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would it be an option to have a solar panel on top that powers the device completely?

it must have a rechargeable batterie to store energy for usage without enough sunlight.

we need to know:

  • size of the remote
  • power consumption
davidak created this task.Feb 4 2015, 8:51 PM
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Bertl added a subscriber: Bertl.Feb 4 2015, 8:58 PM

If you find a panel that does 6-41V with roughly 3-5A then it should be fine.

Bertl added a comment.Feb 4 2015, 8:59 PM

Ah, sorry, for the remote less power is required of course.

davidak updated the task description. (Show Details)Feb 4 2015, 9:06 PM
christophvarga added a subscriber: christophvarga.Mar 8 2015, 7:17 PM

these could be fine batteries.. do anyone know more about that technology?

mxf added a subscriber: mxf.Feb 3 2018, 11:41 PM

We can also think of using an EDP display (e-ink display, like in e-book readers), which consume very few energy. The refreshing rate isn't very fast, but for the remote, we don't need something very fast.

Here's some example of raspberry pi hat and here's some independant device.

sebastian triaged this task as Wishlist priority.Jun 25 2018, 4:45 PM
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not possible at this stage

davidak added a comment.Apr 10 2020, 7:55 PM

I just got an e-mail notification about the update.

I think this idea is actually not very useful. With a modular design, you can just use any power source.

Put a flexible solar panel on your backpack and your good to go.

Nothing this project has to provide.

For example this 100W panel: https://www.energy-xprt.com/products/sunpower-model-100w-semi-flexible-solar-panel-680388