Solar Power

I thought it would be cool to do a project with solar panels so I bought this kit. It's a solar charger that connects to a USB and has a battery bank in the form of 2 AA batteries. I picked up 2 3,000 ma rechargeable batteries for it. It also is housed in an Altoids mint containers. Remember those?

It was a fun and simple project that anyone can do. I can't quite get the solar panel to fit in the Altoids tin with the top completely shut unfortunately, and not sure how many applications it has, but at the very least it should be able to recharge double a batteries using solar. Might work as a power bank for some less sophisticated electronics.

I also saw a motor online that I can hook up to a solar panel. Might try to jump off from there. Miniature solar power plant. Mini solar car. Who knows?

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(Pictures to come)