Minty Boost. We like to feature the most innovative and inspirational Do-It-Yourself projects out there. This sharing serves multiple purposes including encouragement for the creator and our beloved function as curator. This particular project exceeds all expectations of usefulness. Nowadays, between phones, tablets and eReaders most people have an item that charges via a wall adapter and USB cord. This thought candy gives you an easy way to take the wall out of the equation and a fantastic cover up. We present to you, a USB charger in an Altoid tin. For less technologically innovative minds, we defer to electricians. Tags:Charge, Charger, charging station, diy, ereader, iPhone, make yourself, phone, portable, tablet, tech, technology. DIY Solar USB Charger - Altoids. If we use two rechargeable AAs that put out a total of 2.4Vs we're going to need a solar panel that is at least 3 - 4Vs just to meet basic levels of charging.
The higher the voltage of our solar cell (or cells) the less light we need to charge up our batteries. Now we're also trying to fit this into an Altoids Tin, so we're limited in space. I have found some great 4V solar cells that perfectly fit into Altoids Tins. They're the same ones I use with my Solar AA Altoids Charger. Sure, a bigger and better solar cell would give us added power, but it wouldn't fit into our tin. (Something that has annoyed me with nearly every Altoids Solar Guide out there.) You could also use a combination of several smaller cells to get your four volts.
Just remember that when charging NiMh batteries we don't want to throw more than 10% of their capacity at them at any one time. USB Flash Drive Bracelet. Digital DIY Project: Electronic Bookplates. One of the problems with iPads, tablets and ebook readers is that, while normal books cost just a few dollars, their electronic counterparts can set you back several hundred. The loss of a book can be irritating, especially if it has sentimental value, but it pales in comparison to the nerve-racking annoyance of losing one’s tablet or phone. In addition to their monetary value, the electronic devices we carry every day are stocked not only with reading material, but also photographs, contact lists, e-mails, notes and ongoing games of Words With Friends.
To accidentally leave such a thing on a subway seat or in the back of a taxi can mean hours of agonizing regret and proverbial self-kicking. Fret not, dear readers. In addition to using the fabulous Find-My-iPhone/iPad features that Apple has introduced, it can be incredibly useful to take a page from ye-olde paperbound books in the form of custom bookplates that grace the heretofore unused space of electronic lock screens. Materials 1. Ipad Case Tutorial.
(For Personal Use Only) My husband and I are Mac fanatics, so when the Ipad first made its appearance I knew it was only a matter of time before it made its way into our home. The only problem… the cases are not my style. So I decided to make my own. What you need: 2 pieces of 9 1/2 X 12 1/2 inch outer fabric 2 pieces of 10 X 13 inch batting 2 pieces of 12 1/2 X 20 inch inner fabric 11 1/2 inch zipper Sewing machine Needle & thread 1 binder Directions: Cut the binder as shown. Cut the binder pieces to 8 1/2 X 11. Place outer fabric with right sides together. Pin the pieces together. Start 1/2 inch from the top of the outer fabric (shown), you will need the extra space for to attach the zipper at the top. Do not remove the excess material around the stitches. Cut of the corners. Turn inside out. Sew along the outer edge of the case. Attach the zipper as shown. Turn right-side out. Take inner fabric and wrap around the binder piece.
Take the two pieces pin & sew together. Add any accessories and voila!