lifehacker.com - 5/7/2009
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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.
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lifehacker.com - 5/12/2009
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lifehacker.com —
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...
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DIY Bicycle-Powered USB Device Charger [DIY]
lifehacker.com - 5/14/2009
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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...
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gizmodo.com - 5/7/2009
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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 ...
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How to Make Your Own Solar iPhone/iPod Charger [DIY]
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How to Make Your Own Solar iPhone/iPod Charger [DIY]
Gizmodo —
... Polymer battery—but also solar powered. For this DIY, you will need an Altoids tin, a $20 MintyBoost kit, lithium polymer battery chargery, solar cell, velcro, tape, scissors, pliers, metal shears and a soldering iron among other similar tools. Although putting this charger together sounds quite difficult, the outcome is pretty cool and it'll save you a few bucks on your electric bill as it gives your phone a minty-fresh boost. [Instructables via Lifehacker]
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Hazlo tú mismo: Crea tu propio cargador solar USB
Gizmología —
... manual que enseña como con algunos componentes como una batería, un pequeño panel solar y un puerto USB (vale, es algo más, pero te haces una idea), se puede crear un sistema capaz de recargar la batería gracias a la energía solar.
Un proyecto para el fin de semana algo complicado, pero que te puede ayudar a ahorrar o usarlo como batería de emergencia en alguna ocasión. Lo bueno es que como conexión han instalado un puerto USB y puede usarse en cualquier gadget.
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