Sugar Solar Panel and Power Management Module

This Solar Panel can charge the Lithium Battery with sunlight. It can also be used with controller boards such as Micro:bit or Futureboard to control the power output on the Power Bank. The built-in RTC allows for time keeping.

Product Specifications

• Solar Panel Dimensions: 80 x 40 x 32.5 mm

• Weight: 646g(Solar Panel+Power Bank)

• Type: I2C

• Solar Panel Output: 6V 6W

Wiring

Sample Wiring for Robotbit EDU

Power the Futureboard with the Power Bank.

Turn the Power Bank on.

LED Indicators

Power Output Indicator

The Indicator lights up blue when power outout is enabled.

Power Input Indicator

When the lithium battery is being charged, the indicator lights up red.

Programming Tutorial

MakeCode Programming Tutorial

Import Sugar Extension

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Importing Extensions Tutorial

Extension URL

Sugar extension: https://github.com/KittenBot/pxt-sugar

Sample Program

Power Output Control

Sample Program

Sets Sleep Timer for Power Output

Sample Program

Sets Real Time Clock

Warning: The Time data is cleared when the power switch is turned off or power output is disabled.

Sample Program