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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-15-2022, 12:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
In that scenario, I would simply remove the TV...

In that scenario, I would simply remove the TV and stow it elsewhere.

It is amazing all the edge cases one needs to consider when trying to realize a seemingly-simple idea.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-14-2022, 10:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Definitely not a problem. As I said, it fits...

Definitely not a problem. As I said, it fits quite snugly. Plus, the inside is lined with felt. I had planned to put spring-loaded stays inside, but it wasn't necessary. If I am wrong, I will deal...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-14-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
I have completed fabrication of the TV "flag"...

I have completed fabrication of the TV "flag" lift. Came out really well, but it was a lot more subtle than it looked. Here is a video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF5TUOxjSk4

The whole...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-30-2021, 09:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Stay tuned...you may be surprised.

Stay tuned...you may be surprised.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-30-2021, 08:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Thanks for the details. I didn't mean to...

Thanks for the details.

I didn't mean to imply that a "lighting" menu in the main display would be particularly useful. it just would have been a hint as to how the mux system worked. The...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-30-2021, 07:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Im surprised the mux lighting isn't being handled...

Im surprised the mux lighting isn't being handled by the Silverleaf system. Perhaps ARV shares my concern about too much centralization.

Can you control the lights from the main Silverleaf touch...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-29-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Does ARV provide a way to power down the...

Does ARV provide a way to power down the Silverleaf while still keeping the van habitable? Do your light switches still work with the Silverleaf down?

(Not being critical either way. Just looking...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-29-2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
That is what I like about the Shelly devices...

That is what I like about the Shelly devices described in message #11 above. They are designed so you can continue to use whatever physical buttons you like, while still making them fully...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-28-2021, 10:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Yeah, I think making critical systems fail safe...

Yeah, I think making critical systems fail safe is going to be one of the most interesting parts of the project. One reason I have always shied away from Silverleaf and its ilk is that there are...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-28-2021, 09:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Please chime in with your knowledge and...

Please chime in with your knowledge and experience. I am still learning.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-28-2021, 09:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
I haven't been systematic yet, but I have been...

I haven't been systematic yet, but I have been measuring the current on a bunch of stuff as I acquire it. Nothing seems to be more than a few tenths of an amp @5V. Even the RPi is mostly dozing. It...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-28-2021, 07:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Awesome. I am hoping for a few fellow-travelers...

Awesome. I am hoping for a few fellow-travelers to keep the conversation more interesting than just me droning on. I promise to help anybody on the list get over the rough patches (there are only a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-24-2021, 10:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Ahh. I guess I haven't been doing a good job...

Ahh. I guess I haven't been doing a good job making this sound easy... The difference between this and doing your van is that even the first small, simple steps are useful. If you are at all...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-24-2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Part 6 -- Core Hardware OK, now we are ready...

Part 6 -- Core Hardware

OK, now we are ready to start building. In my case, I am building a core system on the bench, and have it installed in our new rig during construction. But it would be...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-04-2021, 10:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Part 5 -- Automations and Scripts Even if we...

Part 5 -- Automations and Scripts

Even if we limit ourselves to the HA capabilities described above, we will find ourselves with a lot of power. On the input side, we can measure and monitor most...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-26-2021, 10:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
It is helping me think through my project. I will...

It is helping me think through my project. I will be getting more specific soon.

In an HA environment, I think the easiest way would be to use an ESP hardwired to the fridge and communicate...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-26-2021, 08:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Apparently there is a community-supported...

Apparently there is a community-supported integration in Home Assistant for Sensorpush:

https://community.home-assistant.io/t/sensorpush-humidity-and-temperature-sensors/105711
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-26-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Part 4 -- Sensors All computing is about...

Part 4 -- Sensors

All computing is about gazintas and gazuotas. In Part 3, we covered the gazoutas of Home Assistant. This part is about the gazintas, which in HA are called "sensors". Sensors...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-20-2021, 11:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Sure. Simple enough: There are all kinds of...

Sure. Simple enough:

There are all kinds of 3-axis accelerometers that are easy to use and cost almost nothing. Here is a random one (not endorsing it in particular);
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-20-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Certainly. Definitely 100% public. The only...

Certainly. Definitely 100% public. The only question is whether @rausus should create his or her own thread or mix that similar topic in with this one. I am happy either way.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-20-2021, 01:42 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Now you're talking! :) I have a few similar...

Now you're talking! :)

I have a few similar items on a driver's display in our current rig (including the Trimetric thing). One cute thing I did was to use an accelerometer to drive a 2D "level"...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-19-2021, 11:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Hi Steve, Tell us more about the Arduinos in...

Hi Steve,
Tell us more about the Arduinos in your rig.
--Pete
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-19-2021, 03:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Well, yes. If you want to be able to control or...

Well, yes. If you want to be able to control or monitor your van remotely, you need a net connection (either WiFi if available, or some kind of mobile internet service). Note, however:
--The...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-19-2021, 01:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Part 3 -- Control devices OK, here's the...

Part 3 -- Control devices

OK, here's the good part:

So, how to we control lights, valves, fans, etc? There are several alternatives. The RPi has a bunch of I/O pins (similar to an Arduino) and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-18-2021, 06:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,484
Posted By avanti
Part 2 -- Home Assistant (HA) and Dashboards ...

Part 2 -- Home Assistant (HA) and Dashboards

https://www.home-assistant.io

The basic idea is that HA is a local web server, running on a very small microprocessor. (I run mine on a Raspberry...
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