dynamo recharger for mobile phone
02-16-05, 12:31 PM
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dynamo recharger for mobile phone
I have a good bottle dynamo outputting 3w/6v. Can I recharge a Nokia mobile phone from this source?
I have seen recharging kits (from IKON), but I just need the black box.
On a tour I managed to eek out the whole holiday on one charge but it would be good to have a recharging system, preferably one lighter in weight then a plug-in model.
I have seen recharging kits (from IKON), but I just need the black box.
On a tour I managed to eek out the whole holiday on one charge but it would be good to have a recharging system, preferably one lighter in weight then a plug-in model.
02-16-05, 03:58 PM
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you need to find a way to turn 6v into the proper voltage for your phone. the wall adapter converts from 220v (or 240, whatever y'all use over there). The car converters change 12v to your phone's voltage.
Short answer: its not trivial.
You might consider a solar charger that outputs 12v and use a car charger.
Short answer: its not trivial.
You might consider a solar charger that outputs 12v and use a car charger.
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The venerable Ken Kifer has/had some info on this: https://www.kenkifer.com/bikepages/touring/laptop.htm
