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Supermario_jj
modified 8 years ago

WORKING SOLAR ENGINE

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Boost converter coupled to a capacitor then to a relay which fires at 12V, a high current on the motor. Use a small DC motor. This works in real life, try it. Replace the source with a solar cell (3V to 6V).Use any general purpose BJT (BC547, BC546 and etc.).
published 8 years ago
BillyT
8 years ago
When I see a circuit this poorly laid out I say to myself, self, self I say, this circuit either doesn't work, or its stolen from somewhere and they don't want anyone to know it. In this case it's the first, maybe the second also and the circuit got stuffed up. I did sort the circuit out a bit, but still could not get the boost converter to work. http://everycircuit.com/circuit/4786456474419200
Supermario_jj
8 years ago
@BillyT Yes, that boost converter is clearly not my design (no claims made tho). I just put it on with the idea of making something of higher DC voltage than the relay threshold and be able to fire it to the motor when that limit is reached. I did build that boost converter months before (for a power led) i got the idea of using it on a solar engine. That boost converter tho has the essential parts where a built-in oscillat is incorporated. From the authors design, the boost converter is rated to produce 10V from 1.5-4.5V. My solar cell is rated at 6V and produced an open circuit voltage of 20V. Well thanks. Your comment is appreciated tho.

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