The solar panel is 15.4V 200mA. I'm using a 6P3T rotary switch to select between AAA, AA, and 9v batteries, and a 3PDT toggle switch to select between 2 and 3 batteries in AAA or AA mode. Energizer 8.4V 175mAh batteries will charge at 1C, for either 66 or 90 minutes, I haven't decided yet. If I choose 66 minutes, I'll have to use the rotary switch pole that selects battery holder (sw1F in my schematic) and remember not to fill more than 1 battery holder at a time, since PGM 2 and 3 can no longer be tied together. AAA batteries (I have EBL 800mAh) will charge for 4hr, 24min. AA batteries will charge from a LM317 constant current source set to 200mA (max317 maxes out at 4hr, 24min, unless anyone knows a way to disable the timer?). in addition to all this, I have a LM7805 regulator going to a usb power output, always wired on. What will happen if I try to charge batteries and charge with usb at the same time? Also, should I have a diode going to the MAX713 power rail? there's already one after the 2n6109, so the batteries won't discharge through the panel, right? the LM317 and LM7805 sections already have a 1n4001 in their supply. Thanks everyone for the answers. Sorry for the crowded schematic, I just learned KiCad. any other suggestions welcome.
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