-
1Step 1
Drill Holes for Hanger :
Drill two holes diametrically opposite, near the top portion of the container.
It will used for mounting the hanger.
-
2Step 2
Make the hanger :
First cut the hanger with the pliers back blades at the both ends.Now use the hanging part and keep the straight part for future use.
Trim at the both end according to the height of hanger you prefer.In my case it was nearly 12mm.
Bend at the both ends by using a nose plier.
Then insert the end in to the container holes made earlier.
-
3Step 3
Solder the components :
In order to make the finished circuit, I soldered the components onto a perforated board.
I have attached a PDF copy of schematic.You can use it during the soldering.
-
4Step 4
Solder the Solar Panel Terminals :
All the solar panel have pre marked terminals polarity.One is positive (+ ) and other is negative ( - ).
Solder a red and a black wire to the positive and negative terminals of the solar panel respectively
-
6Step 6
Mount the AA battery holder :
Apply hot glue on the back side of the Battery holder.
Place it on the underside of the lid and press it until the glue dry out.
-
7Step 7
Connect a Switch :
Trim the battery holder's red wire in two parts. Solder the trimmed pieces to the centre terminal of the switch and the red wire still connected to the battery holder to the switch's outer terminal.Cover the joints with insulating tap to avoid short circuit.
-
8Step 8
Connect the Solar Panel and Battery to the Circuit :
Solder the wires from the solar panel and battery to the circuit board .
Red wire is for positive and black wire is used for GND connection.
-
9Step 9
Mount the circuit board and Switch :
Apply hot glue at the centre of the lid's underside.Press the circuit board to fix it perfectly.
Then place the switch to the side of the circuit board and apply glue to the surrounding.
Use a generous amount of glue, but be mindful of not getting any on the lid's inner edge, or it will no longer fit on the container.
Then finish the extra wire by using duct tape.
-
10Step 10
Insert the Battery :
Insert the battery into the battery holder.
Discussions
Become a Hackaday.io Member
Create an account to leave a comment. Already have an account? Log In.