RE: [OTish] Solar powered access points.

["Brian G. Reynolds" <brian.g.reynolds@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Matthew,

Have a look at The Centre for Alternative Technology, CAT, based in Wales.

http://www.cat.org.uk/index.tmpl?refer=3Dindex&init=3D1

They produce a fantastic little sales booklet, some great little projects.

They also cover "green" things and how to build houses, well
worth supporti=
ng.

B.

-----Original Message-----
From: Matthew Miles [mailto:m_miles@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 23 June 2004 08:26
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] [OTish] Solar powered access points.


I'm looking to start powering some of my PC stuff using solar power=20
(maybe it will help bring the leccy bill down a bit!).  Initially, I=20
want to start with the wireless AP and router to explore=20
sutiability.=20=20

Just wondering if anyone has a clue as to how to do this!  MAplin=20
sell some nice 3V panels for =A34 - the router is 9V so if I link 3=20
panels together would it work?=20=20

Alternatively, is my best bet using the panels to slow charge a=20
battery that feeds the AP?

Just a thought, as it would be useful for remote deployment of AP's=20
in a mesh environment for local communitites.


I am, as usual, trying to do this as cheap as possible (looked at=20
generating 2.2KwP a day - but that costs =A326k!  Bit steep=20
concidering it only knock =A3100 a year off the leccy bill!).

Cheers,

Matt