Solar Charger Shield V2.2

Solar Charger Shield V2.2This solar charger is a stackable shield for Arduino boards. A simple and easy way of taking your Arduino project off the grid! The Solar Charger Shield connects to a solar panel and a rechargeable battery. The shield handles all the charging and discharging of your lithium ion battery. You may use various batteries that has the voltage of 3. 0V 4. 2V to shift up for 5V output, or connect a rechargeable Li ion battery and a solar panel to form an

This solar charger is a stackable shield for Arduino boards. A simple and easy way of taking your Arduino project off the grid! The Solar Charger Shield connects to a solar panel and a rechargeable battery. The shield handles all the charging and discharging of your lithium ion battery. You may use various batteries that has the voltage of 3.0V-4.2V to shift up for 5V output, or connect a rechargeable Li-ion battery and a solar panel to form an autonomous sensor unit.

Features:

• Short circuit protection

• Max 3W (5V 600mA) output when battery is connected

• Continuous Charge Current Up to 900mA

• Battery status indication ( Red : Charging , Green: Charged )

• Micro-USB port to charge battery

Specification:

• Battery input voltage: 3.0~4.5V

• USB input voltage: 4.75~5.25V

• Solar input voltage: 4.8~6V

• Maximum Output Power(with battery): 3W(600mA@5V)

• Ripple voltage: <100mV @ 500mA

• Dimensions: 68 x 53mm

Getting Started Guide: http://wiki.seeedstudio.com/Solar_Charger_Shield_V2.2/