http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 11:02:49 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/make-a-solar-rechargeable-xbox-360-controller/
make a solar rechargeable xbox 360 controller. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/1S4T/HGH6QB4M/FP51S4THGH6QB4M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/1S4T/HGH6QB4M/FP51S4THGH6QB4M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/1S4T/HGH6QB4M/FP51S4THGH6QB4M.SMALL.jpg out-of-the-box I recently made an instructable on how to make a solar rechargeable tv remote so that led to this, I figured why not recharge all my double A devices using the big ball of energy we call the sun? This is a perfect going green project and with its simplicity brings fun :) There are a two things I wou...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:33:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Solar-Rechargeable-TV-remote/
Make a Solar Rechargeable TV remote. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/MGKJ/HGH6JHZ5/F2RMGKJHGH6JHZ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/MGKJ/HGH6JHZ5/F2RMGKJHGH6JHZ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/MGKJ/HGH6JHZ5/F2RMGKJHGH6JHZ5.SMALL.jpg out-of-the-box In this I will show you how to make a TV remote that uses solar energy to recharge its batteries. The batteries need to be rechargeable, I used nimh batteries. before we begin I would like to say that you shouldnt modify any remote that isnt yours. what do I mean exactly? glad you asked! Odds are yo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 03:14:54 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...
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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/Solar-Adaptation-for-Radio/
(11) Solar Adaptation for Radio (Pluggables) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/GM9U/HFD1KNLX/FGEGM9UHFD1KNLX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/GM9U/HFD1KNLX/FGEGM9UHFD1KNLX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/GM9U/HFD1KNLX/FGEGM9UHFD1KNLX.SMALL.jpg Dr.Bill Links; http://www.instructables.com/id/12-Volt-PhotoVoltaic-Power-For-The-Tiny-Apartment/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Portfolio-Solar-Landscape-Flood-Lamp-HACK/ This on going project is a part of my 'Pluggables' series and must be linked to past projects where it will be used. I see many solar...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:01:47 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/Portfolio-Solar-Landscape-Flood-Lamp-HACK/
(10) Portfolio Solar Landscape Flood Lamp HACK (Pluggables) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/KOQ4/HFD1EUKT/FXKKOQ4HFD1EUKT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/KOQ4/HFD1EUKT/FXKKOQ4HFD1EUKT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/KOQ4/HFD1EUKT/FXKKOQ4HFD1EUKT.SMALL.jpg Dr.Bill We live in a building that goes through power outages on a regular basis. Happens almost every month with no apology from HECO, the local electric company. I spotted these flood lamps in a Lowes display. Their light was very much different from the usual LED. The light was not so bluish/white, it w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:38:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jeremys-Solar-Oven-Using-Reused-and-Recycled-Mate/
Jeremy's Solar Oven Using Reused and Recycled Materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/FACB/HDYZIAQE/FBRFACBHDYZIAQE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/FACB/HDYZIAQE/FBRFACBHDYZIAQE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/FACB/HDYZIAQE/FBRFACBHDYZIAQE.SMALL.jpg Jeremy Alan Baehr By flipping through a how to solar oven book and stumbled upon my design. Originally it had straight panels to reflect the sun’s rays but I ended up bending mine. I did make additional changes, but in the end it looked good.  What Did I Make? I built a solar oven out of recycled and used material...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:11:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SELF-POWERED-LIGHT-DIY-POWER-APRIL-1-2013/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/APZH/HEXSFXWI/F6VAPZHHEXSFXWI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/APZH/HEXSFXWI/F6VAPZHHEXSFXWI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/APZH/HEXSFXWI/F6VAPZHHEXSFXWI.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This high powered light runs a solar panel and the panel powers the light and then the light powers the panel that illuminates the bulb, next the photons are absorbed by the panel and converted into energy which is consumed by the light fixture which emits the photons to the panel then they are conv...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 06:57:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EZ-Test-Leads-for-Solar-Fence-Charger/
EZ Test Leads for Solar Fence Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/0J58/HET0RS0Z/FJ20J58HET0RS0Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/0J58/HET0RS0Z/FJ20J58HET0RS0Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/0J58/HET0RS0Z/FJ20J58HET0RS0Z.SMALL.jpg gwylan I've had a Harbor Freight solar electric fence charger for a couple of years now—not very powerful, but cheap, and it's been effective in discouraging my dog from escaping on jaunts around the neighborhood; which around here is likely to get her shot. However, checking the battery is an awkward job....
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:09:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Battery-Charger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/DDYY/HET1AUMP/FDRDDYYHET1AUMP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/DDYY/HET1AUMP/FDRDDYYHET1AUMP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/DDYY/HET1AUMP/FDRDDYYHET1AUMP.SMALL.jpg sidgupta This is an Instructable  on how to make a solar powered battery charger. In my case it re-charges 4 * 1.2 V NiMh batteries. Things you need: 1. Solar Panel ( I used a 9 V one to charge 4 batteries. Each battery requires about 2 V to charge so you can accordingly adjust the size of the panel ). 2....
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:23:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HHO-Hydrogen-Generator-making-water-explode/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/ZE6Y/HELXKNAP/FF1ZE6YHELXKNAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/ZE6Y/HELXKNAP/FF1ZE6YHELXKNAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/ZE6Y/HELXKNAP/FF1ZE6YHELXKNAP.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is another classic video from 2008. The easy way to make a hydrogen generator. Use a better electrolyte like: Sodium Hydroxide also called Lye = NaOH KOH potassium hydroxide
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:24:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fresnel-Lens-3002F-DIY-Lava-Obsidian-FARMING/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/MLDJ/HEBN83QE/F5KMLDJHEBN83QE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/MLDJ/HEBN83QE/F5KMLDJHEBN83QE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/MLDJ/HEBN83QE/F5KMLDJHEBN83QE.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE SOALR Backyard Obsidian with the use of a large Fresnel Lens
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:27:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fire-From-Water-instant-DIY/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/LPGQ/HEBN83HH/FHCLPGQHEBN83HH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/LPGQ/HEBN83HH/FHCLPGQHEBN83HH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/LPGQ/HEBN83HH/FHCLPGQHEBN83HH.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is the eaziest quick way to make a solar lens.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:42:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steam-Engine-from-the-sun-with-a-beer-bottle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/BDLU/HEBNAX7M/FJ7BDLUHEBNAX7M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/BDLU/HEBNAX7M/FJ7BDLUHEBNAX7M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/BDLU/HEBNAX7M/FJ7BDLUHEBNAX7M.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is an llder video using a brown beer bottle as a boiler.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:38:08 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.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:57:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sustainable-Model-Making-Reconstruction-The-Reb/
Sustainable Model Making - Reconstruction 'The Rebuild' - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/0G3D/HDYTULVJ/FPU0G3DHDYTULVJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/0G3D/HDYTULVJ/FPU0G3DHDYTULVJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/0G3D/HDYTULVJ/FPU0G3DHDYTULVJ.SMALL.jpg GreenChief85 Rebuilding your working prototype by: Jefferey Alan Wilson Sr. "I Made it at TechShop-San Jose Ca." 3-6-2013 www.techshop.ws Reconstructing a green solar smart home prototype. An Introduction to Basic Model Making 101 I have been a 'Model Maker' my entire life. I am considered a 'Master Model Mak...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:32:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turning-a-110-volt-AC-back-up-power-supply-into-a-/
Turning a 110 volt AC back up power supply into a solar charged power supply - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/ZJCH/HDYZIUVN/FHNZJCHHDYZIUVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/ZJCH/HDYZIUVN/FHNZJCHHDYZIUVN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/ZJCH/HDYZIUVN/FHNZJCHHDYZIUVN.SMALL.jpg ddavis662 I had a good friend to send me a commercial emergency back power supply and surge protector with a new 12 volt 9amp battery. The manual states that it would power a desktop and LCD screen for approximately 1 hour. It has 4 surge and noise protected outlets that operate continuously and 4 outlets tha...
By: ddavis662

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 07:13:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-Solar-Generator-for-Everyone/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/PRH9/HD8TWR7K/F2NPRH9HD8TWR7K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/PRH9/HD8TWR7K/F2NPRH9HD8TWR7K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/PRH9/HD8TWR7K/F2NPRH9HD8TWR7K.SMALL.jpg Conserver Yours truly does show and tell for an emergency solar generator.  This is the same emergency solar generator we'll be shipping out in our 'Solar for Sandy' Indiegogo campaign (Preview Here).   It's an insanely great design - straight, simple, easy to build and use.  It drove us insane for almost th...
By: Conserver

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 09:30:41 PST 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/Illuminance-Increasing-Window-Reflector/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/61YW/HDOW6I44/FLW61YWHDOW6I44.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/61YW/HDOW6I44/FLW61YWHDOW6I44.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/61YW/HDOW6I44/FLW61YWHDOW6I44.SMALL.jpg BoilingLeadBath Shortest possible summary: I had a dark basement. This helps a lot; perhaps a 50% improvement on cloudy days. I had a window in the basement with a shelf in front of it, and most of the light which came through the plane of the window did not make it into the rest of the room, as it hit the (dark) ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2013 15:11:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Solar-Smoothie/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/PRH9/HD8TWR7K/F2NPRH9HD8TWR7K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/PRH9/HD8TWR7K/F2NPRH9HD8TWR7K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/PRH9/HD8TWR7K/F2NPRH9HD8TWR7K.SMALL.jpg Conserver Kira uses the iPower Station (and Magic Bullet) to make delicious strawberry-banana smoothies! We currently running an Indiegogo campaign (only 40 days left!) to provide emergency solar generators to families in New Jersey - We call it 'Solar for Sandy'.  The power pack (with a solar generator) is ...
By: Conserver

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:53:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-power-plant-backup-power-supply-portab/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/B40G/HFSHTMMQ/FTQB40GHFSHTMMQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/B40G/HFSHTMMQ/FTQB40GHFSHTMMQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/B40G/HFSHTMMQ/FTQB40GHFSHTMMQ.SMALL.jpg telluridetech Hi All –Here's another one of my projects: DIY -- Solar generator  --  emergency power supply – portable camp power This is a solar system that i built a couple years ago. I just did a major upgrade on the system with brand new batteries, solar charger, wiring, fuses and AC charging system. Pretty ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:41:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Tracking-Pad-That-Will-Be-Built-At-Techshop/
2 Axis Solar Tracking Pad, Useful Things To Make At Techshop. www.techshop.ws - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/L4JG/HD7U02UH/FTML4JGHD7U02UH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/L4JG/HD7U02UH/FTML4JGHD7U02UH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/L4JG/HD7U02UH/FTML4JGHD7U02UH.SMALL.jpg Franzplanz123 What you are about to see is something I haven't actually made out of PVC yet.. That's the beauty of this lesson here. I will guide you with skematics. Then you'll design a method to mount the actuator motors you custom ordered online. Sound challenging??? Good this exercise will make you less s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:12:31 PST 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/Homemade-Solar-Water-Heater-forced-circulation-wit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/0VCJ/HD2RYH7I/FN50VCJHD2RYH7I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/0VCJ/HD2RYH7I/FN50VCJHD2RYH7I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/0VCJ/HD2RYH7I/FN50VCJHD2RYH7I.SMALL.jpg apachebcn This is a project on a homemade solar water heater. There is not a project for entertaining, has three years of use on my roof for 4 people shower and dishwasher. 260Liters water is in summer about 60-70ºC 260Liters water is in winter about 30-40ºC, my system able for reduce capacity and work with l...
By: apachebcn

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:19:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/12-Volt-PhotoVoltaic-Power-For-The-Tiny-Apartment/
(9) 12 Volt PhotoVoltaic Power For The Tiny Apartment (UPDATE 3/26/13 In Step 9 After thoughts) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/859K/H347FM4S/FYG859KH347FM4S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/859K/H347FM4S/FYG859KH347FM4S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/859K/H347FM4S/FYG859KH347FM4S.SMALL.jpg Dr.Bill Electric rates are going up again in Hawai'i because Foreign Oil is imported from the Middle East. Up 17% just this year. The ships that bring it in have to go a long way through war torn nations past pirates. At least this is the story they are sticking to.  Back in the early 1900's Hawaiian Elect...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:39:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gothic-gargoyle-solar-night-light/
Gothic gargoyle solar night light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/23I6/HBHGIUDF/F8923I6HBHGIUDF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/23I6/HBHGIUDF/F8923I6HBHGIUDF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/23I6/HBHGIUDF/F8923I6HBHGIUDF.SMALL.jpg Winged Fist I've had this gargoyle night light sitting around for years, but never got much use out of it, since it takes a specialty bulb which I never seemed to have available. I brought this lamp to our vacation home in Brazil, and here it collected dust for a few more years without the proper bulb. So I de...
By: Winged Fist

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 10:50:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Heat-ray-from-flat-glass-why-the-mythbusters-did-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/K2NW/HAQ32FUM/FT5K2NWHAQ32FUM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/K2NW/HAQ32FUM/FT5K2NWHAQ32FUM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/K2NW/HAQ32FUM/FT5K2NWHAQ32FUM.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This explains how flat glass can be converted into a heat ray.
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:18:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-PARABOLIC-MIRROR-from-a-trash-can-lid/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/HRFX/HAWSI2JD/F0KHRFXHAWSI2JD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/HRFX/HAWSI2JD/F0KHRFXHAWSI2JD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/HRFX/HAWSI2JD/F0KHRFXHAWSI2JD.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is the follow up video to the larger square mirror.
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:05:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Daniels-Solar-Cooker/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/C8HB/HAQ30P35/FQEC8HBHAQ30P35.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/C8HB/HAQ30P35/FQEC8HBHAQ30P35.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/C8HB/HAQ30P35/FQEC8HBHAQ30P35.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This solar heat ray can produce temperatures exceeding 1800 Fý at 10 feet focal length to 300 Fý  at 100 feet focal length.
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:55:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-solar-cooker-from-a-satellite-dish/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/ZF4W/HAQ39O6S/FGUZF4WHAQ39O6S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/ZF4W/HAQ39O6S/FGUZF4WHAQ39O6S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/ZF4W/HAQ39O6S/FGUZF4WHAQ39O6S.SMALL.jpg EldonMartin How to build a solar cooker from a satellite dish and a few other inexpensive materials.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:48:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Disinfecting-water-with-the-Ft2-solar-cooker-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/RL49/HABC82KV/F1ZRL49HABC82KV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/RL49/HABC82KV/F1ZRL49HABC82KV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/RL49/HABC82KV/F1ZRL49HABC82KV.SMALL.jpg cobergland (This is an addition to my post on the square foot solar cooker which was about using it for bread making.  Plans on how to build the Ft2 are found here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Square-foot-solar-cooker-for-bread-and-as-an-assis/ )   The cooker will pasteurize a quart of water in a bit over...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 15:16:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Terminal-Upgrade-stage-1/
Solar Terminal - Upgrade stage 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/NON5/HA4M4EAE/FEPNON5HA4M4EAE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/NON5/HA4M4EAE/FEPNON5HA4M4EAE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/NON5/HA4M4EAE/FEPNON5HA4M4EAE.SMALL.jpg SelfSufficientDan Following a few suggestions on my first instructable, I have made a few upgrades and improvements. First on the list, replacing the panel cabling and adding a fuse. Replacing the cabling I set about replacing the cabling with 30amp rated cabling in parallel to add current. Adding a fuse and re...
By: SelfSufficientDan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2012 13:12:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-PV-Step-by-step/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/WPQ5/HA4MIJ2F/FV9WPQ5HA4MIJ2F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/WPQ5/HA4MIJ2F/FV9WPQ5HA4MIJ2F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/WPQ5/HA4MIJ2F/FV9WPQ5HA4MIJ2F.SMALL.jpg Demand Energy Equality Build your own low cost solar PV panels - step by step guide. 1/3 - 1/2 cost/Watt of commercial installation. This video is complemented by the open source online written guide found here: http://www.demandenergyequality.org/build-your-own-panels.html Demand Energy Equality is a Bristol based com...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:22:45 PST 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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 02:14:16 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...
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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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 11:15:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MP4-player-with-built-in-Solar-Cell/
MP4 player with built-in Solar Cell. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/05MY/H8XM1PSB/FEW05MYH8XM1PSB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/05MY/H8XM1PSB/FEW05MYH8XM1PSB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/05MY/H8XM1PSB/FEW05MYH8XM1PSB.SMALL.jpg arthurdent I bought this MP4 player, cheap, off ebay some time back. It didn't use an internal built in battery but a removeable cellphone-style battery. So, I removed the battery, and soldered two wires to its contacts. The standard colors, red for positive and black for negative. The solar cell will have to ...
By: arthurdent

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:00:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/flat-portable-solar-oven-Horno-solar-plano-y-t/
flat & portable solar oven (with CDs) - Horno solar plano y transportable (usando CDs como espejos) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/UORB/H8CVI6ZQ/F52UORBH8CVI6ZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/UORB/H8CVI6ZQ/F52UORBH8CVI6ZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/UORB/H8CVI6ZQ/F52UORBH8CVI6ZQ.SMALL.jpg Fernando el curioso We all know that the Sun heats. But even under the best conditions, the temperature reached by a left in the Sun object does not usually exceed 50 °. If we want to achieve temperatures highest in not optimum conditions (high latitude, winter, etc.) we can focus rays of Sun on a small surface. The ex...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:20:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Going-Off-Grid-in-the-Aquaponic-Geodesic-Dome-Gree/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/F6C9/H7URBVSB/FTUF6C9H7URBVSB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/F6C9/H7URBVSB/FTUF6C9H7URBVSB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/F6C9/H7URBVSB/FTUF6C9H7URBVSB.SMALL.jpg web4deb I finally finished up the solar setup for the geodesic dome. It's amazing how you have to watch every watt you're consuming when you're not connected to the power company!  This video details how it all went together.  Enjoy! Below is the transcript: Large solar systems can produce current that ca...
By: web4deb

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 05:58:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-A-Solar-Cooker/
How to Make A Solar Cooker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/YV5O/H7URBS5N/FUAYV5OH7URBS5N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/YV5O/H7URBS5N/FUAYV5OH7URBS5N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/YV5O/H7URBS5N/FUAYV5OH7URBS5N.SMALL.jpg lrios109 Materials: Cart Marine Battery Solar Panel Power Inverter Heating Panel Electrical Wires Steel Box Voltage Meter Getting Started To begin, you will need to use some sort of cart as your base. I used an old pressure washer. Power Inverter, Solar Panel & Battery. The pressure washer comes with t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Oct 2012 20:02:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-DMM-Digital-Multi-Meter-based-PV-solar-cha/
Solar PV charge/discharge current monitoring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/LP1J/H7431231/FB1LP1JH7431231.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/LP1J/H7431231/FB1LP1JH7431231.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/LP1J/H7431231/FB1LP1JH7431231.SMALL.jpg manuka NOTE ( Feb. 2013) : This Instructable is now dated, but has been retained for convenience. Some approaches considered here are now  poor practise. Refer instead to a fresh Instructable = www.instructables.com/id/Mini-DMM-enhancement/  "Backyard" photovoltaic solar setups increasingly abound, but t...
By: manuka

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:06:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Step-By-Step-hack-a-trickle-solar-charger/
Step By Step hack a trickle solar charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/BDVK/H6MF2Y1I/FYABDVKH6MF2Y1I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/BDVK/H6MF2Y1I/FYABDVKH6MF2Y1I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/BDVK/H6MF2Y1I/FYABDVKH6MF2Y1I.SMALL.jpg mysterion Hello all, here is a step by step of altering a trickle solar charger I bought from harbo freight Extensive research on small solar systems I took apart the car charger part and did my own little edits to it and made it into a nice little solar source. Taking the car port apart The first two p...
By: mysterion

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:15:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Funnel-Cooker-My-version/
Solar Funnel Cooker (My version) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/IABI/H6WBKNHP/FI1IABIH6WBKNHP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/IABI/H6WBKNHP/FI1IABIH6WBKNHP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/IABI/H6WBKNHP/FI1IABIH6WBKNHP.SMALL.jpg kc8hps Hello Everyone, Thanks for checking out this Instructable. First I need to give credit where credit is due. I might add this cooker design is by no means my invention and is not a new theory. Professor Steven E Jones of BYU I think originally designed and tested the model. Follow the link to his p...
By: kc8hps

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:41:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-a-trickle-solar-vehicle-charger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/BDVK/H6MF2Y1I/FYABDVKH6MF2Y1I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/BDVK/H6MF2Y1I/FYABDVKH6MF2Y1I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/BDVK/H6MF2Y1I/FYABDVKH6MF2Y1I.SMALL.jpg mysterion Extensive research on small solar systems I took apart the car charger part and did my own little edits to it and made it into a solar source. The regulating circuit and stepdown were included, the teardown of picture 2/3 was just to show what the car port adapter looked like inside. I also had the...
By: mysterion

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Sep 2012 09:56:33 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/DIY-Solar-Lamp-with-the-help-of-Mother-Nature-CO/
DIY Solar Lamp with help of Mother Nature & CABOT WoodCare Products - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/48JY/H6MEVVNZ/FIB48JYH6MEVVNZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/48JY/H6MEVVNZ/FIB48JYH6MEVVNZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/48JY/H6MEVVNZ/FIB48JYH6MEVVNZ.SMALL.jpg spottedwalker Here is another Solar Light project I made from found and recycled items. My motto is that I don't through away items until I know for sure it has out lived it's usefulness.This project idea came about when I found this weathered tree sapling that a honey suckle vine had helped shape it's unusual f...
By: spottedwalker

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