kipkay When you say standard diode do you mean something like this: 1N4007 1A 1000V Rectifier Diode DO-41 Tape. Because if not, I'm at a complete loss.
christian villegas i thought that to lol. to make it easier he could have taken it apart, drilled holes, and soldered the solar panel then put it back togeather
This is by far the best and easiest diy solar charger for iPhones I've seen on here. KipKay makes it look so simple. Some of you are asking what the standard diode is? I live in the uk and I've always used a N1914 diode (I think those are the right numbers??) the one I use has a white stripe instead of a black one but yet principal when soldering is the same. The diodes are just designed to stop any power being transferred back into the solar panel from the batteries. I would recommend buying good quality rechargeable batteries with a high Mah as shown in the video, you can get 4 x AA rechargeable ones from my local pound shop but they only have 800mah power so it wouldn't give you much oooomph when charging an iphone. Lastly, the only thing I do differently is leave a little toggle switch and the small led on the finished product as I like the fact that you can switch it on and off. Overall a fantastic little project to complete in an hour or over a weekend. Thank you KipKay once again for your great tutorials
I started building one of these years ago with regulators and everything so as to avoid possibly damaging any batteries by running too much juice into them... shortly after, these things were all being sold in the store. I still have the stuff to make it (which I paid $6 for at radio shack) and still want to finish it... maybe a couple years down the road. :)
Great video, I have 2 questions though. Would this work on a larger scale with more batteries and a stronger solar pannel? And, does the AA battery holder work as the input for solar energy as well as the output for power to the phone? Thanks!
Can you connect the solar panel straight to the female USB port instead of the batteries? I just want full power as fast as I can. AKA zombie apocalypse.
Unfortunately not because the solar panel won't produce enough energy to charge your phone. But if you connect batteries, the solar panel will charge those batteries then from the batteries it will go to the 5v converter and provide a semi efficient charge
You could probably start a manufacturing company with that. Everyone is always looking to save on utility bills. A solar phone charger would be a good buy (Especially since it would be easy to carry about and would never stop working outside as you don't need to charge it from home). Good Video!
This new direction for the channel I enjoy. Researched this project online for weeks trying to find the details of how it works, a nice video and compete kit it perfect for all the DIY projects I want to do that I see demoed on this channel!
Lets not make this a pissing contest. Any time anyone is willing to show you on a video how to create something for cheap money, but states you can get the parts from his Web Site. I call that a scam! End of conversation, to all comments.
Connor L. My Son tells me I am wrong & I agree with him. I should have never conceived him, because he is a ungrateful S.O.B. that never wanted to listen to experience & thinks he is as correct as you are. Pal You have no idea of what this world is, I have been through all of it, including combat in Vietnam. End of discussion.
If you want to charge USB stuff, get a 2.5-5W solar panel with USB output. Projects like this can actually DISCHARGE your phone (and other devices) while the display says it's charging.
Every time I watch a kipkay video I'm like "I could actually do this!" Then kipkay says those dreaded words: "Then I brought out my soldering machine."And I'm like "oh"
youre correct on that. You see he also uses an emergency phone charger which uses two double a batteries aswell. Inside that emergency charger is a 5volt dc boost circuit. This special circuit takes the 1.2vx2=2.4 volts(roughlys) and runs it through an oscillator which outputs a steady 5volts in a square wave. You see similar circuits in garden lights that uses one double a battery 1.2volts (mi-mh) to light a 3volt white led.
I just have a question about the battery setup. If they both charge at the same time, will one be done before the other, or will the charge even out between them? Also, can I use a 1N34A diode for this?
I would have mounted the solar panel on the top of the tin, just ran the wires through the tin and make it openable if you ever needed to replace the rechargable batteries
Wow, I was watching you from when you had around 30-40 vids. I was bored and remembered about you, but didn't know your channel name. So I searched your Lighter Laser (the only project I remembered), and now, I found you :D
That's a good idea to make a great home made usb solor charger. it's great for emergency back up just in case the power goes out you don't have to wary about be left on the dark ever again.it's great for chargeing up phones or laptop computer flashlights or more.
A nice addition to this project would be a plexiglass window for the solar panel to make it all self contained. No need to pull the solar panel out to charge. Or instead of a solar panel
I was hoping for some overcharge protection or some other essential features.. I've been wanting to build something like this for ages now but there aren't any easy to follow / informative tutorials online :(
I don't understand the concept of the diode really, I know they only let a small current pass. I am making one and is there a specific one for different voltage? And I am using 9v. because I want to charge my ipad so , do I need a different one, will it work on my phone too??? And instead of 1 USB Ports I am using 2 does it make a difference??? THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
they produce 3v's, yes, but the wiring from the battery pack is also attached to a solar panel, so i'd imagine the board would be getting a charge from the batteries and the solar panel.
So to apply solder for example you have to take the solder stick thing then melt it on the solar panel negative and positive spots then take the solder stick again then melt it on the diode. Then attach the diode to the positive side and melt them together with the solder gun????? And the same thing for wires??
Quick question. I live in Argentina. Sadly for us, importations and dollar purchases are frowned upon by the government, so buying your circuit is a big no... Can I just use 4 NiMh batteries and skip the circuit altogether? 1.25v * 4 = 5.00v I know voltage drops, but it won't drop lower than 4.6v, and it would stop working if it drops too low, wouldn't it? Please answer! I'm very interested in making this project. Thanks!
Hey KipKay does this circuit have a capacitor controlling the fluctuations from the solar panel because ive heard it can blow the electronics in your phone.
Man I love your vidoes and I like to build things with my hands/working with tools and I have a quetion how would I build a -Self built alarm clock? Cause none of my alarms work.
people, save this video to an old flash drive... throw that in your emergency kit... when shit goes down, you will be glad... in time this will be worth a life.
Would it be possible to put holes in the top of the tin, put the wires through there, and hot glue the solar bit to the top? or would that break something?
Dear KipKay Does the have a specific name?because when I asked the guy at the electrical store said they don't have something called a standard diode so if you could tell me I would much appreciate it thank you. Btw I'm from Australia and I am a big fan, I love your videos. Your videos really inspired me to Pursue electronics as a hobby. Thank you !!
Idea's great, but does it really work? I would guess using one of those "Grade A" cells out there you could get the energy from one panel in full sunlight, but this one looks small, and with low light it might take very long to charge.
The charger would be restricted to not allow back flow of power in to the batteries. You could wire around that, but it probably would just be easier to make a new circuit like this.
Hey I was wondering if I can still make this if I sign up or was it like limited time? And also it said get 2x hand picked projects In depth tutorial videos means we get to make the projects right? Can someone answer me please?
*Kipkay now has a Spanish Channel! ¿Hablas español? No hay problema:* ua-cam.com/video/uRseCq1O87o/v-deo.html
I really want to make this but what diode do I need, and instead of a portable charger board, can I just use a dc to DC booster 5v module?
@@dp75675 might be a little late, but the diode looks like a 1N4148
Fun, easy, and useful for an emergency!
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Awesome project! You never know when you phone is going to just up and die on you.
Build your own Solar USB Charger!
you need to do it yourself, you can't have a ready made free sample, if you make it yourself, you can customize your own to do what you want
kipkay When you say standard diode do you mean something like this: 1N4007 1A 1000V Rectifier Diode DO-41 Tape.
Because if not, I'm at a complete loss.
kipkay How many amps does the usb regulator provides?
Can you use rectifier diodes?
+Lone Wolf yes, any diode should do
standard means that other diodes like leds, and zeners won't work
Did he buy a portable charger to make a portable charger? I'm the only one that seems concerned...
christian villegas i thought that to lol. to make it easier he could have taken it apart, drilled holes, and soldered the solar panel then put it back togeather
Christian Villegas He added a solar panel .
*****
But you can use this version while camping, your version requires batteries to carry energy, this relies on the sun.
Walter White Now he can use the portable charger to charge the portable charger.
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where's the fun in that?
I have a thing where I can plug it in to a wall and it gives me 4 USB ports. Can I just use a USB port from that with a battery holder?
This is by far the best and easiest diy solar charger for iPhones I've seen on here. KipKay makes it look so simple. Some of you are asking what the standard diode is? I live in the uk and I've always used a N1914 diode (I think those are the right numbers??) the one I use has a white stripe instead of a black one but yet principal when soldering is the same. The diodes are just designed to stop any power being transferred back into the solar panel from the batteries. I would recommend buying good quality rechargeable batteries with a high Mah as shown in the video, you can get 4 x AA rechargeable ones from my local pound shop but they only have 800mah power so it wouldn't give you much oooomph when charging an iphone.
Lastly, the only thing I do differently is leave a little toggle switch and the small led on the finished product as I like the fact that you can switch it on and off.
Overall a fantastic little project to complete in an hour or over a weekend. Thank you KipKay once again for your great tutorials
Here, I'll make kits for EVERYONE that you can buy, you just have to sign up for a paid monthly subscription, not just buy that one kit.
I started building one of these years ago with regulators and everything so as to avoid possibly damaging any batteries by running too much juice into them... shortly after, these things were all being sold in the store. I still have the stuff to make it (which I paid $6 for at radio shack) and still want to finish it... maybe a couple years down the road. :)
It would've been MUCH easier to just put the solar panel on the emergency usb charger...
Kipkay is forever hooking us up with the hotness!
Is it just me or did this whole video sound like an infomercial
Good project and excellent build. I envy your soldering skills!
I just ordered all the parts for this on ebay for £8
Great idea
Finally, a real kipkay project!!! Not all those weird mini-hacks
So... lets have some batteries left outside in the sun... totally not gonna explode...
Ik im super late but they are nickel metal hydrite batteries. They are least likely to explode compared to other types
sorry but the solar panel is far too small to charge these two batteries. you need something much bigger for 2x3200mAh.
Can i just buy the charger without making it??!!!!
Great video, I have 2 questions though. Would this work on a larger scale with more batteries and a stronger solar pannel? And, does the AA battery holder work as the input for solar energy as well as the output for power to the phone?
Thanks!
Wat was the tool that u used to connect all the wires . It was like a heatin tool with a liquid that connected all the wires .
em... soldering iron?
It's called a sodder gun
Soldering iron
you don't know what you watching nigga if you don't know what soldering is...!
Jevin Wilson ur the straight example of autosm
Electrical tape. Thanks for that idea. Was trying to determine a no-frills way of securing the board without shorting. Great idea. thx
Can you connect the solar panel straight to the female USB port instead of the batteries? I just want full power as fast as I can. AKA zombie apocalypse.
Unfortunately not because the solar panel won't produce enough energy to charge your phone. But if you connect batteries, the solar panel will charge those batteries then from the batteries it will go to the 5v converter and provide a semi efficient charge
You could probably start a manufacturing company with that. Everyone is always looking to save on utility bills. A solar phone charger would be a good buy (Especially since it would be easy to carry about and would never stop working outside as you don't need to charge it from home). Good Video!
This was on my bday!!!!!!!!!
A diode is like a one way valve. It allows current to flow to charge your batteries, but prevents it from flowing the other way, discharging them.
Would have been much better to make holes in the lid for the solar panel wires then hot glue the panel to the lid
i think the solar panel would retain too much heat there has to be air flow from under it
Kipkay is so awesome, he is like the best household-hacker ever
Couldn't you overcharge the batteries like this?
+Two - Dimensional nimh wont get overcharged from this puny panel
+DMAN22yeah that's a 4v panel, it may overchange them
Gulherme Pereira it will put out less than 100ma, which at 4v is only .4v, which will be dissipated as a trivial amount of heat.
DMAN22yeah So, instead of overcharging, it will just heat the batteries ever so slightly?
+Two - Dimensional yeah pretty much, they are supposed to get warm during charging anyways
Soo good to see the classics!
This new direction for the channel I enjoy. Researched this project online for weeks trying to find the details of how it works, a nice video and compete kit it perfect for all the DIY projects I want to do that I see demoed on this channel!
What is the size of the diode
Use a 1N914 Diode you can get it on amazon
ItzLezgo thx
Danny2465 Np
do you really need a diode?
Yeah you do
About time for some more classic kip
its pronounced solder, not soder. but apart from that its a great video
Thats what he said
Was here since 3,000 and saw this video and years later came back and saw you had 2.3 million Great Job Dude👍
What a scam!
All of the parts for it came from him, & no idea were else you could get them.
Lets not make this a pissing contest. Any time anyone is willing to show you on a video how to create something for cheap money, but states you can get the parts from his Web Site. I call that a scam!
End of conversation, to all comments.
iflyhelis your wrong. period.
Connor L. My Son tells me I am wrong & I agree with him. I should have never conceived him, because he is a ungrateful S.O.B. that never wanted to listen to experience & thinks he is as correct as you are. Pal You have no idea of what this world is, I have been through all of it, including combat in Vietnam.
End of discussion.
iflyhelis You idiot, you can just buy these all these components from Fry's for about $30 and have enough to make two chargers.
If you want to charge USB stuff, get a 2.5-5W solar panel with USB output. Projects like this can actually DISCHARGE your phone (and other devices) while the display says it's charging.
Every time I watch a kipkay video I'm like "I could actually do this!" Then kipkay says those dreaded words: "Then I brought out my soldering machine."And I'm like "oh"
youre correct on that. You see he also uses an emergency phone charger which uses two double a batteries aswell. Inside that emergency charger is a 5volt dc boost circuit. This special circuit takes the 1.2vx2=2.4 volts(roughlys) and runs it through an oscillator which outputs a steady 5volts in a square wave. You see similar circuits in garden lights that uses one double a battery 1.2volts (mi-mh) to light a 3volt white led.
WTF?!
These packages are such a good idea, Kipkay!
I just have a question about the battery setup. If they both charge at the same time, will one be done before the other, or will the charge even out between them? Also, can I use a 1N34A diode for this?
I would have mounted the solar panel on the top of the tin, just ran the wires through the tin and make it openable if you ever needed to replace the rechargable batteries
True
Wow, I was watching you from when you had around 30-40 vids. I was bored and remembered about you, but didn't know your channel name. So I searched your Lighter Laser (the only project I remembered), and now, I found you :D
Kip ur one of the best hackers and modders in youtube, ur the best.
Will this work for an iPhone 5 connector? I'm interested in buying the kit. Also where can I get a soldering gun?
Yes, as long as it has a USB port. (The Lightning to USB cord) And soldering irons/guns are available at Radio Shack.
+jhRobert Skywalker
Buy it from the hardware store
Enmanuel Diaz Yes it will because it is USB
no, it doesnt charge if you dont use original Apple charger and usb, source: experience
It's not that bad. Although I bet he could do a good Kermit impression :P
It is a metal you melt and put on a wire to connect it to a circuit. You can look up a tutorial on how to do it.
That's a good idea to make a great home made usb solor charger. it's great for emergency back up just in case the power goes out you don't have to wary about be left on the dark ever again.it's great for chargeing up phones or laptop computer flashlights or more.
I've been thinking about about buying a 3d printer lately, and I just thought you're projects could benefit from a 3d printer a LOT...
A nice addition to this project would be a plexiglass window for the solar panel to make it all self contained. No need to pull the solar panel out to charge. Or instead of a solar panel
Really nice project, Kipkay!
THIS is a kipkay video. Amazing.
I was hoping for some overcharge protection or some other essential features..
I've been wanting to build something like this for ages now but there aren't any easy to follow / informative tutorials online :(
Depends on how much current your solar panel outputs.
The perfect tool to have handy after the fall of man. How else would one slay zombies while listening to Beethoven uninterrupted?
I don't understand the concept of the diode really, I know they only let a small current pass. I am making one and is there a specific one for different voltage? And I am using 9v. because I want to charge my ipad so , do I need a different one, will it work on my phone too??? And instead of 1 USB Ports I am using 2 does it make a difference??? THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
finally hes saving himself from youtube death reaper
Best video yet kipkay, it took you long enough
that is great! you can also charge batteries with the solar panel.
I wonder if you can attach the solar charger directly to the leads on a battery powered device to charge while it is being used
the exact diode used in this project is a 1n4148 diode...just look it up on eBay or amazon
they produce 3v's, yes, but the wiring from the battery pack is also attached to a solar panel, so i'd imagine the board would be getting a charge from the batteries and the solar panel.
Here is only a small solar panel and a zener diode (together cost about $2). The complete kit maybe $3-5 (with rechargeable battery)
Great video! Could you tell me what of solar panel it is?
im addicted to your videos!!
The circuit board from that charger is a step-up transformer adapter, increasing about 3v to 5v for USB. In case anyone was wondering.
But without the on/off switch isn't that transformer constantly draining the batteries? Shouldn't there be a switch??
mikekoz68
I never mentioned switches anywhere. But you're right, a switch would save on battery life big time.
Theres a switch on the circuit that little bar
I am liking this solar stuff
whoa.. that could be very usefull for when i go camping. Thnx a lot :)
So to apply solder for example you have to take the solder stick thing then melt it on the solar panel negative and positive spots then take the solder stick again then melt it on the diode. Then attach the diode to the positive side and melt them together with the solder gun????? And the same thing for wires??
HOLY SHIT.
KIPKAY KITS.
MY LIFE IS COMPLETE. THANK YOUUUUUUUUU
YEY OLD KIPKAY IS BACK!!!
Kipkay you finally got it, putting on usb adaptor instead of just an apple charger cable because adapters are lots cheaper
Now that's power saving!
Quick question. I live in Argentina. Sadly for us, importations and dollar purchases are frowned upon by the government, so buying your circuit is a big no...
Can I just use 4 NiMh batteries and skip the circuit altogether? 1.25v * 4 = 5.00v
I know voltage drops, but it won't drop lower than 4.6v, and it would stop working if it drops too low, wouldn't it?
Please answer! I'm very interested in making this project. Thanks!
Hearing this guy's voice was a blast from the past. (Make Magazine Weekend Projects anyone?)
What type of solder wire do you use that one seems like its good
I have a few questions, What gauge of wire are you using and what tool did you use to cut out the spot for the usb?
awesome notice you build a lot of chargers keep up the good work
cool, I can still charge my phone during the zombie apocalypse and call my friends to see if they are zombies.
Are the batteries being used to help prevent over voltage surges coming out of the solar panel?
Now time to find a way to charge an electronic device without wires!
Hey KipKay does this circuit have a capacitor controlling the fluctuations from the solar panel because ive heard it can blow the electronics in your phone.
First DIY project and it worked with out flaw
Man I love your vidoes and I like to build things with my hands/working with tools and I have a quetion how would I build a -Self built alarm clock? Cause none of my alarms work.
people, save this video to an old flash drive... throw that in your emergency kit... when shit goes down, you will be glad... in time this will be worth a life.
Would it be possible to put holes in the top of the tin, put the wires through there, and hot glue the solar bit to the top? or would that break something?
would be pretty damn usefull as a back up for a passthrough e-cig as well
The diode is to prevent the batteries from back feeding voltage into the solar panel.
Finally the old kipkay
THIS WILL BE SO USEFUL FOR THOSE ON THE GO.
Dear KipKay
Does the have a specific name?because when I asked the guy at the electrical store said they don't have something called a standard diode so if you could tell me I would much appreciate it thank you. Btw I'm from Australia and I am a big fan, I love your videos. Your videos really inspired me to Pursue electronics as a hobby. Thank you !!
Thanks it really helped out and worked! Great for science fair project.
Couldnt you just put the charged batteries in the usb charger? LMAO
now this is a useful video took you long enough
Idea's great, but does it really work?
I would guess using one of those "Grade A" cells out there you could get the energy from one panel in full sunlight, but this one looks small, and with low light it might take very long to charge.
how funny, me and a couple of friends was going to a science contest in a exchange project and won with this same idea :D
The charger would be restricted to not allow back flow of power in to the batteries. You could wire around that, but it probably would just be easier to make a new circuit like this.
I'd think the USB circuit would have a a voltage regulator built into it for steady power to the plug.
Yay! The old. Better kipkay is back!
Hey I was wondering if I can still make this if I sign up or was it like limited time? And also it said get 2x hand picked projects In depth tutorial videos means we get to make the projects right? Can someone answer me please?
Soder is not anything at all.
Solder it has L in it