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  • Apps
  • Introduction
  • Creating Light
  • Controlling Electrical Current
  • Flashing, Dimming, and Oscillating
  • Motion and Sound
  • Computer controlled LEDs
  • Computer controlled motors
  • Sensing the world
  • Communication
  • Programming
  • Solar Power
  • Arduino
Home Electronics for Artists Solar Power Powered when needed

Electronics for Artists

  • Introduction
  • Creating Light
  • Controlling Electrical Current
  • Flashing, Dimming, and Oscillating
  • Creating Motion and Sound
  • Computer controlled LEDs
  • Computer controlled motors
  • Sensing the world
  • Communication
  • Programming
  • Solar Power
    • Sunshine only
    • Running only at night
    • Storing enough power for the whole night
    • Powered when needed
    • Activated on a timer
    • Harvesting non-solar energy
    • Solar Powered Computers
    • Links to give you some ideas
  • Arduino

Powered when needed

Here is our solar powered flashlight. Our sculpture stores energy all day, maybe even for several days, and waits for a visitor to trip a switch to activate it. Push a button and it comes to life, or displays a poem or a fortune cookie message.

 

‹ Storing enough power for the whole night up Activated on a timer ›