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September 17th, 2011 | 
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Coke bottles light up Filipinos’ lives. Amazing!
In this video, I demonstrate my latest invention, the solar panel. It detects light and powers redstone when light is detected. Unfortunately, you can only use it once before having to reset it. Also, like I said in the video, this is really only a “proof of concept”. Maybe I’ll post a more advanced version if this video gets more views, I get enough requests, the video gets more likes, etc.
I apologize for it sometimes being difficult to read the text, as it blends in with the snow. I’ll fix that in my next video. It was my mistake, but at least I know not to do it again now. I also apologize to my subscribers, who I made wait for this video a week or two. Hopefully, you’re not disappointed!
Finally, subscribe for more videos if you enjoyed this. I believe in making Minecraft a better place for everyone (except the people who I killed by making traps). The more subscribers, the more views, and the more views, the more people I’ve helped. Check out my channel, rate, comment, subscribe, etc. if you liked it. Thanks for reading the description and watching the video. 
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DIY Electric bike / Scooter with Solar Panels and A123 battery funny video Squamish, BC Canada.
Summer 2011 Version 2.0
Lighter, Faster, Safer +GPS-WiFi-3G
. . . . . & even more Solar Power !
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THEKPV began in 2008 by me Terry Hope. I had worked as an engineer aboard Copper Sky. An 88ft steel haul sailboat. The captain would not allow a full size electric scooter.. I had only one option.. design a vehicle that will fit inside a suitcase.
As seen on:
Treehugger.com
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/11/one-bc-resident-proves-you-can-make-your-own-50lb-hybrid-electric-kinetic-photovoltaic-vehicle.php
Autoblog.com
http://green.autoblog.com/2010/11/03/video-hybrid-electric-kinetic-photovoltaic-vehicle-is-no-ordina/
CNN.com
http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-509672
inhabitat.com
http://inhabitat.com/2010/11/03/hybrid-electric-kinetic-photovoltaic-vehicle-is-one-green-machine
THEKPV specs.
44 lbs
396 Wh A123 Battery
13 km Range
15 min recharge 80%
28 Wh A123 12v booster
10,000 cycles
10.8V Capacitor
50 lbs with Solar Panels Array
50 Watts solar power
12V Kinetic gen device
electronic bike / scooter DIY video coming soon: How to make solar pannels for any electronic bike or motorcycle ! DIY soldering and mounting pannels for portable electro solar energy.
Thanks:
Joe, Nick+Cindy, Robert, Sue, Carla
HighlinePC – Polycarbonate
Flatfreetires – tires
A123systems – prismatic batteries
Maxwell Technologies Inc – ultra capacitors
Everbright Solar – photovoltaics, solar cell system
Micfo – hosting
2011-2012 DIY bike electronic solar version 10-15 lbs lighter.
No pedals and not a motorcycle, maybe it is a electric scooter or a electronic pocket bike. On sunny days I can charge using solar pannels and sunshine.
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Tags: 2010, 2011, A123systems, Battery, Bike, cycle, DIY, electric scooter, electro, electronic, Everbright Solar, funny, harvest, Hybrid, light, Maxwell Technologies Inc, Micfo, motorcycle, pannels, pocket bike, scooter, solar panels, sollar, solor electric bike, SUN, sunshine | 
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Smarthome Product # 71874B – Increase safety and security round your home for family members and guests with the Solar Powered Motion Activated 80 LED Security Floodlight. It turns on automatically when it detects movement, so your loved ones and guests won’t have to walk up to a dark home; additionally it will help to deter potential intruders. This light is the perfect solution for areas where electricity is not available yet lighting is desired, such as porches, driveways, garages, doorways, and any other area around your home.
The floodlight is solar powered, so no electrician or custom wiring is needed for installation, and there are no operating costs. The solar panel can be located up to 15 feet away from the light using the included cable, making it convenient to mount the panel in a area where it can capture the most sunlight or to mount the light indoors. It features an adjustable PIR motion sensor with a 180° / 35 foot detection range and an adjustable daylight sensitivity (lux). Once movement has been sensed, 80 ultra-bright LEDs will illuminate for a user specified period of time; good for activation up to 360 times for one minute at a time on a full charge. This light is the perfect solution for areas where electricity is not available yet lighting is desired, such as porches, driveways, garages, doorways, and any other area around your home. One 6V 4Ah sealed lead acid rechargeable battery is built-in.
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Tags: 40226 899419000998, Activated, activity, batteries, Black Maxsa, detection, garage, INDOOR, Innovations, LED, light, LIGHTING, motion, movement, NO, outdoor, panel, porch, POWER, Powered, Rechargeable, required, safety, security, sense, Sensor, SOLAR, SUN |
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Inovus Solar® Products eliminate the electrical grid and permanently reduce or eliminate the cost of electricity from the equation.
Inovus Solar® On-Grid and Off-Grid solar light poles provide greater aesthetics, reliability and flexibility to the solar lighting industry, bringing solar street and parking lot lighting into the mainstream.
www.InovusSolar.com
www.MHLighting.com
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Tags: CFL, energy, Fluorescent, harvest, incandescent, LED, light, LIGHTING, lights, pole, reduce, SOLAR, SUN, wind |
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Generating power from solar panels is not just for high-tech homes anymore. The Monitor’s Rick Treptow reports that solar powered lights for a horse barn, a workshop and even solar powered water pumps on isolated farm acres, can be the most efficient and inexpensive way to get off the traditional electric power grid.
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Tags: ag, agriculture, ALTERNATIVE, americanfarms, bureau, Burke, County, electric, energy, farm, Georgia, grid, lights, monitor, on-farm, panels, POWER, Powered, pumps, SOLAR, SUN |
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http://www.SolarEnergyGuide.net – How to Make Solar – A Quick And Easy 101 Guide to Solar Energy Production
Making a solar at home is quite a daunting task and something that shouldn’t be attempted without fully committing oneself to a great deal of work. It may not be rocket science but it is certainly a tricky and laborious process. If you are the type of person who thinks a hammer is nothing but am odd-shaped door stop, it may be in your best interest to leave the solar construction to professionals.
Having said that, making your own solar s can really be a rewarding home project and by taking on such a project yourself you can significantly cut your costs – by 50 to 80% – over a commercially available solar .
Since the prohibitive cost of solar s is in large part due to the high price of solar cells, you will achieve most of your cost reduction by purchasing damaged and used solar cells from sites such as Ebay. After that, using your ingenuity and some handy DIY skills, the only thing between you and a working solar is time and effort.
For now however, let’s take on a much more simple task and make a single solar cell. This project is great fun and can show the basic and simple concept behind solar energy.
What You Will Need:
1. Copper sheeting.
2. Two alligator clip lead cables.
3. A sensitive micro-ammeter you can find this at Radio Shack.
4. An electric stove or a one burner hot plate should you have a gas stove . If you are buying a hot plate make sure it’s at least 1100 watts.
5. A large clear plastic bottle. Think 2 Liter Coke or Mineral Water bottles with the top cut off.
6. A few tablespoons of salt.
7. Water.
8. Sand paper, steel wool or a wire brush attachment for an electric drill.
9. Metal sheers.
How It’s Done: Cut a piece of copper sheeting at approximately the size of the stove burner. Make sure to thoroughly clean the copper sheet using sandpaper or steel wool to remove any sulfide and/or light corrosion. Heat the copper sheet on the burner on the highest heat setting As the copper increases its’ temperature the color will turn black with a layer of cupric oxide. This is normal. Let the copper “cook” for around 30 minutes. After 30 minutes turn of the burner and let the copper cool. It will shrink – also quite normal. The black cupric oxide will begin to flake and detach as both the oxide and copper shrink. It will take approximately 20 minutes for the copper to cool, at which point you will need to remove any excess cupric oxide black film left on the copper. You can scrub lightly with your hands under your tap. At this point cut another piece of copper at exactly the same size and dimensions as the “cooked” copper. Place both copper sheets into the plastic bottle, bending them carefully to fit and ensuring they do not touch. Attach the two alligator clips to each sheet, connecting the positive lead from the “Clean copper sheet” to the positive terminal of the meter, and the negative lead the “cooked” copper sheet to the negative terminal of the meter. Mix your 2 tablespoons of salt in with some hot water. Stir until the salt is dissolved. Carefully pour the salt water into the plastic bottle being careful to avoid pouring onto the leads. A good rule of thumb is to leave at least an inch between the water and the leads so you can move around the device with relative ease.
A solar cell is a battery, so you can expect that even in the dark your meter will show a few microamps of current. Don’t expect that it will light a baseball field though, and it would take acres of these literally to power your house. I sincerely doubt there would be enough power generated by this to power a light bulb. However, once you put this device in the sunlight you will see the meter jump to 30+ microamps of current – which would be enough to use your new solar cell as a light meter or light detector.
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one of my panels in a sunny window is lighting an incandescent bulb rated 120 volts 60watts . this is straight from the solar panel to the bulb and the inverter and battery are unhooked . Powerful panels . I will make a clearer video later showing the wires to the bulb . panels are rated at 62 volts dc with electrocution sticker on each one . two will produce 122 volts dc at some serious wattage
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Tags: bulb, electricity, energy, FREE, generator, green, heat, instruction, iPhone, light, panel, POWER, Project, silicon, SOLAR, SUN |
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This solar power system provides lighting for a household, and has a digital voltmeter and an ammeter using low-cost multi-meters, costing less than 7 dollars each. Besides, you can extend three thin gauge wires and have your volt-amp monitoring station anywhere in your house, and even have several volt-amp monitoring stations throughout your house.
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Tags: cost, digital, energy, expandible, FREE, independence, LOW, meters, monitoring, panels, POWER, SOLAR, station, SUN, System, volt-amp |
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Add color to your nights with this unique Moon Jar. Sleeping and collecting solar energy during day, this cool LED gadget comes alive at night and glows with either a cool blue or mesmerizing amber color, turning an attractive mood lighting for both indoors and outdoors.Want to add some personality to a room or a yard? Something to make your area more welcoming, comfortable and unique as well? This Moon Jar collects sunlight during the day and glows at night. Each jar can display both blue and amber through the jar’s frosted glass for a soft, cozy light. The jar is completely waterproof and can survive the meanest weather.To use the light, simply flip the switch on the jar, place it in a sunny area, and enjoy! The Moon Jar automatically charges its battery in the day and glows at night. Enjoy the welcoming light every night without worrying about setting it up. You can also use the Moon Jar to store candy, coins or collectibles – what a great way to dress up a room! This Moon Jar is designed for simplicity and elegance, but also for durability. The thick, completely waterproof glass jar can survive the toughest weather and even the neighbor’s dogs! Leave the Moon Jar outside 24 hours a day, rain or shine, and continue to enjoy its soft glow after a sunny day.Use the Moon Light to create a pleasant mood for gardens, dorm rooms, children s rooms, along driveways, near your front door or under your desk at work. The Moon Light makes a unique decoration wherever you put it! Buy more to save more, whether for your own home or for resale in your store or online shop. From you best source of factory direct electronics, Chinavasion.At a Glance…
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