Table Of Contents - SwitchDoc Labs SolarMAX2 Assembly And Testing Manual

Table of Contents

Errata .............................................................................................................................
What is SolarMAX2?
SolarMAX2 Specifications
What is in the SolarMAX2 Kit?
What Else is Required for the SolarMAX2 Kit?
SolarMAX2 Part Identification
Step by Step Assembly
Wiring the SolarMAX2
Solar Panel Wiring
Grove Wiring Table
433MHz Transmitter Installation
USB Cable Wiring
Fully Wired SolarMAX2 for Reference
Lead Acid Battery Tab Wiring
Connect your 12 V Lead Acid Battery
Testing Your SolarMAX2 System
Testing With SkyWeather
Testing with a Raspberry Pi (without SkyWeathe2r)
What is in the SolarMAX2 Data Packet?
Power Management and Pi Protection in SolarMAX2
WatchDog Timer Enable
Installing Your SolarMAX2 System
The Science and Education Goals Behind SolarMAX2
Support ........................................................................................................................
Disclaimer ....................................................................................................................
Version 1.1 September 2021
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