Is there any way to use a USB cord to power the charger? I'd like to be able to use this with a portable solar panel.
1470956
Probably not. The spec says input current needs to be 100-240V 50-60 Hz. That is household current. USB current is DC and much lower voltage. You would need to transform the current from DC to AC and to higher voltage, but by then Ii doubt if you would have any current left to work with.
1470957
It doesn't seem to have any USB input...it only has the standard two prongs you plug into a regular wall outlet.
1470958
No, the charger doesn't have any USB port. May be you can look for some sort of adapter.
495258
I think they make one now that has a USB port. Mine is older model. Can't charge anything. Also if you just looking, I wouldn't get this. The solar panel takes forever to really charge. And radio or flashlight only works couple of minutes
1613146
I've used both a mini-usb to usb cable to any USB source and the proprietary. Any charger that give acceptable mini-usb power can work.
1172063
i didn't try that way, i think that it's not possible, because the charger is a wall plug, i u want to use it like that you have to plug into an extension cable, but i don't thing that it will work, like all the electric devices (drills, screwdrivers, etc, didn't work while charging)
2157394
In my experience, the charger is not powerful enough to charge a cell phone. My advice is to get a 5200 mAh battery and charge that either with a plug or a different solar panel. I actually ended up returning this one and never have found one I like.
2230814
The charger I have has a cord that can be plugged into a wall socket or you can use the USB and plug it into a computer, etc.
776656
To work it you put the USB in with your chord. I've used portable chargers with phones and my kindle.
1062285
Not the one I got, the USB adapter cord may be useable on usb outlets from local hubs or converters. I ended up giving this to someone who had smoked their charger after a power outage.
1769910
You can use the wall charger with a compatible USB cable (micro type). The supplied cable is not compatible.
1497991
It is possible to hook up an external battery pack, it'd be a diy project though. Otherwise, like the other guys said, you're stuck with having to have a power outlet
1029854
If it's the cable to use to charge the portable charger itself, u can use any micro USB cable that fits it (such as the cable that came with your android phone or tablet, try it if it fits)
527229
I use a usb cable and connect it to my computer to charge it, or I use my android charger, that works too.. hope this helps...
1611275
no USB connection. it has standard +/- leads. aluminum conductors. you won't find any solar modules with USB as the electrical properties and operation do not align with what a USB connection does. I think what you would be looking for is a charge controller, batteries, and inverter to go with the panel. the inverter is the device that would potentially have a USB connection to power your devices. in short, some sort of power conditioning needs to happen between the solar module and your USB device.
1522375
Yes. You just need to ensure that you have a cable to connect from the USB port on the solar panel to your device.
241386
You need a micro USB charge cord, that's all. You probably have one already. But if not, you can get one cheap from virtually anywhere very cheap (a couple of dollars).
1848601
You need a charge controller. I bought this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008I0IZ7O/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 , but I had to cut the wires on the solar panel to connect to the charge controller. You can get adapters, but I'm not sure what those are called.
1579316
I charge mine with the Anker 14watt solar panel. You can also charge it using a usb cord. Just connect it to a computer or any other usb port that has the ability to charge. Great battery.