Re: [NTLK] has anyone gone solar?

From: John Ruschmeyer (jruschme_at_mac.com)
Date: Thu Mar 28 2002 - 23:21:37 EST


> From: good-dog_at_northshore.net
> Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 7:34 PM
>
> Daniel Padilla wrote:
> >
> > > A related question... Has anyone tried one of those hand-crank power
> > > supplies? I've got a radio with one in it and I'd heard they
> were available
> > > as separate power supplies.
> > >
> >
> > http://www.freeplay.net/new/newsite/news/newscience.html
> >
> > http://www.freeplay.net/
>
> The FreeCharge, a portable power generator for mobile phones looks
> interesting. Does anyone know if it'll work with any Newtons?
>
> http://www.freeplay.net/new/newsite/product/freecharge.html

If I read the specs right, the FreeCharge only puts out 3.6 volts which
makes it about half of what one would want.

Or do I misunderstand the concept of trickle charging?

<<<john>>>

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