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Solar-powered Nintendo DS lets you throw away your charger
slashgear.com - 2/12/2009
Solar-powered Nintendo DS lets you throw away your charger
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Take one Nintendo DS, a handful of solar panels, some spare time and this Instructable , and you could end up with this: a solar-powered DS that you never have to plug into the mains again. By strapping four 60 x 60mm panels - each capable of a maximum 3 volts at 40 ma power output - to the ...
Nintendo DSi and DSiWare – Official Web site
nintendodsi.com - 2/18/2009
Nintendo DSi and DSiWare – Official Web site
— nintendodsi.com — Introducing an all new way to play, create, and share on the go. Have fun with sight,... sound, downloadable games and more. What will you and I do? Coming April 5, 2009 Press Release Read the latest announcements about the Nintendo DSi system. Club ... (more) Nintendo DSi and DSiWare – Official Web site

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instructables.com - 2/12/2009
Make a Solar DS that you will Never Need to Recharge Again!
— instructables.com — The Nintendo DS Lite seems like it was made to have solar cells put on it. It... has a large amount of surface area on the top and bottom that both face upward when the DS is opened. The top and bottom faces each have exactly the right amount of room for ... (more) Make a Solar DS that you will Never Need to Recharge Again!

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nintendo.com - 2/18/2009
Nintendo DSi launches April 5 in the United States
— nintendo.com — Third version of the most popular portable system (more) Nintendo DSi launches April 5 in the United States

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Engadget:  DS Lite solar panel mod lets you leave the PSU at home

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DS Lite solar panel mod lets you leave the PSU at home
Engadget — ... with envy. The mod involves slapping panels on both the bottom and top of the device which -- when wired in parallel -- get 6 volts of power at 80 mA, which is apparently perfect for a trickle charge. The only downside is you'll have to leave the device face down for a bit, and it's advised to keep it out of the sun all day. Still, it's an excellent mod that doesn't seem too difficult to execute, and ends up saving hassle and energy... and who can knock that? [Via SlashGear] Filed under: Gaming DS Lite solar panel mod lets you leave the PSU ...

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solar power your nintendo ds
technabob.com 2/12/2009 — The Nintendo DS Lite boasts pretty decent battery life when fully charged… but why charge it at all? Slap a few solar panels on that bad boy and stop worrying where you left your charger. Not sure how to accomplish such a feat? Well, thank ...
Solar-Powered DS, Who Needs a Charger? — Gatzet.com
Good news for you. If you have a Nintendo DS lite and hate to do the routine of chargeing it, than you probably would’ve love this mod. We’re going to change this electricity dependent gadget into a solar-powered device. Originally posted by “dark sponge” over at ...