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Everything You Need to Know — Step by Step

Follow these guides in order for the best learning experience. Each guide builds on the last, taking you from first login through to exporting your finished wiring diagram.

Guide 01 — Getting Started

Welcome to DCPowerPlanner.com

Explore the home page, understand how DCPowerPlanner.com works, then open the designer — where you'll see the safety disclaimer for the first time.

Guide 02 — Getting Started

The Designer Layout

Get oriented with the three-panel interface before you start placing components.

Guide 03 — Getting Started

Loading the Demo System

Use the built-in demo to instantly see a complete campervan electrical system — a great starting template.

Guide 04 — Building Your System

The Component Library

Find any component by searching or browsing — then drag it straight onto your canvas.

Guide 05 — Building Your System

Connecting & Sizing Cables

Draw wires between terminals, set cable lengths, and let DCPowerPlanner.com recommend the right cable size.

Guide 06 — Checking Your Design

Reading the Validator

Let DCPowerPlanner.com check your design for fuse sizing errors, missing protection, and other safety issues.

Guide 07 — Power Planning

Live Power Simulator

Toggle appliances on and off to model real camping scenarios and predict battery runtime before you leave home.

Guide 08 — Managing Your Design

Saving & Exporting

Back up your design, share it with your auto-electrician, and export a professional wiring diagram image.

Ready to apply what you learn? Jump straight into the designer.

Open the DCPowerPlanner.com Designer