Discover how to transform everyday objects into useful energy devices in this exciting DIY science project. Learn ...

If you’re looking for a neat DIY project this weekend, then this DIY 9V Battery USB charger could be a fun gadget to create. With only a few components, including a 9V battery, a female USB port from ...

Discover how to make a DIY hand-powered mobile phone charger using simple materials such as two small DC motors and a piece ...

As convenient as cell phones are, sometimes these power-hungry devices let us down right at the worst time. We’re talking about battery life and how short it is in modern cell phones. Sure that’s ...

A few weeks ago we shared Instructable’s handy DIY guide to building your own solar-powered USB charger. Now, the website has provided a guide to creating a solar-powered charger for rechargeable NiMH ...

Now that I've got the electric motor mounted in my 1967 VW Beetle, the conversion is picking up steam. I've got a used controller, and I'm ready to start mounting components. That leaves one key bit ...

If you would like to add a solar panel to your favourite backpack or bag, you may be interested in a new tutorial published on the Adafruit website. This detailed guide explains how you can boost the ...

Sure you could go buy a USB charger off the shelf, but what fun would that be? Try making one yourself with a little help from a 9V battery and a few extra components. This simple hack on a standard ...

Instructables has a step-by-step for building your very own Altoids tin USB charger (dubbed the MintyBoost). This is probably one of the most detailed projects I've seen on Instructables (and is a ...