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Jul 21 22:34:01 <StR34k> Hello :) I've got a question about the neo freerunner charging hardware.... is there anyone here that can help answer a few quick questions?
Jul 21 22:41:38 <StR34k> am I even posting?
Jul 21 23:05:07 <StR34k> Hello?
Jul 21 23:05:21 <StR34k> Am i posting now?
Jul 21 23:05:38 <Wonka> no
Jul 21 23:05:39 <Wonka> :p
Jul 21 23:05:53 <StR34k> lol, my nick wasn't registered before :P
Jul 21 23:06:01 <StR34k> Thanks for responding lol
Jul 21 23:06:21 <Wonka> I see you posting since 22:34 (UTC)
Jul 21 23:06:34 <Wonka> but I probably can't help you
Jul 21 23:06:56 <StR34k> What was the 1st post you saw? so I know if I have to re ask my Quest?
Jul 21 23:07:24 <StR34k> (not seeing times in this client....)
Jul 21 23:16:23 <Wonka> 00:34:01 < StR34k> Hello :) I've got a question about the neo freerunner charging hardware.... is there anyone here that can help answer a few quick questions?
Jul 21 23:16:44 <StR34k> Cool, Cheers :)
Jul 21 23:44:13 <StR34k> Well I need to know what the minimum input amperage over the usb is to allow the freerunner to charge is.... I'm currently attempting to build a solar charger for it.....
Jul 21 23:46:16 <Wonka> uh, minimum amperage...
Jul 21 23:46:53 <Wonka> I suspect it'll only take what the USB Host allows it, if there is one, or 1A if it detects a charger.
Jul 21 23:46:59 <Wonka> and probably nothing else
Jul 21 23:47:16 <Wonka> charger is detected by 47.5 kOhms at the ID pin, afair.
Jul 21 23:47:23 <Wonka> read the specs...
Jul 21 23:49:32 <StR34k> I saw that, but my solar panel will not provide 1A, I want to know if 0.3 amps will suffice.... I've found some draw amperages, but nothing that is over and above the <5ma when all services (ie: gsm/gps) are off....
Jul 21 23:51:17 <StR34k> if the draw amperage is greater than the provided amperage (and .3A is in perfect conditions) the hardware will continue to discharge the batt, even if it is showing that it is charging.....
Jul 21 23:51:27 <Wonka> well... there is a 100mA charging mode, but you'd need to provide an USB Host then, and also, afair, the FR takes more than 100mA most of the time
Jul 21 23:52:02 <Wonka> and there is nothing between 100mA and 500mA
Jul 21 23:53:56 <StR34k> Okay, so my 1.8 W panel, prolly will do the job :)
Jul 21 23:54:29 <StR34k> (assuming not much power is lost during conversion from 15v to 5V :)
Jul 21 23:56:30 <StR34k> I'll just need to get the voltage regulator, a diode to prevent discharge, a resistor to register as a charger, and a cap to smooth the output voltage :)
Jul 21 23:57:35 <StR34k> Thank you for your help.... as far as you remember ;)
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