I am a long time Linux user, but have a question about Linux systems that can be run on 12 volts or 24 volt powers sources.
Am thinking very hard about adding an to off grid computer as an option if needed. Will be moving soon to house at the farm. That was a long term redo job that is very near completion. Still waiting on an excavation company to put in another replacement septic tank.
So, Mini computers or Android options? Do they make any sense.
I’m not a gamer and am looking for a minimalist direction as fall back.
Have you looked at the Raspberry Pi options? Very low power requirements, yet able to run a decent desktop provided you don’t overdo it.
I have ran both desktops and laptops from a 12V/24V DC to 120V AC inverter on both 12 and 24 volt systems with absolutely no problems. They actually do not draw that much juice from an inverter. I run my laptop on a small cigarette lighter plug inverter in my car.
Or... One could make their own DC power supply cable for laptop (proper polarity important!). Most will run on 13-14 volts DC. Power supplies for laptops are rated 120 AC in converted to 9V-20V DC out. The computer is actually not that picky about a couple volts either way. Done it and tested it many times.