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Homemade Solar USB Charger


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JoshuaZimmerman on instructables.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade solar USB charger constructed from a 6V solar cell, a DC-to-DC boosting circuit, AAA batteries, a battery holder, a 1N914 diode, and a toggle switch. Capable of being utilized to power small devices via USB.
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Jul 30, 2014 5:02 PM
DIYer
Great post. Sure, one can go out and buy something like this, but where's the fun and learning in doing that?
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DIY Solar USB Charger - comment on how to build a Solar USB Charger - 1 comments
DIYer says:
Jul 30, 2014 5:02 PM
Great post. Sure, one can go out and buy something like this, but where's the fun and learning in doing that?

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