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A solar powered 12v audio 8U mini rack #260

@2700kelvin

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@2700kelvin

What’s one to do when you want to play a DJ set but you don’t have a power point?

I posted a build writeup of an 8U mini rack for a solar powered car amplifier and Pioneer FLX-10 (DJ decks) power supply: https://2700kelvin.house/2025/10/a-solar-powered-audio-mini-rack/

I’m no electrical engineer – I'd welcome any constructive feedback or ideas!

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  • Frame
    • 2020 T slot aluminium extrusion and metal corner pieces
    • 2x 8U Rack Strip Tapped to 10/32 UNF (front)
    • 2x4U rack strips (rails) (back)
    • 4x miniature caster wheels and 3d printed mounts
  • 2U amplifier
    • Amplifier Pioneer GM-D8704 amplifier
    • 2x Speakon (locking) speaker plugs
    • mount for Pioneer bass dial
  • 3U battery terminals
    • 2 inputs / outputs, fused at 10A
  • analog panel meters for voltage (good to spot ripple) net power consumption and charging current
  • 1U 12v (car charger output)
    • great for a USB-C PD charger for a laptop running Rekordbox
  • 1U decks power supply
    • DC-DC buck boost converter (12v output) for Pioneer FLX-10
  • 1U solar charger
    • Victron BlueSolar PWM Charge Controller 12/24V 20A

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