Off Grid Solar Powered WiFi Mesh and Camera station, Part 1

Our off-grid homestead moves along with this project for a solar-powered wi-fi mesh and camera station.
In this Part 1 video, we walk through the project goals and the electrical hookup of the main components, with special attention on the implementation of DC-powered POE and the use of a bluetooth-enabled solar charge controller.
This video is a bit more "classroom" discussion than normal, but the Part 2 "installation" video will have more physical work and scenery!
(see part 2 here:    • Off Grid Solar Powered WiFi Mesh and ...  )

00:00 Intro to the problem
01:47 Intro to the problem-solving
03:49 PoE Discussion
08:07 Solar Charging Discussion
09:19 Why the "load" connection on a charge controller is useful
13:10 Fuses are your friend
15:30 Progressively plugging in loads
18:46 Charging in the cold
21:19 Functional Prototype

Not a sponsored video.
If you use my Amazon links, you pay the same, but as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 Solar Charge Controller https://amzn.to/3Ez8sAw
Victron Smart Battery Sense Voltage and Temperature Sensor https://amzn.to/3kpwsiE
LiTime/AmpereTime 12v 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery https://amzn.to/3m3UTTj
Renogy 100w 12v Solar Panels (2-pack) https://amzn.to/3xRCdsx
Tycon TP-DCDC-1248GD-HP 35w DC POE Injector https://amzn.to/3YY7ZQy
Unifi U6 Mesh Access Point https://store.ui.com/collections/unif...
Unifi G5 Bullet Camera https://store.ui.com/collections/unif...
Unifi Switch Flex POE powered managed ethernet switch https://store.ui.com/collections/unif...
12 Gauge Blade Type Fuse Holders https://amzn.to/3IuhjVi
iCrimp (IWISS) Self-Adjustable Ferrule Crimper https://amzn.to/3Ss1kvs
Anderson Powerpole Connectors (red and black housings with 30A contacts) https://amzn.to/3kmdLMN
iCrimp (IWISS) Crimper for Anderson Powerpole connectors https://amzn.to/3ZgH81P

Video recorded primarily with Fuji X-S10 Mirrorless Camera https://amzn.to/3ZiRkac
Audio recorded primarily with DJI Mic https://amzn.to/3m65hJZ