instructables

Wireless Solar Charger

by projectupton

Every student knows the struggle of finding an outlet to charge their phone. This daily struggle of ours motivated
us to find a creative solution. We wanted to create a charging device that did not require an outlet in any
circumstance and also had a futuristic touch to it. This led to the creation of our Wireless Solar Powered Charger,
a neat little device that utilizes the power of the sun to satisfy all our cellular charging needs.

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Step 1: Parts, Supplies, Tools

Basic Wires
2 AA rechargeable batteries
5V USB Charging Circuit
Wireless Charging kit by Laniakea
AA battery holder with positive and negative wires
1n914 diode
6 volt solar panel
Micro USB Cable

Tools:

Soldering Iron
Solder
3D printer
Filament
Wire Cutter and Stripper
Heat Shrink

Notice:

If you look closely, you will notice that in some our pictures we have a different wireless charging coil and receiver.
But due to a flimsy design and erratic connection we decided to upgrade to a more robust wireless charging kit by
laniakea. If you want a to check out the previous coil and receiver, the links are here and here.

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Step 2: Circuit and Soldering

1. Solder together a 1N904 diode and wire together
(repeat step again for 2 wires)
2. Solder the 1N904 wire to the positive side of the
solar panel.
3. take a battery pack and solder the two leads to the
2 1N904 wires that are connected to the solar panel.
(Make Sure the Positive is connected to the positive,
and negative is connected to the negative.)
4. Solder on the 5v USB charging circuit to the
positive and negative leads from the battery pack.
P.S Use a multimeter to check the voltages and
current and see if the led on the usb charging circuit
lights up.

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Step 3: 3D Printing

We had to create a nice little enclosure for the wireless charger, so what better way to make one than using a 3D
printer. Instead of trying to find an online design, we decided to challenge ourselves and design our own
enclosure. I have attached the IPT file if you guys want to use or edit our design. Feel free to create your own
enclosure. It can be a fun experience. We used a Makerbot Replicator 2 3D printer with PLA filament.

The Settings:

Extruder 215 Celsius

2 shells
15 percent infill
layer height of .15

Download
http://www.instructables.com/ORIG/FBK/T1HS/INKG3K09/FBKT1HSINKG3K09.ipt
…

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Step 4: Final Assembly

1. Hot glue the edges of the solar panel to base of the 5. Place the charging pad on top of everything.
enclosure. We need it to stay in place.
Congratulations. You have made your own wireless
2. Use a ziptie to tie some wires together. This charging pod.
conserves space and reduces cable clutter.
Keep in mind you must have the wireless receiver
3. Place the battery pack and the rest of the circuit connected to your phone to actually charge your
onto the back of the solar panel and into the phone. Also turn the battery pack on or off depending
enclosure. on whether you are charging or not.

4. Finally connect the wireless charging pad to the

usb charging circuit using a micro usb cable.

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Step 5: Random Pictures and Dedication

We dedicate this awesome project to our beautiful teacher Ms.Berbawy for guiding us in the process of making.If
you want to learn more about our Robotics class check out berbawy.com/makers .

Thank You,

Kathirvel Gounder

Shobhit Asthana

Mehtab Randhawa

Kireeti Jana

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does it work in any smart phones?

i want to install a LCD display that can display how many percent energy left or remain in solar
wireless charger . its that possible ? and i also want to put a function that solar wireless charger
can charge in outlet. its that possible ?
thank you for helping me :)
have a nice day

good instructable. but to make it better you should post a circuit schematic for easier understanding
of your device

How can I contact you for some questions?

Sir I want to make a powerful robot (car ) so which kind of motor will be best for me

Kireeti gj

Nice project!

WOW BERBAWY MAKERS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

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very nice

Thank you

Thank you

Cool charger.

Thank you.

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