Setting Up a Victron Smart Shunt in Solar Assistant

The Victron Smart Shunt has been the best SOC monitor I've found. I wanted to do a walkthrough on how easy it is to set up with Solar Assistant.

Victron Smart Shunt 500 amp - https://bit.ly/44oLpTl
V.E. Direct USB Cable - https://bit.ly/3NX1kmI
JST Connectors - https://amzn.to/3MnMAws
USB to TTL Serial Cable - https://amzn.to/3MnAqUo

Off-Grid-Garage Video on Custom V.E. Direct Cable - https://youtu.be/50V50lISnC8?t=1421
https://off-grid-garage.com/victron-connect-through-raspberry-pi/

Need more information?
https://solar-assistant.io/ - @solarassistant7450
https://watts247.com/?wpam_id=126 - @watts247

Pre-loaded Orange Pi with Solar Assistant -
https://watts247.com/product/solar-assistant-remote-monitoring-mpp-solar-growatt-deye-sol-ark-sunsynk-and-many-bmss/?wpam_id=126 (affiliate link) ​

For more information, please check out my website with links to all the components, materials and products I have used in developing my off-grid solar system: https://going-off-grid.com

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Chapters
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0:00 Intro
1:56 SOC Comparison before adding Smart Shunt
3:39 Hardware Layout
4:47 Custom V.E. Direct to USB Cable
5:54 Connecting Smart Shunt to SA
6:50 Configuring SA for Victron Smart Shunt
8:37 Closing Thoughts

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**** Disclaimer ****
Please remember, I'm just a DIYer like you. Don't take what I'm doing as gospel truth, it's just how I'm doing things. If you're unsure of how to do something, look into hiring a professional or at least consult with a professional to determine the correct way to do things.