Both these questions were asked in Equipment originally.
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bigstan wrote:
And also....................bigstan wrote:Hi Folks has anyone got or no anything about the solar battery chargers for AA and AAA battery as i am thinking of getting one for myself
are they anygood what are they like ? how long it takes to charge and so on ??.
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12mp82 Wrote:
The Uniross Nomad Battery Charger is one of the best all round battery chargers on the market. The Uniross Nomad charger comes complete with 2 x AA and 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries. This charger from Uniross is called a Nomad charger due to its ability to charge other USB devices whilst on the move. So, for instance, you charge up the batteries in charger and the Nomad charger then becomes a portable power source for charging any device that comes with its own USB lead. Ideal for that extra power for mobile phones whilst camping.
Charge the batteries in the Uniross Nomad battery charger through the mains or on the move through the in-car charging adaptor. Charging times are quite quick, the 2100mAh NiMH AA batteries included charge up in around 4 hours 15 minutes. The 800mAh NiMH AAA batteries charge up in just 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Ok, I have some of these nomad chargers and think they are excellent value for the money from Babz media on Ebay.
This device comes with x2 AA and x2 AAA charging over 2 channels, but will accept x4 of either.
It charges from mains electricity, but also comes with a USB charge cable, and a car cigarette charge cable (ok if you have a car),
The only thing it doesnt do is charge via solar.
So.... a simple mod that absolutely anyone can do as it requires no electrical skills whatsoever......just a Freeloader, they are cheap secondhand on Ebay (or you can buy a brand new chinese version for about £13 on Ebay, and a super charger solar panel for around £12).
Normally about £35 and £20 new in uk.
Take one classic freeloader....do not rely on the small solar panels that come with it...you really need the Super charger.
Using the USB lead supplied with the Uniross device, connnect it to USB in port on the Uniross charger.
Connect the other end to a Female USB to Male 1.45mm DC adaptor (which is normally supplied with the Freeloader) and then plug that into the power outlet port of the Freeloader.
I hope this makes sense?
The Freeloader will now charge the batteries in your Uniross charger and the Freeloader will in turn, charge from the Solar panel.
I have managed to have both the Freeloader battery charging from solar whilst charging the AA/AAA batteries from the Freeloader simultaneously but I suggest you only do this in an emergency.
I used a large double sided sticky pad, to secure the Freeloader to the lid of the Uniross charger.
(I dont know how to add photos, so you will just have to imagine)
*Note* Whether you like Freeloaders or no, they have one advantage over many other solar chargers...they are easy to repair and adapt, and are not too expensive.
piglet
