This is getting to be a book. All of this power must be controlled or the batteries would fill up with electricity and boil away. The power regulator is a special type that (through electrical magic) produces up to 30% more power than the panels actually are producing! Something to do with {power = amps x voltage} formula and using a modulated step wave to play with these values.
You want the panels to be in the sunshine but you want the regulator and circuit breakers to be completely protected from the elements. So,I placed the regulator and the circuit breakers under the side deck inside of the cockpit seats! Tomorrow, hopefully, everything comes together and we can stop using the engine.
that controller wont mess with your autopilot will it?
ReplyDeleteI don't know. The only way to find out is to go sailing and see. I'll post it if it does.
ReplyDeleteI don't think he will be using the autopilot moored in the harbor, he likes those potlucks and dances too much to leave!!!
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