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Am i doing this right with the connections
ebrahiemuwc

ebrahiemuwc

@copilot Am i doing this right with the connections
1y

copilot

Based on your description, here's the overview of your setup and the connections you have made:
  • Solar Panel PANEL1\text{PANEL1}
    • PV+ is connected to U1 VBUS: Net 1
    • PV- is connected to U1 GND, BATT2(-), and BATT3(-): Net 4
  • BQ25672R U1\text{U1}
    • VBUS is connected to PANEL1 PV+: Net 1
    • GND is connected to PANEL1 PV-, BATT2(-), and BATT3(-): Net 4
    • BAT is connected to BATT2(+) and BATT3(+): Net 3
  • Battery Holders BATT1\text{BATT1}, BATT2\text{BATT2}, BATT3\text{BATT3}
    • Since only BATT2 and BATT3 are currently connected in the nets:
      • BATT2(+) and BATT3(+) are connected to U1 BAT: Net 3
      • BATT2(-) and BATT3(-) are connected to U1 GND, PANEL1 PV-: Net 4
Here are the specific connections as text:
  1. Connect PANEL1\text{PANEL1}:PV+ to U1\text{U1}:VBUS.
  2. Connect BATT2\text{BATT2}:- to BATT3\text{BATT3}:-, U1\text{U1}:GND, and PANEL1\text{PANEL1}:PV-.
  3. Connect U1\text{U1}:BAT to BATT2\text{BATT2}:+, and BATT3\text{BATT3}:+.
Additional considerations and assumptions:
  1. Ensure you've considered the charge controller mode and limits provided by the BQ25672RQMR to avoid overcharging and protect your batteries.
  2. Verify if BATT1\text{BATT1}(1070TR) is needed in the design and how you plan to connect it if its voltage specification is vital.
  3. Check if you have included necessary resistors, capacitors, and other minor components typically required in power management circuits for stability, filtering, and protection.
Is there anything additional you are specifically concerned about or would like me to review further?
1y
ebrahiemuwc

ebrahiemuwc

But is the connections i have correct, and if not please fix them yourself
1y

copilot

Got it, I'll review the connections for you and ensure they align correctly with typical use cases for these components.
Reviewing and Adjusting the Connections Solar Panel Connections (PANEL1)
  • PV+ should go to the input of the power management IC, which is correct.
  • PV- should be connected to the ground, which is also correct.
BQ25672R (U1) Connections
  • VBUS is correctly connected to PANEL1 PV+.
  • GND is correctly connected to PANEL1 PV-, and the battery negative terminals.
Battery Connections
  • BATT2(+) and BATT3(+) should be connected to BQ25672R BAT for charging.
  • BATT2(-) and BATT3(-) should be connected to GND.
Specific Connections
Here are refined and expanded connections:
  1. Solar Panel (PANEL1):
  2. BQ25672R (U1):
Final Connections Format:
These connections should ensure your solar panel charges the batteries correctly through the BQ25672R power management IC.
Feel free to let me know if you have any further questions or if you would like additional assistance!
1y
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are there any issues in this project?
ebrahiemuwc

ebrahiemuwc

@copilot are there any issues in this project?
1y

copilot

Let’s evaluate your project and look for any potential issues. Here’s a breakdown of the current setup and potential points of interest:
  1. Power Source and Battery Matching:
    • PANEL1 has an "Impp" of 11.69 A and "Vmpp" of 42.8 V.
    • Your batteries (BATT1, BATT2, BATT3) are rated at 3 V each.
  2. IC Connections:
    • U1 (BQ25672RQMR) seems to be responsible for charging the batteries. Let’s evaluate the connections based on the provided nets.
Detailed Inspection:
  1. Battery Voltage Configuration:
    • You seem to be connecting the batteries in series to meet the voltage requirements. However, the total voltage would be $3V + 3V + 3V = 9V$ which does not match the Vmpp of the solar panel (42.8V). You might need more batteries or a different configuration.
  2. Net 4 (Ground Connections):
  3. Net 3 (Battery Positive Connections):
  4. Net 1 (Panel to IC VBUS):
Recommendations:
  1. Battery Capacity:
    • Ensure the combined voltage of all batteries matches the charging input voltage for the charger IC. If necessary, configure the batteries to match the voltage requirements.
  2. Components Connection Review:
    • Review all connections to ensure they align with intended operations. Ensure that U1 is configured correctly for your charge controller setup with the battery pack.
  3. Solar Panel Voltage:
    • The voltage provided by the solar panel should be regulated or matched to the input requirements of the charging IC if different from the expected operating voltage.
Final Checklist:
  • Verify battery voltage matches charging input.
  • Ensure all ground connections are consistent across components.
  • Double-check the connections and configurations to ensure everything aligns with operational expectations.
Feel free to provide more details if you have specific requirements or if you'd like assistance with further detailed configurations.
1y
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can you connect all these components together
ebrahiemuwc

ebrahiemuwc

@copilot can you connect all these components together
1y

copilot

Of course! Given the components provided, we'll create a schematic involving the solar panel ($PANEL1$), battery charger IC ($U1$), and batteries ($BATT1$ and $BATT2$). Here is how you can connect them:
Connections
  1. Solar Panel to Charger
    • Connect $PANEL1:PV+$ to $U1:VBUS$.
    • Connect $PANEL1:PV-$ to $U1:GND$.
  2. Batteries to Charger
    • Connect $BATT1:+$ and $BATT2:+$ together and then to $U1:BAT$.
    • Connect $BATT1: -$ and $BATT2: -$ together and then to $U1:GND$.
  3. Additional Connections for Charger IC (BQ25672)
    • Connect $U1:REGN$ to $U1:BTST1$ using a 0.01 µF capacitor.
    • Connect $U1:REGN$ to $U1:BTST2$ using a 0.01 µF capacitor.
    • Connect $U1:SDA$ and $U1:SCL$ to the I2C bus. Pull-up resistors (4.7 kΩ) should be added to the lines.
    • Pull $U1:\sim CE$ to GND if not used.
    • Pull $U1:\sim QON$ to GND if not used.
    • Set a proper limit for $U1:ILIM_HIZ$ using a resistor-divider network.
Note
  • Ensure the batteries are connected in a series configuration if 6V is required, as each battery is 3V: connect $BATT1:+$ to $BATT2: -$.
If there's anything specific you need adjusting or additional components, please let me know!
1y
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  • Generic Inductor
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