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tundrwd
 
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Solar iPad charger

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Looking into making a solar charger/recharger for an Apple iPad (NOT ipod). I suspect that if it charges the iPad, it will charge an iPhone or most any other smart phone.

Saw the article: http://ladyada.net/make/solarlipo/

To make a DIY charger. Do you know if this will support charging an iPad? Also, is it possible to get larger battery capacity (1600-1800 mAh, instead of the 1200 shown? Hook them up in parallel?) Possible to hook up two solar panels to get faster charging (again - parallel?), or better pass-through power support while charging a battery?

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Re: Solar iPad charger

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I made a solar powered iPhone charger earlier this year that works great.
http://themillersblog.com/projects/sola ... /index.htm
I used a 2000 mAH battery. http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8483
You might find some of my notes helpful.

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Re: Solar iPad charger

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Would something like an 18650 lithium battery work? These are 3.7V 2600mAh, so more power. Take longer to charge, but more amp hours. However, they are cylindrical like a AA battery - but they can come with solder tabs.

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Re: Solar iPad charger

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they are NOT protected, we DO NOT suggest using them, they are delicate/dangerous!

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