Portable Solar Generator
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This is a DIY portable solar generator in a protective case. It integrates a 10W,12V solar panel, solar charge controller, and two 10Ahr LiFePO4 batteries. It has panels for Anderson power poles, battery monitors, watt-meters and 12V car socket. The batteries can be charged from the on board 10W panel, an external solar panel or a switched power supply. I use it primarily for Ham Radio field use but it can be used as a general power source and can drive an inverter if needed. I used the following parts: [Case from Harbor freight tools](https://www.harborfreight.com/3800-weatherproof-protective-case-large-black-63927.html) [12V 10W solar panel](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017K6PH1S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) [Volt meter](https://www.amazon.com/MOTOPOWER-MP0610B-Voltmeter-Waterproof-Motorcycle/dp/B073CHZ3DK/ref=sr_1_22?keywords=12v+voltmeter+car&qid=1580935842&sr=8-22) [Combo Watt meters](https://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-Car-Battery-DC-12V-24V-36V-48V-LCD-Voltage-Current-KWh-Watt-Power-Combo-Meter/322598339972?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649) or [RC Watt Meter](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017K6PH1S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) [Switch](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-Bender-16-Amp-LED-Illuminated-Round-Hole-Rocker-Switch-GSW-50/205971618) [12V Cigarette socket](https://www.amazon.com/Cigarette-Motorcycle-Receptacle-Waterproof-MXRS/dp/B07FLT2VB6/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=12v+cigarette+socket&qid=1580935931&sr=8-2) [Solar Charge Controller](https://www.ebay.com/itm/10A-20A-30A-12-24V-LI-ION-NI-MH-LiFePO4-Solar-Charge-Controllers-Regulator-3-7V/263810102102?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649) [10AH 12V LiFePO4 Battery Pack](https://www.ebay.com/itm/LiFePo4-battery-12V-10AH-Amp-Hour-Built-In-BMS-Solar-Ham-Radio-portable-qrp-KX3/173447331139?hash=item2862443d43:m:mqsMe9OIOg1egYvuFJFOshQ) 2x Various bits of wire, connectors and Anderson Power Poles
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