tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726748.post4457675448938628268..comments2009-06-20T20:21:05.519+01:00Comments on powderdust design: Running a Laptop on Solar Powerpowderdustnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726748.post-66583702271529316512009-06-20T20:21:05.519+01:002009-06-20T20:21:05.519+01:00How much did this all cost?How much did this all cost?Caroline Woolardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05316387289547766859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726748.post-8008360720493638922009-02-25T13:52:00.000Z2009-02-25T13:52:00.000ZG'day powderdust,Very interesting setup, I've been...G'day powderdust,<BR/><BR/>Very interesting setup, I've been toying with the idea of setting-up a solar system for my 9500 desktop PC but was informed it would cost well over $5,000 to do! So I've bought a laptop with the aim of powering it and my printers (two printers) from sun light. Having done quite a bit of digging on this subject, I'm now more confused that ever! Some say "not" to use an inverter, as the inverter looses to much power, simply go with straight 12V DC from the battery or batteries but no-one explains how! Then on top of that, how do I power the printers when I want to print something?<BR/>I need to run my computer 24/5, will your solar set-up run your laptop 24/5 or how long?<BR/><BR/>Anyway, you have given me something to go-on with.<BR/><BR/>Bill from Aus'.Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056208324757589681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726748.post-32219300074132809982008-08-15T10:39:00.000+01:002008-08-15T10:39:00.000+01:00Super. Very nice!Super. Very nice!thorpdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09390957625934249526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726748.post-56844265709637214012008-06-18T13:09:00.000+01:002008-06-18T13:09:00.000+01:00Go on my son, good stuff!Go on my son, good stuff!Simon Baileyhttp://www.newtriks.comnoreply@blogger.com