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recycledelectron · 09-05-2009, 04:52 PM

I saw a story about a case for an Iphone that doubles as a solar charger (http://www.novothink.com/) Is there such a thing available for any ebook reader?

Also, here's a progress report on my library. I have set up a clone pelican case (from http://www.HarborFreight.com) with a copy of my library in it.

I started with several "universal laptop batteries" so they can be charged off a cigarette lighter or 110V AC outlet. These batteries use laptop DC & AC adapters to charge. I am still working on the 15V DC ==> 12V DC regulator boards. 12V DC goes to the router and hard disks. USB power is available (on each battery) for charging readers, and powering the USB Hub.

I installed a Linksys by Cisco WRT310N router. The router looses it's configuration when the power dies, so I have to re-set it every time, which is a pain, and I will avoid Linksys next time. The router does allow a bunch of partitions on USB disks to be offered over WiFi as NASes. I've tested multiple 2GB partitions. The router supports 802.11B, G, and N. Linksys also offers a version (610?) that supports 802.11A. An old LaCie (ICK!!!) NAS I used supported FTP and HTTP, but this Linksys only supports SAMBA shares. I would look for FTP and HTTP in the future. I'm about to pick up high-gain antennas for the router.

I use a cheap 7-port USB hub.

Finally, I have several TB+ hard disks, running off 12V DC and plugging into the USB hub.

Here's an attempt at an ASCII diagram:

HDD -- USB Hub -- Router -- Wi-Fi Reader
HDD --
HDD --

If I don't want to use Wi-Fi, I can use the USB connections on the hard disks directly.

Of course, everything is powered by the batteries. Here's another attempt at an ASCII diagram.

Car Adapter or AC Adapter -- Battery -- Vreg -- Router
-- Hard Disk
Car Adapter or AC Adapter -- Battery -- Vreg -- Hard Disk
-- Hard Disk

I've got a SmartDevices Q7 on order as a possible reader. It charges off USB, runs Ubuntu (or CE or Maemo,) has internal WiFi, a 7" 800x480 touch screen, USB host, and supports up to a 32GB SD Card, all for less than $220 shipped.

Andy

09-05-2009, 04:52 PM	#45
recycledelectron Groupie Posts: 152 Karma: 854 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Lifebook T5010	I saw a story about a case for an Iphone that doubles as a solar charger (http://www.novothink.com/) Is there such a thing available for any ebook reader? Also, here's a progress report on my library. I have set up a clone pelican case (from http://www.HarborFreight.com) with a copy of my library in it. I started with several "universal laptop batteries" so they can be charged off a cigarette lighter or 110V AC outlet. These batteries use laptop DC & AC adapters to charge. I am still working on the 15V DC ==> 12V DC regulator boards. 12V DC goes to the router and hard disks. USB power is available (on each battery) for charging readers, and powering the USB Hub. I installed a Linksys by Cisco WRT310N router. The router looses it's configuration when the power dies, so I have to re-set it every time, which is a pain, and I will avoid Linksys next time. The router does allow a bunch of partitions on USB disks to be offered over WiFi as NASes. I've tested multiple 2GB partitions. The router supports 802.11B, G, and N. Linksys also offers a version (610?) that supports 802.11A. An old LaCie (ICK!!!) NAS I used supported FTP and HTTP, but this Linksys only supports SAMBA shares. I would look for FTP and HTTP in the future. I'm about to pick up high-gain antennas for the router. I use a cheap 7-port USB hub. Finally, I have several TB+ hard disks, running off 12V DC and plugging into the USB hub. Here's an attempt at an ASCII diagram: HDD -- USB Hub -- Router -- Wi-Fi Reader HDD -- HDD -- If I don't want to use Wi-Fi, I can use the USB connections on the hard disks directly. Of course, everything is powered by the batteries. Here's another attempt at an ASCII diagram. Car Adapter or AC Adapter -- Battery -- Vreg -- Router -- Hard Disk Car Adapter or AC Adapter -- Battery -- Vreg -- Hard Disk -- Hard Disk I've got a SmartDevices Q7 on order as a possible reader. It charges off USB, runs Ubuntu (or CE or Maemo,) has internal WiFi, a 7" 800x480 touch screen, USB host, and supports up to a 32GB SD Card, all for less than $220 shipped. Andy