You can now build a solar charger, made from an Altoids tin, for your iPhone and iPod for less than $20. Parts for the solar charger include a charging circuit, 2x AA battery holder, 2x rechargeable batteries, 1N914 blocking diode, a solar cell greater than 4V, stranded wire, tape, and of course, an Altoids tin.
You can now build a solar charger, made from an Altoids tin, for your iPhone and iPod for less than $20. Parts for the solar charger include a charging circuit, 2x AA battery holder, 2x rechargeable batteries, 1N914 blocking diode, a solar cell greater than 4V, stranded wire, tape, and of course, an Altoids tin. Joshua Zimmerman, the creator of the DIY solar charger, provides step by step instructions and also offers a complete kit of these parts to make it easier for you to build your charger.
Tree Hugger, 9/15/2011
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