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Seems like anything can be built out of LEGO, even a crank USB charger!
“This project describes how to build a hand crank Lego usb charger with parts from a Mindstorms kit and Radio Shack. The charger uses a Lego motor to generate current which is passed through a voltage regulator and then to the usb port. It would make a great stocking stuffer for anyone who uses devices that charge via usb. If you are getting it for a person who likes to build their own things, just collect all the parts put them in a ziplock, and put that in the stocking.”
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December 20th, 2006
cool project! i think it’s kinda useful when your ipod’s battery are out of charge and you need
to charge it!
January 11th, 2007
you are a fvcking genius. have you measured the exact voltage and aperage, can you make the amps variable? how much in parts?