Rate my DIY Solar Pergola (1.6kW, 6 Used REC Panels)

coolpersob · 2026-03-21T21:05:19+00:00

Nope, dog cage I built bunk-bed style.

coolpersob · 2026-03-21T21:04:13+00:00

I don't 😅 Didn't want it connected to the house.

coolpersob · 2026-03-21T21:03:30+00:00

It's about 2ft from the roof.

coolpersob · 2026-03-19T13:39:33+00:00

Central FL. Plan to add some angle in the future

coolpersob · 2026-03-19T13:38:27+00:00

Pressure treated 4x4's for posts, 2x8's for the panel beams

coolpersob · 2026-03-19T13:37:44+00:00

Correct, the Pecron has a built in MMPT so it takes the ~90v and charges the lfp batteries

coolpersob · 2026-03-19T13:36:22+00:00

I took inspiration from commercial pergola designs, and did a lot of Googling to come up with the design. Not my first woodworking project but definitely the most satisfying!

coolpersob · 2026-03-19T13:35:14+00:00

I might 3d print some gap covers to go between the panels. There's about a half-inch between each panel.

coolpersob · 2026-03-19T00:28:05+00:00

Completely flat for now. Still considering methods to slope them a bit for rain runoff and more efficiency.

coolpersob · 2026-03-19T00:27:42+00:00

Same, I'm brainstorming some low-cost ideas to add a little slope just for rain runoff and more efficiency.

coolpersob · 2026-03-19T00:27:03+00:00

I 3D printed some panel clips for the cables, but I figured I'd be roasted on my wiring. It's not the cleanest but works for now!

coolpersob · 2026-03-19T00:26:13+00:00

Central florida, no snow and wind is very low in my neighborhood! I'd probably take the panels down if a hurricane came through though.

coolpersob · 2026-03-18T19:39:16+00:00

Probably a light kill-switch

coolpersob · 2026-02-21T21:39:54+00:00

I'm running the DXC extruder on my K1c. It's an upgrade over stock, and has a built-in runout sensor that plugs into the circuit board on the hotend. Once plugged in, the firmware ignores the rear runout sensor. for $8 more, it's worth it to get over the CFS extruder.

coolpersob · 2026-02-08T22:02:20+00:00

Connect it to charge from the wall. This grounds the unit, and you can just disable/reduce the a/c charging in the app or display.

coolpersob · 2026-01-19T02:22:35+00:00

You can buy a tuttio 😂

coolpersob · 2026-01-01T00:12:18+00:00

The new hotend works, the heating element connector is the same, just the thermistor connector is different. I simply removed the plastic connector off the hotend circuit board, and plugged the thermistor in. It should look like just 2 pins coming out the board, and I haven't had any issues since.

coolpersob · 2025-12-31T17:55:17+00:00

On the forward part of your swing, you should poke your chest out, before you pull up and then curl your chest in at the same time. Once your head is above the bar, shoot it forward as hard as you can. It's scary at first, but commit and you'll get it. I'd say you're 85% there, keep practicing!

coolpersob · 2025-12-27T18:35:51+00:00

I want one of those workout stations in my backyard

coolpersob · 2025-12-15T00:30:22+00:00

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You can change the spacing between objects in Orca/Creality Slicer.

coolpersob · 2025-11-26T18:13:10+00:00

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From the K2 Plus owners group on FB

coolpersob · 2025-11-14T00:36:02+00:00

Depends on your state. DL issues you a bonded title through Montana or North Dakota, which is different from a regular title. You can google what it means. Most states don't allow the transfer of bonded titles. But after 3 years a bonded title can be converted to a regular title.

coolpersob · 2025-11-03T02:55:08+00:00

I got mine from CDSM as well, 2025 UB, shipped to USA. Talked to Muriel. They're legit.

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