Sold/Expired Sales Thread: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

[Sabrewolf]

I have been getting questions about the length of this sale... It will go on until forever

This post has been Re-Done for a sales thread..

If you are looking for a Stand-Alone charger board:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=3066136#post3066136

The buildup will start med-Sept for the first batch of 20



These are Usb Li-Ion/Poly Chargers that have an output of
100mA OR 300mA (seperate models). The charge rates are
fully Constant Current Regulated with a Pre-Charge rate
for batteries that are below 3.0v. The cutoff voltage is
4.2V on any Li-ion chenistry batt. They are Short-Circuit
protected, But are NOT Reverse Polarity protected.
It means if you accidentally connect the battery backwards,
It will destroy the charger. A dead RCR123 800mA cell will
take approx 3 hrs for a full charge.

Small alligator clips will come standard.
The colors may change on the cables and ends,
But the + Positive end is clearly marked. I am including
a set of round magnets to fit inside the clips for a quick
connection to batteries that don't have Tabs on them.
Clip-Lead length is approx 1ft/30cm.

The 300mA version requires at least 450mA from any standard
USB port, or Wallwart adapter. 99% of all Computer USB
ports will work with this. Although some of the low-power
mini-computers may not. The 100mA version needs about
200mA from the port to work.

A Green status led ontop the charger is for letting you know
it is powered up and ready, And it will turn off when the
battery is done charging.

Price is 35$ for the 100mA OR 300mA versions (Please Specifiy)
US shipping inlcuded, International Extra.
I send via Regular US post mail, Non-Insured.
If you want insurance, Please PM me.
I take Paypal and Personal/Business checks,
As well as Money orders. Pm me for my
address if sending payment in the mail.

Paypal: robertkmagill @ hotmail.com
(please add the 4% paypal fees)



Interested List:
jgraham15
MWClint
jibjob79
Crimson (PM if avail.)
jaybiz32
nfetterly
scout24
flip
jefft
slate
Ty4752
Illum
donn_ (higher current in another model)
netprince
wrencher
Varriano x2
gma
greenled
wapkil


Paid List

Nfetterly 300mA Paid 8/27/2009 Shipped 9/10/2009
Halibut 300mA Paid 8/27/2009 Shipped 9/10/2009
jgraham15 300mA Paid 8/28/2009 Shipped 9/10/2009
GreenLed 300mA Paid 8/28/2009 Shipped 9/10/2009
Wapkil 300mA (unpotted) Paid 8/28/2009 Shipped 9/10/2009
Netprince 300mA Paid 8/28/2009 Shipped 9/10/2009
Gma 300mA Paid 8/29/2009 Shipped 9/10/2009
Illum 300mA Paid 9/5/2009 Shipped 9/10/2009
RocketTomato 300mA Paid 8/29/2009 Shipped 9/10/2009
Jefft 100mA Paid 9/1/2009 Shipped 9/10/2009
Scout24 300mA Paid 9/5/2009 Shipped 9/10/2009

Second Batch
Varriano 2x 300mA Paid 9/15/2009 Shipped 9/26/2009
Ma_rine_sa 300mA Paid 9/16/2009 Shipped 9/26/2009
Preston 300mA Paid 10/28/2009 Shipped 11/18/2009
Senna94 300mA Paid 11/04/2009 Shipped 11/18/2009

Third Batch
Reptiles 300mA Paid Received
Uriah 100mA Paid Shipped 12/13/2009
Incidentalist 100mA Paid Shipped 12/13/2009
JB in SC 100mA Paid Shipped 12/13/2009
Kremer 300mA Paid Shipped 12/13/2009
Fasteddie 100mA Paid Shipped 12/13/2009

Fourth Batch
Slate 100mA Paid Shipped 1/26/2010
Cottonpickers 100mA Paid Shipped 1/26/2010
Upsidownviking 300mA Paid Shipped 1/26/2010
Launch Mini 100mA Paid Shipped 1/26/2010
Kyamei 100mA Paid Shipped 1/26/2010
Fasteddie 100mA Paid

Charging Current Rate and Circuit description.

 

[jgraham15]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

Hmmm, seems pretty cool! I would be in for one.

 

[MWClint]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

Slick setup.
Count me in.

 

[Sabrewolf]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

You guys are quick
I didnt have this up for more than 30 secs!

 

[jgraham15]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

You guys are quick
I didnt have this up for more than 30 secs!

Insomnia is good for something!

 

[Sabrewolf]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

Insomnia is good for something!

Yeah, That sounds, Somewhat, Familiar :thinking:

 

[csshih]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

Insomnia insomnia insomnia. I should be asleep right now, shouldn't I?
Sabre, you're always the guy to come up with the coolest ideas. :twothumbs

 

[jibjob79]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

Just what i have been looking for. Perfect for holidays or at the office when you just want to top off a charge without taking a suitcase of chargers and batteries with you. Definitely interested in 1 or 2. Would the final design include the clips and magnets or some other nice attachment?

P.S. very nice lights in your sigs, just have to come up with a few reasons to put off hitting the paypal button for a few days drool drool. :thumbsup:

 

[tino_ale]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

Pretty neat! With li-ion and li-poly I tend to prefer charging them up to 4.1V instead of 4.2V. The unused capacity is not significant but it seems to be much easier on the cells (much improved lifespan).

 

[Crimson]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

I think magnets would be preferable, but I would be in for one. Just PM me if/when they are available. I don't check here often.

 

[jaybiz32]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

I would be in for one. Could you include magnets and clips?

 

[nfetterly]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

I would be in for one. Could you include magnets and clips?

Me too. Robert - you should probably just put my name first on the list for what you make - on the off chance I don't want it I'll let you know.

Hey - can you include this in my mini-chimera?? (just kidding)


Had to edit this - Robert you are the king of options! I realize that this is probably more of a "here's something neat I can offer", but I just started thinking about what I would be interested in;
1. minimal length (4 inches of wire? - I generally carry alot of cables in my bag, minimal length to avoid tangling)
2. magnets / clips (note - clip only at + end, no clip at -)
3. small ring so I could clip it to something..
4. small case? Probably unnecessary cost adder.
5. LED color choice
6. must be some place to put GITD something....

I guess aside from 1 & 2 (maybe 3) my preference would be to keep it neat (clean) and low cost. If the cost were reasonable enough I may even go for 2.

Hmmmmm must be more

 

[scout24]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

Looks really cool- love the portability. Sign me up for one! +1 on magnets or clips?

 

[flip]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

Please put me down for 1 also.

***I may not have internet access again till Friday night but I will take 1!

 

[jefft]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

interested in at least 1

 

[slate]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

Sign me up for 1 please!

 

[Sabrewolf]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

Whoah! What did i start here :devil:

Okay folks, Magnets and clips Will be included then :thumbsup:
They are the same little guys that you see on the IMR
in the picture. I can even solder them to the clips so ya
dont loose em'. Dont worry about shorting the chaging
leads together, The circuit is protected.

Led color is kinda fixed at Green because
i wanted them to match my Chimera and Taglight leds.
And, I allready have a buttload of them to begin with.
6" of wire will prob be the standard on these things.
I dunno about a ring for them, But if i do, They will
be soldered directly to the case for strength. So i need
to find some 1/2"/12mm Nickel/Chrome rings for that.
Annnnd, The case is all metal anyways, So that means
it will be tough as nails Not really much to break there,
Unless you manage to rip out the wires :nana:

What i think i will do is make a bunch of them, And whatever
order people are in the list, Get them first? Others will follow?

I just thoght of something..
You can grab yourself a cheap multiport USB hub from fleabay,
and connect multiple chargers to that! Woohoo!

Its Tiiiny:

 

[nfetterly]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

I'm not set on a ring - no biggie - no need to go out and buy something more. Green LED is fine with me as well You can even ship mine with my taglight or Chimera-mini.

 

[Ty4752]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

I am in for one. Thanks

 

[jp2515]

Re: Feeler: USB Micro Charger for Li-Ion/Poly Cells

This is a nice charger since I'm always next to the computer!

Quick questions:

Will these work with the LifeP04 cells?
Will there be a termination circuit? I mean will the circuit turn off at a certain voltage?

Thanks.