http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:30:36 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Solarize-your-backpack-and-power-all-your-gizmos/
Solarize your backpack and power all your gizmos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/8DXX/FJNEJ3DM/FDX8DXXFJNEJ3DM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/8DXX/FJNEJ3DM/FDX8DXXFJNEJ3DM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/8DXX/FJNEJ3DM/FDX8DXXFJNEJ3DM.SMALL.jpg Kajnjaps In this instructable I'll show you how to build a detachable solar panel and battery charger for your backpack. This can power or charge all your gadgets (cell phone, mp3 player...) while on the road. HAMs can use it to power small QRP transmitters and receivers on a field day etc. I was inspired by...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 06:12:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SOLAR-CANON-FLASH-STEAM-CANON/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/X82L/HHMI6RXK/FHVX82LHHMI6RXK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/X82L/HHMI6RXK/FHVX82LHHMI6RXK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/X82L/HHMI6RXK/FHVX82LHHMI6RXK.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is a parabolic trough focused with a linear beam along a steel pipe that allow water to FLASH into steam creating a projectile launch exceeding 350 FPS.
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 08:35:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-Your-Own-Solar-Powered-Mason-Jar-Nightlight/
Create Your Own Solar Powered Mason Jar Nightlight from Junk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/RLV9/HH2VZDFT/FN8RLV9HH2VZDFT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/RLV9/HH2VZDFT/FN8RLV9HH2VZDFT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/RLV9/HH2VZDFT/FN8RLV9HH2VZDFT.SMALL.jpg mazzmn It's spring which of course means two things:   - Rain, snow and snow-shovels have left wornout, damaged and broken solar garden lights in the yard.   - Garden centers are running specials on new solar lights (I found several stores selling them for $1 each) I managed to avoid throwing out several ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 10:03:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-47/
Solar Plane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/YUKY/HH2VZI61/FE0YUKYHH2VZI61.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/YUKY/HH2VZI61/FE0YUKYHH2VZI61.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/YUKY/HH2VZI61/FE0YUKYHH2VZI61.SMALL.jpg jeffmazter406 Introduction:  This instructable will show you how to create a solar powered plane. This project was done at Newman Smith High School (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District [CFBISD]) in Carrollton, Texas and was sponsored by the Texas A&M University Society of Flight Test Engineers. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 15:27:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Smalls-Solar-Powered-USB-Charger/
Altoids Smalls Solar Powered USB Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/XJSP/HFSHW1BX/FFDXJSPHFSHW1BX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/XJSP/HFSHW1BX/FFDXJSPHFSHW1BX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/XJSP/HFSHW1BX/FFDXJSPHFSHW1BX.SMALL.jpg bird123457 This instructable will teach you how to make your very own solar powered USB charger out of an Altoids Smalls tin. It is an eco-friendly way to conserve energy. The Solar Panel I am using for this project has a dial on it so you can chose your output number of volts, therefore I am able to use it fo...
By: bird123457

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 06:25:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-rad-solar-panels-with-a-sweet-desktop-laminat/
Make rad solar panels in minutes with a sweet desktop laminator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/GEB0/HFWSTA41/FO2GEB0HFWSTA41.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/GEB0/HFWSTA41/FO2GEB0HFWSTA41.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/GEB0/HFWSTA41/FO2GEB0HFWSTA41.SMALL.jpg prank I know what you're thinking.  It's written all over your face.  You're all, "awww, man!  I'm sitting here, ready to make a solar panel, and I've got my silicon cells and EVA all ready and waiting, but my dang kid just threw my soldering iron at the glass I was going to use for the frontsheet, and no...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:48:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Sun-Jar/
Giant Sun Jar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/ULCO/HFBK1H4Y/FDZULCOHFBK1H4Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/ULCO/HFBK1H4Y/FDZULCOHFBK1H4Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/ULCO/HFBK1H4Y/FDZULCOHFBK1H4Y.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid I love my solar lights, as I've documented here and there on this site, particularly those that I put in jars and bottles.  I've had this oversize glass cookie jar cluttering up my counter space for years, and when we decided to get rid of it, I figured I'd repurpose it instead of sending it off t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:57:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tig-Rod-Feeder-Bin-Wall-Challenge/
Tig Rod Feeder (Bin Wall Challenge) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/7BU1/HFD1DGVP/FOO7BU1HFD1DGVP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/7BU1/HFD1DGVP/FOO7BU1HFD1DGVP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/7BU1/HFD1DGVP/FOO7BU1HFD1DGVP.SMALL.jpg jtinst I've been learning to TIG weld and one of the tricky parts to master is feeding the filler rod with my non-dominant hand.  It's been a while since I've done the challenge, so I thought I'd see what I could rustle up in way of an automatic rod feeder using just components from the TechShop bin wall. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:14:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TRASH-CAN-LID-concave-death-ray-solar-mirror/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/5TEZ/HEBN7Z5L/F1K5TEZHEBN7Z5L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/5TEZ/HEBN7Z5L/F1K5TEZHEBN7Z5L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/5TEZ/HEBN7Z5L/F1K5TEZHEBN7Z5L.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is a newer version of our vacuum parabolic mirror.
By: GREENPOWERSCIENCE

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:57:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-panel-air-heater-made-of-pop-cans/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/6CI6/GQ5QC3S1/FKN6CI6GQ5QC3S1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/6CI6/GQ5QC3S1/FKN6CI6GQ5QC3S1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/6CI6/GQ5QC3S1/FKN6CI6GQ5QC3S1.SMALL.jpg Mladen_solar It is really simple and cheap to build DIY solar panels for supplemental home heating, and it heats the air directly. The most interesting is the fact that collector is almost entirely constructed out of empty aluminum cans! Housing for solar collector is made of wood (plywood 15mm), while its fro...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:17:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SIMPLE-HOMEMADE-STILL-Distiller-Vacuum-Tube/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/GW0I/H673CS9Z/FDLGW0IH673CS9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/GW0I/H673CS9Z/FDLGW0IH673CS9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/GW0I/H673CS9Z/FDLGW0IH673CS9Z.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is an instant way of distilling liquids. The capture method is not the most efficient but does work good for fast setups. The dish is not a necessity as the vacuum tube will boil water with direct sunlight only or the addition of a flat mirror on the back side.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:56:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-simple-solar-still/
Build a simple solar still - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/FC2W/HDOW6TRK/FAHFC2WHDOW6TRK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/FC2W/HDOW6TRK/FAHFC2WHDOW6TRK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/FC2W/HDOW6TRK/FAHFC2WHDOW6TRK.SMALL.jpg cobergland I've posted here about the square foot solar cooker, and here is another of the many uses for it. This is a solar alembic, or pot still, made from square foot mirrors, which can produce between 2 and 5 ounces of distillate on a lazy sunny afternoon. It is not that great at making distilled water...
By: cobergland

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Mar 2013 15:52:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-micro-solar-generator/
Building a micro solar generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FEJ/543N/RIQEYMW0POC/FEJ543NRIQEYMW0POC.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEJ/543N/RIQEYMW0POC/FEJ543NRIQEYMW0POC.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEJ/543N/RIQEYMW0POC/FEJ543NRIQEYMW0POC.SMALL.jpg RoDuS1488 This is a little solar generator i made for camping and fishing. It could come in handy in a power outage as well. supplies needed: 1.26w weather proof solar panel $30.00 (cabelas) 12v 7.5amp rechargeable sealed lead-acid battery $30.00 (radioshack) 12v socket $11.00 (walmart) cooler $8.00 (walma...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:22:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Food-Dehydrator-Dryer/
Solar Food Dehydrator (Dryer) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/DH6W/G0AMJZEN/FGUDH6WG0AMJZEN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/DH6W/G0AMJZEN/FGUDH6WG0AMJZEN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/DH6W/G0AMJZEN/FGUDH6WG0AMJZEN.SMALL.jpg Permaculture Dry your fruit, vegetables, and other goods with your own sun powered dehydrator. Electric Food Dehydrators can be expensive and consume unnecessary energy. This solar dehydrator was made entirely of recovered materials. It was constructed with scrap ply wood, 2x4s from an old ladder, a house window...
By: Permaculture

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Oct 2009 21:49:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Simple-Cardboard-Solar-Oven/
How to Make a Simple Cardboard Solar Oven - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/6FED/G7DYQKQ4/F086FEDG7DYQKQ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/6FED/G7DYQKQ4/F086FEDG7DYQKQ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/6FED/G7DYQKQ4/F086FEDG7DYQKQ4.SMALL.jpg solaroven The sun is arguably one of the humanity's most important tool for survival. It gives off practically unlimited amounts of light that is used by plants to generate energy and animals for heat. It can be used to generate electricity with solar panels, hot water with solar hot water heaters, and many o...
By: solaroven

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:04:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-and-Duct-tape-Solar-Oven/
Cardboard and Duct tape Solar Oven - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/L5F2/HD4VOEA3/F3AL5F2HD4VOEA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/L5F2/HD4VOEA3/F3AL5F2HD4VOEA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/L5F2/HD4VOEA3/F3AL5F2HD4VOEA3.SMALL.jpg aleutianwind This instructable is about a solar oven I made out of an old picture frame, two cardboard boxes, some duct tape, aluminum foil, white glue and crumpled newspaper. You will need to find a picture frame. I used regular glass but tempered glass would be better as it gets very hot and could shatter if y...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:34:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Solder-Solar-Cells-Together/
How to Solder Solar Cells Together - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/J98Z/HCV92BNU/FETJ98ZHCV92BNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/J98Z/HCV92BNU/FETJ98ZHCV92BNU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/J98Z/HCV92BNU/FETJ98ZHCV92BNU.SMALL.jpg kalefranklin As the title says this instructable demonstrates how to solder individual solar cells together in preparation for building a solar panel.  First i need to give a few disclaimers: 1. Soldering irons are hot and will burn you if you are not careful. If you do not know how to solder you will need to ...
By: kalefranklin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:16:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-charge-a-12-volt-battery-using-Solar-Power-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/ZHR6/FLROLSKG/F2XZHR6FLROLSKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/ZHR6/FLROLSKG/F2XZHR6FLROLSKG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/ZHR6/FLROLSKG/F2XZHR6FLROLSKG.SMALL.jpg bmerritt5 Learn how to charge any 12 volt battery using the power from the sun!
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Oct 2008 11:42:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Solar-Panel/
Small Solar Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FMR/8MYB/P9OEV2ZDB7Z/FMR8MYBP9OEV2ZDB7Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMR/8MYB/P9OEV2ZDB7Z/FMR8MYBP9OEV2ZDB7Z.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMR/8MYB/P9OEV2ZDB7Z/FMR8MYBP9OEV2ZDB7Z.SMALL.jpg kinz1jg Construct a small, portable solar panel that will charge two AA rechargeable batteries in a day or two. Use the batteries to make any battery-powered device solar powered. Introduction Construct a small, portable solar panel that will charge two AA rechargeable batteries in a day or two. Use th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:40:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fast-Easy-Sun-Jar/
Fast & Easy Sun Jar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/1QUN/GERPD9YU/F0T1QUNGERPD9YU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/1QUN/GERPD9YU/F0T1QUNGERPD9YU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/1QUN/GERPD9YU/F0T1QUNGERPD9YU.SMALL.jpg sylrig There are many great instructables for sun jars, but by the time I decided to try making one myself, I realized that changes in solar garden light design had made it even easier to transfer from stake to jar. No longer do you need to disassemble the lamp and battery case; the units of these small,...
By: sylrig

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Oct 2010 16:20:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-power-terminal/
Solar power terminal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/YJKI/H9X3HLGX/FJCYJKIH9X3HLGX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/YJKI/H9X3HLGX/FJCYJKIH9X3HLGX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/YJKI/H9X3HLGX/FJCYJKIH9X3HLGX.SMALL.jpg SelfSufficientDan I have seen a few tutorials on here regarding solar power and what to do with it, so I thought I'd add my own. My brother-in-law is expert at all things electronic, i stung him for a few bits for this project that he had just laying around. Remnants of his old projects i imagine. So, here is what ...
By: SelfSufficientDan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 02:14:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Power-System/
Solar Power System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/84OP/F8MM7891/FE284OPF8MM7891.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/84OP/F8MM7891/FE284OPF8MM7891.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/84OP/F8MM7891/FE284OPF8MM7891.SMALL.jpg Mr. Chicken This instructable will show you everything you need to put together a pretty good sized electric solar panel system. Things you will need: Supplies: Solar panels Charge controller Battery charger 2 AWG cable At least one 12 Volt marine deep cycle battery Mechanical lugs 1 power inverter 1 Rubberma...
By: Mr. Chicken

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2007 20:38:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Solar-Cooker/
Easy Solar Cooker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/JID1/H8RVDMPZ/F0PJID1H8RVDMPZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/JID1/H8RVDMPZ/F0PJID1H8RVDMPZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/JID1/H8RVDMPZ/F0PJID1H8RVDMPZ.SMALL.jpg zippetydooda Here is an idea for a solar cooker that is easy to build and is versatile.  Solar cookers do not have to be complicated or require expensive hard-to-work with materials.   In fact, the simpler (and cheaper!), the better as far as I’m concerned.   The first ones I built were a variation of the funn...
By: zippetydooda

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Nov 2012 09:55:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-IKEA-SUNNAN-hack-non-destructive/
Easy IKEA SUNNAN hack (non destructive) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/YJUG/H994V886/F05YJUGH994V886.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/YJUG/H994V886/F05YJUGH994V886.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/YJUG/H994V886/F05YJUGH994V886.SMALL.jpg kenyer Easy IKEA SUNNAN hack (non destructive) I always have a lot of stuff moving in the shop-window of my toy shop. To make it a bit lighter on battery consumption and better for the environment  I use the IKEA SUNNAN to make toys solar-powerd. The SUNNAN costs about 15,- euros in Holland and has a grea...
By: kenyer

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 11:15:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Solar-Panel/
Home Made Solar Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZW/H1Q8/FZETBF8C/FZWH1Q8FZETBF8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZW/H1Q8/FZETBF8C/FZWH1Q8FZETBF8C.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZW/H1Q8/FZETBF8C/FZWH1Q8FZETBF8C.SMALL.jpg Home Build Solar System Why pay lots of money (or any money) for a program that shows you how you can make your own solar panel as you can get this for free?Visit Home Build Solar System on http://home.kpn.nl/maas5455/and experience how also you can make not only solar panels but also how to make the whole system for half ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Nov 2009 07:06:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Window-Mounted-Solar-Hot-Air-Furnace-Aluminum-Sof/
Window Mounted Solar Hot Air Furnace (Aluminum Soffit Based) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/7YEN/H6MERAA3/F7R7YENH6MERAA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/7YEN/H6MERAA3/F7R7YENH6MERAA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/7YEN/H6MERAA3/F7R7YENH6MERAA3.SMALL.jpg LancePenney Good evening welcome to my entry for the "Off the Grid Contest". I present to you a product aimed at lowering your winter heating bill and carbon footprint by generating heat for free using the power of the sun! Projects that involve warming air for space heating using the sun are plentiful. However...
By: LancePenney

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Sep 2012 14:39:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-solar-USB-chargerbattery-case/
Steampunk solar USB charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/EPLH/H67NSKGZ/FA9EPLHH67NSKGZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/EPLH/H67NSKGZ/FA9EPLHH67NSKGZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/EPLH/H67NSKGZ/FA9EPLHH67NSKGZ.SMALL.jpg Winged Fist The full title for this project is the "Sun-Powered Lithium Polymer 2600 Milliamp Hour Voltage Box," but that wouldn't fit in the title line;-) This instructable will not show you how to build a solar charger device. I bought mine. But there are number of fine Instructables that will show you how t...
By: Winged Fist

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Sep 2012 20:56:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Power-Supply-V30/
Solar Power Supply V3.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/M0HX/H6I6WK4C/FS6M0HXH6I6WK4C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/M0HX/H6I6WK4C/FS6M0HXH6I6WK4C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/M0HX/H6I6WK4C/FS6M0HXH6I6WK4C.SMALL.jpg Lewis02 After two previous generations of my Solar Power Supply receiving positive feedback on here and YouTube, I thought it would be time to share with you my third generation design. Much like the previous version, this design improves from the second with a higher capacity battery bank, a more efficien...
By: Lewis02

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Sep 2012 14:29:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Oven-Mark-II/
Solar Oven Mark II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/BS0X/H337L2U1/FK8BS0XH337L2U1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/BS0X/H337L2U1/FK8BS0XH337L2U1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/BS0X/H337L2U1/FK8BS0XH337L2U1.SMALL.jpg ehudwill This is my second attempt at a solar oven. My first was made from cardboard and worked okay. The first I built to make sure I understood the science. This one is an improved version.  Tools/Materials You can get by with fewer tools. These are the ones I used. Tools Table Saw Miter Saw Jig Saw Dr...
By: ehudwill

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:28:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-personal-solar-USB-powered-fan-1/
How to make a solar Fan. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/7Q9Z/H5035RX9/FJV7Q9ZH5035RX9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/7Q9Z/H5035RX9/FJV7Q9ZH5035RX9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/7Q9Z/H5035RX9/FJV7Q9ZH5035RX9.SMALL.jpg ceci bot  Hello. this is my entry for the Green Tech Contest. ITEMS YOU WILL NEED 1. About 30 in. of PVC pipe 2. 3 T-pieces of PVC pipe 3. 5 90 degree pieces (right angle) 4. Altoids tin 5. 2 rechargeable batteries & battery holder 6. Solder iron & metal 7. Solar panels and its circuit board 8. Small mot...
By: ceci bot

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 09:43:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-USB-Power-Supply-and-Charger/
Solar Powered USB Power Supply and Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/DNQ4/H52FXCB1/F3PDNQ4H52FXCB1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/DNQ4/H52FXCB1/F3PDNQ4H52FXCB1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/DNQ4/H52FXCB1/F3PDNQ4H52FXCB1.SMALL.jpg talk2bruce I've always wanted to go green and use solar energy to charge my power hungry devices. I recently found and purchased a new United Solar US-21 12 Volt 21 Watt solar panel at a garage sale for $20.  What a deal!  So, I decided to construct the necessary components so I can use it to power and charge ...
By: talk2bruce

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Aug 2012 10:28:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Parabolic-Solar-Hot-Water-Heater-using-/
Building a Parabolic Solar Hot-Water Heater using 123D - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ2/KQH0/H4ZN4R8J/FJ2KQH0H4ZN4R8J.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ2/KQH0/H4ZN4R8J/FJ2KQH0H4ZN4R8J.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ2/KQH0/H4ZN4R8J/FJ2KQH0H4ZN4R8J.SMALL.jpg ben.chapman For this project I set out to create the solar equivalent of the hot-water tap on a coffee machine: a solar on-demand hot-water heater.  I was inspired by the functionality of a new software called 123D-Make that makes it easy to build large, geometrically precise forms.  My goal was to build a devi...
By: ben.chapman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 10:07:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Air-Conditioning-Unit/
DIY Solar Air Conditioning Unit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/64PZ/H4AGDE83/FJO64PZH4AGDE83.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/64PZ/H4AGDE83/FJO64PZH4AGDE83.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/64PZ/H4AGDE83/FJO64PZH4AGDE83.SMALL.jpg fozzy13 The sun is great, and vital to nearly all of Earth's processes.  What bothers me is that the sun also makes the air really hot!  As a result, millions of people turn to air conditioning to cool their homes, cars, offices, etc.  Traditional air conditioning units use massive amounts of energy, making...
By: fozzy13

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:26:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Size-Your-Off-Grid-Solar-Batteries-1/
How to Size Your Off-Grid Solar Batteries - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/92K1/H4AG8RHT/FD492K1H4AG8RHT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/92K1/H4AG8RHT/FD492K1H4AG8RHT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/92K1/H4AG8RHT/FD492K1H4AG8RHT.SMALL.jpg DIY Solar Jon If you are designing a solar electricity system and don't have access to the grid, you are going to have to deal with batteries. When you start looking at solar batteries you are going to encounter a little math. Fortunately,  SolarTown is here to guide you through the calculations! The general goa...
By: DIY Solar Jon

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Jul 2012 07:33:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-built-solar-power-system/
Home built solar power system - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/U1NP/H0OJ2EPT/FQ3U1NPH0OJ2EPT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/U1NP/H0OJ2EPT/FQ3U1NPH0OJ2EPT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/U1NP/H0OJ2EPT/FQ3U1NPH0OJ2EPT.SMALL.jpg MacOSJoey Hi. I've been interested in renewables for a while now. Our society can't continue to work on oil, and with rising gas prices and more frequent power outages, solar energy seems to be the way to go. The main problem that inspired me to make this system comes from my love of technology. When my iPhon...
By: MacOSJoey

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 11:11:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Thermosiphoning-Hot-Tub-Heater/
Solar Thermosiphoning Hot Tub Heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/M42I/H3NKZJPB/FDDM42IH3NKZJPB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/M42I/H3NKZJPB/FDDM42IH3NKZJPB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/M42I/H3NKZJPB/FDDM42IH3NKZJPB.SMALL.jpg copernicus66 UPDATE: The latest configuration works!! Yesterday when I finished filling it with water, at 1:30, it was 68 degrees. It was 72 at 2:30, 78 at 4:30, today at noon 81, 2 pm 88, now at 3 pm 91 degrees! Plus, I can see the water pushing out of the hot return pipe from the solar collector. Here's a vid...
By: copernicus66

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:44:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Do-It-Yourself-Solar-Swimming-Pool-Heater/
Do-It-Yourself Solar Swimming Pool Heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/BK1K/FTNHE64H/F4HBK1KFTNHE64H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/BK1K/FTNHE64H/F4HBK1KFTNHE64H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/BK1K/FTNHE64H/F4HBK1KFTNHE64H.SMALL.jpg daveryder I made this solar-powered swimming pool heater out of common materials anyone could get, with ordinary tools most average homeowners have (or can borrow from friends). A friend of mine named Ace gave me a sliding glass door that was going to be thrown out from a job site he was working on (he's a ro...
By: daveryder

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:40:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Amazing-Solar-Powered-Fan-A-Green-Gadget/
How to Make A Solar Powered Fan! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F2E/ATDK/FGH272MR/F2EATDKFGH272MR.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2E/ATDK/FGH272MR/F2EATDKFGH272MR.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2E/ATDK/FGH272MR/F2EATDKFGH272MR.SMALL.jpg Gjdj3 (''Hooray! It's finally done. It's a bit late into the contest but we hope it is good!'')This project is what we're entering for the Go Green contest. It's a cool solar powered mini-fan. The idea is that if you had a fan you would use the air conditioning less. And it's solar powered so that it has ...
By: Gjdj3

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 May 2008 14:06:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Soda-Can-Heater/
How to Build a Soda Can Heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/W28A/GF06T23Z/FFNW28AGF06T23Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/W28A/GF06T23Z/FFNW28AGF06T23Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/W28A/GF06T23Z/FFNW28AGF06T23Z.SMALL.jpg falling_stone Soda Can Solar Space heater This is a basic "how to" on creating your own soda can space heater. Several videos can be found on the net, but none of them really provide a step by step guide. I put this entire unit together with about 10 total hours of actual labor. If you have a source of cans, lum...
By: falling_stone

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Oct 2010 09:28:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Overview-2/
Solar Spa Heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/D663/H19RHGMH/FSOD663H19RHGMH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/D663/H19RHGMH/FSOD663H19RHGMH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/D663/H19RHGMH/FSOD663H19RHGMH.SMALL.jpg petastream Well it's that time of the year again here in Southern California time to fill up the spa and break out the BBQs. This has become a yearly ritual as well as a scathing reminder that electricity is not free. Any how my wife has been wanting to move in a greener direction and has been rather matter a...
By: petastream

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:59:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chispito-Wind-Generator/
Chispito Wind Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0P/E5SK/TQQEP27TQ3M/F0PE5SKTQQEP27TQ3M.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0P/E5SK/TQQEP27TQ3M/F0PE5SKTQQEP27TQ3M.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0P/E5SK/TQQEP27TQ3M/F0PE5SKTQQEP27TQ3M.SMALL.jpg velacreations The Chispito Wind Generator was designed to be simple and efficient with fast and easy construction. There are no limits to what you can do with wind power. There is nothing more rewarding and empowering than making a wind powered generator from scrap materials. Most of the tools and materials in th...
By: velacreations

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Mar 2006 18:59:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Assembling-a-BootstrapSolar-Chi-qoo-Solar-Battery-/
Assembling a BootstrapSolar Chi-qoo Solar Battery Charger Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/2I3K/GVZOI2VH/F6X2I3KGVZOI2VH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/2I3K/GVZOI2VH/F6X2I3KGVZOI2VH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/2I3K/GVZOI2VH/F6X2I3KGVZOI2VH.SMALL.jpg ryochiji The BootstrapSolar Chi-qoo is an Open Source KickStarter-funded battery charger kit for recharging or powering small electronic devices like smart phones, iPads, Kindle tablets, Arduino boards, EL wire, and others. It comes as an easy-to-assemble DIY kit that only requires a screw driver and some gl...
By: ryochiji

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:32:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Poor-Man-s-Radio-Telescope/
Poor Man's Radio Telescope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FQV/74FR/OOFEYVZDVH7/FQV74FROOFEYVZDVH7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQV/74FR/OOFEYVZDVH7/FQV74FROOFEYVZDVH7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQV/74FR/OOFEYVZDVH7/FQV74FROOFEYVZDVH7.SMALL.jpg z0rb A way to peer into the radiosky using little more then junk found on the side of the road. Remembering back to my 10th birthday. I recall receiving a book on outer space. I believe it was published by National Geographic. This was by far my most prized book in my somewhat limited collection of t...
By: z0rb

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2007 13:04:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-MAKE-PV-Solar-Panels/
How to MAKE PV Solar Panels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FAF/12RV/F54HOEY0/FAF12RVF54HOEY0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAF/12RV/F54HOEY0/FAF12RVF54HOEY0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAF/12RV/F54HOEY0/FAF12RVF54HOEY0.SMALL.jpg VIRON This is not "How to make PV Solar Cells". It is possible to home-make Copper Oxide and other kinds of materials but that is a whole nother story which I may do in the future. I may be a little bit ambitious to try to show you how I made PV Solarpanels out of various types of cells I collected and h...
By: VIRON

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2007 05:09:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-63-Watt-Solar-Panel/
Homemade 63 Watt Solar Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/F3P8/FZWXPICL/FNEF3P8FZWXPICL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/F3P8/FZWXPICL/FNEF3P8FZWXPICL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/F3P8/FZWXPICL/FNEF3P8FZWXPICL.SMALL.jpg airsofter1 I am a young person interested in solar energy. I decided to build a solar panel. I am young and if I can do it then anybody else can to. I will take you through everything from building the frame to soldering. When this is completed this will give you 63 watts of free energy that is good for campin...
By: airsofter1

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:54:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Simple-Solar-Charging-Station/
A Simple Solar Charging Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/BEG6/GQTM739V/FR5BEG6GQTM739V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/BEG6/GQTM739V/FR5BEG6GQTM739V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/BEG6/GQTM739V/FR5BEG6GQTM739V.SMALL.jpg caperren         Hi, my name is Corwin and this instructable will be a guide for the process I used to build six solar powered charging stations as part of my Eagle Scout project for Boy Scouts. My main goal when I designed these stations was to make it easy to replicate and buy parts for. Please leave comme...
By: caperren

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:10:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Concentrator/
Solar Concentrator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/ZO9C/GQ5PW928/FKQZO9CGQ5PW928.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/ZO9C/GQ5PW928/FKQZO9CGQ5PW928.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/ZO9C/GQ5PW928/FKQZO9CGQ5PW928.SMALL.jpg Magnelectrostatic A few months ago I got into my car, and it was really hot. (over 100 degrees, I was really interested so I checked it with a thermometer) This inspired me to build a solar oven, I mean, if my car can get that hot, just imagine if heat was actually the goal. I built this http://www.instructables.com/...
By: Magnelectrostatic

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:47:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Handheld-Solar-Power-Supply/
Make A Handheld Solar Power Supply - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F51/X52E/F5LD3Q8H/F51X52EF5LD3Q8H.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F51/X52E/F5LD3Q8H/F51X52EF5LD3Q8H.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F51/X52E/F5LD3Q8H/F51X52EF5LD3Q8H.SMALL.jpg slchorne I wanted to take a solar path light and turn it into some sort of self charging portable battery pack.With a little bit of work it was surprisingly simple.You will need :- Some solar path lights (get the ones that can be easily dis-assembled)- Some small gauge wire- An 'Altoids' tin- A 1/4" mono aud...
By: slchorne

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:31:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Foil-Solar-Panels-for-Windows-VERY-Easy/
Foil Solar Panels for Windows (VERY Easy) Build one an hour! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/FV7F/GI0TJK7E/F2MFV7FGI0TJK7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/FV7F/GI0TJK7E/F2MFV7FGI0TJK7E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/FV7F/GI0TJK7E/F2MFV7FGI0TJK7E.SMALL.jpg OhMike Ohio Mike introduces this project by video.     If you do Twitter... Please follow me there too http://twitter.com/iSMTV I was watching my first video again originally describing the project and discovered this... The day I made this video the highs were...
By: OhMike

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Dec 2010 08:43:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/kiteboat/
Free Yacht Chapter 12: Kiteboat! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/UXPY/FWX11RB7/FIMUXPYFWX11RB7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/UXPY/FWX11RB7/FIMUXPYFWX11RB7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/UXPY/FWX11RB7/FIMUXPYFWX11RB7.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson Solara is dismasted, so let's power it with gigantic kites!There's no mast and rigging in the way, so it's a perfect opportunity.This ible is a composite image of what a kiteboating excursion on the Free Yacht is like, the photos are from various outings.Max Stephenson video. Many thanks to him, Lis...
By: TimAnderson

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