Materials Justification

I am using aluminium for the casing in my solar light because it is durable and lasts in outdoor conditions, I am also using clear plastic for the top of box where the solar panel and LDR sits because it lets light through and is durable.

Evaluation: Solar Light Prototype

Evaluation: Solar Light Prototype

I have made a solar rechargeable garden light that charges in the presence of sunlight and turns on when it is dark. The box which contains the circuitry and wires is a box made of aluminium and has brackets on each of the side corners which are held in with rivets. On the bottom of the box is a lid which can be unscrewed and removed if necessary. There is a solar panel which sits on top of the box and charges the battery inside the box, which in turn powers the circuit and LEDs which are placed on either side of the solar panel. The battery inside the box is contained by a battery holder which is glued onto the inside wall of the box opposite the circuit which is also glued to the side of the box.

Updated Freehand Design

DTM Term 3 Week 3

This week in DTM I finished my cardboard mockup of my solar light. I made it to 1:1 scale, and changed some measurements from my original design slightly to improve the appearance of the casing, the change was also updated in my freehand design. Also I have completed my evaluation of my prototype

DTM Term 3 Week 1

This is the first week back at school in term 3

Working Box Without Glued Solar Panel

DTM Week 8 Term 2

This week I glued my circut into my box and put my leds through the holes, and soldered and glued the solar panel on top of the box, and also glued my battery holder in, I have tested the light and it works perfectly