the very first solar power solution for
Eufycam. Wire free security camera systems
are a great idea for ease of
installation. but having to unmount them
regularly throughout the year to
recharge the battery is a hassle and can
be dangerous when winter hits. so a solar
power energy source would be the perfect
solution. we all know that solar power is
a neat idea but the Sun doesn't shine 24
hours a day.
that's why pairing solar power with Eufycams
batteries for storage to power
the security cameras work so well. watch
on to find out how you can do this too.
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a warning that the following procedures
and advice is not approved by Eufy
and may void your warranty. use this
method at your own risk. let's get
started. step 1. solar panel and USB
cable. you will need to use a solar panel
that can supply enough power at the
right voltage. as we already know from our
external power install, a charger that
outputs at least 750 mAh will be
sufficient to charge the Eufy security
cameras. here we have sourced a solar
panel with a USB voltage regulator that
outputs 5 volts at 800 mAh. perfect
for this install. you can buy this solar
panel from our link in the video
description below ↓. you will also need the
USB cable we sourced and used in the
external power install. you need the 90
degree plugs for this install to work.
length will be up to your specific needs.
once you have both the panel and cable,
test that they work. connect the cable to
the solar panel and a smartphone or
tablet or if you have a USB tester like
this, then you can also use it too. next
waterproof the solar panel. we need to
make sure that the USB module and all
openings like the LED light and the USB
port are waterproofed against the
elements.
then let cure as per instructions. step
2. Location, Location, Location. most
important question to answer for solar
panel installation is where to install.
there are many factors to consider and I
won't get into details so I'll just
give you some basics. direct sunlight.
solar panels work best when getting
direct sunlight. without direct sunlight ??? 62 00:02:25,030 --> 00:02:30,910 you can lose over 50% output. Direction.
the Sun will be at different positions
in the sky depending on where you are
located geographically. so in general
point solar panels to true north if you
are located in the southern hemisphere
and point true south if you are located
in the northern hemisphere. Angle. your
geographical location will also dictate
the angle you tilt your panel.
generally speaking the closer you are to
the equator the more your panel should
point straight up and the closer you are
to the poles the more they should point
towards the equator that is at higher
angles. Season. as the season changes the ??? 78 00:03:00,880 --> 00:03:04,720 sun's location in the sky will too and
this results in different efficiencies ??? 80 00:03:04,720 --> 00:03:09,489 throughout the year. also, dirt throughout
the year and snow in the winter can
cause problems if they cover the panels.
so keep these in mind and make sure the
panel is clean. Surroundings.
there may be trees or other structures
that block the Sun in your area so you
need to be aware of this and plan ??? 88 00:03:21,489 --> 00:03:26,890 accordingly. Distance to camera. the
solar panel needs to be close enough for
the USB cable to be routed to the camera.
with all the above in mind, find the best
location for your panel. for us we
installed on a magnetic east facing wall
as it does get some direct sunlight in
the morning and it is easier to reach
for maintenance reasons. note that the
south facing wall gets a lot more Sun. as
you can see. we should be installing on
the south facing wall but this isn't
much of an issue. this is because the
batteries last many months long while it
should only take about three weeks worth
of sunny days to fully charge from 0%.
though, I estimate it should take about
one week or less when the panel is
optimally set up. we started charging
using our solar solution at 62%
after 15 days some sunny but mostly many
cloudy days we were at 80% charge.
not too bad. it will reach 100%
eventually. like what you see? support us
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us to 2000 subscribers sooner. step 3.
install solar panel. the great thing
about the Eufycam kit is that you get
spare screws and anchors. and guess what?
they work well for our solar panel.
install your solar panel as appropriate.
check out our Wire free camera install
video for more tips on drilling and
installation. when installing be careful
not to break the silicone seal you added
for the waterproofing of the solar panel. ??? 124 00:04:49,510 --> 00:04:53,950 mark out and drill out the holes for
mounting.
don't forget to wear this. use the
appropriate size drill bit to fit the
anchors. make sure to drill into a safe
area of the wall and to check alignment
after each hole drilled. stilled lined up.
insert the screw anchors. secure one
corner of the solar panel partially then
release the waterproof USB port plug on
the camera and route the USB cable to it
unmounting the camera can make this
easier if you have trouble with this
part.
test ensure that the camera is starting
to charge. you should do the install in
the daytime to make testing easier. on
cloudy days you may need to use very
bright light to help test. once
everything is working, complete the
routing of the wiring and tuck it away
nicely then finished securing the solar
panel. last step is to waterproof the USB
port of the camera and let cure. make
sure the silicone is squeezed into the
space between the port and the plug.
that's it! so simple but it works so well.
now step back, look and take it all in.
enjoy the satisfaction of your own solar
power install.
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