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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]
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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 tin, a $20 MintyBoost kit , lithium polymer ...
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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DIY Bicycle-Powered USB Device Charger [DIY]
lifehacker.com - 5/12/2009
DIY Bicycle-Powered USB Device Charger [DIY]
— 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... (more) DIY Bicycle-Powered USB Device 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 a solar iPod/iPhone charger
MAKE Magazine — Building on the original MintyBoost USB charger kit, this Instructables how-to will walk you through the steps of adding a Lithium Polymer battery pack and small solar cell. The extra capacity and added convenience of solar make this modification a must have for off-grid mobility. MightyMintyBoost [via Gizmodo] Read more | Permalink | Comments | ...

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