Solar and AC Rechargeable Touch Light
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Solar and AC Rechargeable Touch Light
Hi There , here's my latest project that I thought I would share ,
the solar and ac rechargeable touch light ,
in my last project I showed you how to make a touch switch out of a 555 timer ,
this project your going to need to look at how I made the touch switch first in the last project before we get started ,
to do that go here https://www.instructables.com/id/The-simplest-touch-switch/
ok if you have already done that great then lets get started ,
p.s I did upload a schematic on step one if you don't want to check out my last project ,
first somethings that I must say ,
I'am NOT in anyway responsible for any injuries that may happen ,
you must be careful when using Tools both Manuel and powered ,
you are responsible for your own actions ,
ok then enough of that ,
lets get to work
the solar and ac rechargeable touch light ,
in my last project I showed you how to make a touch switch out of a 555 timer ,
this project your going to need to look at how I made the touch switch first in the last project before we get started ,
to do that go here https://www.instructables.com/id/The-simplest-touch-switch/
ok if you have already done that great then lets get started ,
p.s I did upload a schematic on step one if you don't want to check out my last project ,
first somethings that I must say ,
I'am NOT in anyway responsible for any injuries that may happen ,
you must be careful when using Tools both Manuel and powered ,
you are responsible for your own actions ,
ok then enough of that ,
lets get to work
What You Need
ok your going to need a few things I used what I had laying around ,
so go to your junk / parts box and dig out the fallowing below ,
the top of a solar lite and solar cell
bridge rectifier diode
led 1.5 volt any color will do ,
rechargeable battery 4.5 volt ,
5.1volt dc charger and socket that fits the charger ,
the touch switch from my last project https://www.instructables.com/id/The-simplest-touch-switch/
small gauge wire ,
piece of plastic any kind I used a lid from a container ,
a couple of paper clips
next the tools you will need
soldering gun ,
lead free solder ,
glue gun ,
cutters or small bolt cutter ,
here's the schematic you need and 555 timer pinout you need :)
also heres the touch switch schematic from my last project ,
your going to need to make the touch switch first .
once you did move on to the next step
so go to your junk / parts box and dig out the fallowing below ,
the top of a solar lite and solar cell
bridge rectifier diode
led 1.5 volt any color will do ,
rechargeable battery 4.5 volt ,
5.1volt dc charger and socket that fits the charger ,
the touch switch from my last project https://www.instructables.com/id/The-simplest-touch-switch/
small gauge wire ,
piece of plastic any kind I used a lid from a container ,
a couple of paper clips
next the tools you will need
soldering gun ,
lead free solder ,
glue gun ,
cutters or small bolt cutter ,
here's the schematic you need and 555 timer pinout you need :)
also heres the touch switch schematic from my last project ,
your going to need to make the touch switch first .
once you did move on to the next step
OK Getting It Together
ok take apart your old solar light and gut everything but the solar cell keep it in the frame , ok next ,
take the battery and insert it into the frame ,
after that solder the dc socket to the battery leads ,
next solder the diode to the solar cell lead ,
once that is done solder the solar cell the the battery leads ,
and then wire up your touch switch ,
now moving on to the next step
take the battery and insert it into the frame ,
after that solder the dc socket to the battery leads ,
next solder the diode to the solar cell lead ,
once that is done solder the solar cell the the battery leads ,
and then wire up your touch switch ,
now moving on to the next step
Connecting and Testing
ok now time to test what we made ,
touch the on paper and the led should turn on ,
and then touch the off paper clip and the led should turn off ,
if the led does not turn off don't worry take the reset wire and tap it to the off paper clip and it will turn off ,
note your going to need the reset wire handy so solder a small piece of solder or foil to the end of the reset wire ,
i'll tell were to put the reset wire in the next step ,
reason why the led stays on and will not go off when touch the off paper clip is the solar cell ,
the solar acts like a photo censor and will keep it on in the light / day time ,
so that is where the reset wire comes in ,
in the dark it works great it turns on and off without resetting it but not so well in the light ,
ok on to the next step
touch the on paper and the led should turn on ,
and then touch the off paper clip and the led should turn off ,
if the led does not turn off don't worry take the reset wire and tap it to the off paper clip and it will turn off ,
note your going to need the reset wire handy so solder a small piece of solder or foil to the end of the reset wire ,
i'll tell were to put the reset wire in the next step ,
reason why the led stays on and will not go off when touch the off paper clip is the solar cell ,
the solar acts like a photo censor and will keep it on in the light / day time ,
so that is where the reset wire comes in ,
in the dark it works great it turns on and off without resetting it but not so well in the light ,
ok on to the next step
Almost There
ok almost done the just couple of things left ,
take all but the touch clips and reset wire and place carefully in the frame and use the glue gun and glue it in place ,
next take a bolt cutter and cut a small hole on the side ,
now run all three wires out the reset wire and the two touch paper clip wires trough the hole ,
next glue the two touch paper clips to the side one on the right and one on the left the reset wire should go in the middle ,
note leave enough lenght on the reset wire so it can touch the off paper clip ,
once done take your plastic and size it to fit the top of your frame ,
next put a small hole in the middle of your plastic and run the led trough it ,
and then make another hole for your dc socket ,
now glue your plastic to the top of your frame ,
take all but the touch clips and reset wire and place carefully in the frame and use the glue gun and glue it in place ,
next take a bolt cutter and cut a small hole on the side ,
now run all three wires out the reset wire and the two touch paper clip wires trough the hole ,
next glue the two touch paper clips to the side one on the right and one on the left the reset wire should go in the middle ,
note leave enough lenght on the reset wire so it can touch the off paper clip ,
once done take your plastic and size it to fit the top of your frame ,
next put a small hole in the middle of your plastic and run the led trough it ,
and then make another hole for your dc socket ,
now glue your plastic to the top of your frame ,
The Fun Part
Ok now that were finished time to try it out ,
you can see in the picture its working like it should ,
now I"ll try using the wall charger and it works to yes ,
but wait why stop there right it is after all a solar lite hmm ok you talked me into outside we go ,
how about that the solar works to ,
well I hoped you enjoyed reading and viewing this as much as I liked posting it for you ,
thanks for viewing everyone :)
you can see in the picture its working like it should ,
now I"ll try using the wall charger and it works to yes ,
but wait why stop there right it is after all a solar lite hmm ok you talked me into outside we go ,
how about that the solar works to ,
well I hoped you enjoyed reading and viewing this as much as I liked posting it for you ,
thanks for viewing everyone :)