MintyBoost Cracks The Secrets Of Apple’s Charging Methods

MintyBoost was a terrifically handy DIY USB charger, housed in an Altoids gum tin. It worked great, until Apple started changing the way it charged devices. But have no fear! The MintyBoost team is on the case.


May 7, 2009
Gadgets

How to Make Your Own Solar iPhone/iPod Charger

Like a deluxe version of the DIY MintyBoost AA charger, here’s a DIY that explains how to assemble a USB charger that is not only rechargeable—with a Lithium Polymer battery—but also solar powered.