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The project name says it all. It is a device that will charge things like Ipods, PDAs, other other devices that
plugs into a USB to charge.
Step 1: Supplies
The parts needed for this project are all in the second picture.
You will require:
LM or MC 7805 +5VDC Voltage Regulator
Type-A Female USB Port
100 UF Electrolytic Capacitor 10-50v
0.1-0.5 UF Capacitor 6-50v (any type would do)
150-160 ohm Resistor (optional)
9V Battery clip
2.2V 20mA LED color of your choice (optional)
Unprinted circuit board
ON/OFF Switch (optional)
These parts can be easily purchased at your local electronic store, like Radio Shack. Or you can buy
them online at:
http://www.digikey.com
Regulator:
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=LM7805CT-ND
USB port:
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=151-1080-ND
100 uF Capacitor:
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=P12392-ND
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=399-4151-ND
Step 2: The Circuit Board (Simple way)
The following picture shows the prepared PCB before putting in the necessary components.
What your looking at is the underside of a PCB with the copper foil facing you.
The gray line represent the location where the cut is to be made. Make sure that the 3 sections are
electrically isolated (do not conduct to each other). If you have a dremel tool, you can score the copper
cladding with a cutting wheel.
The black dots are the locations where holes are to be drilled.
The first picture is the circuit that is to be etched onto the PCB, the second picture shows where
everything should go.
*Your looking at the side with the copper foil, so watch the polarity when putting in the components
This design incorporates a LED which will be lit when the device is turned on.
Add a switch to this circuit is very simple, it'll save a lot of battery when you turn it off than just leaving it
on idle. You can attach the switch anywhere BEFORE the capacitor (if you did not use a capacitor, then
before the 7805).
Now that you've finished building your own USB charger, all you have left to do is to put it in a nice box
and show it off to your friends!