3x1.2v = 3.6v which should be OK. New alkaline or lithium batteries can give that much. However, the NiMH batteries may go higher when charging in sunlight. You may need to add a 3v regulator circuit.Welcome to the Cumulus Support forum.
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Solar power charger - experience
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Gina
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Re: Solar power charger - experience
Interesting 3x1.2v = 3.6v which should be OK. New alkaline or lithium batteries can give that much. However, the NiMH batteries may go higher when charging in sunlight. You may need to add a 3v regulator circuit.
3x1.2v = 3.6v which should be OK. New alkaline or lithium batteries can give that much. However, the NiMH batteries may go higher when charging in sunlight. You may need to add a 3v regulator circuit.Gina
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Re: Solar power charger - experience
Waters and stanton (www.wsplc.com) selling Solar transmitter for W-8681 (but you may know this)
http://www.wsplc.com/cgi-bin/sh000002.p ... 396#a10396
£29.95 seems abit much lol
Been away from the forum for a while so sorry if this has been discussed
http://www.wsplc.com/cgi-bin/sh000002.p ... 396#a10396
£29.95 seems abit much lol
Been away from the forum for a while so sorry if this has been discussed
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Peter_Arura
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Re: Solar power charger - experience
Mine is on the roof of my house, as I suggest most are. I bought a 3v transformer and ran cables to the transmitter connectors in the battery housing easy to solder and fit in weatherproof, works a treat blackouts not withstanding !!