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DIY Bicycle-Powered USB Device Charger [DIY]
lifehacker.com - 5/12/2009
DIY Bicycle-Powered USB Device Charger [DIY]
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Last week we took a look at MightyMintyBoost, a solar-powered USB charger. If you liked the idea but can't count on the sun shining, this USB charger runs on the power of your bicycle pedals. Like...
DIY Solar-Powered iPhone or iPod Charger [DIY]
lifehacker.com - 5/7/2009
DIY Solar-Powered iPhone or iPod Charger [DIY]
— lifehacker.com — We've already shown you MintyBoost, a battery-powered USB charger built from an Altoids tin; now feast your... eyes on MightyMintyBoost, a rechargeable, solar-powered MintyBoost charger. Instructables... (more) DIY Solar-Powered iPhone or iPod Charger [DIY]

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$8 DIY Aluminum Laptop Stand [DIY]
lifehacker.com - 5/14/2009
$8 DIY Aluminum Laptop Stand [DIY]
— lifehacker.com — We've always been keen on DIY laptop stands, but reader Aaron Kravitz—inspired by an attractive $50 stand—went... above and beyond, creating one of the most attractive DIY laptop stand we've... (more) $8 DIY Aluminum Laptop Stand [DIY]

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How to Make Your Own Solar iPhone/iPod Charger [DIY]
gizmodo.com - 5/7/2009
How to Make Your Own Solar iPhone/iPod Charger [DIY]
— gizmodo.com — Like a deluxe version of the DIY MintyBoost AA charger , here's a DIY that explains how... to assemble a USB charger that is not only rechargeable—with a Lithium Polymer battery—but also solar powered. For this DIY, you will need an Altoids ... (more) How to Make Your Own Solar iPhone/iPod Charger [DIY]

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CrunchGear:  DIY: Pedal powered USB device charger

jkOnTheRun:  Recharge USB Devices With Pedal-Power

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DIY: Pedal powered USB device charger
CrunchGear — ... originally intended to be something that runners could use to charge their MP3 devices. It was quickly determined that this wasn’t feasible, so they moved to a bicycle based solution. This is not an easy project to build yourself, it requires some advanced knowledge of electronics and it’s not cheap. The generator used costs somewhere in the neighborhood of $275, but the end result may be worth it to you if your are really into this type of technology. [via Lifehacker]

Recharge USB Devices With Pedal-Power
jkOnTheRun — ... hit my radar by way of Lifehacker. A talented team has created a method to use your bicycle to charge mobile devices through 5V of USB-power. Since they chose a small $275 motor for the project, you won’t be saving money on those electric bills. However, you can say with pride that your bike ride isn’t adding any pollution, nor is your device sucking juice from the grid. I’m game to try this, but I’ll need to get in better shape before I add any drag to my wheels: just getting around the neighborhood on two wheels last weekend was a chore. ...

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