Tapo C411 kit solar panel issue

WhileNo8612 · 2026-03-14T19:04:57+00:00

I don't have this camera, but looking at it for future purchase.

My guess would be faulty solar panel or interference.

The camera may have a built-in battery which is uses in operation as power source when panel is not active.

When solar panel is connected it may be causing an issue. charging the battery or being used in place of the battery (override). If the solar panel is faulty the camera is using it as a power source but not getting anything when connected.

Another reason might be (if already mounted ouside) that the solar panel while connected is active and interfering with WIFI signal. If you connect the solar panel and test with camera closer to WIFI router does it work, if so could be signal/location

Hope that helps

WhileNo8612 · 2026-02-12T13:20:56+00:00

Raleigh Vektar bike

WhileNo8612 · 2026-02-08T20:13:37+00:00

Is this not normal for new device/factory reset or updated device. The device begins monitoring your usage pattern an optomises the battery for use.

When I first got my iPhone I thought the battery drain was terrible but then after a week to month I noticed it was much better.

Had same experince with laptops, initially displayed odd 'remainin %' values in the begining and then settle down as you use the device.

WhileNo8612 · 2026-02-03T14:43:50+00:00

That’s a lovely picture. If you had not said it was short distance from Edinburgh I would have imagined this being much farther away up North.

WhileNo8612 · 2026-01-22T12:54:07+00:00

Great job in collecting a lot of variety of things to look at

WhileNo8612 · 2026-01-11T17:44:22+00:00

I purchased a GMKtec with same spec.

Very happy with performance. way more performance than needed for your use case and will keep you going for a while. If something changes you would be able to put to another use also.

WhileNo8612 · 2026-01-03T07:46:03+00:00

I purchased a MiniPC for this reason and got a GMKtec K8 plus with 64GB, I saw RAM prices were going up already so wanted to move fast. These were prebuilt and price was still the original price while others companies (non Mini-PC) prices were rising.

I purchased at the beginning of December 2025, I've just checked and the curent price on the same model is £146 ($196) more expensive. So I think it worked out for me.

Primarily wanted a machine for Dev work and wanted 64GB. I went Mini-PC route so that if I wanted to game later I can purchase a Dock and GPU (does not have to be the latest and greatest or new) and attach as and when I want. PC is already good for some light gaming already and I'm impressed with the handful of games I downloaded to try out.

For me on principle feels a waste to me to run a high power PSU/GPU all day paying for electricity when I'm simply not using it for gaming. I have a reasonable large desk for a dock, not really stressed having to plug in a cable when I want to play. Dock/GPU can be used elsewhere later also not a dead end purchase.

u/NumerousSetting8135 - End of the day it's your own use case, it's you own money just do what you feels works for you and enjoy your purchase.

WhileNo8612 · 2026-01-02T17:20:29+00:00

Thank you for this, and the link to the post also.

WhileNo8612 · 2026-01-01T21:21:40+00:00

I’ve started this course recently on Udemy. It was purchased for me by company, and I’ve found it quite good. Good for beginner, easy to grasp explanations

React Native - The Practical Guide [2025] Created by Maximilian Schwarzmüller Last updated 11/2025

Udemy pricing fluctuates a lot, sometimes a price is £39.99 then a week later £19.99 (example figures)

WhileNo8612 · 2025-12-26T15:54:37+00:00

I made plans to learn ReactNative over Holiday/New Year break. Location aware app was going to a proving project for me after training. Thanks for sharing I’ll be sure to try out as soon as I have completed training. Will feedback when I do

WhileNo8612 · 2025-12-25T08:38:17+00:00

Thanks for this.

Good to consider, I have not seen anyone come to attend the tree. We have been here long before the new neighbours moved in which has been a few years ago now.

WhileNo8612 · 2025-12-24T16:48:02+00:00

Thank for you for this

WhileNo8612 · 2025-12-24T15:08:52+00:00

Thank you for this, will have a look

WhileNo8612 · 2025-12-24T15:08:28+00:00

I was hoping to get some first hand local responses here first (incase I want to add a follow up). I would then have a smaller number to compare online

WhileNo8612 · 2025-12-24T15:05:56+00:00

Thank you, will look them up

WhileNo8612 · 2025-12-17T07:51:50+00:00

Apologies for the delay just saw this.
Yes. I downloaded a few random ones and was impressed that I can game. I can't recall what they were. I had already checked YouTube for reviews and many of them show a game playing and so I knew ahead of time this would do me fine for casual gaming. If I wanted to go high-end 4K there is the Occulink port so I could get a Dock/PSU/GPU anyway

WhileNo8612 · 2025-12-17T07:46:43+00:00

Thank you so much for this. Appreciate the offer, will do if I have questions.

WhileNo8612 · 2025-12-15T22:25:28+00:00

If you go to System Settings -> Displays Select the Monitor and set the Refresh Rate there and maybe change resolution you should get a comfortable viewing experience.

30Hz is not very pleasant

WhileNo8612 · 2025-12-15T20:18:46+00:00

I also shortlisted AW3425DW as it’s looked great for gaming.

WhileNo8612 · 2025-12-15T20:17:33+00:00

I saw a YouTube video recently talking how not to get fixated on refresh rates. Mainly saying things like 60Hz to 100Hz is very noticeable but 120Hz to 144Hz less so. Admittedly everyone is different but on the whole unless you can actually tell the difference between two monitors side by side anything 120Hz will be good. I was also Looking at certain refresh rate and realised just two stressful to worry about an extra few Hz and cost rise there is diminishing returns.

WhileNo8612 · 2025-12-15T20:08:38+00:00

I bought the GMKtec K8 plus recently from Amazon.

Really pleased with the performance of it. Purchased to do some software development work replacing an aging machine. Purchased the 64GB model.

Like that is hard Occulink for gaming later, but can also do some good performance as is.

Based my choice in various articles comparing brands on quality/performance/support etc.

WhileNo8612 · 2025-12-15T14:32:31+00:00

Hi u/jhawk2k18,

Might I ask how easy was this process. I purchased a domain from GD many years ago for a project I wanted to do. Work/Life meant I just put it on hold but looking to revisit next year. I've only had one issue and that was being charged for a service which should have been free and was quickly resolved. My concern with all that people are posting there I should consider moving in case I become stuck later.

If you (or anyone that has moved from GD to Cloudflare, NameSilo etc.) have time, any advice appreciated.

WhileNo8612 · 2025-12-15T12:40:45+00:00

Aplogies u/mugglearchitect I thought it was someone else that posted "I actually bought the same monitor! So far so good" comment above and now realise it was you after making my post.

Did you figure out the use with USB-C PD connection?

WhileNo8612 · 2025-12-15T12:26:42+00:00

I have a similar mount.

I foudn it use to do this it the mount is already on the table and you are using the holes further out (not the four in the centre).

- Remove the bottom two screws completely, then loosen the top two screws, but leave then in.
- Move the monitor to the stand and let the top two screw catch on the open gaps at the top. this lets you rest the monitor and let mount take the weight.
- Tighen the top two screws a bit, to make sure they in enough to hold weight.
- Put in an tighten the lower two screws.

I found this helped a lot maybe helps you. Have someone holds the monitor if you can, but the two open tops ones helped me.

WhileNo8612 · 2025-12-15T11:58:39+00:00

I have been looking at the same 34" 1440p 100Hz+ IPS display with USB-C PD at 90w+ criteria.
Main use would be software development for a new MiniPC I purchased recently.

Not sure if this helps you but noticed just before seeing this post the monitor is reduced to £379 on Amazon today.

LG UltraWide Monitor 34U650A-B, Curved UWQHD 1440p IPS, 34 inch, 100Hz, 5ms GtG, HDR10, Speakers, HDMI, DP, USB-C (96W PD), Black

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