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Solar Panel Question

sternn · 2010-02-02 20:11:45

Im doing a small experiment to see if I can get a solar panel to charge an iPod. I have a 6volt solar cell. I have been looking on the internet but have no idea how to make the power go through to the charger! I have seen an invertor mentioned, is that required?

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02-02-2010 9:11pm

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sternn

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Im doing a small experiment to see if I can get a solar panel to charge an iPod. I have a 6volt solar cell. I have been looking on the internet but have no idea how to make the power go through to the charger! I have seen an invertor mentioned, is that required?

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#2 03-02-2010 12:36am
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well you would not need to invert it as its a dc supply you have and a dc supply you want, what type of input voltage does the ipod charger usually give out?

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#3 03-02-2010 9:41am
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Well you can charge it at 5 volts through a USB socket. It takes 12 volts from a socket.

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