A simple solar powered torch kit for learning to solder and getting started with solar power.
Designed by The Curious Electric Company in United KingdomLearn to Solder Solar! This is a very simple soldering kit to build a solar powered torch. The unit has a small solar panel which recharges an ultra-capacitor. There are two LEDs, one white and one...
Read More…This is a very simple soldering kit to build a solar powered torch. The unit has a small solar panel which recharges an ultra-capacitor. There are two LEDs, one white and one red, which are powered by the energy in the ultra-capacitor.
The ultra-capacitor is 0.47F which stores enough charge for around 20 mins of white light, or around 1 hour of red light.
This kit is designed as an introduction to solar power and also soldering.
This kit can also be used as a small power supply for other projects (requiring a 3-5.5V power supply). This could be used for very low power monitoring nodes.
I have run a lot of 'learn to solder' workshops with various groups and age ranges. I am very interested in renewable energy, so wanted a simple kit to get people soldering and thinking about solar to power their products.
This kit contains the following parts:
REF | Description | Details |
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C1 | Ultra-Capacitor | 0.47F Electrolytic |
D1 | Diode | 1N5918 |
D2 | LED Red | |
D3 | LED White | |
R1 | Resistor | 330R |
R2 | Resistor | 120R |
SC1 | Solar PV Panel | 5.5V 30mA PV Module |
SW1 | Switch | |
SW2 | Switch | |
PCB | Circuit board |
Shipping Rate | Ships From | First item | Additional items |
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Royal Mail: Standard Airmail from UK
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GB | $5.50 | $3.00 |
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Chris | Dec. 19, 2017
Michael | May 14, 2017
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
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