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Re: [LUG] Low Powered Computers

 

Dont use an inverter to power a computer from 12 volts, converting up to 230v . Then the power supply to bring it back down again there is losses each time. Try to use some thing like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PicoPSU-120-WI-25-12-25V-Wide-Input-CYNCRONIX-mini-box-/160430872695?pt=PCA_UPS&hash=item255a6cd877

Rhys

On 06/03/13 18:04, Björn Grohmann wrote:

Hi Richard,

When choosing an inverter to power computers it is a good idea to get the "Pure Sine" type. The cheaper standard inverters are ok for lighting etc. But for delicate electronics the clean output of a Pure Sine unit is a must. I'm willing to help out if you're anywhere near me (Barnstaple)?

Rgds Bjőrn.

On 6 Mar 2013 17:12, "Richard Brown" <rich@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Guys

I have been looking at running the youth project completely off-grid. We have obtained 4 solar panels and 2 large batteries. We hope to be able to run a couple of computers along with wifi router off this system. The obvious answer will be Raspberry PI. But does anyone know of any computers that will run off a 12 volt system please? Does anyone know of a low powered router or should we use a USB dongle?

Does anyone fancy a lug day at the woods to possibly help set up the PI or other computers etc? More than happy to provide food etc.

Kind regards

�Richard Brown
http://wild-woods.org.uk/
☎07747 343637
�@TheStreetYouth


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