Solar Lawn Mower! by Marsh
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Step 7: Scavenge some parts

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With this PV panel came a cigar lighter plug. Yes, I said cigar lighter. Read your owner's manual. That heat source is a CIGAR lighter.
We're not going to use it, but we need to take a look at it.
First, cut the PV connector off. Leave a foot or so of wire on it and strip the ends.
Set that aside and let's look at what we have left.
Open up the cigar lighter plug. There's a circuit board in there. What do you think it does?

 
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