In this post I have explained through calculations how to select and interface the solar panel, inverter and charger controller combinations correctly, for acquiring the most optimal results from the set up. Calculating Solar Panel, Inverter and Battery Charger Specifications For the sake of convenience, let’s believe you possess a a 100 watt appliance or […]
Battery Charger Circuits
Low Battery Indicator Circuit Using Two Transistors Only
In the following post I have explained a simple low battery indicator circuit by using just two inexpensive NPN transistors. The main feature of this circuit is its very low stand by current consumption. The Circuit Concept We have so far seen how to make a low battery indicator circuits using a 741 IC and […]
Solar Water Heater Circuit with Battery Charger
The proposed solar water heater with battery charger controller circuit explains a simple method of utilizing the excess solar energy from a solar panel for heating water in water tanks or swimming pools or poultry egg chambers. Normally the circuit also functions like an automatic solar battery charger, and simultaneously powers domestic electrical appliances. Understanding Solar Charging […]
4 Simple Li-Ion Battery Charger Circuits – Using LM317, NE555, LM324
In this post I have explained a four simple yet a safe way of charging a Li-ion battery using ordinary ICs like LM317 and NE555 which can be easily constructed at home by any new hobbyist. Although Li-Ion batteries are vulnerable devices, these can be charged through simpler circuits if the charging rate does not […]
Single Transformer Inverter/Charger Circuit
In this post I have explained how to build an innovative inverter circuit with a single transformer that works both as an inverter and a battery charger transformer, I have explained the details from the following discussion. The Circuit Objective Though you may find many inverters having an integral battery charger, the section will mostly […]
How to Illuminate 1 Watt LEDs with Cell Phone Charger
Nowadays probably all of us have a spare cell phone charger lying idle in our cupboards or table drawers……so wouldn’t it be a great idea if we could employ it like a super bright 1 watt LED driver and illuminate our room with white cool moon light. Circuit Concept As we all know that a 1 watt […]