09-06-2016, 06:39 PM
Remember those cells are rated as...
Voltage: 5V
Current: 160mA
Power: 0.8W
And that's proving you're getting full sunlight everyday of the year.
It's the amps you need.
1. I'd do a parallel build that will give you at least 3 amps at 5v
That means a minimum of 19 cells (3000 divided by 160) which is only $19 dollars.
2. I'd make one big parallel array with 30 cells and run both devices off that.
Ya need the power source to have extra buffer for cloudy days, otherwise the whole idea is a waste of time.
Wish I had a spare 40 watt panel and a 12v to 5v adapter here I could give ya that
would sort it out without all the messing about. Sold my spare one a few months ago.
I cant find that TV screen glass - I must have turfed it a few tip runs ago.
I'll have another dig about tomorrow.
Voltage: 5V
Current: 160mA
Power: 0.8W
And that's proving you're getting full sunlight everyday of the year.
It's the amps you need.
1. I'd do a parallel build that will give you at least 3 amps at 5v
That means a minimum of 19 cells (3000 divided by 160) which is only $19 dollars.
2. I'd make one big parallel array with 30 cells and run both devices off that.
Ya need the power source to have extra buffer for cloudy days, otherwise the whole idea is a waste of time.
Wish I had a spare 40 watt panel and a 12v to 5v adapter here I could give ya that
would sort it out without all the messing about. Sold my spare one a few months ago.
I cant find that TV screen glass - I must have turfed it a few tip runs ago.
I'll have another dig about tomorrow.