{"repo":"protolux-electronics/soleil_hardware","free":true,"listed":false,"github":"https://github.com/protolux-electronics/soleil_hardware","clone":"git clone https://github.com/protolux-electronics/soleil_hardware.git","description":"Hardware design files for Soleil, an open source power management and sleep control board for Raspberry Pi","language":null,"stars":21,"topics":["kicad","nerves","nerves-hub","raspberry-pi","solar"],"license":"CERN-OHL-P-2.0","category":"self-hosted-apps","readme_excerpt":"Soleil Hardware Soleil is a multi-functional solar charger and smart power management board for Rasbperry Pi. It has multiple use cases: - Off-grid : power your project and simultaneously charge a single cell LiPo battery with a solar panel, up to 10W/16V. - Uninterruptible power supply : Use a standard USB-C cable to power your Pi. In the case of a power outage, the power supply will automatically swap over to the backup battery without missing a beat. - Low power sleep mode : completely cut off power to the Raspberry Pi for a duration of time. An onboard real-time clock will wake your project at the exact second you specify, up to one year in the future. Alternatives Soleil takes inspiration from other boards on the market: - PiJuice Zero - WittyPi 4 Mini - LiFePO4wered/Pi+ Soleil is different, as it combines both the smart power management features with solar battery charging, up to 16V. In low power mode, Soleil only draws 15uA, making it a great choice for projects such as weather stations, IoT sensors, wildlife cameras, and more. Additionally, Soleil doesn't have a microcontroller onboard, and thus doesn't require firmware. It makes it just a little bit easier to hack on without requiring specialized programming hardware. Additionally, Soleil is completely open hardware, build with KiCad. You can hack the hardware, modify the design to add your own sensors, or customize it to your liking. Supporting Soleil means supporting Open Source Hardware - an initiative that benef","default_branch":null,"files":null,"tree":[],"storefront":"/r/protolux-electronics","claimed":false,"request_supported":{"post":"https://gitbuyer.com/r/protolux-electronics/soleil_hardware/request-supported","requests":0},"note":"indexed from public GitHub; nothing is for sale on this page. Clone it from GitHub. Paid listings live at /search."}