the deep cycle batteries and so on. I read you should not charge the Li-ion with DC; I've seen people use another charger/battery first to then charge the laptop; I've seen people use a small makeshift gadget (not sure of name now) others use an expensive inverter system and then this which is using a DC to DC converter running from a 12v battery. So I guess I'm confused over something that would seem so simple. Any pointers?
I watched this a number of times now - so compliments in putting it together and for the presentation. Nice job.
I've come back to it a number of times because to be frank I'm now confused, not by this but how to go about charging from solar.
I am looking to charge a laptop and other small devices from a solar panel, mobility is not the only issue. It's more likely home based.So then all this business of the chargers, the ac to dc, the dc to dc converters, the inverters...
if you replace the gsm phone with a satellite phone it wouldbe a system in a backpack and easy transportable. thanks for the idea. I'm currently trying to build a exact system like yours. I have 2 (15watts) sunforce at 2 amps max panels and using a igloo cooler for battery storage with a solar charger.
Steve, A very good video. it gave me loads of great ideas for some solar projects of my own. In particular your comments about "putting it all in a box" lead me towards a design that uses a plastic toolbox to house the input / output sockets, the battery and all the gubbins and a separate solar panel... i'm still toying with more ideas now!
the deep cycle batteries and so on. I read you should not charge the Li-ion with DC; I've seen people use another charger/battery first to then charge the laptop; I've seen people use a small makeshift gadget (not sure of name now) others use an expensive inverter system and then this which is using a DC to DC converter running from a 12v battery. So I guess I'm confused over something that would seem so simple. Any pointers?
wherezmybailout 10 months ago
I watched this a number of times now - so compliments in putting it together and for the presentation. Nice job.
I've come back to it a number of times because to be frank I'm now confused, not by this but how to go about charging from solar.
I am looking to charge a laptop and other small devices from a solar panel, mobility is not the only issue. It's more likely home based.So then all this business of the chargers, the ac to dc, the dc to dc converters, the inverters...
wherezmybailout 10 months ago
can also search for goal0 solar powered products
intermilansg 1 year ago
powerenz makes them
tmjump96 1 year ago
Sealed water tight Pelican case
perfect for marine/sailboat use
peace :)
haansgruber 1 year ago
Thanks a lot!
Djmikke2007 3 years ago
Steve, thank you very much for sharing this with us. Most people who buy foldable solar panel have no idea how to use it correctly.
TwinJalanugraha 4 years ago
thanks man
bamasun1 4 years ago
if you replace the gsm phone with a satellite phone it wouldbe a system in a backpack and easy transportable. thanks for the idea. I'm currently trying to build a exact system like yours. I have 2 (15watts) sunforce at 2 amps max panels and using a igloo cooler for battery storage with a solar charger.
flir67 4 years ago
Steve, A very good video. it gave me loads of great ideas for some solar projects of my own. In particular your comments about "putting it all in a box" lead me towards a design that uses a plastic toolbox to house the input / output sockets, the battery and all the gubbins and a separate solar panel... i'm still toying with more ideas now!
nigex 4 years ago