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Solar DS "Light" Redone and Improved

Step 15Test the Setup

Test the Setup
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The title is pretty much self-explanatory, turn on the DS. If it turns on, CONGRADULATIONS! This means power is going through the chip and coming back into the DS. If it doesn't turn on, first check to see if the battery is charged. Then check all of your wiring with a multimeter for shorted or missing connections if it still doesn't work.

You can now proceed to attaching the panels to the DS.
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3 comments
Apr 17, 2009. 6:06 PMwatermelonhead says:
what does that say?
Apr 18, 2009. 9:28 AMwatermelonhead says:
the little box on the ds- step 15
Jan 1, 2010. 1:30 PMstargazer418 says:
"Before you begin, you must adjust system settings. Please touch the Touch Screen or press any button."
Jan 1, 2010. 5:51 PMwatermelonhead says:
Thank you, I was curious :D

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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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