If you’re like me, your phone’s battery gives out at the worst of times. And when it does, I never have an outlet handy to grab a quick charge. This leads us to this week’s Idiegogo of the Week, Thoe Voltmaker, “the world’s first smart charger.”
From the Voltmaker Site:
Let us introduce the Voltmaker, designed to save the day in such situations. An innovative universal device which can be operated with one single hand in case of emergency but which can also be charged up at home to offer you security.
The Voltmaker allows your to charge up your device immediately, or can also act as a second battery. The Voltmaker is an endless source of renewable energy, and it tucks away in your briefcase, backpack, handbag, or even your jacket pocket.
How the Voltmaker works
1. At home: fully charge the Voltmaker with your standard USB wall charger.
2. Is your phone’s battery dead? Plug the Voltmaker into your phone. You can fully charge it with the energy contained in your Voltmaker’s battery.
3. Are your phone AND your Voltmaker’s batteries dead?
With a unique, simple, fast, and fun charging system, anyone can generate energy for all kinds of portable electronics including cell phones, smartphones, iPods, among others.
With a few twists of the wrist this hand-held device is capable of generating a few extra minutes of power for your telephone or other small appliances that demand lower power levels (MP3 players, torches, GPS devices, cameras, etc.). This system uses kinetic energy.
4. Need some light? a clever USB system transforms the Voltmaker into a flashlight, making the device multi-purpose.
Voltmaker Specs:
Battery: 2,000mAh Lithium
Output: 5V USB (standard A)
Input: 5V USB (micro)
Weight: Approximately 300 grams / 10.6 ounces
Size: 15,5cm/6.1” (length), 3,6 cm/1.4” (diameter)
Accessories: flashlight module
The Voltmaker is designed to be scalable. Additional modules can be plugged into its ingenious USB interconnection system (a standard Type A female connector). A flashlight module has already been developed, and engineers are currently designing other modules: a radio, a fan, an emergency stroboscopic module, a water sterilizer….
The Voltmaker project has 14 days left in the pledge drive as of this writing, be sure to drop by the Voltmaker website and check it out. If you use a portable device, this charger may be just what you need.
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