http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 10:28:18 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-powered-Usb-charger-iOS-devices-not-capib/
Battery powered Usb charger (iOS devices not capible) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/5QUU/HGU2P6F5/F5W5QUUHGU2P6F5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/5QUU/HGU2P6F5/F5W5QUUHGU2P6F5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/5QUU/HGU2P6F5/F5W5QUUHGU2P6F5.SMALL.jpg Jake Awesome this with charge a usb Except iOS devices by a 9v battery Parts required Materials required:      9v battery      9v clip      Female Usb port      5v regulator      diode      Switch clip to diode Solder the 9v clip positive wire to the diode diode to switch Solder the diode to the switch ...
By: Jake Awesome

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:21:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-LED-powered-by-Fire/
Emergency Light/Charger from Fire & Water - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SMALL.jpg Joohansson DIY a really simple Thermoelectric Emergency Generator from very few parts. Optimized for powering with tealights/candles. With inspiration from my previous projects: http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-Fan-Driven-by-a-Candle/ and http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powered-b...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 00:04:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Phone-Charger-5-Portable-100-Batter/
DIY Solar Phone Charger ($5, Portable, 100% Battery Free) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/3UOH/HGH70CUZ/FLD3UOHHGH70CUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/3UOH/HGH70CUZ/FLD3UOHHGH70CUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/3UOH/HGH70CUZ/FLD3UOHHGH70CUZ.SMALL.jpg ASCAS Here's a real quick and easy tutorial on making a "Portable Solar Phone Charger", it only took me 5 minutes to make one! It's powered by PURE solar energy. The device is designed to fit right into your pocket, it also comes with a built-in stand! Works with apple devices (tested on iPod Touch and Qu...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 02:05:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Get-Emergency-Power-from-a-Phone-Line/
How to Get Emergency Power from a Phone Line - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/FIAD/HELXD315/F36FIADHELXD315.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/FIAD/HELXD315/F36FIADHELXD315.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/FIAD/HELXD315/F36FIADHELXD315.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos What do you do if the power is out and you need to charge your cell phone to make an emergency phone call? Don’t worry. There are plenty of potential power sources all around you. One of them is the phone line. In this instructable, I am going to show you how you can use the phone line to power your...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 12:12:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Portable-USB-Charger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/K0XU/HFPTIFVN/FKBK0XUHFPTIFVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/K0XU/HFPTIFVN/FKBK0XUHFPTIFVN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/K0XU/HFPTIFVN/FKBK0XUHFPTIFVN.SMALL.jpg Matt Carl Tutorial to show how to make a quick, cheap and easy portable USB charger for around $10 without knowing how to build complex circuits! Used the following products: USB Car Charger (Dollar Store) 8 AA Battery Holder (Radioshack) 8 AA Batteries (Dollar Store) Project Enclosure (Radioshack)
By: Matt Carl

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 08:22:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powered-by-Fire/
Smartphone Charger Powered by Fire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SMALL.jpg Joohansson Portable, Compact and Adjustable ThermoElectric Emergency Generator. Background: The reason for this project was to solve a problem I have. I sometimes do several days of hiking/backpacking in the wild and I always bring a smartphone with GPS and maybe other electronics. They need electricity a...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:03:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pedal-Powered-Mobile-Charger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/MA9C/HFSHSP1R/FUQMA9CHFSHSP1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/MA9C/HFSHSP1R/FUQMA9CHFSHSP1R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/MA9C/HFSHSP1R/FUQMA9CHFSHSP1R.SMALL.jpg alpesh.vitha Do you love riding a bike ? Now get a new target for yourself,  make sure you burn your calories and charge your cell phone at the same time. This is a detailed instructable to guide you through the making process. Enjoy.
By: alpesh.vitha

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:48:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-cheap-ni-cdni-mh-usb-charger/
how to make a cheap ni-cd,ni-mh usb charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/SR5H/HFSH4XKG/FYMSR5HHFSH4XKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/SR5H/HFSH4XKG/FYMSR5HHFSH4XKG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/SR5H/HFSH4XKG/FYMSR5HHFSH4XKG.SMALL.jpg crazy lazy man I know its not cheap to buy an ni-cd,ni-mh charger so why not make one materials you wil need batteries battery holder(mine was salvaged from an old toy) old usb connector usb charger optional: soldering iron solder cutting cut the end of the usb it will reveal wires cut it all except red and ...
By: crazy lazy man

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:01:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-charger-for-mobile-phone-3-ways/
Solar charger for mobile phone 3 ways - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/MEDS/HGH724Y6/F32MEDSHGH724Y6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/MEDS/HGH724Y6/F32MEDSHGH724Y6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/MEDS/HGH724Y6/F32MEDSHGH724Y6.SMALL.jpg algodelanada Hello! welcome to my intructable:)  As the name suggests(in spanish) my motto is "something out of nothing" and in this case "nothing" is the energy source, which is the sun light, actually it is not really nothing, but because it is free I call it "nothing". Let's rebel against profit thirsty ener...
By: algodelanada

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:27:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CD-Book-Solar-Charger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/OKSV/HFSHVEGV/F3ZOKSVHFSHVEGV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/OKSV/HFSHVEGV/F3ZOKSVHFSHVEGV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/OKSV/HFSHVEGV/F3ZOKSVHFSHVEGV.SMALL.jpg ctx1985 Edit: I replaced the insulation strips with packing foam that came with my laptop and then used a glue gun to secure them in place. Now the full surface area of the panels is exposed. Puts out about 14V in direct sunlight. Hey everyone! I needed to have a portable solar charger for a small 12V boo...
By: ctx1985

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:09:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-charge-phone-with-Orange/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/4LPD/HFD1EYFH/F3C4LPDHFD1EYFH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/4LPD/HFD1EYFH/F3C4LPDHFD1EYFH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/4LPD/HFD1EYFH/F3C4LPDHFD1EYFH.SMALL.jpg macobt Subscribe to see next video how I make it this fruit charger My youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=macobt BLOG http://macoprojects.blogspot.com
By: macobt

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 08:06:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/usb-charger-1/
Portable usb phone charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/19N1/HFBJW0HP/FKC19N1HFBJW0HP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/19N1/HFBJW0HP/FKC19N1HFBJW0HP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/19N1/HFBJW0HP/FKC19N1HFBJW0HP.SMALL.jpg tealk Hi all! Today i will show you how to make usb charger its really simple projects all you need is 7805 voltage regulator, 9v battery ,usb female  and optional is  diode and switch total prize with diodes ,switch,battery,wires,.... is 1.5 or 2 dollars ( depends where you buy, how much,... i bought it ...
By: tealk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:39:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/12-volt-charger-12-volt-DC-power-suply/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/QKM1/HET0YCLD/FDLQKM1HET0YCLD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/QKM1/HET0YCLD/FDLQKM1HET0YCLD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/QKM1/HET0YCLD/FDLQKM1HET0YCLD.SMALL.jpg GhoustDoggy I've made this 12 volt DC suply for testing stuf that I made. I used 220 V to 12 V transormer and simple Graco's compound. If you are not expert dont try this at home the 220 volt is more than enough to kill someone. For base I used old PC power suply I dril holes for switch, and LED. --------------...
By: GhoustDoggy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 05:31:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/led-light-using-cell-phone-battery-charger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/F6Y4/HEI4M2K7/FYMF6Y4HEI4M2K7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/F6Y4/HEI4M2K7/FYMF6Y4HEI4M2K7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/F6Y4/HEI4M2K7/FYMF6Y4HEI4M2K7.SMALL.jpg sbdash11391 a salvaged 5mm led along with a 68OHMS resistor when connected to a charger having 5 VOLTS output produces what is shown below....i topped it with a pyramid made of crystal from one feng shui shop. a very decent night light,,,you could cut a hollow cylindrical translucent portion of any coloured BAL...
By: sbdash11391

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:13:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/portable-Solar-Charged-USB-charger/
portable Solar Charged USB charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/QTLX/HEI48E2X/FWPQTLXHEI48E2X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/QTLX/HEI48E2X/FWPQTLXHEI48E2X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/QTLX/HEI48E2X/FWPQTLXHEI48E2X.SMALL.jpg souichi 1- What did you make? The project is a Solar Charged USB charger, There is abundant sunlight emitted at this moment and we could use this light to charge several things such as batteries, cellphones and such more. I thought that this will be useful especially when we go into a long trip or such we ...
By: souichi

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:41:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smartphone-Dock-cardboard-and-duct-tape/
Smartphone Dock- (cardboard and duct tape) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/2I6F/HD7U0MW1/FI22I6FHD7U0MW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/2I6F/HD7U0MW1/FI22I6FHD7U0MW1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/2I6F/HD7U0MW1/FI22I6FHD7U0MW1.SMALL.jpg rajasekeraj This instructable will show you how to create a dock for any smartphone or iPod. This build only requires duct tape and cardboard for materials, and scissors as the only tool. This is an easy build. There are three main parts to the dock, the base, the charger/dock, and the backrest.  This is a very...
By: rajasekeraj

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:11:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Emergency-Phone-Charger-MacGyver-Style/
Make an Emergency Phone Charger - MacGyver Style! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/LL9N/HD4VQ052/FPLLL9NHD4VQ052.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/LL9N/HD4VQ052/FPLLL9NHD4VQ052.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/LL9N/HD4VQ052/FPLLL9NHD4VQ052.SMALL.jpg The King of Random 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. For more projects like this, check out www.thekingofrandom.com Watch the Video! ...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:15:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Rechargeable-Pocket-LED-Flood-Light/
Make a Rechargeable Pocket LED Flood Light [ Altoids Tin ] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/7VH4/HCB8T2HQ/FCZ7VH4HCB8T2HQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/7VH4/HCB8T2HQ/FCZ7VH4HCB8T2HQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/7VH4/HCB8T2HQ/FCZ7VH4HCB8T2HQ.SMALL.jpg jimbo13 In this instruct-able i will show you how to Make a Rechargeable Pocket LED Flood Light,  what you will need,   altoids tin,    12 volt lithium battery pack with charger,   24 led light panel,   1 male 12v. connector,   heat shrink tube,  silicone,   2 small magnets.    tool required - wire cutter/s...
By: jimbo13

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 12:44:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Phone-charger-with-booster-module-2-or-2-/
Pocket Phone charger with booster module ($2 or ý2 total) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/0P8A/HC3PSYQZ/F4Q0P8AHC3PSYQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/0P8A/HC3PSYQZ/F4Q0P8AHC3PSYQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/0P8A/HC3PSYQZ/F4Q0P8AHC3PSYQZ.SMALL.jpg Sjoerd X Todays smartphones are out of power within one day, but what if you're having a long day and need to make an important call at the end of the day? That is where a pocket battery charger comes in handy. These are commercially availible, but at a cost. DIY will make it easy and cheaper. Also it's more...
By: Sjoerd X

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:43:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SolarBook-Phone-charger-torch-rave-light-and-US/
SolarBook: Phone charger, torch, rave light and USB port - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/MUPG/HAQ302RF/FVXMUPGHAQ302RF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/MUPG/HAQ302RF/FVXMUPGHAQ302RF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/MUPG/HAQ302RF/FVXMUPGHAQ302RF.SMALL.jpg TurboSnail This is a bit of an unusual build, as it's hard to define as a single object. It uses a Solar-powered battery to power a phone charger, two sets of LEDs and a USB port. But it is very useful and being housed in a book, looks pretty cool too :) It certainly solved my first-world problem of being too ...
By: TurboSnail

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 03:36:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Iron-Throne-Dock-for-your-Iphone-and-your-mobi/
The Throne Dock for your iPhone and other mobile devices - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/37X0/HAQ30XGA/FV437X0HAQ30XGA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/37X0/HAQ30XGA/FV437X0HAQ30XGA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/37X0/HAQ30XGA/FV437X0HAQ30XGA.SMALL.jpg mstyle183 As many of you guys know the iPhone 5 doesn't have an official docking station from Apple. This has inevitably created a massive 3rd party race to create successful iPhone 5 docks. There have been docks made out of Legos, metal, wood, plastic, etc etc etc. I jumped on the band wagon as well and star...
By: mstyle183

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:54:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-portable-charger-with-a-powerful-torch/
Make a portable charger with a powerful torch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/MK85/HABDH2VI/FBGMK85HABDH2VI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/MK85/HABDH2VI/FBGMK85HABDH2VI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/MK85/HABDH2VI/FBGMK85HABDH2VI.SMALL.jpg LEDfreakMOHIT Now this is something that you may find handy, .........in two ways ..........as its a portable charger AND also a torch (optional though). Its totally safe and you may alter the design too. I didn't have design to any 3d printing source ,so that's why my design has everything with scratches and stu...
By: LEDfreakMOHIT

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2012 06:15:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Dove-Tail-Joint-a-Laser-Cut-Enclosure-Lip/
How to Dove-Tail Joint a Laser Cut Enclosure + Lipo Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/KE4S/HA4MNAK4/FT1KE4SHA4MNAK4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/KE4S/HA4MNAK4/FT1KE4SHA4MNAK4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/KE4S/HA4MNAK4/FT1KE4SHA4MNAK4.SMALL.jpg Tomdf Laser cut boxes for project boxes are all over the place lately, but I've found that they often need a fair amount of hardware and complex designs to make them solid. This Instructable will show you how to make attractive and structurally sound project enclosures held together with dove-tail style j...
By: Tomdf

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:46:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Crank-Charger-recycle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/SXJA/HAFHL8RR/FKMSXJAHAFHL8RR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/SXJA/HAFHL8RR/FKMSXJAHAFHL8RR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/SXJA/HAFHL8RR/FKMSXJAHAFHL8RR.SMALL.jpg goldenshuttle This crank charger died after a few days. To open it there are 4 screws on the back side. After opening it turned up that charging setup is quite good. Good gears, motor, and rectifier circuit. The problem was in the rechargeable battery. The manufacturer used a cheap low quality battery which dies ...
By: goldenshuttle

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 20:08:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-How-to-charge-a-cellphone-battery-from-other-/
Easy How to charge a cellphone battery from other cellphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/38Y4/HA4MGP7S/F6638Y4HA4MGP7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/38Y4/HA4MGP7S/F6638Y4HA4MGP7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/38Y4/HA4MGP7S/F6638Y4HA4MGP7S.SMALL.jpg animes25 ok here is the problem: Imagine that you have 2 celular phones, you know they have different chargers, suddenly your favorite celular phone charger explodes, dissapear or even if you connect your charger to your favorite phone, the phone says is not charging your battery is diying! and you NEED to ...
By: animes25

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Dec 2012 07:37:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Candle-Powered-Electric-Candle/
Candle-Powered Electric Candle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/EOMG/H9G17K7B/F00EOMGH9G17K7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/EOMG/H9G17K7B/F00EOMGH9G17K7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/EOMG/H9G17K7B/F00EOMGH9G17K7B.SMALL.jpg randofo After seeing news reports about Hurricane Sandy and hearing the ordeal that all of my family and friends in New York and New Jersey went through, it got me thinking about my own emergency preparedness. San Francisco - after all - sits atop some very active fault lines. As local geology fans always l...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2012 08:04:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Canon-Remote-Shutter-from-Car-Charger/
Canon Remote Shutter from Car Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/KCAQ/H9G11OCO/FMRKCAQH9G11OCO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/KCAQ/H9G11OCO/FMRKCAQH9G11OCO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/KCAQ/H9G11OCO/FMRKCAQH9G11OCO.SMALL.jpg moechlis Hi there, Today I will share all of you to make DIY Canon Remote Shutter from Car Charger. The Equipment needed is : 1. Old Car Charger 2. Solder 3. Relay Button 4. Adapter 2,5 mm Open Car Charger If you have old/used car charger do not throw it at garbage. You may make some DIY project like ...
By: moechlis

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:09:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Ni-cad-battery-charger-with-Led-indicator/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/02XJ/H8TTNWM2/FKN02XJH8TTNWM2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/02XJ/H8TTNWM2/FKN02XJH8TTNWM2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/02XJ/H8TTNWM2/FKN02XJH8TTNWM2.SMALL.jpg victordas This is a simple Ni-Cad battery charger circuit with Led indicator. it's not a automatic charger but when the battery is fully charged the led glows and you have to turn off it manually. use a 3mm red led and for power supply use a 9v transformer. I have build this circuit and it's working great wit...
By: victordas

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:52:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cell-Phone-charger-with-15v-Battery/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/SMG1/H7UQJK1D/FEQSMG1H7UQJK1D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/SMG1/H7UQJK1D/FEQSMG1H7UQJK1D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/SMG1/H7UQJK1D/FEQSMG1H7UQJK1D.SMALL.jpg Subham Chatterjee Help: For the cell phone to charge, charger output must be above 4V and can deliver a maximum current of 500mA. This charger circuit will step up the voltage from 1.5V to 5V DC to reach the cell phone charging requirement. The circuit uses only an AA or AAA 1.5v battery (1V to 2.4V).  The charger i...
By: Subham Chatterjee

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Oct 2012 02:46:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Razr-M-Docking-Station/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/VO0J/H7W4SGUG/FZIVO0JH7W4SGUG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/VO0J/H7W4SGUG/FZIVO0JH7W4SGUG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/VO0J/H7W4SGUG/FZIVO0JH7W4SGUG.SMALL.jpg Biker2929 In helping my son stay organized, I decided he needed a docking station for his new mobile phone.  However, they didn't make one yet for his Motorola Razr M,  so I slapped this one together out of some wood scraps and shellacked it.  The only part I was worried about was securing the USB cable firm...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Oct 2012 11:59:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Battery-Charger-Repair/
RC Battery Charger Repair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/B96U/H7ME2VQB/FUTB96UH7ME2VQB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/B96U/H7ME2VQB/FUTB96UH7ME2VQB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/B96U/H7ME2VQB/FUTB96UH7ME2VQB.SMALL.jpg XOIIO A co-worker came to me with this battery charger for charging his R/C plane's batteries. It shorted out at some point and stopped working, so I cracked it open to take a look inside. It wasn't terribly expensive, but with shipping it would cost around $100, not to mention ahving to wait around for i...
By: XOIIO

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:55:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Heavy-Duty-Solar-Powered-USB-Charger-and-Speakers/
Heavy Duty Solar Powered USB Charger and Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/OZ57/H703Q67A/FIJOZ57H703Q67A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/OZ57/H703Q67A/FIJOZ57H703Q67A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/OZ57/H703Q67A/FIJOZ57H703Q67A.SMALL.jpg Thomas Young Hello and welcome to my second instructable! After almost 8000 views on my Altoids Charger, I wanted to show you guys this: I am intending to show you how to make a heavy duty solar-powered USB charger with built in speakers. I have seen a lot of tutorials on various solar chargers built around an ...
By: Thomas Young

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:16:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-USB-Charger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/VNKF/H58NIMKN/F6WVNKFH58NIMKN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/VNKF/H58NIMKN/F6WVNKFH58NIMKN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/VNKF/H58NIMKN/F6WVNKFH58NIMKN.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman My name is Joshua Zimmerman.  (DOB: 10/21/1982... October 21st, 1982) My proposal for the Jack Daniels Independence Project contest is a low cost DIY Solar USB Charger for use in home, education, and humanitarian purposes.  ***So the Jack Daniels contest rejected this video guide for some reason.  ...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 21:57:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ICase-the-charging-pencil-case-that-you-will-neve/
ICase, the charging pencil case that you will never loose! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/2JSG/H6MF2OGI/FGK2JSGH6MF2OGI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/2JSG/H6MF2OGI/FGK2JSGH6MF2OGI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/2JSG/H6MF2OGI/FGK2JSGH6MF2OGI.SMALL.jpg ellwoodjoe In this instructable (my first) I will show you how to create a clever pencil case of your own, it is simple and easy to make, I decided to make it because of two problems that i have on a regular basis, my phone going flat with no where to charge it and never being able to find my pencil case, to c...
By: ellwoodjoe

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 07:19:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-Altoids-Solar-USB-Charger/
Another Altoids Solar USB Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/X6U2/H672TADR/F0MX6U2H672TADR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/X6U2/H672TADR/F0MX6U2H672TADR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/X6U2/H672TADR/F0MX6U2H672TADR.SMALL.jpg Thomas Young Hey guys, I've been really inspired by a lot of Altoids solar chargers around here and I wanted to do my own take on one. This isn't going to be a very in-depth article because most of the information is already out there. I just wanted to highlight some of the changes and different things I have do...
By: Thomas Young

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:40:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-a-broken-MagSafe-power-adapter/
How to fix a broken MagSafe Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/7X5O/H6734WHC/F8Q7X5OH6734WHC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/7X5O/H6734WHC/F8Q7X5OH6734WHC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/7X5O/H6734WHC/F8Q7X5OH6734WHC.SMALL.jpg harrybridge15 The most common failure of a MagSafe power adapter is when the insulation around the chord, through repeated movement and stress, breaks and exposes the wire inside, which, in turn breaks and then you have a useless charger and apple want you to shell out  £65 for a new one. The main wire that break...
By: harrybridge15

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:25:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stand-Alone-CD-Player/
Stand Alone CD Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SMALL.jpg MrJentis This is the follow up project from my cd player adapter project I did earlier to make a stand alone cd player. Other computer recycling projects I did were the Case/Safe and the EPFU. Tools and Materials This is my version of how to make a stand alone cd player using your old and useless comput...
By: MrJentis

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 06:53:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lithium-Polymer-Etiquette/
Lithium Polymer Etiquette: A Comprehensive Guide to Working with LiPo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/SFAB/H5TUC3PC/FSLSFABH5TUC3PC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/SFAB/H5TUC3PC/FSLSFABH5TUC3PC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/SFAB/H5TUC3PC/FSLSFABH5TUC3PC.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos In this Instructable I will be going over the basics of proper charging, discharging, handling, usage, storage, and care of lithium polymer batteries so you can use them safely and effectively in your future projects.  Now, this is by no means the be-all and end-all of information, and it's always i...
By: Radioactive_Legos

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:05:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lithium-Battery-Solar-USB-iPhone-Arduino-Charger/
Lithium Battery Solar USB/ iPhone/ Arduino Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/VNKF/H58NIMKN/F6WVNKFH58NIMKN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/VNKF/H58NIMKN/F6WVNKFH58NIMKN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/VNKF/H58NIMKN/F6WVNKFH58NIMKN.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman One of the most fun and useful projects on instructables is to create your very own solar USB/ iPhone charger.  They're not overly difficult to make, nor are the parts overly expensive or hard to find.  For the most part they do a rather good job of charging up small gadgets.  Mostly. The big flaw ...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:17:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-CDROM-Power-Adapter-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/6SBS/H4VQO931/F336SBSH4VQO931.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/6SBS/H4VQO931/F336SBSH4VQO931.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/6SBS/H4VQO931/F336SBSH4VQO931.SMALL.jpg MrJentis This is my version of a quick and simple adapter that allows you to use your laptop charger/ power supply to power your computer CDROM. It's a lot smaller and less cumbersome than say a full sized computer PSU. For more info, you can visit my webpage here. I used my Case/Safe to build this project...
By: MrJentis

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2012 09:41:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-USB-charger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/7YOO/H4AGJBM5/FDP7YOOH4AGJBM5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/7YOO/H4AGJBM5/FDP7YOOH4AGJBM5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/7YOO/H4AGJBM5/FDP7YOOH4AGJBM5.SMALL.jpg TurboSnail This is basically a continuation of an already excellent project by haikuordie (original version here) to whom credit goes for the original idea. My version adds a different panel style, a series/parallel switch for the Solar panels and a different casing style. Please comment with questions and imp...
By: TurboSnail

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:59:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-USB-Power-Supply-Kit/
Universal USB Power Supply Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/0V89/H1ZG78JM/FSI0V89H1ZG78JM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/0V89/H1ZG78JM/FSI0V89H1ZG78JM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/0V89/H1ZG78JM/FSI0V89H1ZG78JM.SMALL.jpg mpilchfamily As a hacker and a maker i have many old rechargeable batteries, AC Adapters (wall warts) and other sources of DC power lying around the shop. It occurred to me that most hackers and makers like myself have a hard time throwing out wall warts and good rechargeable batteries.  Since the world is full ...
By: mpilchfamily

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:51:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-ipod-charger-in-progress-if-you-have-any-/
hand charged working clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/D6PW/H461WZT0/F1CD6PWH461WZT0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/D6PW/H461WZT0/F1CD6PWH461WZT0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/D6PW/H461WZT0/F1CD6PWH461WZT0.SMALL.jpg mde santis1 alright so i had a flashlight that was charged manually i had an idea of making an clock out of it. stuff you need so here is what you will need: a manually charged flashlight soldering iron solder switch (preferably but not required) electric wire screwdriver  general purpose tools  clock mechan...
By: mde santis1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 19:39:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Lipo-Battery-USB-ChargerAdapter-for-P/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/9DAU/H3QFLOSG/FQD9DAUH3QFLOSG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/9DAU/H3QFLOSG/FQD9DAUH3QFLOSG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/9DAU/H3QFLOSG/FQD9DAUH3QFLOSG.SMALL.jpg merryman In this instructable video, I show you how to make a device that uses a LiPo (Lithium Polymer) battery to output USB power.  You can use this device for charging/running any USB devices, e.g. cell phones, MP3 players, iPhones, iPods, fans, lights, etc.  This assumes you have the USB cable for your d...
By: merryman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2012 21:27:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Charger-Case/
Laptop Charger Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/RJJB/H2WEK4B5/F8SRJJBH2WEK4B5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/RJJB/H2WEK4B5/F8SRJJBH2WEK4B5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/RJJB/H2WEK4B5/F8SRJJBH2WEK4B5.SMALL.jpg Physics16 The problem is that the laptop charger takes up to much space in my backpack to carry around. I chose this problem because it would make my charger more mobile since I do not like carrying big bulky things. The solution is a case for the charger since there are cases for the actual laptop why not th...
By: Physics16

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:12:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Solar-USB-Charger/
The Solar USB Charger! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/FYTN/H1YOHDO5/FBKFYTNH1YOHDO5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/FYTN/H1YOHDO5/FBKFYTNH1YOHDO5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/FYTN/H1YOHDO5/FBKFYTNH1YOHDO5.SMALL.jpg DoctorDv Have you ever been camping or driving and your phone runs out of battery?  These moments are very frustrating, and they led me to make my own solar phone charger.  Most retail solar chargers cost $40-$50, but by following this instructable, you can make your own for around $20!  Another great thing ...
By: DoctorDv

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 13:01:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cell-phone-charger-external-battery-charger/
Cell phone charger external battery charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/Z9EQ/H1QMLGHN/FZAZ9EQH1QMLGHN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/Z9EQ/H1QMLGHN/FZAZ9EQH1QMLGHN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/Z9EQ/H1QMLGHN/FZAZ9EQH1QMLGHN.SMALL.jpg napstercc This is a tutorial on how to create your own external battery charger. Things to purchase - Battery box - 5v step up voltage regulator - an extra cable for your cellphone everything was bought on eBay for less than 10 $ total What voltage do you need? 1- Find the voltage you need by lookin...
By: napstercc

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 19:36:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-cheap-disposable-camera-capacitor-bank/
Make a cheap disposable camera capacitor bank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/2M76/H1JUJEYA/FPZ2M76H1JUJEYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/2M76/H1JUJEYA/FPZ2M76H1JUJEYA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/2M76/H1JUJEYA/FPZ2M76H1JUJEYA.SMALL.jpg Alex1M6 This instructable will show you have to make a simple capacitor bank and charger out of old disposable cameras that you can get for free at your local store. You can then use it for powering things such as coil guns or just blowing things up! See the second picture above? that was the spark created...
By: Alex1M6

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 08:20:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repurposing-a-cell-phone-the-making-of-a-recharg/
Repurposing a cell phone - the making of a rechargeable battery pack. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/4WB4/H11WJCB0/FEI4WB4H11WJCB0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/4WB4/H11WJCB0/FEI4WB4H11WJCB0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/4WB4/H11WJCB0/FEI4WB4H11WJCB0.SMALL.jpg zack247 Long story short, I was in need of a 3-5v battery pack that was lightweight, lasted a decent amount of time, and wasn't too big. So I looked around for something, I had plenty of rechargeable batteries that suited my needs, but none that had dedicated chargers for them. And then I came across my old...
By: zack247

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:40:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-based-phone-charger/
USB based phone charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/P9EI/H0OJ1BP1/FTSP9EIH0OJ1BP1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/P9EI/H0OJ1BP1/FTSP9EIH0OJ1BP1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/P9EI/H0OJ1BP1/FTSP9EIH0OJ1BP1.SMALL.jpg tingu I spend a lot of time working / browsing internet on my laptop and my PC. With a phone like Nokia 5800 XM, the problem of battery drain is ever present as with any other smartphone. Having a USB based charger for my Nokia 5800 would make charging a little bit easier, as I can then just plug in the c...
By: tingu

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