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donaldj

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Feb 26, 2008
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Ontario, Canada
Hello...

I just made myself a portable ipod charger using the instructions here. I havn't tried it on my iPod Touch, but it seems to work on my 1st Gen Nano...

What I want to know before using it on my touch is the safety factor.

It uses 4xAA (rechargable) batteries (each one is 1.2v and 1800mAh) connected in series. It then goes straight to the USB and into the iPod without any resistors or anything.

From my calculations, it won't blow up my iPod or anything, but I need reassurance. Also, it'd be nice to know how many charges I could get out of one set of batteries.

Also, the iPod Touch's battery is 900 mAh, and 3.7 volts, if that matters.

Thanks!

-Donald J
 
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