AI6YR BenFeb 4
MPPT solar charger, 118F. Within spec. #solar #flir
Show threadJohn BurnsFeb 4

@ai6yr

That's pretty warm...

Is that normal?
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Show threadAI6YR BenFeb 4
@JohnJBurnsIII Spec says runs to 60C and it's temperature protected
Show threadJohn BurnsFeb 4

@ai6yr

WOW - 60 C is in the "Don't touch range"...

I'd hate to lean up against that in a cramped compartment or closet.

Show threadAI6YR BenFeb 4
@JohnJBurnsIII LOL the SDR is "burn your hand hot". I just stuck an altoids tin on top of it to help it with heat disappation, I need to mount all those SDRs on some metal.
Show threadJohn Burns

@ai6yr

Maybe some old CPU cooling fins/fan and thermal paste could be used. Especially if they are mounted in hot low air movement ambient environment.

They are probably designed to work without all that... but cooler operating temps likely would extend lifetime.

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I will keep this in mind as I build out my system.

Feb 4 at 7:50pmWeb