diff --git a/hardware/power.md b/hardware/power.md index c76b59e..dc688aa 100644 --- a/hardware/power.md +++ b/hardware/power.md @@ -1,26 +1,41 @@ # BATTERY +* 1S LiIon/LiPo (3.7 V nominal) +* 18650 for easy ubiquitous availability (~3,000 mAh each) +* connect cells in parallel until we get the capacity we want * lipo can charge at 1C -* 5900mAh -> 5.9A - -Strawman design proposal: 1S LiPo, 18650 for easy ubiquitous availability -(~3,000 mAh). Add cells in parallel until you get the capacity you want. ## CELLS [INR18650-35E](https://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/Samsung%20INR18650-35E%203500mAh%20%28Pink%29%20UK.html) + +# POWER BOARD +[Adafruit 6091](https://www.adafruit.com/product/6091) +* $7 +* 5-18V input, USB-C or PV/DC +* CC at 1.0 A, 0.5 A, or 0.25 A +* handles LiPo/LiIon or LiFePo cells +* optional thermistor to reduce charge current when battery overheats +* battery under voltage protection disconnects the battery from the load at 3 V +* [schematic](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-bq25185-usb-dc-solar-lithium-ion-polymer-charger/downloads#schematic-and-fab-print-3188140) + +Max charge rate is 1 A at 3.7 V nominal battery voltage, which is 3.7 W. + + +# PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL + +Anything 5-18 V should be fine, the charger can't use more than 3.7 W. + +Trying this one: + + +# ALTERNATIVE POWER BOARDS + ## CHARGERS 1. [5V 2A USB-C](https://www.amazon.com/DWEII-Converter-Step-Up-Charging-Protection/dp/B09YD5C9QC/) 2. [5V 2A](https://www.amazon.com/Ruiwaer-Discharge-Integrated-Adjustable-Charging/dp/B08QHVW5J8) * have on hand (i think) 3. [Adjustable](https://www.amazon.com/Lithium-Battery-Charger-Charging-Converter/dp/B089NG9TFW) * combine with [heatsink](https://www.amazon.com/Printer-Heatsink-Thermal-Conductive-Adhesive/dp/B07RKHRHJV) -4. [Adafruit 6091](https://www.adafruit.com/product/6091) - * $7 - * 5-18V input, USB-C or PV/DC - * CC at 1.0 A, 0.5 A, or 0.25 A - * handles LiPo/LiIon or LiFePo cells - * optional thermistor to reduce charge current when battery overheats - * [schematic](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-bq25185-usb-dc-solar-lithium-ion-polymer-charger/downloads#schematic-and-fab-print-3188140) strawman: charging up to 4v with the INR18650 (see `CELLS:INR18650-35E` for the discharge capacity graph, and `CHARGERS:3` for 4V cutoff w/ a 5V panel) gives us ~3000mAh, or 88% of the 3398mAh tested battery life. @@ -31,4 +46,3 @@ strawman: charging up to 4v with the INR18650 (see `CELLS:INR18650-35E` for the * mppt charge controllers: 1. 2. -