I Powered My House Using an EV Battery

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🔋 BYD Atto 3 EV Battery + SolaX X3 8kW Inverter | Full DIY Guide Full step-by-step guide showing how I connect a BYD Atto 3 EV battery to a SolaX X3 8kW solar inverter, including CAN communication, protection, and all the hardware you’ll need. ⸻ 🔧 Core Hardware Used in This Build (UK / EU) Redispose Store – https://shop.redispo.se/batteryman Stark CRM – https://shop.redispo.se/irlrr5 Stark Box Basic – https://shop.redispo.se/3lcbxf DF Electric fuse holder 22×58 – https://shop.redispo.se/6oyi21 DF Electric gBat fuse 22×58 – https://shop.redispo.se/pzm7ha DF Electric fuse holder 14×51 – https://shop.redispo.se/ilznsa DF Electric gBat fuse 14×51 – https://shop.redispo.se/qwaoqy Terminal block – https://shop.redispo.se/5ncwdf DC isolator – https://shop.redispo.se/xo3z7f Emergency stop (E-stop) – https://shop.redispo.se/wkjj2z Nissan LEAF secondary HV cover – https://shop.redispo.se/m4haoj ⸻ 🧠 CAN & Communication Hardware (AliExpress) LilyGo T-CAN485 – https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2xnFzhD LilyGo T-2CAN – https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3ccEq2f BYD Atto 3 communication connector – https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3ICMW95 ⸻ 🔌 Cable Management & Enclosures (Amazon) Cable glands 32 mm – https://amzn.to/45nMtKm Cable glands 22 mm – https://amzn.to/4pVJike 10 mm solar cable glands – https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEQ… 5-module enclosure – https://amzn.to/45nMtKm 1 mm² cable (12 V wiring) – https://amzn.to/3YUiXs0 Fuse enclosure – https://amzn.to/49WJdHd Fuse enclosure backplate (44615) Cable ties – https://amzn.to/49EhE6w Cat 6 cable (CAN / comms) – https://amzn.to/45phvBr Ferrule crimp tool – https://amzn.to/3XhWaWC Ferrules – https://amzn.to/3Xhe6AF Inline fuse holders – https://amzn.to/3F4Dcfy Screen - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2vYlO9N Screen cable - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3nvd84T 3d print LilyGo t2can and display holder - https://www.printables.com/model/1567398-lilygo-t2-can-display-din-rail-mount Battery emulator project - https://github.com/dalathegreat/Battery-Emulator ⸻ 🔁 Battery Communication Connectors (Other EV Packs) Stellantis eCMP connector – https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3YSadph Tesla X098 connector – https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3AqlcWr Tesla penthouse Torx socket (10EPR) – https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4kPdu9d GM battery connector – https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c329tdSx Nissan LEAF battery connector – https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c43FITVh Renault Zoe battery connector – https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3F9biTv ⸻ ⚡ Energy & Grid Services (UK) Octopus Energy – EV & battery-friendly tariffs Split £100 when you sign up: https://share.octopus.energy/crisp-pug-729 Axle Energy – earn up to £1 per kWh using your home battery UK Virtual Power Plant (VPP): https://vpp.axle.energy/landing/grid?ref=R-BVTSSYGC Perfect for DIY EV batteries, Powerwall-style systems, and solar inverters. ⸻ ⚠️ Disclaimer High-voltage systems are dangerous. This video is for educational purposes only. Always follow local electrical regulations and only work within your level of competence.