Installing a DC-powered Computer in my Offgrid Van

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  • *NOTE - There are a few places that are out of focus and some blocking of the specific tasks, but I decided the information was still good for those who need to run this device in a 12 volt system.*
    Today I will install the Raspberry Pi 5 into my wall, requiring a replacement of the current power supply. We will look at the steps to run a Pi off grid on a 12 volt battery setup.
    #linux #raspberrypi #vanlife
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  • @jenunmaskedca
    @jenunmaskedca 10 днів тому +4

    Now this is up my alley

  • @thediemaster
    @thediemaster 6 днів тому +1

    18:18 All i could think of was "If the case don't fit, you must acquit."

  • @warthunder1969
    @warthunder1969 10 днів тому +2

    Good deal, love seeing the setup out in the van.

  • @dezmondwhitney1208
    @dezmondwhitney1208 9 днів тому +1

    A Job very well done. Fair play to you. Thanks for uploading this.

  • @13thravenpurple94
    @13thravenpurple94 9 днів тому +1

    Excellent video 👍 Thank you 💜

  • @OpenBASED
    @OpenBASED 9 днів тому +1

    Very cool!

  • @NYCamper62
    @NYCamper62 10 днів тому +2

    I've been powering my laptop off a 12v (plug in) converter for years. It's basically a step up converter (12v - 19.5v dc) got it off amazon looks just like the 120v brick.

  • @dudeh9702
    @dudeh9702 9 днів тому +1

    Thanks for the how-to vid! I'd like to get into RV life someday. Those on-off switches could use a label-maker.

    • @SwitchedtoLinux
      @SwitchedtoLinux  9 днів тому

      I know what they do :) But next time I do switches, I will use more switch panels. I replaced five of these manual switches with a switch panel and it was the best thing I ever did.

  • @cerescop
    @cerescop 10 днів тому +1

    I used to use a AC powered laptop in my semi truck. I used a 12v DC to 120v AC inverter. It worked for hours and hours. I could still start the truck because I had 4 100ah batteries.

    • @stevenrosscarpenter
      @stevenrosscarpenter 9 днів тому

      That works, but efficiency-wise, staying on DC (instead of going from DC to AC then back to DC) and using Arm vs X86 will use much less power... not that that was an issue with your beefy setup, but others might not have that many batteries.

    • @cerescop
      @cerescop 9 днів тому

      @@stevenrosscarpenter I was in a cross country diesel. I got it wrong, I had 4 1000ah batteries. The alternator put out 100 amps ,so 1200 watts. I started with a 400 watt inverter. But later changed to a 200 watt inverter. It would run my laptop and later separately. my CPAP machine for sleeping.

    • @stevenrosscarpenter
      @stevenrosscarpenter 9 днів тому

      @@cerescop nowadays, you can charge usb-c powered laptops straight from a power delivery (PD) cigarette lighter adapter without even needing an inverter.

  • @ultraprimez
    @ultraprimez 9 днів тому +3

    Bro you definitely need a helping hand on other side of the camera. And a few cable management too. Rest is super cool.

    • @SwitchedtoLinux
      @SwitchedtoLinux  9 днів тому +1

      I should have set up the other camera at an angle, but didn't think about it until I was looking at the footage...but this is not something I could do again...

  • @revealsins2me
    @revealsins2me 10 днів тому +1

    Nice

  • @stevenrosscarpenter
    @stevenrosscarpenter 9 днів тому +1

    My kind of content.
    I picked up an asus USB-C powered portable monitor this week. Signal and power in one.
    I've only tested it on a m1 air and rog ally, but would be interested in trying it on a pi 5.

  • @duduoson1306
    @duduoson1306 10 днів тому +3

    Now EMP shield your vehicle or you’re NGMI.

  • @iamperplexed4695
    @iamperplexed4695 9 днів тому +1

    We know that youtube is not fueling your lifestyle so how do you make money living as you do?

    • @SwitchedtoLinux
      @SwitchedtoLinux  9 днів тому

      Web design and front end website management, and authoring and writing.

    • @iamperplexed4695
      @iamperplexed4695 9 днів тому

      @@SwitchedtoLinux Freelance or contract?