In this project, I will demonstrate how to make a simple solar charger with a 1S battery management system for lithium (LiIon & LiPol) cells. It effectively converts the FREE solar energy into electricity and then is stored within a cell. This charger is designed to be integrated into the emergency light circuit.
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Components for 1S Lithium Cell Solar Charger
The following components are required to make this charger:
| Name | Value | Qty. |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Panel | 5V, 200mA | 1 |
| 1S BMS | TL431 BMS Module | 1 |
| Diode | 1N4007 | 1 |
| Lithium Cell | Li-Ion or Li-Pol | 1 |
| Connecting Wire | - | - |
| Soldering Iron Tool Kit | - | 1 |
Solar Powered 1S Lithium Cell Charger Connection Diagram
The connection diagram of a Solar charger for a single lithium cell with an overcharging protection circuit is shown below.
The working principle of this solar charger is simple. The solar panel converts solar photon energy into a 5V output at 200mA. Subsequently, a diode is employed to reduce the output voltage by approximately 0.7V. This adjusted output voltage is monitored by a Battery Management System (BMS) module, which serves to safeguard the Lithium cell from overcharging.
Testing & Demo: Solar Powered 1S Lithium Cell Charger
Before commencing the charging process for a Lithium cell, it is necessary to calibrate the output voltage of the BMS module using the variable resistor located on it. To achieve this, I place the solar charger circuit under sunlight conditions and set the output voltage to 4.2 Volts.
Then, I connect a Li-ion cell to the charger (make sure the lithium cell is placed in a cool place). When the LED on the BMS module begins to glow, it indicates that the cell has reached full charge.
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