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Solar Cell Battery Charger
Solar cell battery charger The DIY Project
You don't need much to get this project up and running. I actually bought everything I needed at Radio Shack, and will provide the SKUs for each item in case you want to do the same.
You will need:
Solar Cell (for example 6v 50mA)
Construction Box (6" x 1.8" x 6")
12 V DC Car Power Outlet Socket
Something adhesive of your choice to attach solar cell.
A 15 watt soldering-iron
How to make A Solar Cell Battery Charger
Remove the top of the construction box. Usually there are already 4 holes for the screws it comes with. Holding the top horizontally, cut a hole at either the left or right end in between the current holes. This will be used to put the solar cell's wires into the box.
The next hole will be cut in the bottom part of the construction box. Standing the construction box up vertically, the hole will be cut in the small square side that is facing up in the air. The hole needs to be big enough to have the 12 V DC socket fit in, but small enough to keep it tight. So you have to make the hole small first and start enlarging it while testing to see if the socket fits.
You can always make the hole bigger, but can't make it smaller as easy.Take your solar cell and pull the wires through the top of the construction box. This should leave the solar cell exactly on the top of the construction box.
After it is done take the 12 V DC socket and pull the wires through the hole that you just made in the bottom of the construction box and firmly push the socket into place.
With the wires through each hole, solder the red wire of the solar cell to the red wire of the 12 V DC socket, and the black wire to the black wire. Once this is done, place all the wires into the box and place the top on. Velcro the solar cell to the top of the box. And lastly screw the top of the box down.
My daily deal for today is for the universal solar powered battery charger. There are few design variations so you can pick one that fits your phone design.
Comes pocket sized Solar Cell Battery Charger looks as a folding notebook which pafes are solar cells complected with huge choice of universal power "tips" for charging many commonly used devices like the iPod, Blackberry, Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, Siemens, Alcatel, Kyocera and LG. Usually it comes with a female USB power tip, so you can use almost any power cable that has a regular USB plug.
The price for ready the device may variate from $14 to $30To get your device fully charged, you'll need to place the solar panel beneath direct sunlight, and it may take several hours to reach 100%.
Ready to use Solar powered battery charger
100% new solar battery charger, charge your mobile devices anytime and anywhere! Saves power and ideal for travelers, modern and portable Mini style multi-function, Light weight to put into your pocket any time Compatible with mobile phones, digital camera, PDA, MP3, MP4.
