solar usb charger

[teepee]

I tried making a solar usb charger. It puts out 4.85 volts in the sun but when I hook it up to a device (mp3 player) it turns it on but doesn't seem to charge. I wired them in series and paralell 4 panels from the solar garden lights I post it here because maybe some of you with the charge mod could use it if it worked properly. I could email my diagrams if you think you can help.

[anthonyta]

haha nicee but id never leave something like my psp in the sun 

i found this
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4923

[teepee]

I thought of that so i used a 6ft cable but if you are on a plane or a bus or in a car you won't have to worry about adapters or having extra batteries. didn't know you could buy one and for that cheep. less than buying the stuff to make it.

[VoX]

Save yourself the time and buy one of these: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.10502

[GhoSt]

but i no a bit when it comes to solar power, i have eperemented with charging psp by solar and the reason u arn't getting any charge is probably cas the solar panel u are using is a drip feeding charger. It does not produce enough current (mA) to run or charge a usb devise.

[teepee]

that sounds like it makes sense. thanks for the advice.