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One of 2 builds of Portable Solar Power

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CCAT Solar Stereo System

A solar-powered outdoor stereo in a folding plywood cube.

by Open-Source-Imports · CC-BY-SA-4.0

Source: https://www.appropedia.org/CCAT_solar_stereo_system. Original author: User:TakumiFujiwara, User:JessieHSU, User:Afm237, Kit Stanfield · CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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Final Picture of Stereo System
Final picture of the stereo system
Estimated cost
$461.13
Parts
10
Tools
3
Time
Several weekends
Solar panels
3 x 15 W, 12 V
Total stated in source
USD 461.13

Summary

A solar stereo built into a painted plywood cube with fold-out panels, powered by three 15 W panels.

The source is candid about cost: the used speaker turned out to be broken so a new one had to be bought, and they had hoped to use more recycled and repurposed materials than they managed to.

Model & drawings

3
The cube
The cube Open full size

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Build steps

4

  1. Move it into position

    While still folded up, move the unit into position. From the door on the back, check the switch is plugged in and on.

    Make sure switch it s plugged in and ON

  2. Fold out the top panel

    Remove the weather cap. Fold out the supports into position and open the top panel.

    Fold out top panel first

  3. Open the second panel

    Open the second panel and adjust to obtain optimal sunlight.

    Final Picture of Stereo System

  4. Choose your input

    Choose your method of input by selecting the "mode" button, then adjust the sound.

    Turn input to Bluetooth