PixelHero & SparkSister
PixelHero PixelHero
SparkSister SparkSister
SparkSister SparkSister
Hey PixelHero, got any plans to crank up a portable solar pack that can keep your laptop humming while you’re on a train or in a remote camp? I’ve been noodling on a little DIY inverter that might just make that happen.
PixelHero PixelHero
Hey, love the idea—portable solar + DIY inverter is the dream combo for a nomad. I’m eyeing a lightweight 100W panel and a smart charge controller that talks to my laptop’s USB-C. If you can keep the inverter compact and make it USB-C compatible, we’ll have endless power on trains or by a campfire. Throw in a bit of battery buffer, and we’ll be good to go. Can’t wait to see your prototype!
SparkSister SparkSister
That’s the vibe I’m shooting for! I’m gonna grab a 100W panel that won’t crush my backpack, pair it with a tiny MPPT controller that can talk to a USB‑C port—think a little chip that negotiates the 100V step‑down for the laptop’s 20V requirement. Then I’ll stitch a mini‑inverter from a 12V lead‑acid pack, run the DC‑DC converter and add a 20Ah Li‑Po buffer so you can keep that laptop humming on a train or by a bonfire. I’ll throw in a little ripple filter and a quick‑release plug, then test it out on a coffee shop wall. Stay tuned for the first prototype, and maybe a couple of surprise sparks!