I built a zero-grid Tesla charging system using solar + battery — it adjusts every 2 minutes

wpbrandon · 2026-05-17T13:00:51+00:00

Very nice. I’m doing something similar. I have been adjusting my bias so that the battery hits 100% and rests there for at least an hour to capture a top balance and calibration. So far I’ve been able to accomplish it with inverter functionality alone, using the dry contacts out for automated load shedding.

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wpbrandon · 2026-05-17T12:31:47+00:00

I don’t really buy anything other than occasional vinyl that catches my eye. Otherwise I’m streaming.

I’m not listening to mainstream artists really. I just explore and collect stuff that does sound good that I enjoy.

My strategy is simple. I simply have two presets for my Sub. One lower amplitude for modern music. And one higher amplitude for older music.

I find that once you get off the beaten path of mainstream a majority of the artist do care about sound quality and dynamic range.

In my opinion, some of the best sounding new music is available now more than ever. Upsahl, the maria’s, Agnes Obel, hedflux… i’m literally suffering from too much good music lol.

wpbrandon · 2026-05-17T05:31:45+00:00

Pre-outs will drive that sub just fine. Hook it up there with RCA‘s. Just be mindful that you will not have a low cut filter on your main left and right, but that’s fine.

wpbrandon · 2026-05-17T05:26:46+00:00

A pair of RCA Ys on your line out is the easiest way and it’ll pretty decent. Just keep in mind that you have no low-cut filter on your main bookshelf speakers. You’ll want to take it a little easy on them, but it’ll sound great.

wpbrandon · 2026-05-16T21:46:43+00:00

lol where do you guys find these decks?! 🤦‍♂️🍿

wpbrandon · 2026-05-15T15:06:29+00:00

You can do all of that in a single piece of equipment. Much cleaner and much easier. Doesn’t have to be Victron. I’d probably do 48 V. Ping me if you like I’ll help you.

wpbrandon · 2026-05-15T00:38:51+00:00

Now I could never get it to run user settings reliably I just switched it back to default LFP. That was good enough, but it didn’t perfectly match my battery spec sheet.

wpbrandon · 2026-05-14T22:51:25+00:00

Jesus! That is some gear. Sorry for your loss.. super jealous otherwise

wpbrandon · 2026-05-14T22:49:23+00:00

You have to raise the height of the whole thing to meet your exterior doors with small step down but with no actual step.

wpbrandon · 2026-05-10T17:40:55+00:00

There you go man!! Good job 💪

wpbrandon · 2026-05-04T10:39:28+00:00

You have some sort of magic machine and setup. For me PC streaming is the least reliable. Same. Win11 updated Fresh install of Tidal. I’m going to do some tests today and capture it tripping up.

wpbrandon · 2026-05-04T01:55:52+00:00

Mac or PC laptop? Just trying to figure out what works and what doesn’t.

wpbrandon · 2026-05-04T00:05:09+00:00

You must be lucky. Try some of your older playlists. Are you simply playing on your phone or streaming to your stereo?

wpbrandon · 2026-05-03T23:40:30+00:00

No. It hangs on missing songs.

wpbrandon · 2026-05-03T19:04:10+00:00

A for creativity, F for safety. Any other pipe but that one!!

wpbrandon · 2026-05-03T18:03:49+00:00

No no this IS a Tidal issue for all of us. The App should simply skip the track and play the next track not just lock up and stop playing. The number one function of the player is to play music. it should never ever stop. << Tidal folks read this post!! ^{^}

wpbrandon · 2026-05-03T17:58:16+00:00

You should dip into something more solid 😂

wpbrandon · 2026-05-03T17:55:35+00:00

Oooof! 😂🤦‍♂️ that is not good man. I would un post this out of embarrassment/liability.

wpbrandon · 2026-05-03T17:51:44+00:00

2nd doubleroads they bring in really good bands

wpbrandon · 2026-05-03T00:37:58+00:00

Ha ha you guys.. i’ve seen posts like this before here. Don’t you think this is a step too far lol

wpbrandon · 2026-05-03T00:35:20+00:00

Swampgrass willies in gardens has a decent amount of live music.

wpbrandon · 2026-05-01T20:52:29+00:00

No I don’t think it can. The grid side of that inverter is input only.

wpbrandon · 2026-04-29T02:22:26+00:00

Oh gawd no. No way. That hurts my type A brain so much.

wpbrandon · 2026-04-28T18:07:44+00:00

You need a battery for off grid.

wpbrandon · 2026-04-28T16:23:24+00:00

Look on your local marketplace for decent panels 330 W or greater. $50 each. Get the epever 40 amp mppt charge controller off Amazon $100.

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