Off the grid power

by David Allen on Monday, February 16th, 2009

It is amazing that these days people are able to have their own solar power supply, but not just any solar power supply this is portable solar power, amazingly this device will actually track the sun to get the best source of rays all of the time. This is ideal for camping or just long journeys it only takes a few minutes to set up too.

 

 

Solar Panel Specifications:

5 WATT, 15.4v @300ma

Leading Features

Micro-controller Technology

Single Axis positioning, East-West Direction

Geared Stepper motor gear/Worm gear drive train

4 Optical sensors

Low power- Only draws 5-15ma standby/~150ma during positioning

Samples ambient light ~ every 10 seconds

Auto shutdown at dusk

Auto Wake up and seek on sunrise

3 Indicator LED modes, Sampling, Standby, Positioning

Derives power from battery being charged

5 WATT solar panel, Rollable, 300ma @15.4vdc output

Diode blocking for reverse polarity protection

Sturdy brass boom support rods

Simple Elevation adjustment

Bias adjustment for ‘On-Target’ positioning

Includes:

1- 5W Flexible Solar Panel

1- Controller Base w/Boom Support

4- Brass Boom Support Rods

1- Solar Sensor

1- 12vdc Power Cable w/Clip Leads

1- 15’ Solar Panel Extension cord

1- 12 Volt Cigarette Lighter Adapter Cord

Priced at $400

 

Source [Red Ferret]

 

 

 

 

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