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Solar-Powered Camping Mods for the Lazy Man!

Sunday, August 5th, 2012 – running time 14:54

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Ben builds some portable solar-powered items that could be useful on a camping trip: a charger for gadget addicts and a hands-free rotisserie!

You don't want your phone to be out of battery when a bear attacks, do you?

Power of the Sun in the Palm of My Hand

Ben obtains some solar panels and proceeds to hook anything he can find up to them.

00:40 | Play

Charge!

Next, Ben builds a circuit to charge a lead-acid battery with the solar cells.

03:39 | Play

Solar Rotisserie

With the panels working, Ben proceeds to build a solar-powered food-rotating campfire rotisserie.

07:35 | Play

iCamp

Finally, Ben rigs up a simple charger for USB powered devices. So you can get apps while camping.

12:34 | Play

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  • about an hour ago

    @storm8ring3r Yeah, not my style.

  • about 2 hours ago

    Drew I believe this is the photo you speak of. Also, Gordon Ramsey needs to visit that place. http://t.co/vWLSV7fAaf

  • about 2 hours ago

    Going to buy an extra NOS Microsoft Internet Pro keyboard for my shop. Had the one at home for 13 years now and it's still the best!

  • about 16 hours ago

    First, why would I want to do this, secondly, why isn't there a button for NO? http://t.co/WrwqnsvzEZ

  • 2 days ago

    @JimmyTransistor Don't forget falling through 95% of atmosphere and not burning up, even though they said "We'll Burn Up!" UG...

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    @AlexPeretto Thanks for watching!

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The Ben Heck Show
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Season 3 premieres November 5th with brand new episodes each week! Tune in to join master hacker, engineer, and conjurer of cool stuff Ben Heck as he tackles all new projects. Submit YOUR idea for what Ben should build next at BenHeck@Revision3.com.
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