MintyBoost Kit - v2.0

Manufactured by: Adafruit Industries

$19.50

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Make your own iPod/iPhone/GPS/etc... battery-pack and recharger!
This project includes all the electronic parts necessary to build your own MintyBoost: a small & simple (but very powerful) USB charger for your iPod (or other mp3 player), camera, cell phone, and any other gadget you can plug into a USB port to charge. If you have a Nintendo DS/GBA or a PSP you can buy charger cables from me, too.

The charger circuitry and 2 AA batteries fit into an Altoids gum tin, and will run your iPod for hours, 2.5x more than you'd get from a 9V USB charger! You can use rechargable batteries too. New Version 2! Now with a better chip, it can provide twice as much current: 400mA+. Tested to work with iPhone & 3G.

Kit comes unassembled and is suitable for beginners. Some soldering tools are necessary but even if you've never soldered before it should be pretty easy.

Read more about the project on the Minty Boost webpage

Tested works with: iPod nano/mini/photo/video/shuffle, iPhone (except 3Gs), Blackberry, iPaq, Creative MP3 players, Zune, OpenMoko, Android G1, PSP, Treo, Garmin GPS, iRiver, etc...Please see a full listing at Minty Boost webpage to see if your device is tested to work before purchasing.

Batteries and tin not included. If you live in an area that doesn't have Altoids gum, you can buy a tin from me.



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Blog posts tagged with MintyBoost:
Using the iPhone 3Gs with a Mintyboost
If you’re using the iPhone 3Gs with a Mintyboost we have added a note to the FAQ that has the precise resistor setup you would want to use if you’re going to mod your kit.
MintyBoost Kit @ SparkFun Electronics – now an Adafruit reseller!
The MintyBoost Kit is now available at SparkFun Electronics – now an Adafruit reseller!
MintyBoost works with Barnes and Noble Nook eReader
icebike from the Adafruit forums writes - Just a note to say the MintyBoost charges my B&N nook eReader. Given the runtime claims from B&N are *cough* optimistic, the minty should come in handy when camping. On a related note, how many electronics hobbyists who read our blog have a Kindle, nook, Sony reader, or any e-ink read more...
Mintyboost prototype enclosure on Thingiverse
Mintyboost Prototype enclosure on Thingiverse… A wood-machinable or printable enclosure for the MintyBoost. Designed to fit the Adafruit kit’s dimensions, with a vacuum formed lid that slides on for access to the batteries.
MintyBoost works with the Motorola DROID
FYI – MintyBoost works with the Motorola DROID.
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