Solar Led Light - Tent Light - - Gardenlight Hack

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Human: Turn a single €/£/$ solar garden light into a rechargeable portable tent light. Just 3D print the enclosure, disassemble one or two of these garden lights, install some additional LEDs and you're ready for your next camping trip! See the instructions below for further details. Instructions You have multiple options to create your own custom tent light. Electronics: The easiest approach is to dismantle the garden light, unsolder the original LED and add four 3mm LEDs in parallel. Although this produces an acceptable outcome, you can enhance its brightness with minor modifications. Replace the existing battery, as its low capacity affects performance (despite any specified capacity). A rechargeable battery with a capacity between 800mAh and 1350mAh significantly extends usage time. Utilize two garden lights by attaching four LEDs to each circuit, connecting them in parallel. One battery and one solar panel will suffice for powering your setup. Replace the built-in inductor, which resembles a resistor. Use an inductor with a value of 47uH to achieve increased output. If unavailable, use copper wire isolated from power sources by wrapping it around the clip's lower portion. Aim for about sixty turns and test its effect by adjusting coil density until optimal brightness is achieved. Install a switch for easier on/off operation without dismantling your device each time. Replace the original built-in switch with a larger one. Add a small neodymium magnet (round with hole) to each clip and attach a wire for secure attachment of batteries or utilize alternative battery clips available at Thingiverse. For additional insights into the built-in circuit, refer to: https://ez.analog.com/community/university-program/blog/2014/11/14/hacking-an-led-solar-garden-light Assembling the Housing: Attach the enclosure's top and bottom securely by cutting a 3mm thread into the bottom for M3 screws. This enables straightforward access to internal components. Utilize one of four pre-drilled holes in the top lid by attaching a wire or string connected to a carabiner for convenient hanging or storage of your light inside the tent.