I'm making a small solar panel to experiment with it. It will put out around 6volts and 20 watts. I dont know much about electronics.
Now i need a way to store the power generated , i will use a 6volt rc rechargeable battery. Is there an easy way i can control the charging of the battery so it does not over charge? I know there are 12/24 volt charge controllers out there but no 6volt systems. I have to go with 6volts because thats the most my panel will put out , unless im wrong about how this works.
Also i want to convert that 6volts from the battery to 5volts for a usb. I can just use a diode or a resistor for that? If so which one.
Now i need a way to store the power generated , i will use a 6volt rc rechargeable battery. Is there an easy way i can control the charging of the battery so it does not over charge? I know there are 12/24 volt charge controllers out there but no 6volt systems. I have to go with 6volts because thats the most my panel will put out , unless im wrong about how this works.
Also i want to convert that 6volts from the battery to 5volts for a usb. I can just use a diode or a resistor for that? If so which one.