+Cryptik Souls Crew Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 I saw an article on the web about a guy who built a flexible solar charger for his ipod to stick on his rucksack I looked into it a bit to see how much it was for the parts he used and there is a price break at 20 units, so I reckon I could get the bits for around £20 - £25 including postage from the states if 20 people wanted them. Anyone interested? Stick it on your back or rucksack while out walking to get a bit of charge for all those power hungry gadgets! Think I would lose the gaffer tape and go for some velcro on mine though.... Quote
senecaripple Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 how much in USD. and could this be shipped to the US? Quote
nobby.nobbs Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 maplin were selling fo about £10 a version that is designed to re charge the car battery that seem to be powerfull enough as i've used it to power my gps. maplin charger Quote
+TrailGators Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 I saw an article on the web about a guy who built a flexible solar charger for his ipod to stick on his rucksack I looked into it a bit to see how much it was for the parts he used and there is a price break at 20 units, so I reckon I could get the bits for around £20 - £25 including postage from the states if 20 people wanted them. Anyone interested? Stick it on your back or rucksack while out walking to get a bit of charge for all those power hungry gadgets! Think I would lose the gaffer tape and go for some velcro on mine though.... Cool idea! If it's not a secret...where in the states were you getting these panels? Quote
+Globetrotter.uk Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 I have been using a solar charger for the past few years, it charges 4 AA cells and any item plugged into it. I place it into a strong ziploc document pouch and attatch it using plastic clips to any bag I carry depending on my adventure. Quote
+FollowMeChaps Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 I have been using a solar charger for the past few years, it charges 4 AA cells and any item plugged into it. I place it into a strong ziploc document pouch and attatch it using plastic clips to any bag I carry depending on my adventure. Any chance of a picture / more details? Quote
+Cryptik Souls Crew Posted October 29, 2006 Author Posted October 29, 2006 (edited) Cool idea! If it's not a secret...where in the states were you getting these panels? The panels are made by Iowa Thin Film Technologies and have several distibutors in the USA They aren't as cheap as rigid solar panels, but the flexibility and weight saving more than makes up for it in my book. Edited October 29, 2006 by Cryptik Souls Crew Quote
+Globetrotter.uk Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 I hope you can view the photo's here http://www1.snapfish.co.uk/home/t_=77378466 Wired Cacher. Quote
+Haggis Hunter Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 I hope you can view the photo's here http://www1.snapfish.co.uk/home/t_=77378466 Wired Cacher. You have to sign up first. Quote
+Globetrotter.uk Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 (edited) I need a site which is free and simple for you all to view Edited October 29, 2006 by Globetrotter.uk Quote
+Haggis Hunter Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 I need a site which is free and simple for you all to view Try ringo. I have a few photo's on there. or you could just try posting the image onto here? Quote
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