I was really surprised how fast my first pi project was. 5 hours from opening the box to a working prototype. Took another 5 hours to clean it up, put in logging, and make sure it starts on Boot.
I would think you could build something for this in about 3 times that many hours. On Wed, Dec 20, 2017, 9:23 PM Lewis Bergman <[email protected]> wrote: > Bummer. Guess there was not enough demand or to make variants? > > On Wed, Dec 20, 2017, 5:18 PM George Skorup <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Yeahbut Forrest doesn't make the generator control board anymore. >> >> >> On 12/20/2017 5:01 PM, Lewis Bergman wrote: >> >> I think packetflux is likely the easiest with the most to offer our of >> the box. I know if one other out of the box solution that cost about 3 >> times as much. First can not only start it but he can use his shunt to make >> sure it is actually started and producing current. >> >> If you want to do it yourself you could work some coding and such but it >> doesn't sound like that is what you want to do. Arduino, raspberry pi, etc. >> Could do this but you have to build it all yourself. Not really fast but >> fun if you like that kind of thing. >> >> You would need some electronics knowledge if you don't want to spend a >> few days googling. I guess you still have to know enough to make Google >> work. >> >> Again, see Forest for his genset setup. I know a lot of people in this >> list use it. >> >> On Wed, Dec 20, 2017, 4:39 PM Eric Kuhnke <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> assuming you have a generator that does auto-choke and is wired for >>> electrical remote start, like the small generac units sold for RV use and >>> similar... where all you need to do is turn on a relay for 4-5 seconds to >>> crank a starter, then turn off the relay again. >>> >>> one of these: http://tinycontrol.pl/en/lan-controller/ >>> >>> and one of these: http://tinycontrol.pl/en/relays-board-10a-v3/ >>> >>> or a thing like this: >>> http://denkovi.com/ethernet-relay-card-5-channels-snmp-http-xml-real-time-clock-din-box >>> >>> >>> there are quite a few different DIN mount relay-controllers with basic >>> http interfaces to turn on and off things. Some support things like >>> receiving an snmp trap to trigger a relay for automated scripting. >>> >>> On Wed, Dec 20, 2017 at 2:30 PM, Brandon Yuchasz <[email protected] >>> > wrote: >>> >>>> We are looking at adding a remote start to a generator at an off grid >>>> site we have and I am gathering information on options at this point. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Right now we are all Solar at the site. It’s a new site and if / when >>>> we draw down batteries beyond where we are comfortable we turn go to the >>>> site turn off the PV and start a generator manually and run a 48v battery >>>> charger on the bank. It’s a fairly low tech solution right now. We log in >>>> turn off the PV array and a guy goes out and pulls the rope on the >>>> generator and batteries start to charge. He then leaves and in three hours >>>> generator runs out of fuel and charging stops. Log back in turn the PV back >>>> on and that’s the end of the process. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> We are considering a few different options at the site and I don’t want >>>> to complicate this to much by offering to much information to start. Ill go >>>> into more details later but for now I am looking for a way to start a >>>> (different) propane generator remotely during the dark months. Most likely >>>> once a week in December and January. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> So assuming electric start is an options on the generator. What options >>>> do I have for throwing that “switch” from the office. I am positive I am >>>> not the first one of us to want to do this. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thoughts everyone? I want to KISS so when I am not around others can do >>>> this with minimal training. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Brandon >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>>
