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    Solar Powered Garden Lights

    I found a solar panel that produces 9 volts at 60mA. What else would I need to make it like those solar powered garden lights? Will it take about 6 LEDS with a Ni-Cd battery? The Ni-Cd battery at Radio Shack says 9 volts/120mAh.

    I don't know electronics or the math, but this can't be too hard. I looked all over for a similiar project online and didn't find one. Thanks for any help.
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    There is an experiment where a guy does this the power for the LED is stored in a cap only cost $10 max

    i don't remember where it was and im at work so i can't search for you but look here

    www.epanorama.net has alot of cool projects to make with instructions
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    Thanks NiN, there's a lot of good info there.
    A pic is worth a thousand words.

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    I have a solar powered garden light in a champagne bucket on my window ledge (i livein a 1st floor flat) - no idea why. it was there when i moved in!

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    Does it flash red??? ;-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by UK_MP3Car
    Does it flash red??? ;-)
    hehe, normally amber but i have never remembered to look when i am shagging. Maybe it changes!

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