A Picture showing Batery with a USB Port

You could buy a USB charger off the shelf, but what fun would that be? Try making one yourself with a little help from a 9V battery and a few extra components. This could be cheaper too.

This simple hack on a standard 9V battery is an easy one to undertake. It’s pretty straight forward, and all it requires is a quick solder to finish things up. It will give you power on the go and a sense of accomplishment for the day upon completing it. Hit up tech weblog anythingbutipod for the simple diagram to make your own.

This charger came usefull to me when my Ipod died out on a long road trip. I assured my self to carry a USB Charger so i charged my Ipod. It was like a externel disposable batery.

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