If your looking for a neat DIY project this weekend then this DIY 9V Battery USB charger could be a fun gadgets to create, with only using a few components including a 9V battery, female USB port from an old PC and a small 5v regulator.

With some simple soldering viola you have a purpose built tiny portable USB charger for when you on the move which can be instantly recharged with an easily available  new 9v battery.

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For full instruction on how to make the useful gadget pop over to Unplugged.

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