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output load from the input voltage, so that you dont lose efficiency from

charging/discharging the battery. When the USB/Solar charger is powered from a USB port

or panel, the load current goes directly from the input voltage to the output. If the current

required is higher than what the panel or USB port can provide, the current is

supplemented by the lipo battery, up to 1.8A

The smart load sharing means that the LOAD output can be as high as 6VDC if in direct

sun because it will draw current directly from the 6V panel instead of from the battery. If

using this with an electronic project, make sure it is OK for up to 6VDC input or use a low-

dropout-regulator (LDO) to regulate the voltage down.

This is all managed at the same time as the solar current maximization. Simply plug in the

lipoly battery on the left into the BATT port and connect your project up thru the LOAD port

on the right.

Temperature Monitoring

If you plan to have your project outside or unattended, we suggest adding temperature

sensing to keep the charger from overheating the battery or attempting to charge when the

battery is too hot or cold.