derek the solarboi
@solarboi.mastodon.energy.ap.brid.gy
Service and maintenance technician, and master electrician. I aim to demystify long-term solar ownership and teach you all I can about electricity and solar […]
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Got a request from someone on TikTok recently about their PV system not working, asking if I can help troubleshoot remotely.
I like to do these things pro bono if I have the time, and so they proceeded to unpack their frustration with their solar company, which this time, just so happened to be […]
I like to do these things pro bono if I have the time, and so they proceeded to unpack their frustration with their solar company, which this time, just so happened to be […]
Original post on mastodon.energy
mastodon.energy
July 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Got a request from someone on TikTok recently about their PV system not working, asking if I can help troubleshoot remotely.
I like to do these things pro bono if I have the time, and so they proceeded to unpack their frustration with their solar company, which this time, just so happened to be […]
I like to do these things pro bono if I have the time, and so they proceeded to unpack their frustration with their solar company, which this time, just so happened to be […]
This is not valid Elon criticism https://mastodon.social/@jeffjarvis/114715167664792479
Jeff Jarvis (@jeffjarvis@mastodon.social)
Attached: 1 image Elon ruins everything. Those streaks across the world's largest camera taking 3 billion-pixel images? Starlink satellites. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/06/19/science/rubin-observatory-camera.html
mastodon.social
June 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This is not valid Elon criticism https://mastodon.social/@jeffjarvis/114715167664792479
Reposted by derek the solarboi
Fuck, I might need to actually get myself a new iPad for this
June 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Fuck, I might need to actually get myself a new iPad for this
NEW VIDEO — How To Curve Trace Through Rapid Shutdown — The general understanding in the solar industry is that it's impossible to curve trace through module-level rapid shutdown devices, but with the right equipment, it's 100% possible.
#apsmart #apsystems […]
[Original post on mastodon.energy]
#apsmart #apsystems […]
[Original post on mastodon.energy]
June 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
NEW VIDEO — How To Curve Trace Through Rapid Shutdown — The general understanding in the solar industry is that it's impossible to curve trace through module-level rapid shutdown devices, but with the right equipment, it's 100% possible.
#apsmart #apsystems […]
[Original post on mastodon.energy]
#apsmart #apsystems […]
[Original post on mastodon.energy]
Beware the "rogue communication devices"
https://solarboi.com/2025/05/15/beware-the-rogue-communication-devices/?fsp_sid=54
https://solarboi.com/2025/05/15/beware-the-rogue-communication-devices/?fsp_sid=54
solarboi.com
May 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Beware the "rogue communication devices"
https://solarboi.com/2025/05/15/beware-the-rogue-communication-devices/?fsp_sid=54
https://solarboi.com/2025/05/15/beware-the-rogue-communication-devices/?fsp_sid=54
Ads before full federation, eh? https://mastodon.social/@verge/113884712256606222
The Verge (@verge@mastodon.social)
Threads is offically getting ads https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/24/24351141/meta-threads-ads-test
mastodon.social
January 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Ads before full federation, eh? https://mastodon.social/@verge/113884712256606222
Mosseri can fuck all the way off now, as far as I'm concerned. https://www.threads.net/@mosseri/post/DFBL2rISjoE
Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) on Threads
Today we’re announcing a new app called “Edits,” for those of you who are passionate about making videos on your phone. There’s a lot going on right now, but no matter what happens it’s our job to provide the best possible tools for creators.
www.threads.net
January 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Mosseri can fuck all the way off now, as far as I'm concerned. https://www.threads.net/@mosseri/post/DFBL2rISjoE
Wheeeeee no TikTok decision yayyyyyy
January 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Wheeeeee no TikTok decision yayyyyyy
poor @dansup right now 😅
January 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
poor @dansup right now 😅
Say it with me everyone!
*conducting gestures* "It doesn't exist until it's out on the market"
gooooood job, class!
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/6/24334891/anker-perovskite-solar-umbrella-everfrost-fridge-dates-specs
*conducting gestures* "It doesn't exist until it's out on the market"
gooooood job, class!
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/6/24334891/anker-perovskite-solar-umbrella-everfrost-fridge-dates-specs
January 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Say it with me everyone!
*conducting gestures* "It doesn't exist until it's out on the market"
gooooood job, class!
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/6/24334891/anker-perovskite-solar-umbrella-everfrost-fridge-dates-specs
*conducting gestures* "It doesn't exist until it's out on the market"
gooooood job, class!
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/6/24334891/anker-perovskite-solar-umbrella-everfrost-fridge-dates-specs
Fluke sent me their new Fluke 283 FC, and here's what I think about it!
Meters discussed in the video:
The new Fluke 283FC/PV Kit: https://amzn.to/4fAWy8V
Fluke 393FC: https://amzn.to/3DB0idd
Fluke T6-1000 PRO: https://amzn.to/3Dwfqst […]
Meters discussed in the video:
The new Fluke 283FC/PV Kit: https://amzn.to/4fAWy8V
Fluke 393FC: https://amzn.to/3DB0idd
Fluke T6-1000 PRO: https://amzn.to/3Dwfqst […]
Original post on mastodon.energy
mastodon.energy
December 30, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Fluke sent me their new Fluke 283 FC, and here's what I think about it!
Meters discussed in the video:
The new Fluke 283FC/PV Kit: https://amzn.to/4fAWy8V
Fluke 393FC: https://amzn.to/3DB0idd
Fluke T6-1000 PRO: https://amzn.to/3Dwfqst […]
Meters discussed in the video:
The new Fluke 283FC/PV Kit: https://amzn.to/4fAWy8V
Fluke 393FC: https://amzn.to/3DB0idd
Fluke T6-1000 PRO: https://amzn.to/3Dwfqst […]
Reposted by derek the solarboi
December 24, 2024 at 3:35 PM
It seems crazy to me that Instagram isn't even trying to compete for the folks that are migrating from TikTok. YouTube Shorts at least lengthened to 3 min. Instagram Reels? Still 1.5. 🙄
December 24, 2024 at 10:52 PM
It seems crazy to me that Instagram isn't even trying to compete for the folks that are migrating from TikTok. YouTube Shorts at least lengthened to 3 min. Instagram Reels? Still 1.5. 🙄
Me, crossposting across all platforms: "Haha fuck yeah!!! Yes!!"
Me trying to find a specific comment I was going to respond to: "Well this fucking sucks. What the fuck"
Me trying to find a specific comment I was going to respond to: "Well this fucking sucks. What the fuck"
December 18, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Me, crossposting across all platforms: "Haha fuck yeah!!! Yes!!"
Me trying to find a specific comment I was going to respond to: "Well this fucking sucks. What the fuck"
Me trying to find a specific comment I was going to respond to: "Well this fucking sucks. What the fuck"
I find it really funny how the YouTube Studio app just decides randomly to kick itself into dark mode when I'm in light mode, and vice versa. Next time it happens I'll have to take a screenshot
December 18, 2024 at 9:48 AM
I find it really funny how the YouTube Studio app just decides randomly to kick itself into dark mode when I'm in light mode, and vice versa. Next time it happens I'll have to take a screenshot
Looks like TikTok is going to be given zero opportunity to avoid a ban. I'm gaining some traction on YouTube and elsewhere, so losing those followers will ultimately have a small effect, but I'm deeply sad about losing this weird little app.
I wasn't expecting to be this sad […]
I wasn't expecting to be this sad […]
Original post on mastodon.energy
mastodon.energy
December 15, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Looks like TikTok is going to be given zero opportunity to avoid a ban. I'm gaining some traction on YouTube and elsewhere, so losing those followers will ultimately have a small effect, but I'm deeply sad about losing this weird little app.
I wasn't expecting to be this sad […]
I wasn't expecting to be this sad […]
Welp, that really didn't work, but seemed like it was worth a shot. For context, there's a total of 290 modules
December 11, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Welp, that really didn't work, but seemed like it was worth a shot. For context, there's a total of 290 modules
Reposted by derek the solarboi
It'd sure be nice if my brain decided to keep some sort of routine motivation cadence without being severely crashed by clouds covering the sun
December 10, 2024 at 5:29 PM
It'd sure be nice if my brain decided to keep some sort of routine motivation cadence without being severely crashed by clouds covering the sun
Reposted by derek the solarboi
I CSS'd today and now YouTube shorts can be embedded in special posts on my website, which is cool
December 8, 2024 at 8:05 PM
I CSS'd today and now YouTube shorts can be embedded in special posts on my website, which is cool
Reposted by derek the solarboi
Even my dentist office is cackling about the UHC CEO. Doctors too, fam.
December 6, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Even my dentist office is cackling about the UHC CEO. Doctors too, fam.
If one more SolarEdge tech support agent tells me stuck packets are the reason why an inverter isn't reporting, I'm going to lose my fucking mind
December 5, 2024 at 6:57 PM
If one more SolarEdge tech support agent tells me stuck packets are the reason why an inverter isn't reporting, I'm going to lose my fucking mind
Reposted by derek the solarboi
Hit the first monetization tier on YouTube, this is very exciting 😱
December 3, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Hit the first monetization tier on YouTube, this is very exciting 😱