So I've got a game cam and a 5V 4W panel that I'd like to add to the cam to help maintain the 8 AA's a bit longer. The cam holds 8 AA's but only runs off 4 meaning 6vdc. I haven't taken it apart yet so I'm unsure how it handles the other 4 batteries.. electrically speaking.
Anyway so the idea I've got currently is that I'd need to add a diode inline with the panel's positive side so the batteries don't backfeed. And the placement of this will ensure the panels not producing at 100%, more like 50-60%. So I don't believe I need to worry about over-charging especially since it's output is less than the requirements of the camera itself.
Am I missing anything here?
Thanks!!
Anyway so the idea I've got currently is that I'd need to add a diode inline with the panel's positive side so the batteries don't backfeed. And the placement of this will ensure the panels not producing at 100%, more like 50-60%. So I don't believe I need to worry about over-charging especially since it's output is less than the requirements of the camera itself.
Am I missing anything here?
Thanks!!