The DIY solar charger has gotten the thumbs up from New York solar education centre Solar1.org, who says “There are many different designs floating around the web, ...

We've previously pointed to a clever hack-up of the MintyBoost DIY Altoids tin charger and small solar panels. Now the MintyBoost makers have released an official MintyBoost kit, with a detailed ...

There's no need to pay the electric company to charge your small electronics when you've got a portable solar charger on hand. ... Build a $4 DIY Solar Battery Charger. Jason Fitzpatrick.

This DIY solar iPhone charger is not only a practical device but also a great conversation starter. It showcases your ability to create useful technology from basic components and highlights the ...

2.0 Watt, 6 Volt Solar Panel—$29, Voltaic Systems MintyBoost—$23, Adafruit Cable/LiPoly charger/battery—$36, Sparkfun Altoid tin—$3.70, your corner liquor store. With all the parts ...

[Steve Chamberlin] has a spiffy solar-charged 12 V battery that he was eager to use to power his laptop, but ran into a glitch. His MacBook Pro uses Apple’s MagSafe 2 connector for power, but… ...

Their 20W solar charger is quite small, only 14” x 16” and just 1/4” thick. The solar chargers come pre-installed with an SAE output plug, as well as alligator clips, battery terminals, and a lighter ...