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Can you elaborate a little more on your setup? That sounds interesting.

by toddh 5y ago

wereHamster 5y ago
Basically this: https://voltaicsystems.com/arc20w-kit/ https://voltaicsystems.com/arc20w-kit/. It's a bit on the expensive side, I'm sure you can find cheaper kits. I like that the battery has a USB-C port, so I can charge the MacBook directly. To be truly off-grid, you need something bigger though. 20W is ok for basic work, but if you're compiling or doing other heavy work you need more power. If it's a bit cloudy then the battery won't fully charge with that panel, I'd recommend at least 50-100W. But with that size you're also less mobile. I had a car so mobility wasn't that important for me. The only important thing for me is that I can take the gear onto an airplane when traveling. I need to investigate if USB-C car charger adapters can charge a MacBook. When traveling with a car and the sun doesn't shine, it would be a nice backup solution. I was basically living in a car + tent for four weeks, traveling and working.
- ja27 5y ago
  Nekteck sells a car charger with 45W USB-C PD. I've seen others claiming 65W. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-car-charger/ https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-car-char...
  - shepting 5y ago
    I've purchased a 90W USB C car charger: https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Cigarette-Lighter-Adapter-Chargers/dp/B098QXLTT3 https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Cigarette-Lighter-Adapter-Cha...
ctdonath 5y ago
I do similar with gear from https://GoalZero.com https://GoalZero.com, typically using a car-portable 100W panel + 100Wh battery with USB-C support when seriously traveling, and a briefcase-friendly 20W folding panel + same battery when mobile. Wait for specials at https://REI.com https://REI.com to get good prices.
- jay_kyburz 5y ago
  I'm keeping an eye on this gear as well. https://www.bluettipower.com.au/collections/portable-power-station/products/bluetti-ac200p-2000wh-2000w https://www.bluettipower.com.au/collections/portable-power-s...

Can you elaborate a little more on your setup? That sounds interesting.

by toddh 5y ago

Can you elaborate a little more on your setup? That sounds interesting.

Basically this: https://voltaicsystems.com/arc20w-kit/ https://voltaicsystems.com/arc20w-kit/. It's a bit on the expensive side, I'm sure you can find cheaper kits. I like that the battery has a USB-C port, so I can charge the MacBook directly. To be truly off-grid, you need something bigger though. 20W is ok for basic work, but if you're compiling or doing other heavy work you need more power. If it's a bit cloudy then the battery won't fully charge with that panel, I'd recommend at least 50-100W. But with that size you're also less mobile. I had a car so mobility wasn't that important for me. The only important thing for me is that I can take the gear onto an airplane when traveling. I need to investigate if USB-C car charger adapters can charge a MacBook. When traveling with a car and the sun doesn't shine, it would be a nice backup solution. I was basically living in a car + tent for four weeks, traveling and working.

ja27 5y ago
Nekteck sells a car charger with 45W USB-C PD. I've seen others claiming 65W. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-car-charger/ https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-car-char...
- shepting 5y ago
  I've purchased a 90W USB C car charger: https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Cigarette-Lighter-Adapter-Chargers/dp/B098QXLTT3 https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Cigarette-Lighter-Adapter-Cha...

ctdonath 5y ago

I do similar with gear from https://GoalZero.com https://GoalZero.com, typically using a car-portable 100W panel + 100Wh battery with USB-C support when seriously traveling, and a briefcase-friendly 20W folding panel + same battery when mobile. Wait for specials at https://REI.com https://REI.com to get good prices.

jay_kyburz 5y ago
I'm keeping an eye on this gear as well. https://www.bluettipower.com.au/collections/portable-power-station/products/bluetti-ac200p-2000wh-2000w https://www.bluettipower.com.au/collections/portable-power-s...