Detroit-based industrial designer Eric Strebel, along with his partner Jim Nogarian, have launched a Kickstarter campaign seeking funding for the Solar Vox, a solar powered USB charger. Inspired by the Minty Boost DIY charger, Strebel added a solar panel to recharge a pair of AA batteries or connect directly to your portable device. The housing allows you to angle the solar panel easily to optimize charging, and features a built-in storage compartment to hold your phone while charging.
The project video explains the whole thing nicely, including footage of the sketch models. Pre-order yours now to help bring this product to market. Deadline is Jan. 28.
While you're at it, check out Strebel's portfolio at Coroflot.com too!
Stuart Constantine is a co-founder of Core77. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, three children, a collection of bikes and guitars.
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I do like how the different aiming angles are built into the structure.
This project has been done by others dozens of times, and every time it's become a meaningless novelty. You need a lot more surface area to get what people are expecting out of this.