DoFoT9
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oh lol. id just keep 2 seperate products then tbh. a tiny one for iphone, and a larger one for ipad.
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Solar charging the iPad: Project
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oh lol. id just keep 2 seperate products then tbh. a tiny one for iphone, and a larger one for ipad.
DoFoT9
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dont forget the 3v Doo-Hickey connector! its vital for the success of that wassis-name.
Dillenger
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DoFoT9
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Dillenger
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It's better than Microsoft's Hydropower Module. From what I've read about it, it can get quite messy, plus the propellers are prone to locking up.
Went to Lowe's today to look at some materials. Thinkin' about using some 1/4" Oak plywood for the tetrahedron and staining it when I'm finished so it will look nice. 🙂
I kinda was serious, i have no idea on the technology involved but imagine having a mini turbine attached to your ipad and it spinning enough to generate enought power to charge, that would pretty cool and pretty convenient. Its probably not technologically feasable is it ?
Not really, because I don't have access to Tony Stark type technology lol
Hmm that'd be perfect, what's the largest object you would take on the hike?
Robin4
macrumors 6502
13"x13" would fit in my backpack well. Weight is the most important factor though.
I'll see what I can do. The first one I make is just to prove the concept though however.
Would you guys buy a kit or would you rather hunt for the parts yourself? I ask because ratshack is hardly as good as it used to be anymore and I have to resort to online component companies such as mouser or digikey. Thanks.
DoFoT9
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because postage would be so high to get it over to aust, i would rather hunt for the parts myself. provided there were instructions 😛
No problem. It'll be a little while before I get there lol. I want to use the highest watt solar cells in the smallest size (6x6 inches is 4 watts) without having to buy over 50 in bulk.
DoFoT9
macrumors P6
yea man no probs just chime in when you have something 😀 will be interesting to see. any idea on pricing yet>?
Anyone know a source for thin film solar cells that could be applied to the back of the iPad itself?
You wouldn't get near enough power to charge it or keep it on for that matter if you did that. Solar cells are still lacking in technology.