Re: [LUG] OT: Charge Controller

Hi

Thanks for all the replies. What I am building is a bike attached to an alternator and battery. I am using kit that I used to use on a small solar array. What I am hoping to do is to set up a system that measures output. So, we would have the bike outputting the power into a battery, along with solar panels and a small wind turbine. The idea being to measure the output each system makes. Will I need a separate charge controller for each system please? Is there a way to measure output so it shows to a bunch of young people? Many thanks.
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May 30, 2019 7:35 PM, "Michael Everitt" <m.j.everitt@xxxxxxx> wrote:

Victron Energy are good, Morningstar controllers I've had experience with .. you get what you pay for ...

MPPT is the maximum-energy tracking algorithm for maximum efficiency from your panel (solar).

YMMV if you're not using it for solar use. The main other factor, aside from current-/power-handling is maximum array voltage, else you will blow your controller up!

Best,

Michael.

On 30/05/19 18:35, Björn Grohmann wrote:

Have a look at the controllers from a company called Victron. I use their Solar charge controllers and find them a top product.

Björn

On Thu., 30 May 2019, 5:50 pm Rich Brown, <rich@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi All

Does anyone on the list know anything about charge controllers please?

I am finally building a bike generator. I have a fairly cheap charge controller that will do what I need it to do at the moment. But I want to upgrade or need some advice on how I achieve the next step please?

Rather than go on unless you need me to can you contact me off-list whoever can help please?

Many thanks.

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Rich
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