Hi all,
I have a solar system that frequently produces excess power. Is it possible to trigger my crypto mining rig using a smart plug when the surplus reaches 50W?
hey ben, i find the idea pretty cool, but i wonder how precise your smart plug really is in monitoring that 50w threshold. have you noticed any lag or issues with it switching on and off? i mean, if the plug or rig isn’t 100% reliable in its response, could that cause problems over time, like extra wear or even missing out on some of that surplus energy? also, have you thought about how often your solar output might hiccup over short periods and whether those quick shifts might trigger unnecessary cycles? it might be worth lookin into if anyone else has tried something similar. what kind of setups have y’all seen work in real life? would love to hear some more thoughts on that!
hey ben, i tink its a neat hack but smart plugs can be laggy. make sure your readouts are spot on, cuz those rapid cycles might hurt your rig. might be worth testin a bit before fully committing.
Based on personal experiments managing surplus energy, it is possible to use a smart plug to initiate a crypto mining rig; however, precision and reliability present significant challenges. Integrating smart plugs with solar systems requires careful configuration because potential delays and short solar output fluctuations can impact operations. From what I observed in similar setups, even minor imprecision in energy measurement may cause frequent cycling of the mining rig, leading to potential long-term wear. A rough threshold mechanism may be workable as a proof of concept, but for consistent performance, a more tailored approach with real-time monitoring would be advisable.