Hi Brini, yes, you're right, visibility is an issue and traditional battery
packs could be a cheap and viable solution.
Gianni
2014-02-18 14:09 GMT+01:00 <>:
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>
> > As soon as I find the
> > right battery pack I'll try to test if simultaneous recharging with a
> > solar panel is a viable solution or not. Some battery packs allow the
> > simultaneous operation. e.g.
> > http://www.goalzero.com/p/211/sherpa-100-solar-kit
> > however I'd prefer to assemble something cheaper.
>
> Gianni,
>
> I've always found solar panels disappointing. They need full sun and a
> passing cloud reduces the output to about 1/10th. They are also very
> visible
> and prone to theft. You can't disguise them like a ground level mic rig
> and
> recorder.
>
> That's why I recently suggested using robust Yuasa lead acid batteries
> which
> are cheap and small.
>
> David Brinicombe
>
>
>
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