The discussion centers on the integration of piezoelectric discs with solar panels in a circuit. Users reported that the piezoelectric discs, which previously generated over 5 volts, ceased to function effectively when connected in parallel with solar panels. The consensus is that the solar panels create a heavy load that likely shorts out the high-impedance piezoelectric discs, preventing them from contributing to the circuit's voltage.
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shoes said:I'm making a circuit using piezoelectric discs and i wanted to attach solar panels in parallel as well in order to increase amperes of the circuit. However, when put in conjunction the piezoelectric discs seem to have no effect on the circuit, when previously they had been contributing 5 or more volts. What is happening to the piezoelectric discs, why are they not working?
In general, you can't simply connect different sources in parallel and expect them to work together. The solar panels are probably a heavy load on the high-impedance piezo, shorting them out.shoes said:I'm making a circuit using piezoelectric discs and i wanted to attach solar panels in parallel as well in order to increase amperes of the circuit. However, when put in conjunction the piezoelectric discs seem to have no effect on the circuit, when previously they had been contributing 5 or more volts. What is happening to the piezoelectric discs, why are they not working?