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SOLAR is the new GREEN thing these days, and California is a great place to utilize this technology!
I made a cool portable USB solar charger, using two 6v polycrystalline solar panels (the most efficient type), with a 12v car USB charger adapter (both available on eBay – Links below). The solar panels were about $12 each, and the USB car adapter was only about $3. I also bought a 12-foot cigarette lighter extension cord for $3 at Big Lots, that I cut in half, then used half so I can plug in my solar panel to my car, and have the other half to use with this setup, if necessary. The AA battery backup charger was only about $20, and provides an extra boost at night, on-the-go, or when there’s no sun. It’s always charging when under the sun, but charges FASTER when a USB cable (with power) is connected to it. Everyone should have things like this! They’re all over the place online!
(I DON’T SELL THESE ITEMS! – HAVE FUN BUILDING!)
Solar Panel 1.25 Watts 6 Volts 250 ma — Brand New
www.ebay.com/itm/110808743650
New Cute Universal Mini USB Car Charger Adapter Black
www.ebay.com/itm/250868577355
NEW KODAK SOLAR USB CHARGER AA BATTERY NI-MH
www.ebay.com/itm/290624020793
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Instructional diagram:
www.img848.imageshack.us/img848/1104/solarconceptapril12012n.png
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P.S. The case that I used to fit everything in, is an old Computer Tech toolkit pouch (originally held a bunch of screwdrivers and things). You can use one if you want, or you can put them in an old lunchbox, Tupperware container, a hollowed-out book, folding picture frames (with some modifications), a *small* briefcase …or try putting them on your backpack, or on a hat! Get creative, the main components are the solar panels and the USB adapter.
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Post time: Jul-02-2017