LOL, i admire your creativity and all. Im a type of person that would need absolute quality on stuff and things like that, but after wathing this video, i might need to change that to get things done. Its wonderful on how little things you would need to make this and defintely starting getting my hands on some items. Cheers! editL some grammar
Thanks for replying to my inquiries your project is definitely outstanding and I will recommend it to other people especially how you tore down something as a cigarette charger to break down the voltage for your solar project one of the main things I wanted to know that was ingenious thank you so much.
Hi guys! Please excuse the mistake I made during making this folding solar panel project. The panels should be connected in parallel with each other, NOT in series. Please instead follow my updated project video here: th-cam.com/video/lgxu_lZoDxI/w-d-xo.html With this change, you now cannot use the 12-5VDC converter that was shown in the video, but instead a 6-5VDC Buck converter constant current source module: amzn.to/3GEhopF Thanks for understanding!
Awesome vid ty.. tried buying same panels but got in mail different ones. Has positive and negative both sides (Voltage: 6V Power: 2W Current: 0-330mA) can I still run in series ?? The only vid I've seen with these vids are run in parallel ?? Cheers
Hi Jason, My apologies... due to my lack of knowledge back at the time I made this video, I make a mistake by putting the panels in series when they're meant to sit in parallel with each other . Please watch my latest version of this project called the "Solar Power Bank", there I connect things accordingly. You must connect them in parallel to maintain a voltage 6V and to add up enough current, yes. Cheers, Max
@@lassedahljessing5711 Hello. The panels are way more power efficient when configured in parallel, so that they give out added amount of current but the same voltage of 1 panel.
Hi. Yes, adding a diode at the positive end lead of the solar panels is recommended. However, if even one panel gets shaded or blocked from the sun's light with this solar phone charger, the whole thing won't work. So as this is an older project of mine with the wrong "Series" solar panel wire up configuration, I advise you to hook up your solar panels in parallel (same voltage, higher current) for much better efficiency. That goes with saying that you'd also need a different rated power converter. I recommend you watch the latest project version - Solar Power bank, where I make a way more efficient solar charger: th-cam.com/video/lgxu_lZoDxI/w-d-xo.html Cheers, Max
Hi, that won't work since small panels as such used in the video have a very low amperage, you'll have to connect many of them up in parallel and then an equivalent row which pairs up with the other parallel row, connected up in series to equal 12V. Then, that might be enough ✌️
Hello Max! Can I use this same design just wired in parallel? Can I still use 5v panels with the 12-5V DC converter, or do I need 6v panels and a 6-5V converter?
In reality, these panels must be hooked up in parallel to maintain a similar voltage to what the phone requires (5-6V) and add up to a higher value in current potential to make power conversion more efficient and stable. So if one panel gets covered or goes down, the rest of the panels keep working and charging the phone. The way I did it in series makes this project less efficient and unstable for charging anything. I will pin a comment leading to my updated version of this project. Cheers.
Hi, Ellie. From memory I used different value resistors with these LEDs. So when the voltage of the panel array goes up, the LEDs will shine stronger up until the very last LED. A more effective approach to doing this would be with diodes instead of resistors.
It's going to cost a tenth of the price to buy it lol You want new, clean non scratched/cracked panels and it's cheaper to simply purchase an 8 pack of solar motion lights off Amazon for $20, or simply pay $30 for one that holds 20,000 mAh. It's fun making your own, but not exactly cost efficient.
The situation for others can be completely different. Some already have certain materials and parts laying around they can salvage to recreate with, others may not. Only purchasing these panels which cost me $10, turned out to be the total cost of my project.
Hi, I know you may find it annoying to see the panels get wired up in the wrong configuration, this is back when I had less knowledge in electronics, we all make mistakes... After making this video, I then understood my major mistake. Stay tuned on the upcoming Solar charger/powerbank V2 coming soon! Working on a more efficient and better one :)
Or you could connect 3 and 3 in parallel and connect those in series for 12volts. Then you could use a car phone charger for more convenience. All be it a great project you did👍
I didn't use a battery here as I did not have the correct battery management modules. In this video with my newer version of the solar power bank, it uses a battery: th-cam.com/video/lgxu_lZoDxI/w-d-xo.html
At the time of posting this video, with my past lack of knowledge, I made the mistake of connecting them in series when they should have been connected in parallel to have 5V with added up panel current. We live and learn! :)
Perfect for Power Outages Emergencies & off grid Camping. Very Well done👍👍
Yes! Thanks a lot ☺
Feel free to check out my updated version of the solar power bank, a more efficient one: th-cam.com/video/lgxu_lZoDxI/w-d-xo.html
Man, I'm glad I have a 3d printer for my DIY projects, lol.
This is cool as hell , I’ve been trying Amazon solar panels and now I’m thinking I should just get the wires and glue whatever and make these
good job man. I subbed for sure. Its refreshing to see someone put their imagination into their builds.
Thanks a lot! Your support of my work is appreciated :)
LOL, i admire your creativity and all. Im a type of person that would need absolute quality on stuff and things like that, but after wathing this video, i might need to change that to get things done. Its wonderful on how little things you would need to make this and defintely starting getting my hands on some items. Cheers!
editL some grammar
Thank you! I'm quite glad you found my video helpful. Cheers!
Thank you me and my partner used this for our science expo
Glad to hear my video had helped! :)
Thanks for replying to my inquiries your project is definitely outstanding and I will recommend it to other people especially how you tore down something as a cigarette charger to break down the voltage for your solar project one of the main things I wanted to know that was ingenious thank you so much.
Thank you very much! You might also want to watch my latest take on this project, the updated solar charger: th-cam.com/video/lgxu_lZoDxI/w-d-xo.html
Hi guys!
Please excuse the mistake I made during making this folding solar panel project. The panels should be connected in parallel with each other, NOT in series. Please instead follow my updated project video here: th-cam.com/video/lgxu_lZoDxI/w-d-xo.html
With this change, you now cannot use the 12-5VDC converter that was shown in the video, but instead a 6-5VDC Buck converter constant current source module: amzn.to/3GEhopF
Thanks for understanding!
Awesome vid ty.. tried buying same panels but got in mail different ones. Has positive and negative both sides (Voltage: 6V Power: 2W Current: 0-330mA) can I still run in series ?? The only vid I've seen with these vids are run in parallel ?? Cheers
Hi Jason,
My apologies... due to my lack of knowledge back at the time I made this video, I make a mistake by putting the panels in series when they're meant to sit in parallel with each other . Please watch my latest version of this project called the "Solar Power Bank", there I connect things accordingly. You must connect them in parallel to maintain a voltage 6V and to add up enough current, yes.
Cheers,
Max
Hello. Why Can it not be in Series with Each other? I am just curious😀
@@lassedahljessing5711 Hello. The panels are way more power efficient when configured in parallel, so that they give out added amount of current but the same voltage of 1 panel.
@@MaxImagination okay. Thanks for help👍
Im your New Subscriber Max! From Philippines!
Nice project ❤
Thank you! Cheers!
Keep it up young man. Kudos.
Thanks, will do!
wow this is super cool! lol i wish i was as talanted as you lol.
you are a clever jung men. Top Job !
Thank you for tuning in and for your comment!
Very nice bro
Nice work, I like it))
Thanks for watching! :)
super project 😍 i love it 😘😍😍😀
Thank you! Cheers! 😀
Do you need to add a diode to your solar panels? Thanks. I'm making something similar and I'm seeing often that people solder diodes on.
Hi. Yes, adding a diode at the positive end lead of the solar panels is recommended. However, if even one panel gets shaded or blocked from the sun's light with this solar phone charger, the whole thing won't work. So as this is an older project of mine with the wrong "Series" solar panel wire up configuration, I advise you to hook up your solar panels in parallel (same voltage, higher current) for much better efficiency. That goes with saying that you'd also need a different rated power converter.
I recommend you watch the latest project version - Solar Power bank, where I make a way more efficient solar charger: th-cam.com/video/lgxu_lZoDxI/w-d-xo.html
Cheers,
Max
@@MaxImagination Thanks for your reply and your help. Best of luck to you and your hobby.
@@GP5zona Thanks a lot! 🙂✌🏻
better use the panels in parallel rather than series ... it will increase the efficiency ...
Hi, yes, that is the more efficient way, I learnt soon after I made the video about the smarter way of connecting the panels. Thanks anyway, though!
thanks alot i didnt know about connecting types
Can we use 2 solar panel of 6 v in series for 6 v × 2 = 12 v for 12 v car phone charger ?
Hi, that won't work since small panels as such used in the video have a very low amperage, you'll have to connect many of them up in parallel and then an equivalent row which pairs up with the other parallel row, connected up in series to equal 12V. Then, that might be enough ✌️
Could you do this with those cheap dollar tree yard lights? Wondering how many would be good enought
Hi, if you're referring to the solar panels on the dollar store yard light, yes. You would need many of them, though!
Hello Max! Can I use this same design just wired in parallel? Can I still use 5v panels with the 12-5V DC converter, or do I need 6v panels and a 6-5V converter?
Hi there. Yes, parallel will work with these 5.5V panels. You'd have to use a 5V current boosting module.
@@MaxImagination So the current module like in this video? Do I need to add a diode to the + and - wires?
At 1:02, where can I find the item ontop of the red wires ?
I a doing a school project and really need that part
Sorry I meant 1:01
You can find it in car chargers for phones.
compatible with an iphone charger?
hi can this project be used to power a a camera battery
Hi and yes, as long as it's a one-cell (3.7V) battery.
Can it be activated by a light bulb
4:33 hey what’s the circuit that you have used here?
A 12V to 5V DC-DC converter board from a car cigar-shaped charger.
Where did you get your components
I ordered them from Amazon. Please check the links in the video description, thanks.
my question is that piece u used to organize the vults power for phone, is it specific or anyone can work
Hi, this board can be taken from a DC cigar style charger from a car. Cheers
Connecting them in series would only cause more time to get it charged right? Is there any other problem.....?
In reality, these panels must be hooked up in parallel to maintain a similar voltage to what the phone requires (5-6V) and add up to a higher value in current potential to make power conversion more efficient and stable. So if one panel gets covered or goes down, the rest of the panels keep working and charging the phone. The way I did it in series makes this project less efficient and unstable for charging anything. I will pin a comment leading to my updated version of this project.
Cheers.
@@MaxImagination okay,thank you so much for the reply!
@@studyah Always :)
How did you set up the progress meter with the LEDs?
Hi, Ellie. From memory I used different value resistors with these LEDs. So when the voltage of the panel array goes up, the LEDs will shine stronger up until the very last LED.
A more effective approach to doing this would be with diodes instead of resistors.
I am doing a diy solar panel iPhone charger. Is there a way we can talk so you can help me figure out why my diy charger is not working?
Hi there. I don't do calls, but you can DM me on Instagram: @max.imagination for me to further help you on your issue.
Can this work with 2 solar panels
Unfortunately, no, as two small solar panels will only give a charging current of 300-500mA.
You'd at least need four ☺
Where can I get the materials from?
Hi, you may be able to get them from online stores such as Amazon or Aliexpress.
Hey man is it possible for you to send me a link to the 12 dc v to 5 dc or explain how you got it
Hey there. I simply used a circuit board from one of these Car Adapter Phone Chargers: amzn.to/3Ebnbk0
@@MaxImagination is it possible to use a step down converter module with a usb on it?
How much if maybe someone won to buy it from you online
Hi, sorry, I don't have plans on selling my creations.
Where do you get the female usb cable end
You may find one in a female USB extension cable or old phone charger head.
It's going to cost a tenth of the price to buy it lol
You want new, clean non scratched/cracked panels and it's cheaper to simply purchase an 8 pack of solar motion lights off Amazon for $20, or simply pay $30 for one that holds 20,000 mAh.
It's fun making your own, but not exactly cost efficient.
The situation for others can be completely different. Some already have certain materials and parts laying around they can salvage to recreate with, others may not. Only purchasing these panels which cost me $10, turned out to be the total cost of my project.
Where do you get the dc car charger component board
Hi, I got that board from a car (cigar) 5v phone charger
It steps down 12V to 5V
pointless if they are 6v cells, why not parallel them for faster charging rather than wasting voltage
Hi, I know you may find it annoying to see the panels get wired up in the wrong configuration, this is back when I had less knowledge in electronics, we all make mistakes...
After making this video, I then understood my major mistake.
Stay tuned on the upcoming Solar charger/powerbank V2 coming soon! Working on a more efficient and better one :)
@@MaxImagination Dont worry about it dude. You could also integrate a small MPPT solar charge controller to handle it for you.
Or you could connect 3 and 3 in parallel and connect those in series for 12volts. Then you could use a car phone charger for more convenience. All be it a great project you did👍
Which gadget or say component did you use on 4:15 what is it called???
I used a 12V DC to 5V DC converter board from a cigar car charger unit that normally charged phones.
Thank you bro liked this gadget love from India❤
@@MaxImagination Can you please suggest one 12v to 5v DC Converter available on amazon just like yours
Yu pay attention in school
Can I use a substitute for glue gun?
Sure. You might choose to use a silicone gun or superglue.
Why non battery????
I didn't use a battery here as I did not have the correct battery management modules. In this video with my newer version of the solar power bank, it uses a battery: th-cam.com/video/lgxu_lZoDxI/w-d-xo.html
How much would this cost?
Sorry, by now, I don't remember!
@@MaxImagination can u take a rough guss
@@whocars101 My rough guess is it would cost about $10 to make :)
Not in series bro
At the time of posting this video, with my past lack of knowledge, I made the mistake of connecting them in series when they should have been connected in parallel to have 5V with added up panel current.
We live and learn! :)