Accessories Idea for a battery-powered Kindle light that mounts in the USB port

artsci · 03-02-2009, 02:02 PM

I don't like the idea of a clip-on reading light for the Kindle. So being the inventive type, I'm trying my hand at developing a battery-powered LED reading lamp that will mount into the USB slot a the base of the Kindle. No, the USB port on the Kindle will not and cannot provide power, just a mounting point.

To do this, I'm "kit-bashing" (an modeler's term) parts I have lying around the house, including a clip-on LED reading lamp that I've never used. If this works, I'll post pictures and how-to instructions. Given my travel schedule over the next few days, it will take me about a week, I think.

pilotbob · 03-02-2009, 02:09 PM

Interesting Idea but I really wouldn't want to put any stress on my Kindles USB port. I would be afraid it might break the solder joints and the USB port would become useless.

But, I wish you luck and can't wait to see your results.

BOb

artsci · 03-02-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Interesting Idea but I really wouldn't want to put any stress on my Kindles USB port. I would be afraid it might break the solder joints and the USB port would become useless.

But, I wish you luck and can't wait to see your results.

BOb

I'll put it through some informal stress tests

bwaldron · 03-02-2009, 02:59 PM

The location of the USB port on the bottom of the Kindle (either model) wouldn't seem to me to be ideal for mounting a light. But I could be wrong.

krisk · 03-02-2009, 03:47 PM

If I am left handed reading that's smack where my palm is.

ChaseKR · 03-08-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Interesting Idea but I really wouldn't want to put any stress on my Kindles USB port. I would be afraid it might break the solder joints and the USB port would become useless.

But, I wish you luck and can't wait to see your results.

BOb

Agreed. I've learned from experience that putting too much pressure on a port will cause it to break over time. The light would have to be very lightweight.

xeijix · 03-08-2009, 08:30 PM

if anyone is willing to open up the kindle, you can add a slice of matte plexi with led's around the edge like the Sony Reader 700. Power can be siphoned from any of available 3v or 5v terminal

krisk · 03-09-2009, 12:40 AM

My Mama always told me not to put alternative power sources around my special port places.

DebraSeattleGrrl · 03-09-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by krisk

My Mama always told me not to put alternative power sources around my special port places.

heheheh

03-02-2009, 02:02 PM	#1
artsci artsci Posts: 50 Karma: 338 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle and Kindle 2	Idea for a battery-powered Kindle light that mounts in the USB port I don't like the idea of a clip-on reading light for the Kindle. So being the inventive type, I'm trying my hand at developing a battery-powered LED reading lamp that will mount into the USB slot a the base of the Kindle. No, the USB port on the Kindle will not and cannot provide power, just a mounting point. To do this, I'm "kit-bashing" (an modeler's term) parts I have lying around the house, including a clip-on LED reading lamp that I've never used. If this works, I'll post pictures and how-to instructions. Given my travel schedule over the next few days, it will take me about a week, I think.

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03-02-2009, 02:09 PM	#2
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Interesting Idea but I really wouldn't want to put any stress on my Kindles USB port. I would be afraid it might break the solder joints and the USB port would become useless. But, I wish you luck and can't wait to see your results. BOb

03-02-2009, 02:59 PM	#4
bwaldron Wizard Posts: 1,229 Karma: 543210 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Device: Kindles: Paperwhite Signature Ed., Oasis 2, Voyage	The location of the USB port on the bottom of the Kindle (either model) wouldn't seem to me to be ideal for mounting a light. But I could be wrong.

03-02-2009, 03:47 PM	#5
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	If I am left handed reading that's smack where my palm is.

03-08-2009, 08:30 PM	#7
xeijix Member Posts: 11 Karma: 14 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	if anyone is willing to open up the kindle, you can add a slice of matte plexi with led's around the edge like the Sony Reader 700. Power can be siphoned from any of available 3v or 5v terminal

03-09-2009, 12:40 AM	#8
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	My Mama always told me not to put alternative power sources around my special port places.

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