ImprovedSolarLamps

A few years ago I bought a set of solar lamps

I liked the stainless steel design and was hoping the lamps would last many years. Unfortunately the plastic is not very sturdy and the electronics are simplistic chinese circuits.

Parts

Stainless Steel Tube

• 177 mm high
• 63 mm Diameter
• 0.4 mm thick

Stainless Steel Ring

• 25.6 mm high
• 63 mm Diameter
• 0.4mm thick

Lampshade

• 93 mm high
• 63 mm diameter
• 2 mm thick

Lamppike

Lamptop

• 40x40 mm Solarpanel

• NiMH 600 mAh rechargeable Battery