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This is a fully-fledged miniature solar power station. The thing is extremely useful in the conditions of a campaign, outdoor recreation and everywhere where there is no electricity and there is sunlight. With it, you can pump up an air mattress or a boat, take a shower or wash a car, charge any gadgets and devices, connect the lighting. The built-in battery power is enough for everything.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

To collect such a useful little thing is within the power of everyone, here you will not need much knowledge of electronics.

Will need


1. The 12A 7A / H battery can be bought in stores with an electrician or on .
2. The case, the plastic box 85 mm x 230 mm x 150 mm can be bought in stores with an electrician or on .
3. The solar panel 18 V - .
4. Charging controller - .
5. The switch - .
6. Button - .
7. Wires to connect.
8. LED bar - .
9. Panel 3 in 1: cigarette lighter, USB socket, voltmeter -.
10. Dimmer - .
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

Manufacturing a Solar Power Station


Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

In the box, drill three holes for the cigarette lighter, dual USB sockets and a voltmeter.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

Install them and fix with screws. We also drill a hole next to the voltmeter and install the button without fixing. It is needed in order to turn on the voltmeter when you need to determine the approximate state of the battery.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

Further in the center we drill a small hole into which wires from the solar panel will be threaded.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

We will mount the solar panel on double-sided tape. Glue it. Solder the wires to the panel.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

Install the panel.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

On the side we drill a hole and install a switch that will completely turn off the panel. It is needed so that the battery does not burst at the moment of inactivity of the power plant.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

From the opposite side we glue the LED ruler.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

To regulate the strength of its glow, a dimmer will be used.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

We disassemble it from the native case. Install a variable resistor.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

For the convenience of carrying, we attach a handle from an aluminum strip.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

Assembly of the whole circuit


This device uses the simplest charge controller. On it, icons show where the battery, panel and load are connected. Such a controller will protect the battery from full discharge or overcharging.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

We connect to the battery through the switch. We attach the battery to the case using double-sided tape or, as in my case, using special adhesive rubber.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

From the controller, output is sent to all consumers.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

And the solar panel is connected.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

Light goes through a dimmer.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

Ready device before closing the lid.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

A battery outlet is additionally made on the side so that you can charge the battery from a third-party charger. Indeed, even if there is no sun, then it can be completely used as a bank.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

Solar power station at work


Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

Check the voltage.
Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

Do-it-yourself portable solar power station

What do we have in total


  • Two USB outputs for charging two devices simultaneously.
  • Cigarette lighter socket with 12 V.
  • Dimmable light source.

The presence of an acid battery in its composition is still a plus compared to lithium-ion batteries, since it is not afraid of subzero temperatures.
The device is very useful, especially in case of a zombie apocalypse))
The plans to collect more powerful. Bye everyone!
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Comments (1)
  1. Asid
    #1 Asid Guests August 16, 2019 16:17
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    The current of the solar panel is not enough to charge a battery of such capacity. Do not have illusions about this device. Decor and no more.

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