(Review) DIY 5V 2A Solar Panel, Power Bank, USB Charge Voltage Controller Regulator Module 6V-20V

I wanted to see if this module was worth buying, I am using a 5V Solar Panel rated at 2.5W. Not sure how accurate that specification is but will find out in this video.
So the goal is to make a effective Solar Charger not just something for show. I did not hook any batteries to the body of the solar panel but just a long wire so I don't have to worry about the hot sun when charging my mobile device.
5 Volt 2 Amp Solar Panel Power Bank USB Charge Voltage Controller Regulator 6V - 20V (Seller is no longer on eBay)
Also check out my other video using the same module but with a 12 volt 8 watt Solar Panel
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[@guestchannel3080]

0.32 mAh? It must be 320mAh. Either you read something wrong, or you got a defective product.

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

Yeah you’re actually right, I read it wrong. It’s 320mAh not .32mAh

[@davidetuzzolino2930]

@@TaylorSoloaiJR it is 0,32 A and not 0,32Ah

[@lazarworkout6878]

And it's not mAh it's only mA cause only when you use battery you can know how many amps will have per hour.. So it's 320 mA.

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

@@lazarworkout6878 Thanks, learned something new.

[@BangCiihuy]

You are awesome man!

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

I appreciate that!

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

Check out when I used a 12V 10W Solar Panel with the same module >> kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIaweGijrpmqrpY Also if you want to support my Channel you can do so by helping me reach 1,000 Subscribers that would be great!

[@p.granger8824]

A little confused. I have 6 volt panels and I hooked these up to test charging. I used a USB meter like what you used. While the panels would output a higher voltage without a load, this voltage gets pulled down immediately as soon as a load is connected. I was reading *around 4.5 volts at up to 5 watts today going to a power bank. So my question would be, outside of the capacitor which would somewhat smooth the voltage out...what is the point? It seems like the controller would just consume power.

[@ArcturanMegadonkey]

I wonder if you could just connect the charge regulator to a car battery or lithium polymer battery from an R/C aircraft, like a 5,000mah 14v lipo?

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

Good question, I'm going to try that out soon then upload the results.

[@ArcturanMegadonkey]

I bought one of these off Amazon and tested it...yes it works fine of a Lipo battery, I simply wired it up to a deans type connector and plugged it in.

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

Cool stuff, planning to wire mine to an old car we have.

[@creativevanceteam558]

Thanks again Taylor, I'd like to know the max input current(A) the 5V 2A solar voltage regulator can withstand? I am trying to calculate the number of solar panels I can use with it.

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

Wish I had an answer for you but I don't even know. I tried looking for info on this but nothing. I don't even have enough panels to try and test if it can handle more then 2A input.

[@ArcanePath360]

Can I just use a regular buck converter and set it to a specific voltage? I'm looking to hook it up to 2 AAA batteries that are constantly in use, and thinking of hooking up a small panel and a buck converter to something like 3.5v (so 0.5V keeps batteries topped up without damaging them) Will this work? Thanks

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

The problem with some buck converters is that when you get a shadow on the panel or all of a sudden it gets cloudy and the voltage drops, it won't recover from it and it doesn't output any voltage anymore. One KZbinr did an experiment on it and that happened, not sure if the newer version modules are better at recovering. I guess summer time is not a problem since it's sunny all day. Oh and I would hook up the AA batteries in parallel and set it to 1.4 volts. Because in series it might cause the other battery to over charge since theirs no battery management board to manage the voltage on each battery. That's what I think, unless someone else on KZbin has a better suggestion and comments.

[@ArcanePath360]

@@TaylorSoloaiJR Thanks for this, very helpful.

[@ArcanePath360]

@@TaylorSoloaiJR Hey again, I got my solar panel, a cheap 5v one from ebay with a built in USB port and I hooked up to the "INPUT" on my power bank. while the sun was out it was charging and nearly full, but overnight, by morning the battery went from 3 bars down to 1. Do I need some kind of reverse current protection? Thanks

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

Hi again, You need a blocking diode so your power bank doesn't get discharged during the night. I usually just salvage those from old electronics but you can also find those on eBay as well.

[@ArcanePath360]

@@TaylorSoloaiJR Thanks. Seems a bit silly they didn't put one in the circuit. I didn't think it possible for the power bank to loose power from the "input" side, but oh well, guess if you buy cheap you buy twice...

[@jasonbridges45]

Can you hook it to a battery from USB

[@dj_sorra8605]

I use whit 12v panel to make 5v

[@michaeljohnn2598]

in which postion was the the multimeter awhile you test the Solar panel current in the Sun

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

I didn’t measure the current with the multimeter, thats the part I forgot to do in the video.

[@michaeljohnn2598]

@@TaylorSoloaiJR you did Good job my friend Thank you

[@ikeo8666]

was it hard to just go outside?

[@heypihu9346]

Kaha miltaha hi add....di

[@nitishverma1484]

In how many hours will it charge a power bank of 4000 mah

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

If its constantly recharging at 300mAh it will probably take more then 12hrs but in a real life situation it’s going to more then that. Because not everyday is a sunny day. Just depends on the weather. So if i wanted to have less charging time i would need more of the same solar panel in parallel. I already uploaded a video with two of the same panel and it only gave me about 600mAh so i need more.

[@nitishverma1484]

@@TaylorSoloaiJR what if I use 12V 10watt solar panel

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

Ive tried it doesn’t really give out that much. Its in one of my videos if you want to see the results.

@@nitishverma1484, 10W-20%=8W = 2½h

[@creativevanceteam558]

@@TaylorSoloaiJR what if I use 5 solar panels of this type connected in parallel, how long will it take to charge 4000mAh battery?

[@miteshdhanani]

What extra component is to be added if we want to connect to 3w6v

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

Nothing needs to be added

[@miteshdhanani]

Thankyou

[@inderballowal3022]

Link ?

[@ksroy03]

From where I can get it .... I need that 5 pic

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

The module?

[@aravavenkateshreddy63]

we want solar panel give me link of panel product sir

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

The store on eBay that I bought it from does not exist anymore but you can search it by using these words "2.5W Solar Panel"

[@tupai62]

what the battery volt n current?

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

I am sorry, I don't think I understand what you are asking.

[@loiilesschool5908]

@@TaylorSoloaiJR the power in vs power output efficiency

[@loiilesschool5908]

@@TaylorSoloaiJR Vin vs Vin out

[@johnsonugochukwu9589]

How fast can a 5v solar panel charge a phone

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

It depends on how many watts the 5V panel has and how much mAh the phone battery is rated at.

[@johnsonugochukwu9589]

@@TaylorSoloaiJR okay. Can we chat on WhatsApp, I would like to show you some videos of my set up

[@myramogar8883]

Mam /sir pano po b papalitan yung items n nabili ko 2days ago po power bank po sya n solar sna naman po palitan nyo2 okey naman po bayad ko nkailang items npo ako n reject dko lng po kc alam pano at san po pwesdi papalitan tnx po

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

Hello, I am not able to answer your question because I do not understand the language.

[@Saikohack]

Is not enough power to charge devices.

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

Yes needs more solar panels

[@Saikohack]

@@TaylorSoloaiJR U need more amps and watts

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

@@Saikohack oh yeah, sorry actually I meant if I was to use the same solar panel in the video then I would need.more but yes that idea is much better. Less solar panels but also quite expensive too.

[@Saikohack]

@@TaylorSoloaiJR depend kind of solar panel monocrystalline polycrystalline some are more efficient than others.

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

@@Saikohack you have any recommendations?

[@MrBobWareham]

When you do the next video turn off the stupid music very annoying trying to listen to you

[@TaylorSoloaiJR]

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