/challenges-projects/project14/b/makevember/posts/makevember-solar-powered-raspberry-pi-projectWhen it comes to the Raspberry Pi I love to come up with new projects and test things out and play around even if it fails its all about learning and enjoying the adventure. The Raspberry Pi has been a wonderful source of knowledge in my shop a...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/project14/b/makevember/posts/makevember-solar-powered-raspberry-pi-projectSun, 24 Nov 2019 13:36:40 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:3176329b-c149-4e18-b96e-e42835fbe051pawel.czarczynski1<p>Hi</p><p>I think it&#39;s a grat idea to go off grid. I have toolbox converted to off grid camping power supply. 6x 7Ah 12V batteries - 6 USB chargers, bluetooth radio with speakers, 240V inverter and 12V car type sockets.<span>[View:/resized-image/__size/620x465/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-3176329b-c149-4e18-b96e-e42835fbe051/3542.contentimage_5F00_205252.jpg:620:465]</span><span>[View:/resized-image/__size/620x465/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-3176329b-c149-4e18-b96e-e42835fbe051/1488.contentimage_5F00_205253.jpg:620:465]</span><span>[View:/resized-image/__size/620x465/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-3176329b-c149-4e18-b96e-e42835fbe051/5621.contentimage_5F00_205254.jpg:620:465]</span></p><p>Are those batteries 100Ah capacity each? I would suggest either smaller batteries or a larger panel to charge them. I found 50W panel on eBay. approx 50x50cm in size, fits great on shed&#39;s roof. In summer I get around 55W from it. </p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=8124&AppID=493&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">