|
Hi, I am new to electronics and would like to know if it is possable to combine the DC output from various sources? I have made a small wind generator, I have a solar panel and am thinking about building a water powered generator. Can I combine these into one output? |
August 17, 2017 |
|
You can combine the outputs but require safeguards. Easier perhaps to use diodes to select just the greatest of the three outputs. Just put a diode like 1N1001 in series with each to the common load. Hope this is helpful, mike. ps - suitable for milliamps up to 1A. |
August 23, 2017 |
|
I agree with Mike. More complex and effective solution I think to use DC-DC voltage boosters and these 1N4001 diodes to combine currents (and power). These modules can be bought on Ebay, made in china, very cheap. |
by febb August 25, 2017 |
You must log in or create an account (free!) to answer a question.
Anyone can ask a question.
Did you already search (see above) to see if a similar question has already been answered? If you can't find the answer, you may ask a question.
CircuitLab's Q&A site is a FREE questions and answers forum for electronics and electrical engineering students, hobbyists, and professionals.
We encourage you to use our built-in schematic & simulation software to add more detail to your questions and answers.
Acceptable Questions:
Unacceptable Questions:
Please respect that there are both seasoned experts and total newbies here: please be nice, be constructive, and be specific!
CircuitLab is an in-browser schematic capture and circuit simulation software tool to help you rapidly design and analyze analog and digital electronics systems.