Solar Powered Light

[Callum]

Hi,

I am looking at making a solar powered light so I can see my keyboard in the dark. I would only need to have it turned on for a couple hours a week, so I obviously need a switch. I have three 0.5v solar panels, and a 3v one somewhere.

I am new to electronics.

I do not know how I would attach a solar panel to a battery and LEDs without killing anything, so please could I have a little help?

Thanks,
~Callum

 

[ericgibbs]

Hi,

I am looking at making a solar powered light so I can see my keyboard in the dark. I would only need to have it turned on for a couple hours a week, so I obviously need a switch. I have three 0.5v solar panels, and a 3v one somewhere.

I am new to electronics.

I do not know how I would attach a solar panel to a battery and LEDs without killing anything, so please could I have a little help?

Thanks,
~Callum

hi,
Have you seen those small lights powered from the USB port.?

 

[Callum]

No, I shall have a look

 

[ericgibbs]

No, I shall have a look

Look here. £2.99 [get someone to buy as an xmas present.]

USB Desktop Lamp, USB Lamp, USB Desktop Light, USB Desktop Lamp/Light - Techfocus

 

[Callum]

RE:

Thanks, I shall