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by cedarman
Tue Dec 29, 2020 12:33 pm
Forum: Solar Discussion
Topic: Solar Dashboard Project
Replies: 330
Views: 2455468

Re: Solar Dashboard Project

Thanks, I'll try it the next time I'm on site.
by cedarman
Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:52 am
Forum: Solar Discussion
Topic: Solar Dashboard Project
Replies: 330
Views: 2455468

Re: Solar Dashboard Project

Is it possible to use a URL instead of an IP address in the MQTT server field, and if so how should it be formatted? Should something like http://foo.net work?
by cedarman
Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:26 am
Forum: Solar Discussion
Topic: Solar Dashboard Project
Replies: 330
Views: 2455468

Re: Solar Dashboard Project

...I guess temperature monitoring is a 'no'...

One problem I've noticed with my cloud dashboard is that it's reporting over 800kWh and rising rapidly, even though I've only been operating for a few days with a 100W panel. Any thoughts on this?
by cedarman
Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:49 pm
Forum: Solar Discussion
Topic: Solar Dashboard Project
Replies: 330
Views: 2455468

Re: Solar Dashboard Project

Powering on first then connecting the controller worked. Thanks! I also found the link to the guide in the UI (maybe you could include the link and a QR code in the box for future customers). I have the temperature probe connected to my controller and was wondering if Renogy reported out this data s...
by cedarman
Fri Nov 13, 2020 1:30 pm
Forum: Solar Discussion
Topic: Solar Dashboard Project
Replies: 330
Views: 2455468

Re: Solar Dashboard Project

Connecting the micro USB to power worked. I can access the dashboard but I'm getting the following error repeatedly:

[rover] modbus error read result: 226 13-11-2020 18:27:51
[main]: Current sample data is invalid 13-11-2020 18:27:51
by cedarman
Fri Nov 13, 2020 1:00 pm
Forum: Solar Discussion
Topic: Solar Dashboard Project
Replies: 330
Views: 2455468

Re: Solar Dashboard Project

I just bought a solar dashboard with a Renogy cable and it's not showing up as a WiFi AP. Here's what I've done so far: - Formatted a 2GB memory card as FAT32 and installed fully into slot. - Connected u nit to my Renogy Rover LI controller. - I have not yet installed a CR1220 battery backup. Is it ...