Note: Neither Sol Ideas nor
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Portable Solar Charger Kit
This simple, handheld solar battery
charger provides a convenient method to charge rechargeable
alkaline batteries while learning about solar cells.
In addition to charging 2 AA alkaline batteries you may
also use the unique adapter to charge 2 AAA alkaline batteries
or one of each. This charger is available in green, pink
and yellow.
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$34.95 |
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ICE No. 98-001 Nanocrystalline
Solar Cell Kit
The Nanocrystalline Solar Cell
Kit uses natural dyes from berries to generate electricity
from light. It should be noted that the kit and its associated
procedures are not to be used without the help and supervision
of an adult who understands basic chemical safety practices.
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$45.00 |
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EVIX-10 Solar Bit Evaluation
Board
Need power and flexibility? With
the EVIX-10 Solar Bit Evaluation Board, the user can configure
up to ten Solar Bits in various series/parallel combinations
with the supplied push-on jumpers.
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Price $99.95 |
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EVIX-CX3AA - Alkaline Battery
Charger Featuring IXYS Solar
The EVIX-CX3AA Solar Charger Evaluation
Board combines three Solar Bits for 1.5 V at up to 40
mA, a MOSFET rectifier to prevent back discharge, with
a single AA battery to demonstrate basic solar charging
in an efficient, simple, low-cost design.
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$49.95 |
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EVIX-USB - Demonstrates a
USB power source and battery charging
If your project needs a solar
supplemented regulated voltage source, check out the EVIX-USB
evaluation board for ideas! Eight Solar Bits convert sunlight
to a charging current of 40 mA to four rechargeable AA
alkaline batteries connected in series/parallel for 3
V.
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$99.00 |
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EVIX-LED - Demonstrating
a burst current application
With Solar Bits, you can harvest
light energy over time and use in short duration burst
for your current application. The EVIX-LED evaluation
board demonstrates this concept using a high brightness
white LED power source.
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$99.00 |
