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Category: Solar Stuff

12V/30W Solar Panel – 1


Building another 12V solar panel.

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Author AlanM52Posted on 22/03/202405/05/2026Categories Projects 2, Solar StuffLeave a comment on 12V/30W Solar Panel – 1

Solar Panel – Part 3

Did some more work including refinements and additions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For better visibility modified the MDF box for a tilting display so I can adjust the angle to reduce sun reflections.

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Author AlanM52Posted on 29/02/202405/05/2026Categories Projects 2, Solar StuffLeave a comment on Solar Panel – Part 3

Solar Panel – Part 2

We need to package all the components so doing that in this session.

Found a flip-top storage that will do nicely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Author AlanM52Posted on 28/02/202405/05/2026Categories Projects 2, Solar StuffLeave a comment on Solar Panel – Part 2

Solar Panel – Part 1

This is for my workshop projects and related gadgets in particular to power my wi-fi bird feeder and wi-fi chicken feeder.

250W Solar Panel Flexible 12V 30A Caravan Camping Portable Solar Panel Kit. Delivered the next day.

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Author AlanM52Posted on 27/02/202405/05/2026Categories Projects 2, Solar StuffLeave a comment on Solar Panel – Part 1

Solar panels for property name signs

Solar panels – anyone know where I can get 5V panels like this one which is no longer available from Jaycar (see previous post).

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Author AlanM52Posted on 29/01/202003/03/2026Categories Projects 2, Solar StuffLeave a comment on Solar panels for property name signs

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    • Bandsaw
    • Bandsaw 2015
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    • Bar Fridge
    • Ceiling Fan
    • Crosscut Sled
    • Drill
    • Disc Sander
    • Dust Separator
    • Jigsaw Table
    • Mitre Saw
    • Planer Thicknesser
    • Fence Palings
    • Router
    • Saw
    • Scroll Saw
    • WS Storage
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  • Al’s Workshop
    • Night Lights
    • Lighting
    • eBay
    • Power Supply
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    • DJ TV Stand
    • Chook Annex
    • Chook Run
    • Cleaning Pebbles
    • Front Gates
    • Greyhound Drink Stands
    • Gooney Catrun
    • Laminar Water Jet
    • Motion Sensor
    • Motion Sprinkler
    • Motion Sprinkler 12V
    • Garden Sentry
    • New Chooks
    • Pitfield Makeover
    • Rabbit Hutch
    • Wall Mount TV
    • Water Spout
    • Sanyo Projector
    • Scrolling
    • Post Parcel Tray
  • Projects 2
    • Chook Shed
    • Chicken Door
    • Chook Shed Heater
    • Solar Stuff
    • Chicken Feeder
    • Poultry Poop Patrol
    • Bird Feeder
    • Cat Scarer
    • Ceiling Fan
    • Workshop Drainage
    • Weatherboards
    • Stairwell Barrier
    • Shishi Odoshi
    • Garden Pond
    • Projects 2 Other
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    • Kodak Negative Scanner
    • Backyard POD
    • Mailbox Delivery System
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