Description
This solar charger is a stackable shield for Arduino boards. A simple and easy way of taking your Arduino project off the grid! The Solar Charger Shield connects to a solar panel and a rechargeable battery. The shield handles all the charging and discharging of your lithium ion battery. You may use various batteries that has the voltage of 3.0V-4.2V to shift up for 5V output, or connect a rechargeable Li-ion battery and a solar panel to form an autonomous sensor unit.
Features:
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Short circuit protection
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Max 3W (5V 600mA) output when battery is connected
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Continuous Charge Current Up to 900mA
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Battery status indication ( Red : Charging , Green: Charged )
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Micro-USB port to charge battery
Specification:
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Battery input voltage: 3.0~4.5V
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USB input voltage: 4.75~5.25V
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Solar input voltage: 4.8~6V
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Maximum Output Power(with battery): 3W(600mA@5V)
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Ripple voltage: <100mV @ 500mA
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Dimensions: 68 x 53mm
Getting Started Guide: http://wiki.seeedstudio.com/Solar_Charger_Shield_V2.2/
