Does it have a built-in charge controller?
163578
According to the instructions included with the unit, a charge controller is not necessary. "The factory installed diode placed in line with the positive output from the solar panel will prevent reverse current back feeding from battery through the solar panel at night. The use of a blocking diode is typically done when a smaller sized panel is designed for maintaining a float charge to a battery, and a voltage regulator is not used."
163579
No. This item does not normally required charge controllers unless the panel is 30W or larger.
2262080
Yes. It monitor the charge of the battery and stops when charging is complete.
1619939
Yes it does, I believe. I sent it back as it would not charge completely. The manual did not tell how to use each feature and it was written poorly.
1873548
No it doesn't. Only seems to charge with a wall charger. It does hold a charge for a few hours of continuous use though.
2137702
I don't think that it did. I rarely use mine and only charge it with the micro USB connection. Hope this helps you.
1777524
The new GzOne that I received did have a charger. I left mine home one day and found another at Radio Shack. They both have worked very well.
1805616
Not that I have noticed. And the charge rate is so slow that I'm not concerned about overcharging! Hope this helps!
1115358
Yes it does. There is a small button next to the cord plug ins that you can push to see how much charge is left. Once it's pushed, 0-4 blue lights will light up, indicating how much charge is left (4=full, 0=empty). These lights also are lit while the unit is charging.
300295
Yes, it has a automatic charger built in to it! Starts and stops when needed but can be left plugged in at all times when not in use.
997004
No, this feature does not exist on the charger. I can control the timing of the charge through my Volt - I assume most other electric cars have this feature built in as well.
174110
Don't know it has a built-in battery so I always charge via a standard micro USB connection
345245
Not exactly it does not have a charge controller. You will need one. It had a cigaret female plug. You can adapt to that. I use to charge batteries for my ham radio equipment. You might look at the deltran solar charger. They go buy battery tender.
2077525
No it does not it only has a usb to ac power or you can use batteries to power it. But no charging.
78949
No. It has a USB charge cord that will hook into a USB on an adapter, but does not include that adapter. You can usually find them in stores for $5-$10.
2004608
Yes, it comes with built-in rechargeable batteries that charge via USB cable.
22135
Yes. Charge controllers, like this one, are specially made to go through different charging cycles to extend battery life span and protect batteries from overcharging.Thank you,AW
1013896
No, the controller contains a lithium ion battery that is rechargeable. It comes with an adapter that can be plugged into any USB port to recharge!