PART 4 of a multipart series on how I built a Tuff Shed in my backyard to use as a home studio for YouTube, podcasting and more. Part 5 on creating & installing the river rock landscaping will be released soon.

This episode is a quasiprequel as it happened before my previous finish out video. Why? Because I had to test and install the solar wiring/panels before I got the insulation and sheetrock done. So I made this a standalone episode. In it I cover testing the solar wiring and power station and then show the actual DIY solar panel install.

If you missed PART 1 (gravel pad build) watch it here:
   • Building a TUFF SHED Home Studio | Pa...  

Watch PART 2 (shed construction) here:
   • Building a TUFF SHED Home Studio | Pa...  

Watch PART 3 (finish out) here:
   • Building a TUFF SHED Home Studio | Pa...  

And watch PART 5 (landscaping) here:
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▶ This is the Tuff Shed model I customized & built:
https://bit.ly/3b97BYn

▶ Other items used in the shed:
Bluetti AC200P Solar Generator (newer version) https://geni.us/7IUNSi (Amazon)
Bluetti AC50S Solar Generator (newer version) https://geni.us/6BqBy (Amazon)
26" Husky Tool Cabinet http://thd.co/37tZnIH
26" Craftsman Tool Cabinet (similar option) https://amzn.to/3k7y4sy
Renogy 175W Flexible Solar Panels https://geni.us/WBkch (Amazon)
Rockpals Foldable 100W Solar Panel (similar to TP solar) https://geni.us/hYgDea (Amazon)
Exterior Solar Panel (MC4) Connector Box https://geni.us/GP4vn (Amazon)
Exterior RV Plug Inlet https://geni.us/DyYP7 (Amazon)
20' Solar Cable 10AWG https://geni.us/tDp33 (Amazon)
Extreme Outdoor Velcro Strips https://geni.us/yAIZ (Amazon)

▶ CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:16 Back to the Future
0:48 Video Overview
1:22 Solar Wiring Issues
5:19 Testing the Bluetti AC50
6:51 Solar Panel Setup
7:40 How I'm Using Velcro
10:00 Solar Panel Install
11:05 Wiring the Solar Panels
12:31 Testing the Bluetti AC200
13:15 Six Month Update Using the Solar Setup

▶ MY YOUTUBE GEAR:
Mirrorless camera https://geni.us/eDLVpvS
Cinema camera https://geni.us/y9vuA
Action camera https://geni.us/AaB43W
Gimbal https://geni.us/6dkF
Smartphone Gimbal https://geni.us/nApDE
iPhone Filmmaking Kit https://bit.ly/2NHYZPS
Camera Mount Mic https://geni.us/DkD8TAv
Shotgun Mic https://geni.us/FEHt7R
Podcasting Mic https://geni.us/yA7sih
Portable LED https://geni.us/Baj8XIB

▶ MUSIC I USE:
https://goo.gl/RcMx4N (get 2 months free)

▶ MOBILE FILMMAKING COURSES:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv/co...

Making movies with a smartphone and FiLMiC Pro? Check out my LUT Packs:
http://bit.ly/filmicproluts

Visit my other YouTube channel:
   / iphoneographers  

Follow me on Twitter:
  / blake_calhoun  

Some product links I share are Amazon and other affiliate links.

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