macGRID-SRN / hitchBOT

hitchBOT - Canada's hitch-hiking robot
http://hitchbot.me
GNU General Public License v2.0
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perform initial power calculations #5

Closed gagichce closed 10 years ago

gagichce commented 10 years ago

Determine the expected life span of the device with the current batteries.

Determine if different/additional batteries will be required.

Determine if solar panels can supply enough power.

gagichce commented 10 years ago

It is estimated hitchBOT will require 7.5W-10W to function normally. There is additional power required for charging the batteries at the same time. This quantity is not yet known but it is clear that MANY solar panels will be required.