rabbithutch
- Jun 22, 2018
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Howdy All!
I'm new to electronics (at age 76, still trying to learn) and new to Electronics Point; so please be gentle.
I have some motion detectors on my property that operate from common 9 VDC batteries. They are located on gable ends nearly 20' above grade level. Replacing batteries requires climbing a ladder. SWMBO doesn't like to see me on a ladder and to tell the truth I don't do it nearly as well as I used to do; so I was wondering if it might be possible to install a small solar panel for each detector to displace the batteries.
I've found some Radio Shack new old stock panels that produce 12 VDC at low amperage. Is this a doable/feasible project?
Thanks in advance.
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I'm new to electronics (at age 76, still trying to learn) and new to Electronics Point; so please be gentle.
I have some motion detectors on my property that operate from common 9 VDC batteries. They are located on gable ends nearly 20' above grade level. Replacing batteries requires climbing a ladder. SWMBO doesn't like to see me on a ladder and to tell the truth I don't do it nearly as well as I used to do; so I was wondering if it might be possible to install a small solar panel for each detector to displace the batteries.
I've found some Radio Shack new old stock panels that produce 12 VDC at low amperage. Is this a doable/feasible project?
Thanks in advance.
Admins: If I've posted in the wrong place, please move the post appropriately and send me a chastising note.