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Solar Energy Powered an iPhone Battery Charger

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The project was termed as Mighty Minty Boost as it was developed to function as iPod/iPhone charger with solar power. Aside from being small, it has a large battery capacity of 3.7V at 2000mAh and it accepts input power from 3.7V to 7V. As shown in the images below, it can become a compact USB power supply when the solar cell is removed after charging. The Velcro is used to secure the Mighty Minty Boost inside a backpack or messenger bag after unplugging the solar cell. For faster charging, a larger solar cell can be attached to the bag. Enough power can be generated to fully charge an iPhone in about 5.5 hours and an iPod Touch in 4 hours using a slightly larger solar cell with 6V at 250mAh. The charger will automatically switch to trickle charging when the cell reaches full charge. The charging current is limited to 100mA when charging using the mini USB port and the charging is limited to 280mA when charging using the barrel plug jack . The materials needed to build the charger incl...

3D Printed Abacus iPhone 5s Case

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We aren’t sure whether you know how to use the ancient calculating device, but if you just need a unique way to protect your iPhone 5/5s, the 3D printed iPhone 5s case may be suitable for you. This is an interesting form-fitting protective case that measures approx 2.4 x 5.0 x 0.5 inches, and designed for iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s. As we can see from the images, the iPhone 5 case is shaped as an abacus along with Apple logo-like beads, and all the tiny beads can be moved smoothly and freely so you can use the protective case as a real abacus. Moreover, the iPhone 5s case is made of white nylon plastic polished to reveal a smooth matte finish in order to protect your iPhone 5/5s from bumps and scratches and provide a comfortable grip. Apart from that, all iPhone buttons and ports are accessible via custom openings. The 3D printed abacus iPhone 5s case is priced at $24 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Shapeways official site for more details. Additionally, if you need other options you mi...

Build a Solar Energy Powered an iPhone Battery Charger

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This is a very easy build a solar Solar Energy Powered an iPhone Battery Charger setup by setup. The professionalject was once termed as Mighty Minty Boost as it used to be developed to function as iPod/iPhone costr with sun power. Aside from being small, it has a big battery capacity of three.7V at 2000mAh and it settle fors input energy from three.7V to 7V. As exhibitn within the images below, it will probably turn out to be a compact USB energy provide when the sun cell is eliminated after charging. The Velcro is used to stable the Mighty Minty Boost inside of a backpack or messenger bag after unplugging the solar cell. For quicker charging, a larger solar cell will additionally be connected to the bag. Enough power may also be generated to absolutely cost an iPhone in about 5.5 hours and an iPod Touch in four hours using a reasonably higher sun cell with 6V at 250mAh. The charger will robotically swap to trickle charging when the cell reaches full charge. The charging present ...

iPhone trade in program launched Great Apple

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  Apple Inc. has started an iPhone trade-in program in its stores, letting owners sell older handsets back to the company in exchange for credit toward a new model.  Apple’s U.S. retail outlets are now accepting devices, said Amy Bessette, a spokeswoman for Apple. The initiative is starting just before the next iPhone’s debut on Sept. 10. While Gazelle Inc. and wireless carriers such as Verizon Wireless and AT&T Inc. already buy used handsets, this is the first program run by the iPhone maker at its stores. By buying old phones, they’re aiming to spur new device sales by helping cover the cost of buying the latest smartphone. Apple is teaming up with Brightstar Corp., a mobile-phone distributor, to run the operation, people with knowledge of the plans said in June. “IPhones hold great value so Apple Retail Stores are launching a new program to assist customers who wish to bring in their previous-generation iPhone for reuse or recycling,” Bessette said. “In addition to he...

Mini iPhone 6 will receive a 4 inch Touchscreen Display

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As is known, released this year the iPhone and iPhone 6 6 Plus equipped with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch touch screen, respectively. We now know that next year, Apple may return to the production of more compact devices with display only 4 inches. According to Chinese sources, this model will be released in the second half of 2015 under the name of probable iPhone 6 Mini. The source also said that such a small by modern standards, screen, nevertheless has its advantages and may be popular among some categories of users. Thus, it is convenient to operate with one hand, moreover, such a device could easily approach women and enjoy them more devices with screens of 5 inches. The more so that next year the release of iPhone 5C will stop and be able to replace it iPhone 6 Mini.Pravda until these informal data and can be considered only as a rumor.