Prius generator setup: Reliable backup power guide
Prius generator setup is the kind of mod I love because it’s practical. I’m talking “lights stay on, meds stay cold” practical—the stuff that keeps your family steady when the…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONOct 24 No commentsCharging my 2009 Prius Lithium HV Battery Cells
this is how I did it… I’m not saying this is the best way, but it worked! All balanced too!
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONMay 31 No commentsToyota Crown Plug-in allows the battery pack to be used as a backup for blackouts or natural disasters
Toyota Crown PHEV backup power is something I have been watching Toyota move toward for years, and seeing it finally arrive in the Crown Sport is the kind of validation…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONDec 25 No commentsDeciding on my next 12v battery
The VMAX batteries barely lasted for any longevity, both basically went out right at the end of the manufacturer’s warranty. My advice, buy the extended protection warranty when you purchase…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONFeb 26 No commentsAuto Start my Prius when the Battery Voltage Gets Low
I think I figured out how to auto-start my Prius when the battery voltage gets low. Now to see if it will work! I have a Victron BMW-712 installed to…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONMay 12 No commentsMy Prius with LED lights and Sonoff 4CH Pro R3 Wi-Fi Smart Switch
No need to run any cable through your firewall if you want to control add-on 12V accessories! But why? To say that I am extremely thrilled with the Sonoff 4CHProR3…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONOct 10 No commentsMy Running Hot Water Jerry Can
I finally have running hot water for showers using electricity! This test run through North America has shown me having my own hot water for showers or even washing my…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONSep 26 No commentsHow To make any 12v device controllable with a wireless remote.
I really wish I thought of this and did this sooner. Having the ability to control 12 V accessories with a remote control and not have to run wired it’s…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONJun 21 No commentsSmart Energy Monitoring in a Toyota Prius
Monitoring my 12V system that is integrated into home assistant proved to be a tougher task than I had imagined. After stumbling onto the Sonoff S31 it was time to…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONMay 7 No commentsRetractable extension cord to the inverter of a Toyota Prius
The only way I could think of to access power from the power inverter in my Toyota Prius from the outside was to install a retractable power cord behind the…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONApr 5 No commentsWeBoost Drive Reach: Under-seat mount + inverter…
WeBoost Drive Reach has been one of those “small comfort” upgrades for my Prius that I didn’t realize would bug me until I tried to hide it better. On initial…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONMar 31 No commentsAdded additional LED lights to see under rear seat platform.
After installing my Alpicool refrigerator I quickly realized in its resting spot behind the passenger seat, I never had enough or any light to see inside of the fridge when…
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