How To Charge Your Portable Power Station FASTER! Simple Trick!
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- Опубликовано: 10 окт 2024
- Learn how to charge your portable power station much faster when using 12V high wattage monocrystalline, polycrystalline, film, folding solar panels, or the accessory socket in your vehicle. 50% more power for solar, and 2x the power from your vehicle. Enjoy!
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*FREAKING GREAT. I DID IT.* Best I could get 74 watts peak day with two Renogy ridged solar panels charging my DBPower 500 directly Now at 1130 AM (not peak yet) I am seeing 133 WATTS.... (133-74)/74 = 0.79 or 79% increase... I have 19.6 v in and 27.3 v out. I did some tweaking at 9am when it was already making 80 watts. I have not tried to optimize or adjust it more. Right now I am almost at max 150 watts input of power station Thank you.
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This feller is smart and his teaching is very clear and understandable.
You could buy a higher working voltage 12V panel. Jackery panels suck.
Creative work around! Good job. Amazing output!!! 90 watts is incredible from a jackery. Good job
I just hate those panels. So junky. Also the jackery panel is overpriced.
Maxoak bluetti needs 40VOC minimum with it's mppt in my opinion. I would never use a 12v 20-22VOC panel with those.
True. I don't think they were too happy when I told people in my other video to not buy the 100W panel for use with the Explorer 500. It makes no sense that they'd sell a 100W solar panel for use with a PPS that only utilizes 60 - 65% of the panel's power output. I talked people into getting the cheaper solorsaga 60W. LOL I was never a big fan of the PET solar panels. The only thing I noticed after making my other video, is that the cloth stretches a little when you pull the panel support away(the velcro). I think over time it would end up tearing. Even though it tested very well, I agree it's overpriced. There are many other panels that you can use for a lot less. Thanks for watching!
With my Bluetti, I use a 400W solar module or my homemade 200W folding solar panel.
I just watched again because I remembered something about faster charging for portable power stations. I just purchased one of the converter recommended.
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Thanks for the video. One of my Portable Power Stations is a DBpower 500w unit. The AC charger will input about 118watts, while my solar panels (2 x 100watt (12v) in parallel) would only input about 40watts. This same solar panel setup will input over 100watts on some of my other power stations. After watching your video, I ordered the same DC converter, increased the volts to 24v and suddenly the I'm getting 100watts input from my solar panels. Thank you so much!
Great to hear!
Thank you very much for the terrific video! Always a thumbs up and looking forward to the next video
Glad you liked the video! If people share, it will help many thousands of people charge their portable power stations at a much faster rate. Thanks for watching!
Wow awesome to see Project Farm here
Good solution, I love boost converters.
Thanks for watching!
That was a very useful and, more importantly, thorough instructional video.
Thanks, I even subscribed. 👍🏽
Great to hear! Glad you enjoyed it. Please share the video link, because a lot more people should've watched this video. So far it was a big waste of my time filming and editing for hours. Thanks for watching
Found you on Google search but not on RUclips....just ordered ; thanks. Perfect for my ICECO GO120 frig and Jackery 500.
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@@electronicsNmore You were right! Ordered with your link, Amazon 1 day shipping, set and am now getting 95W instead of 42 out of carpooler port. Thanks again for the help!
Stupid question. Do you need to adjust the potentiometers every time you take the solar panels in the sun? Or if you did it once it is then pretty much set for future use? Thx for absolute great video!
I wish I had one of these solar power stations
They're a little pricey. Thanks for watching!
u could make a DIY power station for less, all u need is a battery, inverter and charge controller. and maybe a thermal sensor of some sort
@MamaHuhuDIY True, but it won't be as nice and compact.
Thanks, an excellent tip for increasing the charging power...!
Instead of cutting the wire, couldn't you just get an anderson to 5.21mm adapter wire and plug in the 5.21mm end to the buck converter? Next to the input screws there is what looks like a 5.21mm female barrel plug adapter.
That's an interesting question. Did you ever find out? Thanks.
Wow, that was interesting. I wouldn’t attempt it right now but I will be checking out more of your videos! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Why would solar charging systems not come with this great option built in? I believe I already have the converter and will be giving this a try. Thanks much!
Great video! Is this applicable for the larger Jackery units/larger panel arrays? I have a Jackery 3000 and 400W panels
I will absolutely use this for car charging!!
This is an eye 👁🗨 opener! Thanks. Would this spesific converter work with my setup? You mentioned this is a big unit... My setup in short:
Delta 2 power station with max 15amp & 60Volts input.
225 watts solar panel (Sunpower Maxeon Gen3) with Voltage at Pmax(Vmp): 19.8V & Current at Pmax(lmp): 11.4A
Thanks!
Great job guy!
Greetings from Brazil
Thanks for watching! Stay safe.
I happen to have one of those Boost Converters on hand. A number of the Higher Amperage versions as well. Guessing your bringing the voltage up into the usable MPPT Voltage range of the Jackery. The DC/DC converter within the MPPT charger is able to take advantage of the Higher Voltage creating more usable current.
Pretty sure the Explorer 500 doesn't use a MPPT, only the newer Explorer 1000. The MaxOak units have a built-in MPPT, but the problem still exists. The higher voltage input from the DC-DC converter allows the portable power station to charge much more efficiently. The boost converter is just like a MPPT.
Very well done video, quick and to the point! Thank you very much for creating this.
Question: I have a Bluetti EB240 with 400W solar (also bluetti, 2 x 200W) that I'm concerned the suggested converter will not be able to handle that level of power (heat) based on reviews for that converter. I tried to find larger converter on the Banggod site but didn't see what I thought would be suitable? Do you think I should use larger converter? First timer here!
just found the channel, just got myself a jackery as mainly backup, got 200w panel to 2 x 110ah leisure batteries, could I use this set up to my leisure batteries too? Another question I have is can I split the wires from my solar panel on my camper via some sort of switch and charge either the jackery or my leisure batteries? just subscribed and glad I've found the channel.
Is it more efficient using this stepup booster charging from my alternator while I'm driving all day as a job and plugging it back to home use as backup?
Very interesting... does this apply if your power station has an MPPT? Also how exactly is the wattage going up so much? I'd like to understand how this is improving the power so much. Thank you!
This is great! Glad I found this. Thanks for sharing!!
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Will this work for a vtoman 1500x? Also do I need to get that tool that tests the positive and negative? Thank you for the video
For me is clear the Jackery's MPPT converter is not doing a good job as it should be looking for the best efficiency on your solar panel. I know some of the early models of Jackery had some issues with the MPPT controller. It will be interesting to see how this test goes with a Jackery 1000.
The power station I bought is rated: DC 15V/3A, 45w And according to the seller this is limited .8-.9 of max input to prevent overheating so typically this charges about 36 watts no matter what the input is. So I'm confused. How does this overcome the power station limits or does it just boost the voltage to maximize the input and the wattage limit still apply?
Some PPS won't charge at the max rating unless the voltage is high enough, this solves that problem.
You can assure this is safe? Will this have any negative effects on the solar generator. I have the same setup you have in vid. Jackery 500 and solar saga 100
As long as you don't exceed the max input voltage, nothing will happen.
Good job. Thanks
Do you know if this can be used with a KYNG 120 Watt Solar Panel that has iSOLAR TECHNOLOGY & FASTEST CHARGE? Sounds like this might have some type of step up already? Thanks
QUESTION: I have three solar panels each rated at 370 Watts max and outputting at approx. 36V; would it make sense to use a DC-to-DC converter ON EACH panel set to 60V (my Anker Solix F2000 highest Volt in). Then put them together in Parallel to get hopefully about 950 Watts? Or should I have them in parallel then BOOST the final output with a higher wattage DC-to-DC circuit? Currently I get about 400 to 600 Watts out which is way low from where I targeted to be. Thank you for any guidance you could provide.
Thank you for the video and the parts list, I am going to have to watch it a few times to get the instructions straight (if I only listened to dad when he tried to teach me about electronics).
Now for a question or two. Any helpful hints when charging the solar generator from a fossil fuel generator? Also, can you charge a solar generator using the car alternator while driving? People are always in the car so it would be a great alternative to plugging the solar into either a generator or a solar panel.
Thanks for the info.
When using a generator, nothing changes. You use the AC power brick. Yes, you can drive and charge the power station.
@@electronicsNmore Thank you for the quick reply/info.
Another excellent video, I'm learning a lot from you, thanks
Does it really matter where you put the step up module? If it’s put where you say it will be open to the elements on the solar cable. Any other options to this?
Doesn't really matter.
I have another question. Is there a way to have both the solar and the 12v power source work through this one unit to have them both work. Even at the same time? Do I need to have two step up modules for each charging cable? Hope this isn’t a stupid question. It just seems like if I can do that it would be amazing. :) If this isn’t possible I’d like to know a possible solution for having both solar and 12v ready to charge the jackery without changing cables.
I'm curious if it actually charges any faster, timewise. Instead of boosting it inside the jackery, you are boosting it outside. I would think the added losses with the extra buck module would actually increase the losses due to heat. I guess if there big losses in the cable and connectors, putting the boost right at the panel might help by lowering the current.
Of course it charges faster
Got a Jackery 500 Then seen a ECO-WORTHY 100 Solar Panel with MC4 on the back now I can't get a 8mm DC input with a MC4 connecter they sent me a DC 5.5mm x 2.1 Male solar Extension Had to send it back Cant seem to get a 8mm to put into my Jackery any tips welcome ,thanks
I have a 100-watt panel and an Eco Flow River. I followed the precise instructions and adjusted the voltage, but I'm not getting any difference at all in the wattage. The solar generator wattage now goes on and off for a few seconds. I was so excited to try it out and now it's made it worse. Help me, please.
Thanks for this video. I am in location with frequent power cuts, will want to keep it charged on solar when sun is out and on electricity when no sun with this being done automatically. On seeing this circuit I am thinking there must be a dual input-single output circuit. Any suggestions?
hey man can you charge it by the windmill thanks?
Would such a DC-DC converter work to charge my portable power station (Anker F3800 - solar input is 11-32V up to 10A or 32-60V up to 25A) from my car battery/alternator (14ish V)? Will only need to use in case of emergency if there's no sun, and considering there's a massive battery sitting in my driveway (electric car).
do you need a certain wattage of the dc converter based on the max wattage of your power station? I have a 1000W power station so what DC converter wattage do I need for my power station this is where Im confused as to which wattage of dc conver to buy? thanks for a reply!
I was wondering something; Since this Jackery station can be charged thru a cable, can a hand-cranked generator be hooked up to charge it? It would be great to have that option. I'd love to see a video on this.
I highly suggest using something similar to my bike generator setup. Thanks for watching!
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@@electronicsNmore I did see that video. I guess I was hoping for a tutorial or instructions on how to actually do it but, I guess your videos are more about "showcasing" rather than "how-to". Any suggestions on where I could find a tutorial or instructions?
is the XYS3580 DC DC Buck Boost Converter CC CV 0.6-36V 5A Power Module Adjustable Regulated Laboratory Power Supply Variable from Banggood the same thing? Will it work on a solar panel also?
This is great! Followed instructions and it works. The question I have is that when I adjust the "currency" to make it pretty high, then the output watts start going haywire and show constant changing wattage from 3w to 60 w. I am assuming I have exceeded max but is this what is supposed to happen? The solar panel output without the dc booster converter was at 57 to 60w. With the converter went to 81w but then went into this strange mode when exceeding 81w. Is this how the converter should react?
Adjust until the output is stable at the highest level possible in full sun.
Thanks electronicsNmore. If the instability indicates I have exceeded then that's all I needed confirmation on. Just wanted to be sure my dc converter was not working irregularly. Thanks.
Great stuff thank you
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The Jackery in first test is almost full, maybe it will affect the current? Have you tested both at 80% full?
Charging input wattage only starts to drop AFTER 95%. Everything shown in this video is entirely accurate. Thanks for watching
I just did this build for the car adapter to my Bluetti AC50S. Works great 109-117 watts at 38.5-39 volts.
Only thing is if I disconnect from the Bluetti and then reconnect it resets to 40 watts and I have to redial the potentiometer back to peak wattage. Is the normal and as designed or did I miss something.
Thanks for the tutorial.
It should hold the setting.
@@electronicsNmore then I’m at a loss. It easily dials back up and holds the wattage but then resets if unplugged. Thoughts on possible issues or perhaps a defective product?
I would like to charge a Bluetti AC200P from my powerboat's 12V 400 Ah battery bank when underway. Same idea? Use a Step-Up DC converter to boost 12VDC battery output to 700 watts charging into Buetti solar input? Thank you!!!
You need to find a DC-DC step up converter than can handle that high level of current. It will work. Thanks for watching!
It would seem that the DC to DC converter would eat up some of the total power available. Watts equals voltage times current. There may be something that doesn't meet the eye here.
The converter does lose some power, it's around 92% efficient, so you lose 8% of the input, which is why you only see a max input at 84-85K lux of around 93W.
That's a voltage "buck" converter. It doesn't magically make more electrons (current) run from the solar panel to the battery. John is right.
@@wxfield Incorrect. It's a "Boost" converter(step up converter), not "buck". You don't understand why this works, and I don't appreciate viewers insinuating that I'm a liar. People like that get placed on a special list on my channel, "never assist when asking for help".
@@electronicsNmore I'm pretty sure I do understand how it works given I'm an Electrical Engineer by training and trade. Nobody called you a liar or tried to be insulting to you. Nice video, thanks for the effort.
Wow cool mate🤓.
Thanks for watching!
Will doing this cause any long term deterioration of the power cell/ battery
No, just don't exceed the maximum ratings for the charging input.
Can this be done with a renogy mppt controller where I wire this in between the solar panels and the charge controller?
Thanks for the video.
I'm curious, what is this converter actually designed for?
Also, is there a solar panel produced that has this setup as a listed assembly?
It's designed to boost low DC voltage to a higher level, many uses. Panels don't come with one, you have to add it yourself. Thanks for watching!
Can the jackery 100w panel with this booster charge my jackery explorer 440?
Do you think I can charge a swamp cooler AC unit from Walmart with a 500 W jackery battery?
Charge? Aren't they powered using 120VAC? If so, they only use 75-100W, well under the Jackery rating.
Can I buy some kind of box to cover this device and avoid damaging it?, I'm learning this thinks as we speak...., thanks.
Any plastic electrical box is fine, but you will need to drill a few ventilation holes for cooling.
Very useful mate! But can I ask? If my PPS does not have a wattage input reading, is there any other way I can get that reading so to adjust accordingly? Thanks
Use the inexpensive tester below in series with the PPS.
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Hi can I charge my power station and use it at the same time?
Be it solar or direct electricity?
The power station must be designed to do that.
@@electronicsNmoreI noticed the AC doesn't work when plugged in.
But wireless charging and usb port working when the station is plugged in the wall.
Late to the party here. This will work with jackery due to their woefully low current solar input. Others such as the new Bluettis and ecoflow have higher current capability so they can utilize the full capacity of the panel. So yeah If you’re stuck with an old (or new) jackery this is a good solution. But a modern power station shouldn’t need this.
I have a Eco Flow River and a Eco Worthy 100-watt panel and it doesn't work.
What you are doing is matching the output impedance of the solar panel to the input impedance of the solar station. This will give you the maximum power transfer! The same thing that a MPPT solar charge controller does in an off grid solar system.
Correct. Just like a MPPT. Thanks for watching!
@@robbsmind2209 Depends on the parameters of your victron, solar panel, and solar station.
alternatively expressed, allowing the panel to run at Vmp, instead of at Vbatt where it's likely hobbled.
Where and what exactly do I need _ bought Massimo 100w solar panel, but no tools or connectors. What are the accessories I need?
What will you be connecting it to?
Loved the video! can i use this to charge it the same way with the lighter fom my car? if i will cut the cable and do the same thing what you did for the solar panels?
Yes, you can boost the car voltage as well.
@@electronicsNmore I see the step up booster recommends max 12A input, my car port has a max output of 20A, since its current it should be up to the converter to decide how much it would draw right, or would it use the full 20A the car output is capable off ? I'm a bit of a noob with electricity so forgive me if its a stupid question.
@@PieterdeBruin The PPS only takes a certain amount of current at the set voltage level. If the car battery is 12.6V, and the PPS shows 100W input, you'll know the current level is around 8A, well under the 12A.
You cut the cord on the input end. Does it matter if you put the booster nearer to the output side of the cord so it is placed near the portable power station which in my case means inside the vehicle and near to my electrical panel?
I would place it inside a well ventilated plastic box in the center of the cable.
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It had to be done! 😀 Thanks for watching! Please share.
Can this converter also be applied to the wall jack 110 120 voltage for much quicker charging of the generator?
No
which voltmeter do you think I should buy for this?
All product links are in the video description area. Thanks for watching!
I'm curious as to why panel manufacturers don't include these with their units as a means of boosting sales.
Basically they screwed up making the device.
@@electronicsNmore Lol....thanks.
@@electronicsNmore Well, you're the man so I won't argue, but ALL of the manufacturers screwed up? It must be a liability thing.
This was the looming question I had. It seems pretty basic that all consumers would want a more rapid charging. The three replies I saw here: ( i.e. 1. the MFG screwed up and 2. It's a "liability" thing she'd no light on the question. ) can anyone do a better job answering?
Thanks for this video, it is great! I just ordered a Jackery and the converter. Does the converter need to be readjusted for varying light conditions, or is it set it and forget it?
Thanks!
Set and forget. :-)
nice trick, but wouldn't be the same if adding more powerful panel?
Why buy a higher power output panel, when you can use the one you have for a little extra money?
@@electronicsNmore just curious if it's the same, that's all.
another question would be, why not step up 12V power supply as well since it takes over 6 hours to charge and why Jackery didn't use stronger power supply.
How long does it take to charge from 0 to 100?? Anyone know??
Which unit? The Jackery?
Can you connect 2 solar panels using this method with the jakery 1000?
You can place 2 in parallel as long as one has a blocking diode installed and you do not exceed the current rating of the module. The Jackery units have a MAX charging input.
Hi. . I have two small power Gen's a A Beaudens B-1503 1666 and a FLOUREON Portable AC230V Power Bank 146Wh both say they have a built in MTTP and having just bought a Dokio 100w 12v Portable Folding Mono Solar Panel would it be safe to use the panel without using the pwm that came with it, or a mttp controller which I already have or use none at all . .Many Thanks
If they have a built in MPPT, then you should be able to take the power directly from the solar panel. Thanks for watching! Be sure to share the video link with others.
I wondered if you could recharge a portable power station via a EV charge point, with a type 2 connection?
I think that this will be commonplace soon but haven't seen it yet.
@@coreydavis2332 I’m not sure what is involved beyond a connector swap but imagine there needs to be some voltage/ampage regulator otherwise it will cook the battery
Would this setup charge my jackery explorer 440?
It should work, I've used the setup with several brands.
I have this same Jackery 100w panel and I can get up to 99 watts on my Maxoak 1500 generator. Not sure why you would need a transformer.
Try charging using the 12V accessory socket in your car. :-)
The maxoak has a mppt charge controller built in. Most do not.
The converter linked is no longer available. Do you have a different recommendation?
I'll update the link now. Thanks for letting me know!
OK, Amazon link has been updated.
interesting... does this apply with mppt equipped power stations?
Yes, that's what the Jackery is.
@@electronicsNmore The Jackery used in this video was from the generation prior to MPPT technology being installed in their products. The Logo on the front "Power Outdoors" is the givaway. The models with MPPT loaded in them have Logos that describe the model such at "Jackery 500" etc. They did this on the sly secretly last fall.
Just received mine and was rearing to go! Wired up, got a nice 21v on the output and when I adjust the potentiometer ... nothing. Made in China *sigh*. Guess I'll be asking for a swap out.
That sucks.
That looks like 2 50watt panels in parallel. And those panels are 32 cell which is not great. Peak voltage is probably significantly less than the 20v necessary to get a maximum power point voltage high enough to fully charge a battery.
You mean for the video thumbnail? I was just showing any 12V solar panel. I agree, 36 cells are the best, the solarsaga uses 32. Thanks for watching!
Will the input voltage vary with the sun? IOW, do the panels have a constant voltage output?
The DC-DC converter output voltage is regulated into the PPS. If the level of light is more intense, then the current will rise. Thanks for watching!
@@electronicsNmore What I am asking is if the panel itself has a constant voltage output so that at noon and dusk the same voltage comes out of the panel (just with more or less current). Thanks.
No. More intense levels of sunlight will make the OCV a little higher. The DC-DC converter will "try" to regulate the output voltage, but when a load is placed on the converter, it will dip down a little. If the level of sunlight becomes more intense, then the higher level of input current from the solar panel will bump up the output voltage closer to the set "regulated" output.
@@electronicsNmore Thanks.
@@tarstarkusz Solar panel voltage is pretty stable above 20% insolation. Below that it falls off. It also varies a bit with cell temp.
At time 6:40 he said he plugged it into the solar panel on one end and then plugged it into the panel on the other end. so where is it plugged in to the jackery at? I've tried to do this, I've swapped the wires and all I can get is the red light to come on and set my voltage at 29 output to the jackery. I can't get the current to change at all. In fact the jackery said 30 from the solar panel but 19 when I put this thing in line. What am I doing wrong?
The opposite side of the DC-DC converter , where it says OUTPUT. You must have something connected wrong, or the DC-DC converter is damaged/faulty. You need to adjust it properly or it will not work.
Hey can this work with MAXOAK Power Station 2400Wh/1000W Inverter BLUETTI EB240
If the MaxOak charges at a slower rate using lower input charging voltages, then yes.
i am currently trying this method with my jackery 1000. I have a input of around 19.0v and 5.5 amps into the boost controller. I have output set to 29vdc. When i plug into jackery and measure amps on output side of controller it basically hangs around half of input amperage(2.5-3.1amps) no matter how much i turn the controller current adjustment? Also I noticed with the output voltage of controller drops from 29vdc to around 17vdc when i plug it into jackery. im stumped. Either i have a bad Boost controller or jackery has some sort of input issue. The last time I checked if voltage increases so does current lol. any thoughts?
If the controller isn't set right, it will do exactly as you said. Play around with the settings in full sun.
@@electronicsNmore I will try again tomorrow. Its just strange. the jackery screen will intermittenly read in the 100's of watts and just jump around and not stablilize.
I have an even better solution, DIY a wind turbine venturi vawt booster compressor & a 10kg 800w Brushless AC Generator Permanent Magnetic PMG For Horizontal or Vertical Wind Turbine 24V 48V, MakeSkyBlue 2000W 48V Wind Charge Regulator for 2KW AC Wind Turbine or the 1000W 24V Version depending on your battery bank & PMG Voltage, #428 106 Link Chain, 18 Tooth & 54 Tooth #428 sprockets giving 3:1 Ratio. You put the 54 Tooth sprocket onto the wind turbine booster that spins & put the 18 Tooth sprocket onto the 800w permanent magnet motor.
The Venturi vawt booster compressor is like a vertical fixed wind guide on the outside that focuses the wind into the center where the 7 bladed spinning top type of can spins up to about 333 rpm. This means that your 3:1 ratio chain drive will produce up to 1000 rpm on the 800w permanent magnet motor always producing up to 600w - 850w of power in average to medium winds. If you experience high winds the controller will cut power to the battery & resume charging when the voltage comes down.
You could potentially make a 4 foot round by 2 foot high portable unit that that you mount on 3x 7 feet long Y stakes when you go out 4wd camping & throw it in the back of your pickup or ute & use with a 1000w inverter connected to a large 24v or 48v lithium E-Bike battery & run all sorts of gadgets like fridges, camp lighting, portable electric warm showers & all your charging needs. You can easily turn a 120v/240v 500w portable water heater that you hang in a bucket to heat water & use a 12v shower that pumps the warm water from a bucket to the shower head to have a warm to hot shower out in the middle of nowhere.
That does not sound very portable like these items in the video ! Different use case your idea is good but not if you need the portability of this Jackery unit and solar panels !
It looks so easy. Grrrr. I cant afford all this stuff.
Portable power stations aren't cheap, I agree.
Is there a box this goes into
You saw what I made in the video.
I mean a protective box for the converter or do you just leave it exposed
@@nashzilla1 You can place the entire device inside a plastic box with ventilation holes.
It seems that even with the power losses of the dc/dc converter it is still making the panels more efficient. the bluetti takes in from 10 to 60 Vdc. 12 Vdc solar panels just have a hard time charging it. The only other way is to set them up in series for better efficiency. If not possible I guess the DC/DC converter will do. Thanks.
It's raising the voltage to a level that allows the PPS to charge more efficiently.
6:33 - 6:38
Can someone give the name of the step up dc converter please?
Link in the video description area.
what a mess.why didn't the stupid company do this before selling them?
They rush things into production.
Question about other video. Your microwave /modem radiation video. Being near a microwave is getting it 1 time higher level is less dangerous than near a modem nonstop lower level or towers. Yes silly question but when I see how chromium one of many heavy metals increasing in people every day day and modem towers increasing it makes one wonder.
Viruses are natural which its primary cause is to clean junk in the body but toxic heavy metals are not natural which can put a strain on the body virus and bacteria. It's like blaming a fly on top of read kill.
Which reminds me of a quote. "The microbe is nothing. The terrain is everything" - Claude Bernard 1813-1878 (widely regarded to be the father of modern physiology).
“The primary cause of disease is in us, always in us” - Professor Pierre Antoine Bechamp, 1883.
Maybe its all wrong, maybe partially wrong, or who knows for sure when we go with the flow.
Always post questions at the correct video. Posting it here doesn't help others, because they can't see it here. It's all cumulative. Less use is better, and distance is best. Thanks for watching
Yes! A virus is like soap; it cleans us out-in a good way. Shame modern science tells us that we need to get rid of a virus when, in fact, a virus helps us.
@@brockdelorenzo7505 ...tell that to the 65,000+ people who've died from a virus over the past 4 months
Pp ss why do you assume people are croaking from a virus. If you know about viruses, you know how silly that sounds. People might be getting poisoned and the virus is trying to clean them out...... just a thought....
Just get an proper MPTT converter. Not much more money and more efficient.
Proper? Some of these units, like the MAXOAK, have a built in MPPT. LOL What I show is the best "Low Cost" method to charge a portable power station faster by solar or in your vehicle, if you're experiencing charging problems. MPPT's are just like a boost converter. You won't gain much over what I used.
@@electronicsNmore I think such portable solar panel can be folded so there should be wires that connects both pieces. And you can rewire it in series to get more output voltage > built in mppt in that solar station should work better
Sorry, I meant to write MPPT. MPPT is more than just boosting the voltage, it is dynamically adjusting the solar cell load because a solar cell is not linear device. Within the most efficient range a solar cell is a constant current device so the load is adjusted to get the most power out of the solar cell. I agree, If you have a boost converter in stock, who doesn't, I have a few, it is simple and will help. Otherwise you are better off getting an 5A adjustable one from banger's US warehouse for less than $10USD.
The Jackery panel is already wired in series. It has 32 cells. 32 x .58V = 18.56V.
i mean both folded pieces in series to get 24+ volts if possible
what caused the wattage to go from 60 to 90? I don't get it..
I'm confused. How does the step up DC converter over ride the mppt controller inside the Jackery 500?
My 100w solor panel in sun has a 97% output and my Rockpals 500w will charge at 90watts. But I've watched Will @diy solor review several pps with 100w panel and Jackery has the slowest charge rate and Rockpals has the highest. So if my 100w panel is producing 98watts? My Rockpals will charge at 90w per it's mppt. How does the DC converter Force any pps to charge faster than it's mppt allows? I can't understand this for some reason. Plz help thx for your videos
It's the input voltage that matters. Too low, and the charging rate will be low.
@@electronicsNmore ok thx for your reply. I'm new to all this
Jackoffery power stations are a ripoff. They are too expenses
Good thinking, thanks for sharing.
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