• By Jason Chen
    May 31, 2006 9:10 PM 15,111
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    MintyBoost: DIY AA USB Charger

    Similar to the Portable USB Charger we showed you a while ago, but much prettier, the MintyBoost is a DIY USB charger in an Altoids gum tin.

    How long will a pair of AA's run your video iPod? How about 3 hours. That sound pretty good? Head over to instructables to see a detailed step-by-step and make one yourself. There's even a kit available you can purchase. – Jason Chen

    MintyBoost kit [Adafruit]

    MintyBoost! - Small battery-powered USB charger [Instructables via Digg]


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