Comments for Voltaic Systems - Solar DIY and Device Charging http://voltaicsystems.com/blog Sun, 13 May 2012 18:22:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Upgrading from a V11 to V39 on your old charger by admin http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/upgrading-from-a-v11-to-v39-on-your-old-charger/#comment-2076 admin Sun, 13 May 2012 18:22:38 +0000 http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/?p=2005#comment-2076 We recommend people charge their battery every 5 to 6 months even though there will still be power stored at that point. It will definitely hold a charge for 8 hours. We recommend people charge their battery every 5 to 6 months even though there will still be power stored at that point. It will definitely hold a charge for 8 hours.

]]> Comment on Upgrading from a V11 to V39 on your old charger by Mary Salvatera http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/upgrading-from-a-v11-to-v39-on-your-old-charger/#comment-2074 Mary Salvatera Sun, 13 May 2012 16:25:22 +0000 http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/?p=2005#comment-2074 If I charge the solar batter from the computer, how long will the charge stay. For example I charge it and then travel all day and use it at night to keep my phone and or ipad charged? Will the full charge I get from a laptop or wall not hold the charge for 8 hours? -M If I charge the solar batter from the computer, how long will the charge stay.

For example I charge it and then travel all day and use it at night to keep my phone and or ipad charged?

Will the full charge I get from a laptop or wall not hold the charge for 8 hours?

-M

]]> Comment on Petra Solar in New Jersey by Daniel inNJ http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/petra-solar-in-new-jersey/#comment-2070 Daniel inNJ Fri, 11 May 2012 02:44:22 +0000 http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/?p=2134#comment-2070 Seems a little strange that these have routers mounted on the underside which can be remotely accessed thru the AT&T wireless network. Some of them are mounted on Aluminum poles and don't look to be wired into anything. It doesn't seem incredible that the routers can be remotly accessed and would of course be able to see any wireless networks within range. Seems like a series of overlapping routers giving wide coverage and access to any WiFi signal and considering the possibilities they could be used for surveillance and by Law all network encryption can be accessed by remote users with the "Proper" or "Improper" Authority. They are below the powerlines and transformers so they are shaded and not super efficient but locating them on Poles everywhere with my knowledge as a Programmer who tested security on systems for Prudential I have to say the oppertunity for abuse is there. Think of it this way also: We are at war. In WWII they Tapped Phones If you wanted a way to watch the traffic without accessing thru the internet (aka "Hacking") then these would be a perfect way to keep an eye on whats being transmitted which everyone should know resembles a Postcard more than a sealed envelope. Just Food for thought . . . Daniel Programmer since 1986 Seems a little strange that these have routers mounted on the underside which can be remotely accessed thru the AT&T wireless network.

Some of them are mounted on Aluminum poles and don’t look to be wired into anything.

It doesn’t seem incredible that the routers can be remotly accessed and would of course be able to see any wireless networks within range.

Seems like a series of overlapping routers giving wide coverage and access to any WiFi signal and considering the possibilities they could be used for surveillance and by Law all network encryption can be accessed by remote users with the “Proper” or “Improper” Authority.

They are below the powerlines and transformers so they are shaded and not super efficient but locating them on Poles everywhere with my knowledge as a Programmer who tested security on systems for Prudential I have to say the oppertunity for abuse is there.

Think of it this way also:

We are at war.
In WWII they Tapped Phones
If you wanted a way to watch the traffic without accessing thru the internet (aka “Hacking”) then these would be a perfect way to keep an eye on whats being transmitted which everyone should know resembles a Postcard more than a sealed envelope.

Just Food for thought . . .

Daniel
Programmer since 1986

]]> Comment on Flickr Top 50 Digital Cameras with Battery Model by admin http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/flickr-top-50-digital-cameras-with-battery-model/#comment-2065 admin Wed, 09 May 2012 12:53:50 +0000 http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/?p=2297#comment-2065 Hi Blair, You're not out of luck, you can get this cradle: http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-DMW-BCG10-DMW-BCG10E-DMW-BCG10PP-Panasonic/dp/B003SG0BSY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1336567916&sr=8-3 Plus get our 3.5x1.3mm adapter in our optional phone adapter section here: http://www.voltaicsystems.com/adapters.shtml#phone This will allow you to connect from the solar panel to the camera cradle. Thanks, Jeff Hi Blair,

You’re not out of luck, you can get this cradle: http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-DMW-BCG10-DMW-BCG10E-DMW-BCG10PP-Panasonic/dp/B003SG0BSY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1336567916&sr=8-3

Plus get our 3.5×1.3mm adapter in our optional phone adapter section here: http://www.voltaicsystems.com/adapters.shtml#phone This will allow you to connect from the solar panel to the camera cradle.

Thanks,
Jeff

]]> Comment on Flickr Top 50 Digital Cameras with Battery Model by Blair http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/flickr-top-50-digital-cameras-with-battery-model/#comment-2062 Blair Wed, 09 May 2012 03:05:31 +0000 http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/?p=2297#comment-2062 Hi: I have a Panasonic DMC-ZS7 camera. The charger says it is a DE-A65. The battery says DMW-BCG10PP. Don't see any cradles for my camera. Am I out of luck when it comes to using your product? Hi:

I have a Panasonic DMC-ZS7 camera. The charger says it is a DE-A65. The battery says DMW-BCG10PP. Don’t see any cradles for my camera. Am I out of luck when it comes to using your product?

]]> Comment on Voltaic *hearts* Peace Corps by Bryan http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/voltaic-hearts-peace-corps/#comment-2038 Bryan Tue, 01 May 2012 21:52:58 +0000 http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/?p=1897#comment-2038 Hey Voltaic!!! I am in Zambia and am using your charger in my village EVERY DAY! It is amazing, very robust, and the absolute best purchase I made to prepare for my service. Everything else I brought with me has proved to break or be useless in time... my charger goes with me everywhere and honestly would recommend your product not just to fellow Peace Corps volunteers, but any true outdoorsman or anyone who plans on spending any time travelling around the world. You can depend on this product. Solar panels are cheap and inexpensive here, but can't hold a candle to the quality you all provide. Makes me so proud that I can rely on American products still to be the finest in the world. Mwendangahu Mwani! Hey Voltaic!!! I am in Zambia and am using your charger in my village EVERY DAY! It is amazing, very robust, and the absolute best purchase I made to prepare for my service. Everything else I brought with me has proved to break or be useless in time… my charger goes with me everywhere and honestly would recommend your product not just to fellow Peace Corps volunteers, but any true outdoorsman or anyone who plans on spending any time travelling around the world. You can depend on this product. Solar panels are cheap and inexpensive here, but can’t hold a candle to the quality you all provide. Makes me so proud that I can rely on American products still to be the finest in the world. Mwendangahu Mwani!

]]> Comment on Solar Chargers for DSLR Camera Batteries by Jay http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/solar-chargers-for-dslr-camera-batteries/#comment-2029 Jay Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:45:11 +0000 http://voltaicsystems.com/diy/?p=834#comment-2029 Hi Jeremy... I also have a D90 and I'm headed to Peru in June for three weeks... This looks like a great backpacking solution. Did you purchase this system and did it work well for you? Thanks in advance... Jay Hi Jeremy…

I also have a D90 and I’m headed to Peru in June for three weeks… This looks like a great backpacking solution. Did you purchase this system and did it work well for you?

Thanks in advance… Jay

]]> Comment on Charge Car Batteries with a Voltaic 15 Watt panel by santhana http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/charge-car-batteries/#comment-2018 santhana Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:06:05 +0000 http://voltaicsystems.com/diy/?p=44#comment-2018 hi. good day.. i was planned to used solar panel to charge my car. i want to know the total cost to build up a solar panel system to charge car battery. for ur information im from Malaysia. (asia Country) hi. good day.. i was planned to used solar panel to charge my car. i want to know the total cost to build up a solar panel system to charge car battery. for ur information im from Malaysia. (asia Country)

]]> Comment on Voltaic *hearts* Peace Corps by admin http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/voltaic-hearts-peace-corps/#comment-2013 admin Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:04:49 +0000 http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/?p=1897#comment-2013 Hi Rick, the <a href="http://www.voltaicsystems.com/spark" rel="nofollow">Spark</a> is probably best suited for charging the iPad. If you're looking for something that costs a bit less, you could pair the Switch or Fuse 4W with the V39 battery upgrade. Send us an email to sales at voltaicsystems dot com with a copy of the acceptance letter and we'll provide the discount code. Thanks, Jeff Hi Rick, the Spark is probably best suited for charging the iPad. If you’re looking for something that costs a bit less, you could pair the Switch or Fuse 4W with the V39 battery upgrade. Send us an email to sales at voltaicsystems dot com with a copy of the acceptance letter and we’ll provide the discount code. Thanks, Jeff

]]> Comment on Voltaic *hearts* Peace Corps by Rick Collantes http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/voltaic-hearts-peace-corps/#comment-2012 Rick Collantes Sun, 15 Apr 2012 07:41:22 +0000 http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/?p=1897#comment-2012 My daughter is leaving for Benin in June, I'd like to give her something to charge her iPad and iPhone. Kindly advise. My daughter is leaving for Benin in June, I’d like to give her something to charge her iPad and iPhone.

Kindly advise.

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