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
Search for sugar in the search bar (Kittenbot products has been verified by Microsoft)
Extension URL
Sugar extension: https://github.com/KittenBot/pxt-sugar
Sample Program
Power Output Control
Sets Sleep Timer for Power Output
Sets Real Time Clock
Warning: The Time data is cleared when the power switch is turned off or power output is disabled.
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