Solar Lighting Controller Kit

SKU: AK6028

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This product has been retired. It is no longer available, but this page has been kept for reference.

(Silicon Chip Magazine May-Jun ‘10)Power LED garden, shed or security lights FREE from the sun! When coupled with a 5W solar panel (N 0005C) & 3.3Ah battery (S 5080) this kit allows you to power up to 10W of LED lamps for 2.5 hours a day - without any mains power! It accepts inputs from a remote switch, PIR movement detector or ambient light sensor (automatic dusk switching). Includes Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) to ensure you get every last watt from your solar panel! Direct LED drive makes connection easy (we suggest 3 x 3W star LEDs such as Z 0259A). The battery is protected from over charging & discharging.

Important Note For Kit Buyers:
This product is supplied in component form and requires soldering, drilling, and assembly. We recommend users are familiar with at least basic electronic principles and have the ability to solder.

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NSW, 2285
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