Calculating Computer Power Consumption in an OffGrid Setup

Today we look at how to calculate the amount of time a computer can run off a DC battery system powered by solar panels. We will look at the basics of AC/DC power, Watts, Amps, Volts, and how to calculate AC and DC loads to determine the amount of time a computer, Raspberry Pi, or other computer can run.
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00:00 Intro Material
05:40 Calculating Power Useage
07:49 Battery Talk
10:55 Large Computer Calculation
14:03 Raspberry Pi Power Calculation
15:42 Microtower Power Calculation
17:05 Monitors, Routers, Etc
19:55 Recharging with Solar

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