Pictures of the album How to Make a Solar-Powered DS Lite

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Pictures of the album: How to Make a Solar-Powered DS Lite

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Our little, shiny DS Lite before the mod.

Our little, shiny DS Lite...

The new DS isn't so shiny anymore after we make a few alterations to the unit's exterior.

The new DS isn't so shiny...

The metal latch that will connect the Soldius 1 solar power phone charger to the DS.

The metal latch that will...

The Soldius 1 solar power phone charger.

The Soldius 1 solar power...

Some sturdy epoxy gel to secure the latch to the solar panels and DS.

Some sturdy epoxy gel to...

At this point, the DS is covered with fingerprints and scuffs and isn't looking so new anymore. However, we had to prepare a surface on top cover of the DS Lite where the metal latch could be securely attached.

At this point, the DS is...

The metal latch is glued on top of the DS cover, with the other end attaching to the folding solar panels.

The metal latch is glued on...

The epoxy gel is icky looking, but it worked like a charm.

The epoxy gel is icky...

Tonight's dinner will feature a little DS action, covered with some epoxy gel and sprinkled with solar energy.

Tonight's dinner will...

THG videographer Max Wilson made some alterations to the Soldius 1 solar panels so that the DS battery cable could connect directly to the solar panels.

THG videographer Max Wilson...

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Anonymous 05/25/2009 1:23 AM

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Good idea, but it would be unbeliveably bulky and heavy, it would be more cost effective and more compact to carry around the charger.

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