D deepspacem32 New Member May 30, 2010 #1 I am trying to design an extremely simple circuit that uses a solar panel to Charge AA batteries, which then power's electronics over USB. Here are the materials I have so far. Solar Panel: 6V 830mA (Actual max seems ~7V) Amazon.com: New 6V,830mA Portable Travelling Solar Charger for Cell Phone w/ USB charging cable,GPS,DC,MP3/4: Home Improvement Zener Diodes: 12V 1N4742A 12V Zener Diode - RadioShack.com 5V Regulator: +5V Fixed-Voltage Regulator 7805 - RadioShack.com I also have: 7AA Batteries each ~1.85V-1V Rated 2500mA each AA battery holder Small breadboard Project box Simple sliding switch Notes: USB is 500mA-1A at 5V. Solar Panel-->Zener>--AA-->5V Regulator>-->Zener>--USB Is this circuit possible with the above materials, even if the materials above are not ideal?
I am trying to design an extremely simple circuit that uses a solar panel to Charge AA batteries, which then power's electronics over USB. Here are the materials I have so far. Solar Panel: 6V 830mA (Actual max seems ~7V) Amazon.com: New 6V,830mA Portable Travelling Solar Charger for Cell Phone w/ USB charging cable,GPS,DC,MP3/4: Home Improvement Zener Diodes: 12V 1N4742A 12V Zener Diode - RadioShack.com 5V Regulator: +5V Fixed-Voltage Regulator 7805 - RadioShack.com I also have: 7AA Batteries each ~1.85V-1V Rated 2500mA each AA battery holder Small breadboard Project box Simple sliding switch Notes: USB is 500mA-1A at 5V. Solar Panel-->Zener>--AA-->5V Regulator>-->Zener>--USB Is this circuit possible with the above materials, even if the materials above are not ideal?
Dragon Tamer Member May 30, 2010 #2 It is possible, but you're going to need a fairly large solar aray to charge those big AA batteries. What I don't understand is why do you have a 5V regulator, and then a zener diode?
It is possible, but you're going to need a fairly large solar aray to charge those big AA batteries. What I don't understand is why do you have a 5V regulator, and then a zener diode?