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There's no need to pay the electric company to charge your small electronics when you've got a portable solar charger on hand. Learn how to turn some cheap solar panels and a Tupperware container into ...

[Steve Chamberlin] has a spiffy solar-charged 12 V battery that he was eager to use to power his laptop, but ran into a glitch. His MacBook Pro uses Apple’s MagSafe 2 connector for power, but plugging ...

With endless summer days still aplenty, there’s no better time to invest in a solar charger for all your gadgets. However, Joshua Zimmerman of the DIY site Instructables doesn’t think you need to ...

This Altoids tin charger won’t replace a traditional, high-capacity external battery pack, but it is a blast to build, recharges in the sun, and will teach you a thing or two about electronics ...

A few weeks ago we shared Instructable’s handy DIY guide to building your own solar-powered USB charger. Now, the website has provided a guide to creating a solar-powered charger for rechargeable NiMH ...

In this comprehensive tutorial, you'll learn how to make a battery charger from scratch! Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a curious beginner, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the entire ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Sarah Witman Sarah Witman is a writer focused on batteries and charging ...

Aldi sells a highly affordable range of DIY power tools under its Ferrex brand. Power drills, angle grinders, strimmers and so on, are all keenly priced. However, the majority of which do not come ...