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Simple USB Altoids AA Charger!

Step 1Parts

Parts
Here is what you will need, I have included the radio shack part numbers for some parts.

- 4 x AA Battery Holder #: 270-391 ($1)

- 1.2V/2000mAh AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries #: 23-525 ($20)
You need 4 of these, the part number is for only a 2 pack, you can find them cheaper like $4 for two sometimes.

- AA battery charger ( there are many kinds at radioshack and elsewhere)

- Soldering iron #: 64-2051 ($8)

-USB extension cable http://tinyurl.com/l78l5n ($1)

That's all, lets get started!
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2 comments
May 7, 2010. 7:23 PMsmeezekitty says:
It would work (new batteries start a 1.6v) but not very long.
Aug 7, 2009. 11:31 PMpancho del rancho says:
can we just use normal batterys
Aug 8, 2009. 7:54 AMpancho del rancho says:
okay im not sure but i got 4.8 so 3 AA wouldnt that be 4.5 and a usb isnt it 5 volts so why wouldnt it work

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