Solar garden lamp mk I

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I designed my own solar lamp from scratch. My goal is to create a solar-powered lamp that can be controlled remotely using Wi-Fi connectivity. To achieve this, I needed a solid foundation for the project, so I built a housing unit that would serve as the base of the system. This initial prototype works as a simple lamp and serves as the first step towards a more advanced design. To start building my solar-powered lamp, I sourced components from eBay. A suitable kit is available for purchase on this platform, and I'm sure you'll be able to find an equivalent set in your country: http://www.ebay.de/itm/352063089252 Unfortunately, the solar panel I used doesn't generate enough voltage to power two AA batteries or more. It produces 2 volts, which is less than ideal for powering a lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) battery with a voltage of 3.7V. This is necessary for integrating an ESP8266 chip and utilizing its Wi-Fi capabilities. I also designed the battery holder using a 3D printing model from Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:456900