Open charge controller
From Open renewables
Contents |
aims
- build a high quality charge controller - The morning star tristar is a good aspiration.
- publish all details and plans
- pcbs, kits and fully built controllers available as cheap as possible (aim to keep kit cost < £50)
desired features
- power from solar/wind/microhydro
- pwm battery charging
- controlled equalisation
- floating feature - can you tell me what this is?
- lcd showing current information
- internal and remote data logging capability
- dump load switching
- battery protection
- modular design
deliverables
- high quality circuit designs
- pcbs and kits
- photo how-to instructions on instructables.com
- test results and evaluation from renewable energy community's trusted voices
- forum and FAQ
start up costs
| description | cost | ' |
| components for prototype | 200 | |
| first run of 2 pcbs | 60 | |
| production run of 50 pcbs | 175 | |
| photography of build guide | 100 | |
| components for 10 kits | 300 | |
| generator test rig | 80 | |
| solar panel | 80 | |
| test batteries | 50 | |
| 1045 | ||
