Solar charger

This is a charger stand for a solar panel with a surface area of 13 x 15 cm. The stand is made up of 4 pieces. These pieces consist of a mount, on which the panel and its cover are placed (they are secured using glue), a foot and a small support beam.

In this project I have soldered a USB cable to the panel to charge devices.

It is appropriate to solder a diode to prevent battery current return, in case there is not enough light for the panel. In my case I used an ST4148 diode that I had on hand, although there are better options.

Necessary materials:
• Solar panel 13 x 15 cm. (Link: https://es.aliexpress.com/item/32906698984.html)
• M4x20 screws and M4 nuts.
• USB cable (or another type if you prefer).
• Anti-reverse diode (ST4148 or others).

TIP: Use glue to join the two parts of the case, as if it were a sandwich with the panel in the middle.

BONUS TIP: To protect the panel from bumps and scratches, I have placed a transparent plastic in the middle of the sandwich