The Nintendo DS Lite seems like it was made to have solar cells put on it. It has a large amount of surface area on the top and bottom that both face upward when the DS is opened.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.02.12 at 21:31
Best shape for solar reflectors? Parabolic dishes to a point ONLY when they are pointed EXACTLY at the sun. But the sun moves and that point quickly spreads all over the place unless your are watching over your solar cooker all the time.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.02.12 at 14:28
[VideoAre you like][ me tired of dead batteries in your stuff ? Ok so this instruktable is for you. I have an old Gibson wah , it can only be run on battery.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.02.12 at 11:02
The Nintendo DS Lite seems like it was made to have solar cells put on it. It has a large amount of surface area on the top and bottom that both face upward when the DS is opened.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.02.11 at 17:48
How to light a bulb with one wire and one battery. step 1Obtain a battery, an electric wire, and a small light bulbThat's right. You only need one wire.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.02.09 at 18:43
For a class project (PV Design, Appalachian State, Dr. Dennis Scanlin) I decided to try making a low cost PV (photovoltaic) tracker. Being able to follow the sun's path through the sky can raise your solar panel system's output considerably (30-50%), but the argon filled ones can be a bit pricey, and seem to be a bit unsteady in wind.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.02.09 at 04:53
Power you cell phone via the sun. step 1Materials/ToolsYou don't need much to get this project up and running. I actually bought everything I needed at Radio Shack, and will provide the SKUs for each item in case you want to d…
step 2Cutting HolesRemove the top of the project box.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.02.09 at 04:28
Ever wanted one of those fancy gadget chargers or maybe even a light meter?. . . Probably not. But with a few old parts you can make one. You will need: Solar panel (You can get these from one of those useless solar powered garden lights but two works or maybe even more.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.02.09 at 04:24
This is basically what the name says, it's a water heater. Tests: For the tests I used the water heater vs a regular bottle, each had one cup of water in it The starting temperature of the water was 20C(68F) The outside temperature was 10.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.02.09 at 04:04
I WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO ADD A SMALL SOLAR PANEL TO A PHONE SO IT EXTENDS THE LIFE OF YOUR PHONE BATTERY. BECAUSE OF THE TYPE OF SOLAR PANEL I USED IT LOOKS GREAT AND DOES NOT GET IN THE WAY OF USING THE PHONE NORMALLY AND YOU CAN STILL USE YOUR MOBILE PHONE PROTECTIVE CASE IF YOU USE ONE BECAUSE OF THE TYPE OF PANEL I HAVE USED.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.02.09 at 03:57