
Are you experiencing less power because of the wildfire haze?
Not anymore. The fires are out here. The haze is just moisture cooking from the soaked ground.
with the usb on the controller,you think this is waterproof?,very good,thank you,bye
Yes because the controller is under the panel and won't get wet in rain.
You did not try Enter Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A then Start.
That would be poppies
Sooooo. Flower is a one time bloom of the Cactuserectous......... Happens when you tlk Solar...Cacti get woken up
Thanks for the review seems like to me they went ass backwards
looks nice but with the some assembly required to bypass...i will take a pass on it
There is no assembly to use it on a battery.
Awesome
put a piece of cardboard between the clamps - Do you followers a break - show them how to do this bypass safely.
rain resistant? prolly not
Continued... ran out of room.
What I don't like: The "legs", and I use that term loosely are total crap. They work but are wobbly as all hell and to put a cherry on top they put one of the "legs" inside the back accessories pouch.(WTF?) So you can forget about storing your accessories in there if you have to use the "legs". I've resorted to having my Golabs R300 underneath the middle and using the "legs" to finagle the panel flat. My recommendation is just like an MRE "lean it against a rock or something". Also they give you 4 carbiners but there is only one place to snap 2 of them. Maybe someone needs to call the seamstress as they forgot 2 grommets on the end the solar array.
I'm sorry, I'll try and do a proper test with the numbers when I can, but we've just been having terrible weather lately for testing solar panels. Like weeks of hazy and partly cloudy or rainy days. Maybe in the fall when the clear north winds come it will be a little easier. I'll also test hot vs cold and see how much it loses due to heat. Thanks.
Anyway Thanks professor for all that you have done put your crypto wallet addresses up and I'll shoot ya some.
Tip for the R300 and this panel: If you plug in the panel and the unit starts giving you with "E09" input overvoltage error(>22v) beeps. Don't worry the panel will be under load and the error will go away in a second or two and start charging. Alternatively you could just stand in front of the panel or wait until the panels are hot while plugging it in so it's not getting full power until it goes under load (16-18v). I just ignore it until the MPPT sorts it out.
Too bad they don't have these on their website anymore, no folding panels nothing even close to it
No longer for sale
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Butt connectors get your butt connectors .
Flowers.
How much does it cost? Haha
☕👍
How much are they ?? JK 😜JK ... i am trying to find an inexpensive solar suitcase. Can you direct me to one of your videos to help me. I am NOT tech savvy. Thanks
Click the link he provided.
Not cheap though!
It's cheap for a suitcase kit. 100w units cost more.