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IPod Backup Battery in Altoids Tin

Chris Diclerico’s external iPod battery pack made from a pair of 9-volt batteries and an Altoids tin. The batteries deliver more than 10 hours of continuous play and will last forever if not used, according to Declerico. “Here’s my second, cleaner, tighter, much nicer attempt at a sweet external battery pack for iPod. Once, again, […]

Chris Diclerico's external iPod battery pack made from a pair of 9-volt batteries and an Altoids tin. The batteries deliver more than 10 hours of continuous play and will last forever if not used, according to Declerico.

"Here's my second, cleaner, tighter, much nicer attempt at a sweet external battery pack for iPod. Once, again, credit goes to Drew Perry for the design and inspiration. His is made inside a deck of cards, mine is in an Altoids can. This one is way better than the first one I tried, and my soldering is getting decent. Soon, maybe, Drew and I will start selling these on eBay."