This handy little portable solar charger can provide USB power when your device runs out of juice.
You will need:
– A small solar panel
– A AA battery holder
– 2 rechargeable batteries
– A standard diode
– Some wire
– An Altoids tin
– A small USB emergency charger
– Glue, soldering gun and solder
Jay Oh Edwards
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“What exactly is a ‘standard diode’?”
From: http://www.truthandaction.org/how-to-build-a-pocket-solar-usb-charger/comment-page-1/#comment-444103
What exactly is a ‘standard diode’?