Build your own DIY solar powered mobile phone. This Instructables describes in detail how to build your own solar powered mobile phone. Linear Technology article discussing solar charging, using maximum power tracking - see ex The idea dates back to 2002 when I was working on my dissertation on methods of energy scavenging that could be integrated on silicon. On a footnote, I added simple calculations demonstrating that if the surface area of a 'candy bar' mobile phone is covered with solar cell of 5% efficiency (which is pretty rudimentary), including a DC/DC converter, the overall output power is sufficient to augment the battery, providing power for stand-by indefinitely.
And here it is! Or rather a simplified version that is equally effective if not better! Specifically what you need: The Motorola F3 - a very cheap (I suspect the cheapest mobile phone there is) phone that is widely available both in US and UK. That's it! The finish product is shown below. DIY Solar Cell Phone Charger | Citizen Scientists League. By Nancy Parker Image: Radio Shack Having a solar powered charger for your phone can be greatly beneficial in a variety of ways. It could be great to use in camping or survival gear. Having a solar charger in your car for emergencies could keep you safe. 1. 2. 3.
Putting it Together Your solar panel kit should have come with the positive and negative wires already attached. If you are using a power adapter, you want to cut the cable on it in half. Attach the positive red wire from your solar panel to the positive wire on your adapter cable or car lighter. Although this is extremely crude, it is effective in keeping your phone powered throughout the day. For those who have never worked with electricity or wiring before, it may be best to practice your solar charger on a cheap $15 phone. Author Bio Nancy Parker was a professional nanny and she loves to write about wide range of subjects like health, Parenting, Child Care, Babysitting, nanny, www.enannysource.com/ etc. DIY 10$ solar cell phone charger. Build your own DIY solar powered mobile phone. How to Make a Solar-Powered Battery Charger | herban lifestyle.
The storms that blew through the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic on June 29 left us, along with millions of other people and all of the businesses in my town, without power for several days. I was incredibly grateful for a handcrank/solar-powered radio that I’ve had for years. It keep me abreast of the news, and provided some musical entertainment. It also inspired me to figure out how to make some solar appliances for future power outages. I heard stories on the radio of people buying up batteries, and it occurred to me that I would prefer not to have to rely on them. So, I headed to a library a couple of towns away (the closest one that was open) and did some research.
I decided to start with a solar-powered battery charger since it was an easy first project. In addition to a 25-watt soldering iron ($8.99) and some solder ($5.49), which I can use for numerous future projects, I found that all I needed was the following items: 1) A solar panel. 2) A rechargeable battery holder. Like this: DIY Phone Chargers - This Solar-Powered DIY Phone Charger is Affordable and Easy to Make.