This is the most simple and affordable solar battery charger that the hobbyist can make. It has a few drawbacks over other similar controls, but offers numerous advantages. It is intended for charging ...

DIY solar power projects have always been fascinating to me. I kind of wrote the book on the subject. And since electric bikes have always been a huge part of my life, combining the two has always ...

Make your next project solar-powered with this charging circuit. It’s completely through-hole, and there are no microcontrollers that need to be flashed. If you can source parts and are handy with a ...

Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." The craftster behind ...

As far as electric vehicles go, electric bicycles are famously energy-efficient. Most can easily travel 100 miles (160 km) on around $1 of electricity. But what if instead of paying for that ...

The conceptual solar charger known as the Window Socket has been everywhere on the internet lately, and whilst many have been criticising its lack of energy storage and the low current that it ...

We may be under quarantine, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy some socially-distanced fun in the sun. If you’re far from an outlet while out and about, though, you’ll likely need a better ...

While electricity can be cheaper than gas, it certainly isn't free, but charging a car with its own integrated solar panels ...

In the quest for a greener future, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has become increasingly crucial. As concerns about climate change and air pollution rise, the transition from traditional ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics. Rechargeable nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries are widely used in consumer electronics because of their high energy density, long life, ...

Here is the simple circuit to charge 6 V, 4.5 Ah rechargeable Lead-acid battery from the solar panel. This is a simple solar battery charger circuit designed using LM317 voltage regulator and is used ...