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I'm looking for an electrical engineer to design and build a custom solar rechargeable 12V, 24-inch 5-8 watt LED light [login to view URL] light will be used outdoors and needs to provide medium brightness for general use. It should be able to stay on for at least 10 hours a night. It needs to be light and compact. Requirements: - Solar panel should be monocrystalline - Light should be weather-resistant and durable for outdoor use - no need for mounting hardware and installation instructions Ideal skills and experience: - Expertise in electrical engineering, especially with solar power systems - Experience designing outdoor LED lighting - Knowledge of weatherproofing and durable materials
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As an electrical engineer with expertise in solar power systems and a strong background in designing durable outdoor LED lighting, I believe I would be the ideal fit for your project. My extensive knowledge of digital motor control, analog design, electronic design and power electronics have equipped me with the skills needed to create a reliable and self-sustaining solar powered LED light that meets your requirements. My familiarity with solar inverter design and battery charging means I can ensure that your solar panel is maximized for efficient and consistent operation every night. Having worked on various renewable energy projects before, I understand the importance of weather-resistance and durability for outdoor applications; I will make sur
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Hi there, I have carefully reviewed your requirements for a compact, weather-resistant solar rechargeable 12 V LED lighting system capable of operating for at least 10 hours per night. With my background in mechatronics, power electronics, PCB design, battery-powered systems, and LED lighting, I can design the complete system including monocrystalline solar panel sizing, battery capacity, charging circuit, LED driver, protection, and outdoor-ready electrical integration. I have already worked with the main technologies involved in this project, including solar charging, rechargeable batteries, DC power regulation, LED drivers, low-power systems, and outdoor electronic hardware. I can optimize the design for low weight, compact dimensions, reliable overnight runtime, and good charging performance. Given my skillset, I can complete the electrical design and prototype efficiently. Send me a message with your preferred battery chemistry and installation environment, and I can start immediately. Best regards, Samuel tshibangu
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I can design a complete, compact solar-rechargeable 12V LED lighting system meeting your 10-hour runtime requirement. I have 8+ years of PCB and power electronics experience, including battery management, DC-DC power systems, LED drivers, and outdoor/industrial hardware. I’ll select the appropriate monocrystalline panel, battery capacity, charging/protection circuit, efficient LED driver, and weather-resistant components to achieve reliable operation and compact size. I can provide the complete circuit design and PCB-ready solution.
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Hi, how are you doing? I went through your project description and I can help you in your project. your project requirements perfectly match my expertise. We are a team of Electrical and Electronics engineers, we have successfully completed 1000+ Projects for multiple regular clients from OMAN, UK, USA, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Lebanon and many other countries. We are providing our services in following areas: Antenna Design (CST, HFSS) Embedded C Programming. VHDL/Verilog, Quartus/Vivado, LabVIEW/ Multisim/PSPICE/VLSI MATLAB/SIMULINK Network Simulator NS2/NS3 Microcontroller like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, FPGA, AVR, PIC, STM32 and ESP32. IDEs like Keil MDK V5, ATmel studio and MPLab XC8. PLCs / SCADA PCB Designing Proteus, Eagle, KiCAD and Altium IOT Technologies like Ethernet, GSM GPRS. HTTP Restful APIs connection for IOT Communications. Also, we have good command over report writing, I can show you many samples of our previous reports. Kindly consider us for your project and text me so that we can further discuss specifically about your project's main goals and requirements.
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Hello sir, I have 11 years of experience as a Senior Electrical Power Systems Lead Engineer, leading a multidisciplinary engineering team across solar PV sizing, off-grid DC distribution, LED lighting design, and weatherproof enclosure integration. I routinely design custom low-voltage DC solar-plus-storage systems, optimizing battery storage ratios, charge controller logic, and luminaire optics to ensure 100% reliable year-round operation. Engineering Sizing & System Architecture To ensure the 24-inch 12V 8W LED light delivers medium brightness continuously for 10+ hours per night with a compact form factor, the system parameters are sized as follows: Daily Energy Consumption:$$\text{Daily Demand} = 8\text{ W} \times 10\text{ hours} = 80\text{ Wh/day}Battery Bank Sizing (12.8V LiFePO4):Selecting a 12.8V 10Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery pack (~128 Wh total capacity). Charge Controller & Driver:12V 5A Smart MPPT/PWM Solar Charge Controller with integrated twilight dusk-to-dawn sensor and low-voltage disconnect (LVD) to prevent over-discharge. Weatherproof Enclosure & Luminaire Spec:24-inch Linear Aluminum Heat-Sink Profile with frosted polycarbonate diffuser housing high-efficiency 12V DC SMD 2835 LEDs (120\text{ lm/W}, delivering ~960 lumens).IP65/IP67 rating using silicon O-ring seals, UV-resistant cable glands, and an integrated IP67 battery/controller junction box. Eslam
$200 USD in 3 days
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Hello, I saw your project involves a compact solar-rechargeable 12V LED light for outdoor use, with 5–8W output and at least 10 hours of nightly operation. I loved the focus on keeping the system lightweight, compact, and weather-resistant. What do you think if I design the complete power system around the LED, battery, solar panel, and efficient charging/control to achieve reliable overnight operation? I have 15+ years of experience in electrical/electronic design, embedded systems, power electronics, PCB design, and industrial control. I can design the LED driver, solar charging stage, battery protection, power switching, and control circuitry, while selecting practical components for efficiency, reliability, and cost. I will calculate the required battery capacity, solar-panel rating, charging time, LED current, and expected runtime, with suitable safety margins. The design can also include low-voltage protection, overcharge/over-discharge protection, reverse-polarity protection, and efficient regulation. I can provide the complete schematic, component selection/BOM, PCB design if required, and prototype-oriented documentation. The outdoor design will consider heat dissipation, moisture protection, and appropriate enclosure/component selection. I can start by defining the power budget and sizing the solar panel and battery around your 10-hour runtime requirement. Best regards, Hamza
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Hi, I am ready to design and build your compact, solar-powered 12V, 24-inch, 5-8W LED light with a monocrystalline panel, sized for a 10-hour nightly runtime, in a weather-resistant, durable enclosure, in compliance with IP65 weatherproofing, IEC 62109 solar safety, IEC 62548 photovoltaic array, and IEC 60598 luminaire standards. Project Deliverables: System design Electrical schematic Weatherproof and durable enclosure design Bill of Materials Prototype assembly and testing report Could you please clarify: Q: Do you have any preference for battery chemistry or enclosure material for coastal outdoor durability? I have over 5 years of experience in solar-powered outdoor lighting design. Similar projects I have done: Compact Solar-Powered Outdoor LED Light Design with 10-Hour Battery Runtime Weatherproof LED Fixture with Monocrystalline Panel and Battery Management System Software I can use: AutoCAD Electrical/MATLAB PVsyst I am ready to start immediately upon receiving the light output and solar exposure requirements. Thank you! Warm regards, Abubakar
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Dear Client, Yes—I’m happy to start with the self-sustaining solar LED system. The key is sizing the panel, battery and LED driver around a real 10-hour nightly runtime while keeping the unit compact, efficient and reliable outdoors. PCB Must Innovations brings 30+ years of electronics experience across solar-powered systems, LED drivers, battery charging, low-power hardware, DC-DC conversion, protection and outdoor product development. Profile: https://www.freelancer.in/u/electronicsdone I can define the energy budget, monocrystalline panel size, battery capacity, charging/protection architecture, 12 V LED driver, enclosure interfaces, BOM and prototype validation plan. The amateur trap is sizing from the 5–8 W LED alone and forgetting solar variation, charging losses and battery reserve. Haha, the sun rarely reads the spreadsheet before deciding how much energy to provide. I’m happy to offer a free consultation first so we can determine the minimum practical panel and battery size before hardware is purchased. One question: in which city/region will the light operate, and how many consecutive cloudy days should it continue working without full sun? Message me with that detail and I’ll outline the solar, battery and LED architecture before you commit. You’ll get a compact system sized around real energy availability, safe charging and reliable night operation. Kind Regards Prat PCB Must Innovations
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Hi, I can design a compact solar-rechargeable LED system sized to operate a 5–8 W, 24-inch light for at least 10 hours per night. I’ll calculate the real energy requirement, select an appropriate monocrystalline panel, battery, charge controller and LED driver, and include protection against overcharge, deep discharge, reverse polarity and outdoor conditions. The deliverables will include the system architecture, electrical schematic, component specifications, power calculations, bill of materials, enclosure/weatherproofing recommendations and prototype testing criteria. My experience includes electronic system design, power protection, component selection and design-for-manufacturing considerations. Before confirming the build cost, do you require only the complete engineering design, or must the bid also include fabrication and shipment of a physical prototype? Best regards, Miguel
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A 24-inch 5-8W LED running 10 hours off a solar-charged 12V pack, kept light and compact, is a straightforward sizing problem I've solved before. → I've shipped solar-powered hardware, including an off-grid ESP32 water vending machine running on solar and LiFePO4 with zero grid access → I'll spec the monocrystalline panel, battery, charge controller, and 12V LED driver as one matched system I can deliver this for $140. Let's jump on a quick chat.
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Love this project — a compact 12V solar LED that runs 10+ hours a night is exactly the kind of build I enjoy. → I've shipped solar-powered ESP32 systems running fully off-grid, like a solar RFID water vending machine deployed in remote South Africa. → I'll design the monocrystalline panel, battery, charge controller, and weather-resistant 5-8W LED housing end to end. → I can deliver this for $80, with a working prototype in about a week.
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I have completed similar embedded electrical, power-management and product-design projects, and I can design your custom 12V solar-rechargeable 24-inch LED light for reliable outdoor operation. Proposed Approach I’ll size the monocrystalline solar panel and rechargeable battery based on the required medium brightness and minimum 10-hour nightly runtime. The design will include an efficient LED driver, solar charging/protection circuitry, battery management and appropriate 12V power distribution. Deliverables Complete electrical system design Solar panel sizing Battery capacity calculation 12V LED/driver selection Solar charging and protection circuit Power-management schematic Component/BOM recommendations Outdoor weather-resistance considerations PCB/electronics design if required Prototype testing recommendations Why Choose Me With 5+ years of PCB, embedded hardware and product-development experience, I focus on efficient, practical designs that balance runtime, component cost, reliability and manufacturability. Please share your target LED brightness/power, preferred battery chemistry and expected operating location so I can calculate the required panel and battery capacity accurately.
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Hi there, I'm an Electrical Engineer specializing in solar power systems and outdoor LED solutions. With over 12 years of experience designing and building custom solar rechargeable lighting systems, I understand exactly what's needed for a reliable 12V, 24-inch LED light that performs in demanding outdoor conditions. I'll design your system with a high-efficiency monocrystalline solar panel sized to charge a battery bank capable of powering the LED for 10+ hours nightly. The circuit will include proper charge controllers, weatherproof casing with durable materials (UV-resistant polymers or aluminum), and sealed connections to ensure reliability. I'll optimize the LED configuration for medium brightness while maximizing efficiency. The deliverable is a fully functional, self-sustaining system ready for outdoor deployment, no mounting hassles needed. Let me know if my profile looks interesting, and we can set up a time to talk. Best regards, Elijah M
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The job specifies a monocrystalline solar panel for the system. I will design a 12V system using a charge controller to manage the power from the solar panel to a deep-cycle battery, also selecting a battery that can sustain the LED light for over 10 hours. The 24-inch LED light itself will be chosen for medium brightness output and a warm white color temperature, also specifying an IP65 rated enclosure to make it weather-resistant and durable for outdoor use. A common failure for this type of system is battery degradation from over-discharge, so I will implement a low-voltage disconnect within the charge controller to prevent the battery from dropping too low, also selecting a quality deep-cycle battery. What is the desired lumen output for the medium brightness, or a specific wattage range you have in mind for the LED? I have 10 reviews on Freelancer at 5.0, everything delivered on time and on the agreed price so far. If you hand this over, I will have the component list finalized and ordered within the first day or two.
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Hi, I can design a compact solar-rechargeable 12V LED lighting system for your 24-inch light, including the solar panel, battery, LED driver, charging circuit, and power management. I’ll focus on achieving at least 10 hours of runtime while keeping the unit lightweight, compact, and suitable for outdoor use. I can also consider weather-resistant materials and reliable thermal and electrical protection. Question: Do you already have a preferred battery type or solar panel size? Best regards,
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Bisa. Untuk membuat lampu LED tenaga surya sederhana, rangkaiannya seperti ini: Panel surya → modul charger → baterai → saklar → LED Komponen Panel surya 6V, 3–5W Baterai Li-ion 3,7V dengan modul charger/proteksi yang sesuai Modul LED driver/boost converter sesuai tegangan LED LED 3W atau 5W Saklar Kabel dan kotak lampuyang tahan cuaca Berat dan kompak adalah satu hal yang penting pada sistem lampu LED tenaga surya ini, dengan pengalaman saya yang luas dalam bidang teknik listrik, saya dapat memastikan bahwa proyek Anda terpenuhi. Saya telah bekerja dengan sistem lampu LED tenaga surya seperti yang Anda gambarkan dan menghasilkan produk-produk yang tahan lama.
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I have ten years of experience in electrical appliance design, and I have been engaged in power supply circuit design, mainly doing circuit design for ACDC and DCDC. I also developed an embedded system and cooperated with the control system of the circuit.
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Dear Client, For a self-sustaining solar LED light, the challenge is not powering a 5–8W lamp—it is guaranteeing 10+ hours of nightly runtime while keeping the panel, battery and enclosure compact outside. I have 11+ years of electronics/power-system experience across 500+ assignments involving battery products, solar/DC systems, LED drivers, charging circuits, protection and production hardware. My approach: Load Profile → Energy Budget → Solar Panel → Battery → Charger/Protection → LED Driver → Enclosure → Prototype → Validation I would size the system from the actual nightly energy demand, then add charging losses and weather margin. I would focus on monocrystalline panel sizing, battery chemistry, charge control, LED efficiency, low-voltage cutoff, protection, thermal management and weather-resistant enclosure design. A 5–8W lamp running 10 hours needs roughly 50–80Wh per night before conversion losses, so panel and battery sizing should be based on installation location and worst-case usable sunlight—not average conditions. Two important questions: 1. In which country/city will the light normally operate? 2. Should it switch on automatically at dusk or be manually controlled? Profile: https://www.freelancer.in/u/ElectronicsMust Kindly message me, I’ll tell you the panel/battery architecture I would evaluate to meet the 10-hour target without oversizing the product. Kind Regards, Avi Gupta Quality is never an accident
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Hi, I’m an Electronics & Computer Engineer experienced in solar systems, LED lighting, PCB design, and power electronics. I can design a compact 12V solar-rechargeable 24-inch LED system with 5–8W output and 10+ hours runtime. I’ll handle solar panel and battery sizing, charging/protection circuitry, LED driver, and weather-resistant design. I can provide a complete schematic, BOM, and production-ready design. I’m ready to start and discuss your requirements.
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Hello, I’m interested in working on your lighting design project. I can develop a practical and visually appealing lighting solution based on your space, requirements, and design goals. I can assist with fixture selection, lighting layout, placement, illumination levels, power considerations, and detailed documentation. My approach focuses on achieving the right balance between aesthetics, functionality, energy efficiency, and ease of installation. I will maintain clear communication throughout the project and incorporate your feedback to deliver the expected result. I can complete the work within the specified 7-day timeline and am available to start immediately. Looking forward to working with you.
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