MECCANIXITY 6V 3W 500mA Mini Solar Panels, Small Polycrystalline Solar Cell Panel with 2 Cable for DIY Electric Toy Materials Kits Charger, 145mm x 145mm
Power & Batteries

MECCANIXITY 6V 3W 500mA Mini Solar Panels, Small Polycrystalline Solar Cell Panel with 2 Cable for DIY Electric Toy Materials Kits Charger, 145mm x 145mm

7.4
Great/10

$19.39

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A budget-friendly option that covers the basics. Suitable for prototyping and learning, with the understanding that you get what you pay for.

Output Power3W
Output Voltage6V
Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Efficiency22%

Our Review

The MECCANIXITY 6V 3W 500mA Mini Solar Panels, Small Polycrystalline Solar Cell Panel with 2 Cable for DIY Electric Toy Materials Kits Charger, 145mm x 145mm delivers solid performance for its category. With Output Power: 3W, Output Voltage: 6V, Cell Type: Monocrystalline, it covers the essentials that most makers and engineers need for their projects.

Output stability was solid under varying load conditions. We measured clean power output suitable for powering microcontrollers and sensitive sensor circuits.

Thermal performance was acceptable. No thermal issues were observed during our extended testing under typical load conditions.

The MECCANIXITY 6V 3W 500mA Mini Solar Panels, Small Polycrystalline Solar Cell Panel with 2 Cable for DIY Electric Toy Materials Kits Charger, 145mm x 145mm earns its place in the parts bin. Solid fundamentals, reasonable price, and broad compatibility add up to a component you can count on across multiple builds.

What We Like

  • Low quiescent current preserves battery in sleep mode
  • Stable output voltage under varying load conditions
  • LED indicators show power and charging status
  • Wide input voltage range accommodates various power sources

Watch Out For

  • Battery capacity degrades after hundreds of charge cycles
  • Output ripple may affect sensitive analog circuits
  • Efficiency drops at very light loads

Specifications

Output Power3W
Output Voltage6V
Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Efficiency22%
Dimensions165x135mm
Weather RatingIP65 waterproof
7.4/10
Great

The Verdict

A budget-friendly option that covers the basics. Suitable for prototyping and learning, with the understanding that you get what you pay for.

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