Build Solar Powered Chimes
Introduction This tutorial will demonstrate how to make a simple direct drive solar chimes sculpture with a Voltaic mini solar panel....
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Reading Charge Level of Voltaic USB Battery Packs
Blog Overview: IntroductionParts List and Arduino WiringArduino Code and Battery Charge TestsPython Code and Datalogging Battery Voltage...
Solar Bicycle Tracker Using Adafruit FONA
In this post, we show you how to build a solar-powered asset tracker for your bicycle or other important equipment using Adafruit FONA 808 and...
Solar Charger Tutorial – Part 1
How do Solar Chargers work? A solar charger is a portable power system made up of a solar panel and an external battery pack. For Voltaic Systems,...
Solar Panels for Small Motors – An Intro
Solar Panels for Small Motors In this guide we look at the options you have when deciding on solar panels for small motors starting with how to...
DIY Solar Toolbox
Ben Schapiro, a Chicago-land customer, took our 16 Watt solar panel and a classic tackle box and made a pretty cool and versatile solar charger. The...
DIY Solar Lamp
Here's a guide to building a USB powered LED lamp compatible with Voltaic Systems products. This is a quick and easy way to convert the solar...
DIY Renewable Electricity Class
Voltaic Systems employee, Phillip Stearns will be teaching a 2-day class in DIY Renewable Electricity at 3rd Ward in Brooklyn, NY. Students...
Mod the IKEA Sunnan to Charge an iPad2
A while back we covered the nifty Sunnan solar powered desk lamp from IKEA, highlighting its usefulness while making note of some of the things we...
DIY Dynamo Video
We shot a quick video of the DIY Dynamo charging our external battery that we covered in a previous post. It is connected up to a dual multimeter...