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Originally Posted by GeoffR
Thanks for the suggestions: I have thought about a solar charger but I don't know how well it will work on a dark rainy day, which is mainly when I will need it. The battery packs with a lithium rechargable battery would work, but I think one that uses replacable AA batteries would be more useful. Building one myself is a nice idea, 4x NiMH batteries would make 4.8V which might be close enough to 5V, although I'm a little nervous about damaging my reader if I get it wrong :-(
These look almost ideal:
http://www.japantrendshop.com/eneloo...bs-p-1171.html
http://www.japantrendshop.com/sanyo-...er-p-1234.html
The second one can use a USB source to charge the AA batteries as well as use the AA batteries to charge a USB device, which sounds neat. I just wonder if anyone has actually used one of these or something similar with the Kobo readers? Some devices seem fussier about the power source than others. |
There is a back back accessory that has flexible solar panels that is designed for hiking. I cant recall the manufacture but it does allow for a sizable solar panel and many connectors for many things. I think it utilizes a lithium battery as well. Found the link here it is
http://www.voltaicsystems.com/fuse4w...FYYWMgodHGYAag
The cost is 129$
This might work best for you. Btw Most solar panels today work preety good in most light conditions. However it is obvious that brighter lighting such as full daylight would work best and provide the most amount of renewable energy.
Regards
Jack