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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 Activated on a timer

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

Activated on a timer

An example of this type of device is a clock that chimes the hour, or just a clock that ticks every second. In between activities, it stores enough solar power to last through the night and several cloudy days.

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