DF Robot Indoor Energy Harvesting Module

The DF Robot DFM8001 Indoor Ambient Energy Harvesting Kit is designed to capture and store energy from indoor environmental sources like light, thermal, and radio frequencies, providing a sustainable power solution for low-power devices. This kit includes a DFM8001 energy harvesting board, amorphous silicon photovoltaic panels, and a supercapacitor storage module, enabling easy assembly of an indoor ambient energy power system. With advanced dynamic Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and integrated management features, this kit efficiently captures even low-level energy and adapts to various applications, making it ideal for indoor IoT nodes, smart home systems, and more. The module also supports various output voltages and allows compatibility with additional, higher-efficiency solar panels for diverse energy collection needs.

Quick Spec

• Operating Voltage: 3.3V-5.5V DC
• Cold Start Condition: Input ≥ 400mV 15μW
• Sustaining Voltage after Cold Start: 150mV
• Input Voltage Range: 150mV-5V
• MPPT Ratio: 70%, 75%, 85%, 90% (adjustable)
• MPPT Detection Frequency: 5 times per second
• Dual LDO Voltage Regulation Output:
• Low Voltage: 1.2-1.8V, 20mA (with switch)
• High Voltage: 1.8-4.1V, 80mA (with switch)
• Energy Storage Management:
• Adjustable Overcharge Protection: 2.7V-4.5V
• Adjustable Overdischarge Protection: 2.2V-3.6V
• Low Battery Warning and LDO Output Indicator
• Compatible with Rechargeable Batteries or Capacitors
• Amorphous Silicon Panel Max Power: 90μW @ 200Lux
• Module Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 3.5mm
• Amorphous Silicon Panel Size: 45 x 45mm

Board Layout

Wiring Diagram

Resources

• Product Page
• Product Wiki
• Schematic
• DFM8001 Datasheet

Shipping List

• 1 x DF Robot Indoor Energy Harvesting Module
• 1 x 0.22F Supercapacitor Module
• 1 x 1.5F Supercapacitor Module
• 1 x Amorphous silicon light energy board