I started to build my diyBMS a year ago. It has been an interesting journey and in this video I review both the ups and the downs. Items used in this video: Tracer A MPPT Solar Charge Controller: http://ebay.to/2TFzNXm EPEver STI inverter: http://ebay.to/2Ulhfjn Wemos D1 Mini (Clone): http://ebay.to/2U7Tpsk diyBMS Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXyc_wd5sxbi7jtP-pt2-aFF5mDOYlzXA diyBMS Github: https://github.com/stuartpittaway/diyBMS Stuart Pittaway Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/spit2k1 Colin Hickey Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZm-Gp9v5KH98bQwkAxyF3w #diyBMS #Lithium #BatteryManagementSystem ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKz48WeSGlU

Another device on eBay being sold as Maximum Power Point Tracking which I wanted to confirm or debunk. This is a fully featured solar charge controller with load outputs and USB sockets for charging mobile phones and the like. The 12 volt 2.5mm outputs can output 6 Amps, and the USB can output up to 3 amps across both ports which isn't too shabby. The item was purchased on eBay: http://goo.gl/t6A4h0 I've posted a short update to this review here: https://youtu.be/_S3Fv1Mbd-c ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z5r3Yo6fmQ

I wanted my new baby daughter to benefit from some of the knowledge I've gained in the shed. I found this Arduino toy project on Instructables and thought she would enjoy playing with it over the next year or two. So queue the steady stream of packages from China, warm up the soldering iron and lets get started! Thanks to the guys who have created the concept, converted the code and pointed me in the right direction: Original Concept - Miria Grunick: http://admw.uk/j1 Arduino Code - Simon Law: http://admw.uk/j2 Instructables - Colin Hickey: http://admw.uk/j3 Arduino IDE 1.0.5: http://admw.uk/j4 Parts List: Rotary Encoder: https://goo.gl/Ic5V0T Arduino Pro Mini (Clone): https://goo.gl/cK1GDA USB Power Bank: https://goo.gl/z3g1Df MicroUSB Extension: https://goo.gl/UXOVRI WS2812B Flexible LED Strip: https://goo.gl/BVQowz Double Sided Prototyping PCB: https://goo.gl/zRzU3Z Waterproof Buttons: https://goo.gl/RcUAEY PCB Header Pins: https://goo.gl/T5Y3x1 SPST Rocker Switch: https://goo.gl/QtWPfi Rotary Encoder Knob: https://goo.gl/Cw3OO4 Hammond Plastic Case: https://goo.gl/03QpWi Thanks for watching - It'd be great to hear your comments. Please like, share and subscribe! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSBFtnJmgEk

In this video I hook up the TRIRON MPPT solar charge controller from EPEVER up to a lead acid battery to see what it does. I also take a closer looks at the DS02 LCD screen - what it displays and what parameters can be changed. There is also a quick look at the Solar Station Manager software to access the options for charging Lithium batteries instead of lead acid. This charge controller and the modules were provided free of charge for an honest review. Links for items in this video: EPEver TriRon MPPT Solar Charge Controller: https://goo.gl/Sda4GF EPEver TriRon Display Modules: https://goo.gl/coKH6z EPEver TriRon Communication Modules: https://goo.gl/45e2H3 Portapow Premium USB Power Monitor: https://goo.gl/LtkwjK EPEver RS485 USB Cable: https://goo.gl/XKMCSk EPEver Solar Station Monitor Software (RAR File): http://admw.uk/jB ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzrmAN9XdPc