Make an Emergency Phone Charger - MacGyver Style!

In this video, you'll learn how to "MacGyver" a 40 Watt Electrical Generator from a cordless drill and a few household items.  Here's how to charge a phone, illuminate small lights, and make electricity in a pinch.

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Step 1: Watch the Video!

Note: This project is intended to be a "bare-bones" approach to generating electricity in a tight situation.  There are no voltage regulators, no diodes and no capacitors to smooth the current.  There may a risk of overheating and damaging equipment when operating electrical devices without a proper circuit recommended by the manufacturer. 

It worked fine for me, but if you try this on your phone make sure you understand, and are comfortable with, the risks.  Back up your data in case your phone is adversely affected and your data or equipment is damaged as a result.

Comments

[The King of Random]

Perfect!! :)

[dave spencer]

Fantastic idea!

[The King of Random]

Glad you like it Dave!

[FuzzyBearGeek]

I gotta say, the thing that TOTALLY brought me to the tutorial, was your name, "The King of Random".
That's very cool.
But yes... this instructable is great!

[The King of Random]

Haha I'm glad to hear that. It's a name given to me by a friend who was always impressed by the random projects. I'm glad you like them as well!

[chibimaddy]

Fabulous as always! I've learned so much from your videos. I had a magnifying head lamp set where the bulb broke, and we couldn't find a replacement, but I bought a cheap led night light and replaced the bulb that way. I know, not a big deal, but it was the first time I "hacked" one thing to use for another and also the first time I was actually RIGHT when I told the hubby that it would work :o) Thanks for that!

[The King of Random]

That is great! Nice work on your successful modification! Was your husband impressed?? :)

[Orngrimm]

Cool!

[The King of Random]

Thanks!

[M.C. Langer]

Cool!! Great job as always, Grant!! :-)

[The King of Random]

Thank you sir! :)

[faacuunndoo]

That can be improved easily. Your videos are cool. What program do you use to make them?

[The King of Random]

Awesome. Thanks, and I use Adobe Premiere Pro

[GorillazMiko]

Awesome!

[The King of Random]

Thanks :)

[ianmi]

Love it

[The King of Random]

Great!! Thank you :)