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The PICAXE08M2 SOLAR PANEL POWER CONTROLLER controls a solar panel’s output voltage to its maximum power point voltage irrespective of load. This results in the transfer of all the available solar panel power to the load.
Depending on the load characteristics this circuit can provide a significant multiplication of the current available from the solar panel into the load.
For a motor this means increasing its torque, especially useful when a car is accelerating from a standing start. This feature also allows a motor to start and operate at a much lower light intensity than is possible with the motor directly connected to the solar panel.
The unit automatically sets the appropriate control voltage on start up.
While it was specifically designed to operate with a Scorpio No. 26 Solar panel it will operate with any solar panel that has an open circuit voltage between 7.0 volts and 10.0 volts and a short circuit current between 0.1 amp and 1.0 amp.
PLEASE NOTE: The PICSPPC08M2 is supplied with a blank PICAXE chip that requires programming. A PICAXE download cable (Code: PICUCAB) is required to download the program to the PICSPPC08M2. Pre-programmed chips are also available on request when ordering.
Soldering Required: Yes
Hours to Construct: 3 - 5
Components included: Electrical, Electronics & PCB
Level: Subsystem - Intermediate
Price per kit:
$32.15 (1 - 19)
$29.90 (20+)
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IMPORTANT:
TECHNOLOGY KIT CONTENTS. Our kits contain all the electrical, electronic and mechanical components needed to build the device (only). The teacher supplies readily available material for wiring, making body parts, etc. – NO BODY PARTS OR WIRES ARE INCLUDED in the kits. Each order includes comprehensive instructions / Teaching Unit.
