[not all at once]

Ok... thanks Paul... good requests.

BTW, I just reviewed your hydro webpage... cool looking space, though it was not operational, or registering.  Looks cool!  

• I have two 110 ahr leisure batteries in parallel, 12v output (that's parallel, yes?)
• I have 1 240 watt Bosch panel
• I have 3 small panels equaling 80 watt
• I have them running through a Solar Panel Charger Controller Regulator 10A 12V/24V-- with Overload, Short Circuit, Under-voltage and Over-charging Protection
• I presently only use all of this to power: iPhone, iPad, Macbook Pro, a dvd player/led projector, led strip lighting (used as long as it takes to light my lanterns &/or candles), a small audio amp which links to the projector, AA & AAA usb powered battery charger, and various other USB powered items - not all at once, but often more than one at once

In future, I will be adding solar panels & batteries as needed as I relocate to a larger yurt.  In this space I will also be adding:

• a 6KW diesel generator (with it's own battery)-I hope to setup a starter & kill switch from about 20' away within my new yurt to the shed it will be living(I'd like to monitor this as well)
• a propane fridge which may need some minor current
• an instant propane hotwater heater which may require some minor current
• more LED lighting
• 12v water pump to move water around my woodstove heated hot tub
• likely a larger battery bank
• several more panels
• possibly-bicycle powered washing machine

I'd like to have both an LED monitor and be able to access via my iPhone or mac.  I like the look of COSM https://cosm.com/feeds/83152, but more the look of high charts.  Highcharts history view is very cool.

I am starting with a clean slate all around... my cup is definitely not overflowing as far as this stuff goes.

I like the sound of what you mentioned, the 50 amp rigged up.  I'd love step by step... but maybe I won't be so lucky?

Hi Paul, really sorry for the delay in responding to your kind request.  I'd love the opportunity to work with your code.  I am also hoping to have a good shopping list for the parts I'd need.  Could you put that out too?  This is a first project, so step by step will set me up, I'm sure for learning to be more independent.

Many thanks!
Randy

All great advice, I appreciate it folks, thanks.

I can see I am in dire need of a language course in electrical engineering.  I am lost with much of what is likely even simple language you are using.  I'll review the links and go from there.  

My small grid presently consists of an 60w solar array of three panels, with a new 240w bosch panel I will add or replace the other unit with today or tomorrow.  All feed to a simple "Solar Panel Charger Controller Regulator 10A 12V/24V-- with Overload, Short Circuit, Under-voltage and Over-charging Protection" http://amzn.to/Xh6lWf feeding to a 80ah leisure battery. 

Updates to follow! Thanks.

I live offgrid in N. Ireland and I have a small solar array I wish to monitor using a display & log using an sd card, or wifi to a screen on my computer.  I want to monitor input of amps as well as battery voltage.  

So, an LED display like this one (?) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160879644374, and I'm looking at the current controller http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50A-100A-150A-200A-Bi-Uni-AC-DC-Current-Sensor-Module-arduino-compatible-/110894073072?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item19d1cd44f0and buying a Uno R3 package http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281058082814(possibly just to play with arduino in other ways as well)

I see this tutorial: http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Amp-Hour-Meter-Arduino/, but am not clear if this is the right direction... newbie and all.  It seems good, but just looking for a bump in the right direction as this is my first project.

Many thanks!
RMD