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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    Cooling a space-based data center in a vacuum requires using large radiators to radiate waste heat as infrared light, as convection is impossible. The primary solution involves mechanical pump fluid loops (MPFL) circulating liquids to transfer heat from computing hardware to external panels...
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    SpaceX will get them there pretty soon.
  3. usclassic

    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    Maintenance yes but chips are reliable after the burn in period which they will do on earth but space is cold and cooling is free there. No water needed.
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    It will help once data centers are moved out into space Data centers currently consume approximately 4.4% to 4.5% of total U.S. electricity as of early 2026, driven largely by the rise of artificial intelligence. This usage is rapidly increasing from roughly 1.9% in 2018, with projections...
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    free to observe but not free to harness use and collect.
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    rats this one has turntable too. oh well
  7. usclassic

    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    not to mention 3d printer, lawn equipment, and Dyson vacuum charging.
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    didn't want the turntable so got this instead.
  9. usclassic

    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    Next most used appliance is my microwave and I thought about wiring it up to the ecoflow but that involved cutting holes in garage drywall and running extension wires. So I took the easy way out and ordered this. to run off solar. True it will mean a few extra steps out of the kitchen but so...
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    So much wasted solar now as batteries charge up quickly. I made morning coffee with solar and will 3D print with solar now too. Still waiting for the angle mounts
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    Now waiting for the angle mounts to finish up. Last panel still hooked up to the car charger for now till the car is sold.
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    My first Mid Drive

    Mounted a plastic tote from US Plastic Corp holds tools, tire repair kit, and foot pump. Straps are just to hold the lid. Tote is mounted to the frame with 8 zip ties.
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    My Radwagon 5 arrived

    Found the right size toolbox at US Plastic Corp. So in it I have tools and tire repair kit along with the 12v power supply for the turn signals. It is bolted to the frame using existing rack mounts.
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    Got one new panel installed in series with one old panel other two new panels should arrive tomorrow Charging the Radwagon 5 now using 108 watts with 219 watts coming in. New panel outperforms the old at half the price.
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    I now have three more 100w panels inbound to add to the system. Hard to believe now they are so much cheaper than a few years ago, like half the price I paid for my old ones. Today I am getting around 175 watts and am charging my Kobalt 40 v battery after mowing the front and back yard. Now...
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    My first 3D printer

    Desk organizer printed with no lines
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    My first 3D printer

    Cargo container turned out nice but it won't be going on the Radwagon 5 as I have some other options inbound for it.
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    My first 3D printer

    Started printing a shipping container with a sliding lid to mount on the radwagon 5 for storage. Also made a few gifts, Jeep keychain and Ford wall art for my step sons. This is my biggest print so far the container about 2 1/2 hours to print (still going) then the lid is a separate print.
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