This is what im modding next... i need something to use at festivals and while camping.
Ive done a quick search and could only find one post suggesting a similar mod, that being the wind up torch mod. This looks a bit different though. The mechanism is unknown to me as of yet but i have got one ordered and on the way so we will see if its based on the same crank/gear/dynamo mechanics as the wind up torch... or potential energy/spring/dynamo mechanics.
The case is brushed aluminium/plastic and it also has a mini usb socket for charging the battery so would likely function in passthrough mode.
Here's the specs:
Heres the link:
Pull-String Power Pack > Maplin
Ill put some pics of the internals up when it arrives.
What does everybody think?
Ive done a quick search and could only find one post suggesting a similar mod, that being the wind up torch mod. This looks a bit different though. The mechanism is unknown to me as of yet but i have got one ordered and on the way so we will see if its based on the same crank/gear/dynamo mechanics as the wind up torch... or potential energy/spring/dynamo mechanics.

The case is brushed aluminium/plastic and it also has a mini usb socket for charging the battery so would likely function in passthrough mode.
Here's the specs:
- Eco friendly and portable device - can be charged using the pull string in an emergency... anywhere
- Can also be charged via USB (4-5 hours charge time)
- Suitable for charging mobile phones, MP3 players and other portable devices
- In-built 3.7V 650mA rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
- On / off switch
- Supplied with a mini USB to USB cable and accessory cable
Heres the link:
Pull-String Power Pack > Maplin
Ill put some pics of the internals up when it arrives.
What does everybody think?