Leica SL on Solar Power?

[wlaidlaw]

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Philipp, 

 

The original link which you modified on my post, still does not work on the latest version of Safari (just updated this morning to OSX Sierra Beta Golden Master). I get the following result from the Autoteilemann website 

Oops, leider scheint diese Seite derzeit nicht zu existieren

 

Whereas if I click the link on your latest post it does work properly. 

 

Wilson

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Philipp, 

 

The original link which you modified on my post, still does not work on the latest version of Safari (just updated this morning to OSX Sierra Beta Golden Master). I get the following result from the Autoteilemann website 

Oops, leider scheint diese Seite derzeit nicht zu existieren (...)

That's a bit  of a head scratcher. 

 

The cause for the "Oops, leider" page is simple (as I explained above): your browser ordered a non-existing page.

 

Since I changed the URL of the page in your original post, no browser should be able to fail to get the proper page.

 

I can suggest: make sure the browser actually has the latest version of your post #8 in his memory, and not the older version with the wrong link.

If your browser has the status line enabled, you may place the cursor over the offending link. The status line on the bottom of the screen now is supposed to show the address the browser is about to fetch.

 

If the address ends with -97110/ (just a single slash), then the browser has the correct (fixed) URL and ought to fetch the desired page.

If, OTOH, the address ends with -97110/ / (two slashes, space between), then you still have the original broken URL which certainly will get the Oops page (404).

 

If it's not the browser (easily detectable by using another one), it might be the ISP provider or an upstream proxy server which caches parts of the contents you see.

[wlaidlaw]

That's a bit  of a head scratcher. 

 

The cause for the "Oops, leider" page is simple (as I explained above): your browser ordered a non-existing page.

 

Since I changed the URL of the page in your original post, no browser should be able to fail to get the proper page.

 

I can suggest: make sure the browser actually has the latest version of your post #8 in his memory, and not the older version with the wrong link.

If your browser has the status line enabled, you may place the cursor over the offending link. The status line on the bottom of the screen now is supposed to show the address the browser is about to fetch.

 

If the address ends with -97110/ (just a single slash), then the browser has the correct (fixed) URL and ought to fetch the desired page.

If, OTOH, the address ends with -97110/ / (two slashes, space between), then you still have the original broken URL which certainly will get the Oops page (404).

 

If it's not the browser (easily detectable by using another one), it might be the ISP provider or an upstream proxy server which caches parts of the contents you see.

 

Philipp,

 

I get the same error which ever browser I use now. The URL ends in a single slash. I would not think my ISP, Orange France, would be caching URL's as that would lead to all sorts of errors and strange effects. I have completely renewed my OS since yesterday, going from Sierra Beta 7 to Sierra Beta Golden Master, which clears all internal caches as well. 

 

Just one of those weird things sent to puzzle us.

 

Wilson

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[wlaidlaw]

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Yes Jaap. 

[wlaidlaw]

Here is the AEG Si 150 modified sine wave inverter. I can confirm that it works with the SL charger. Like most things you have to read the instructions properly. You plug it in to the car system's 12 volt auxiliary socket and hold the on/function button for 3 seconds to initialise it. Only once it has stabilised after a few seconds do you connect the load (the SL charger in this case). It will not start up with the load connected. The SL charger is only showing a draw of 8 watts, so a very low load for this inverter. It would easily therefore, run two camera battery chargers with a mains adapter and charge a phone as well from its USB socket. The only adverse comment is that the LED indicator is very faint and only visible in low light.

 

I have tested it with two very different cars, a modern Porsche 911 and a Morgan Three Wheeler, which has a motorcycle charging system from its 2 litre S&S V twin, with a very small 12V battery and it worked equally well on both. 

 

Wilson

 

PS. AEG supply an iPhone charger cable with a 30 pin plug on it. Where have they been for the last five years? 

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Edited September 13, 2016 by wlaidlaw

[Yancy]

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They will pull hard on your batteries and can stress your inverter. If you had enough free power to operate it (Solar, wind power) with a strong inverter you may get away with it for a while depending on the wattage your working with. You can get complete information and details on inverterreview.com.

[BCMielke]

Why not just use the USB charger from Nitecore.  That's about the same price as this inverter.

[AZN]

2 hours ago, BCMielke said:

Why not just use the USB charger from Nitecore.  That's about the same price as this inverter.

Agree.

Buy a USB output solar panel and just plug it in.

Did a quick google search and found the following on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com.au/b/USB-Mobile-Phone-Solar-Power-Chargers/123417/bn_57269844

Of course quality/ reliability will vary with price.

Did another search and found the following review of better quality trekking solar panels (USB output):

https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-solar-charger

The "Big Blue 28W" they review will probably fit the bill the best.

Edited April 6, 2019 by AZN
Typos + added extra URL

[wlaidlaw]

7 hours ago, BCMielke said:

Why not just use the USB charger from Nitecore.  That's about the same price as this inverter.

The inverter will also charge up my MacBook Pro, when away from mains electricity and perform other tasks for which you need 230V, that a USB DC/DC voltage converting charger just will not. In other words it is a far more flexible device. It will also work during the night, which a solar panel obviously will not. 

Wilson

[Chuck Albertson]

13 hours ago, BCMielke said:

Why not just use the USB charger from Nitecore.  That's about the same price as this inverter.

That's what I use. This Goal Zero 28W panel https://www.rei.com/product/123282/goal-zero-nomad-28-plus-solar-panel directly charges the Nitecore charger (or other USB device). In direct sun, it charges an SL batt in about two hours.