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Make a Solar DS "light" (Version 1)

Step 16Update!

Update!
After several people pointed out that there really should be some sort of charge protection circuit, d3z0rian commented suggesting this!

http://www.batteryjunction.com/prcimopfor3l.html

It's a small circuit that automatically cuts off the power when the battery is fully charged. At only $1.59, it's a bargain! In less than a week from February 13, 2009 it should arrive. I'll post another update with pictures showing the new setup!

February 22, 2009: The part arrived yesterday, and I just finished modifying the DS with the chip. It changed so much that I'll have to post a new instructable. I'll put a link to it right here when I'm done with it.

April 12, 2009: The newer version has been published! Go to http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-DS-quotLightquot-Redone-and-Greatly-Impr/!
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Hi! I've loved electronics and electricity for as long as I can remember, and electric projects are something I do in my free time for fun. Everything I've learned about electricity is either from exp...
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