Charge Controller - Revision history

Marcin: /* See Also */

2017-09-13T21:26:44Z

Rick Noelle: Updated link to KiCAD as previous link was broken.

2015-02-15T19:26:16Z

Updated link to KiCAD as previous link was broken.

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:26, 15 February 2015
Line 12:		Line 12:
	The main goal of the Open Source Charge Controller is to: design and produce a robust and multi-use charge controller for the open-source community. When the Open Source Charge Controller project began, the Free Charge Controller was already on hardware revision three, but was behind on firmware. Collaboration then began between Chris Troutner of the Free Charge Controller Group and AJ Manoulian of the Open Source Charge Controller project.		The main goal of the Open Source Charge Controller is to: design and produce a robust and multi-use charge controller for the open-source community. When the Open Source Charge Controller project began, the Free Charge Controller was already on hardware revision three, but was behind on firmware. Collaboration then began between Chris Troutner of the Free Charge Controller Group and AJ Manoulian of the Open Source Charge Controller project.

	The Open Source Charge Controller hardware design is now being brought over from [http://www.cadsoftusa.com/ EagleCAD] to [http://www.~~lis~~.~~inpg.fr~~/~~realise_au_lis~~/~~kicad~~/ KiCAD]. While Eagle does offer a free version of its PCB design suite, it is a limited version. KiCAD is a multi-platform (Windows/Linux/OSX)PCB design suite, and is fully open-source; which helps to maintain the full open-source idea behind the project.		The Open Source Charge Controller hardware design is now being brought over from [http://www.cadsoftusa.com/ EagleCAD] to [http://www.kicad-pcb.org/display/KICAD/ KiCAD]. While Eagle does offer a free version of its PCB design suite, it is a limited version. KiCAD is a multi-platform (Windows/Linux/OSX)PCB design suite, and is fully open-source; which helps to maintain the full open-source idea behind the project.

	The hardware currently supports the charging of a lead-acid battery by a 60 watt solar panel. The charging algorithm is based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MPPT MPPT] or Maximum Power Point Tracking theory.		The hardware currently supports the charging of a lead-acid battery by a 60 watt solar panel. The charging algorithm is based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MPPT MPPT] or Maximum Power Point Tracking theory.

KhalidH: /* Details */

2012-02-25T12:04:02Z

Details

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:04, 25 February 2012
Line 13:		Line 13:

	The Open Source Charge Controller hardware design is now being brought over from [http://www.cadsoftusa.com/ EagleCAD] to [http://www.lis.inpg.fr/realise_au_lis/kicad/ KiCAD]. While Eagle does offer a free version of its PCB design suite, it is a limited version. KiCAD is a multi-platform (Windows/Linux/OSX)PCB design suite, and is fully open-source; which helps to maintain the full open-source idea behind the project.		The Open Source Charge Controller hardware design is now being brought over from [http://www.cadsoftusa.com/ EagleCAD] to [http://www.lis.inpg.fr/realise_au_lis/kicad/ KiCAD]. While Eagle does offer a free version of its PCB design suite, it is a limited version. KiCAD is a multi-platform (Windows/Linux/OSX)PCB design suite, and is fully open-source; which helps to maintain the full open-source idea behind the project.


	The hardware currently supports the charging of a lead-acid battery by a 60 watt solar panel. The charging algorithm is based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MPPT MPPT] or Maximum Power Point Tracking theory.		The hardware currently supports the charging of a lead-acid battery by a 60 watt solar panel. The charging algorithm is based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MPPT MPPT] or Maximum Power Point Tracking theory.


	Currently, the firmware originally written for Free Charge Controller is being brought over to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arduino Arduino] platform, since it is using the [http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/product_card.asp?part_id=2010 Atmel ATmega16 AVR Chip], to increase the amount of open-source components of the project.		Currently, the firmware originally written for Free Charge Controller is being brought over to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arduino Arduino] platform, since it is using the [http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/product_card.asp?part_id=2010 Atmel ATmega16 AVR Chip], to increase the amount of open-source components of the project.


	==Research==		==Research==

Kardan: +Category:Battery -Category:Energy

2011-12-21T05:03:49Z

+Category:Battery -Category:Energy

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:03, 21 December 2011
Line 32:		Line 32:
	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[UPS]]		* [[UPS]]
	* [[Battery]]
	* [[Inverter]]		* [[Inverter]]
	* [[Electricity]]		* [[Electricity]]
Line 38:		Line 37:

	[[Category: Universal Power Supply]]		[[Category: Universal Power Supply]]
	[[Category: ~~Energy~~]]		[[Category: Battery]]
	[[Category: Electronics]]		[[Category: Electronics]]

Chris F: /* See Also */

2011-09-19T19:12:58Z

Chris F: /* Research */

2011-09-19T18:47:58Z

Research

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:47, 19 September 2011
Line 22:		Line 22:

	==Research==		==Research==
			* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charge_controller Wikipedia: Charge Controller]
			* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MPPT Wikipedia: Maximum power point tracking]

	* [http://www.freechargecontroller.org/index.php?title=Main_Page Free Charge Controller]		* [http://www.freechargecontroller.org/index.php?title=Main_Page Free Charge Controller]
Line 27:		Line 29:
	* [http://www.mdpub.com/555Controller/ 555 charge controller]		* [http://www.mdpub.com/555Controller/ 555 charge controller]
	* [http://www.timnolan.com/index.php?page=arduino-ppt-solar-charger Arduino PPT Solar Charger]		* [http://www.timnolan.com/index.php?page=arduino-ppt-solar-charger Arduino PPT Solar Charger]

	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charge_controller Wikipedia: Charge Controller]
	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MPPT Wikipedia: Maximum power point tracking]

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Chris F at 18:47, 19 September 2011

2011-09-19T18:47:31Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:47, 19 September 2011
Line 3:		Line 3:

	A charge controller, charge regulator or battery regulator limits the rate at which electric current is added to or drawn from electric batteries. It prevents overcharging and may prevent against overvoltage, which can reduce battery performance or lifespan, and may pose a safety risk. It may also prevent completely draining ("deep discharging") a battery, or perform controlled discharges, depending on the battery technology, to protect battery life. The terms "charge controller" or "charge regulator" may refer to either a stand-alone device, or to control circuitry integrated within a battery pack, battery-powered device, or battery recharger.		A charge controller, charge regulator or battery regulator limits the rate at which electric current is added to or drawn from electric batteries. It prevents overcharging and may prevent against overvoltage, which can reduce battery performance or lifespan, and may pose a safety risk. It may also prevent completely draining ("deep discharging") a battery, or perform controlled discharges, depending on the battery technology, to protect battery life. The terms "charge controller" or "charge regulator" may refer to either a stand-alone device, or to control circuitry integrated within a battery pack, battery-powered device, or battery recharger.

			In its simplest form, a charge controllers job is to make sure the power source (such as a solar panel) 'plays nice' with the load (such as a battery). The simplest implementation of this is a single diode placed in between a solar panel and a battery. This ensures that the battery does not discharge into the solar panel at night. A more sophisticated implementation would be adding the ability for the charge controller to disconnect the solar panel when the batteries are fully charged - in order to prevent over-charging damage to the batteries. An advanced charge controller would implement features such as MPPT

	==Details==		==Details==
Line 25:		Line 27:
	* [http://www.mdpub.com/555Controller/ 555 charge controller]		* [http://www.mdpub.com/555Controller/ 555 charge controller]
	* [http://www.timnolan.com/index.php?page=arduino-ppt-solar-charger Arduino PPT Solar Charger]		* [http://www.timnolan.com/index.php?page=arduino-ppt-solar-charger Arduino PPT Solar Charger]

			* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charge_controller Wikipedia: Charge Controller]
			* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MPPT Wikipedia: Maximum power point tracking]

	==See Also==		==See Also==
Line 31:		Line 36:
	* [[Electricity]]		* [[Electricity]]


	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charge_controller Wikipedia: Charge Controller]

Chris F: /* Research */

2011-09-19T18:43:07Z

Research

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:43, 19 September 2011
Line 21:		Line 21:
	==Research==		==Research==

	* [http://www.freechargecontroller.org/index.php?title=Main_Page]		* [http://www.freechargecontroller.org/index.php?title=Main_Page Free Charge Controller]
	* [http://www.timnolan.com/index.php?page=arduino-ppt-solar-charger\| Arduino Peak Power Tracker Solar Charger]		* [http://www.timnolan.com/index.php?page=arduino-ppt-solar-charger\| Arduino Peak Power Tracker Solar Charger]
	* [http://www.mdpub.com/555Controller/ 555 charge controller]		* [http://www.mdpub.com/555Controller/ 555 charge controller]
	* [http://www.timnolan.com/index.php?page=arduino-ppt-solar-charger Arduino PPT Solar Charger]		* [http://www.timnolan.com/index.php?page=arduino-ppt-solar-charger Arduino PPT Solar Charger]



	==See Also==		==See Also==

Chris F: /* See Also */

2011-09-19T18:42:55Z

Chris F at 18:42, 19 September 2011

2011-09-19T18:42:24Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:42, 19 September 2011
Line 21:		Line 21:
	==Research==		==Research==

	* [~~[Charge Controller Concept]]~~		* [http://www.freechargecontroller.org/index.php?title=Main_Page]
	* [[Open Source Charge Controller]]
	* [[Free Charge Controller]]
	* [http://www.timnolan.com/index.php?page=arduino-ppt-solar-charger\| Arduino Peak Power Tracker Solar Charger]		* [http://www.timnolan.com/index.php?page=arduino-ppt-solar-charger\| Arduino Peak Power Tracker Solar Charger]
	* [http://www.mdpub.com/555Controller/ 555 charge controller]		* [http://www.mdpub.com/555Controller/ 555 charge controller]
Line 36:		Line 34:


	* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charge_controller Wikipedia: Charge Controller]]		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charge_controller Wikipedia: Charge Controller]

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:26, 13 September 2017
Line 36:		Line 36:
	[[Category: Battery]]		[[Category: Battery]]
	[[Category: Electronics]]		[[Category: Electronics]]

			=Sourcing=
			*30A PWM charge controller - [http://www.ebay.com/itm/10A-20A-30A-PWM-LCD-USB-Solar-Panel-Battery-Regulator-Charge-Controller-12V-24V/322630774825?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D55554853b76147d187ea762736920cf1%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D172637672390&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851]

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:12, 19 September 2011
Line 33:		Line 33:
	* [[UPS]]		* [[UPS]]
	* [[Battery]]		* [[Battery]]
			* [[Inverter]]
	* [[Electricity]]		* [[Electricity]]