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Review on ๐ŸŒž Topsolar 20W 12V Monocrystalline Solar Panel Kit with 10A Solar Charge Controller + Extension Cable and Battery Clips O-Ring Terminal for RV, Marine, Boat, and Off-Grid System by Shawn Parker

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The USB ports are NOT battery powered at sunset

I was very impressed with this system UNTIL I found out why my WYZE cameras were shutting down at sunset. I have a 12VDC lead-acid battery connected to the controller for storage and the cameras are connected to two USB ports, unaware that they will be at sunset (or on a rainy day etc.) ) switch off. The controller has a load output, but that line is 12V DC from the battery/solar panel. I need 5VDC for the cams. A simple design change that allows the USB circuitry to be placed under the battery would make this system much more valuable. To solve this problem I rebuilt a dual USB car charger and plugged it into the charging ports and now the cameras are plugged into it. This was frustrating because nowhere in the "manual" was it mentioned that the USB ports were only on the sunny side of the circuit. hope this helps you

Pros
  • Slim design
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