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can i hook up the solar panels on a calculator to charge my cell phone or psp?

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Author Topic: can i hook up the solar panels on a calculator to charge my cell phone or psp?  (Read 4030 times)
derrick_marlowe
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« on: June 21, 2011, 12:24:03 AM »
i am going camping and when i get bored i want to listen to my music but i dont want to waste my battery. just in case i need it, so i want to figure out a way to charge my phone or psp with the solar panels in the calculators. i already took apart the calculator, and seperated the solar panel from the calculator, and i know that if this works it will probably take long to charge though.
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Katherine
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« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2011, 12:59:31 PM »
Even if you could manage to get it wired up properly, I seriously doubt the calculator's solar panel can provide enough power for a cell phone.
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Mike_Hawke
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« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2011, 12:39:20 PM »
No, a calculator cannot be used as a converter. Your cell phone and PSP take specific current(I) and specific voltage(V). If these values are incorrect both devices will be ruined
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Basira_J
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« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2011, 12:46:16 PM »
yes you can and its very environment friendly.
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Colin
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« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2011, 01:06:44 PM »
Sure you could.  Will it work?  I don't know.  If it works, would it work well?  Doubt it.
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Parsnipsnapper
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« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2011, 01:35:26 PM »
Even if you do get it to work, unlikely to provide enough power - you would need a bigger solar panel.

Why not get a wind up charger - they're readily available online and have loads of adaptors - they have a handle that you turn (for ages) and it will charge up your devices.  They also work at night - all you need is a bit of effort.
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Michael
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« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2011, 01:42:27 PM »
Build you a small mobile solar panel yourself. Really easy to do...here's a guide. http://www.ehowtomakesolarpanels.com

You can make cells yourself at http://www.ehowtomakesolarpanels.com/how-to-make-a-solar-cell-at-home
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Wendy
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« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2011, 01:49:19 PM »
not enought power in a calculator's solar batteries.
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Leon
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« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2011, 01:56:10 PM »
A calculator's solar panel don't generate enough power to charge your cell phone. There are already-made product on the market to charge cell phone or psp using solar energy.
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