solar pannel charging issue
 

im wanting to make a homebrew solar charger.a 6"x6" pannel x6
1 for each battery with plans for a quick break to separate contacts of each
battery.The issue is i need a way to auto disconect the solar pannels when
batteries reach full charge so as to not damage batteries by overcharging.
is there a cheap solution that i might can buy at the local radio shack
or other local stores.and will i need a diod on the + from the pannel to
keep battery bleed from hurting my pannels.

oldtech1 -

I have a "marine style" flexible solar panel :

http://ecomodder.com/forum/49870-post25.html - Post #25
http://ecomodder.com/forum/50044-post35.html - Post #35

For $20, I got this to go between the panel and car battery (via the cigarette lighter outlet) :

Sunforce Products 60012 7 amp Charge Controller : Hechinger
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-cf...controller.jpg

Because of the low amps of the solar panel I have been assured that it isn't needed for my solar panel :

http://ecomodder.com/forum/49137-post19.html - Post #19
However, I have murdered many a battery in my day, and I like to see the "charging light", so I am happy with the setup.

CarloSW2