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Charge the li-ion batteries using a solar panel and then charge USB devices using the li-ion batteries.

Sketch

The sketch can be found here.

Hypothesis

The TP4056 can be used to charge a 3.7V li-ion battery and then the battery can be used to charge other devices using the USB boost converter.

Assumptions

  • One 3.7V li-ion is being used to capture the soloar energy.
  • The DPDT switch disallows the li-ion battery from charging and the USB boost converter being used at the same time.

Procedure

Circuit

Connect the solar panel to the IN+ and IN- of the TP4056.

Connect one NC throw of the switch between the solar panel and IN+ of the TP4056.

Connect the other NO throw of the switch between the IN+ of the boost converter and OUT+ of the TP4056.

Connect the 3V li-ion batter to the B+ and B- of the TP4056.

Connect the JST-PH 2.0 connector between the solar panel and the TP4056.

Circuit made with Circuit Diagram

Output

  • The red LED on the TP4056 is on when the li-ion battery is charging via the solar panel.
  • The blue LED on the TP4056 is off when the li-ion battery is charging via the solar panel.
  • The red LED on the TP4056 is on off the li-ion battery is fully charged and the solar panel is on.
  • The blue LED on the TP4056 is on when the li-ion battery is fully charged and the solar panel is on.
  • The red LED on the boost converter is off when the solar panel is on.
  • The red LED on the boost converter is on when the solar panel is off.

Analysis

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Conclusion

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Troubleshooting

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References

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