Does this charger only plug into an AC receptacle or can it charge from a USB solar panel? Can it get its power through a USB cord?
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It doesn't have a place to plug into a USB cord. It has prongs that flip out from the back to plug into the wall.
2124093
That is correct. You plug in a wall charger and the wall charger for portable electronics actually run on 120 volts dc. They immediately convert the ac to dc so the 120 volts dc provided just passes through and works fine.
1104686
I charge mine with a computer USB to mini cord. No wall adaptor came with mine. I give it a full charge with the computer every few months and the solar panel keeps a good charge in between. If I use it for a big charge on the phone, I'll use the computer for a faster recharge. From the other reviews, leaving it to charge from strictly solar power will work, but I haven't tested it that much.
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The solar battery can be charged via USB. If you have a USB phone charger that plugs into the wall it should work for this too. You can also charge it using a USB port on your computer. You can use any of the USB cords it comes with. Its really much more versatile than what the instructions show.
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Just be aware it can't charge laptops the current only goes one way. It comes IN from the USB plugged into a laptop with the micro USB plugged into the side of the charger and it goes OUT the USB port on the end of the charger top the micro USB at the end of the charger. I saw someone complain the charger didn't charger their daughter's laptop and instead was draining power...
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Yes, there is a hole at the bottom so that you think you could plug into an ac outlet. Moultrie told me not to do it. Then I ask about connecting to a 6v or 12v large battery source. They told me no also. They only recommended the sun solar power source that I did not want. Let me know if it works. I would love to figure out how to reduce the current in a 110 to plug into an outlet. Otherwise, great camera!KC
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The solar "portion" is only to charge the charger itself (you can also charge the charger by plugging it into the wall or a computer); you have to use the connector to attach the charger to the phone/device.
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I need to amend my previous answer. It DOES have what appears to be a ac outlet in the back, although it doesn't ship with a charger. But the solar panel works fine and I don't see the need for charging.
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The device does require external power. It cannot run off of USB or eSATA power alone. So, yes, it does plug into an AC outlet if that is what you are referring to.
200552
Unless the Laptop chargers via a USB Port, then I don't believe so. The solar charger has a USB out which delivers 5 volts DC. Most Laptops have a transformer connected to a cord which requires 120 volts AC. I would also assume that the laptop battery itself probably would require at least 12 volts DC or more if it could be charged directly. You could get a regular solar panel to do it if it was connected to a 120 volt AC inverter.
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It only charges through the power adapter provided. The USB port is data only & does not support the power functionality of USB.
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Solar panels are like generators, not batteries. The panels have dual usb output connectors. You can charge an external battery that has usb or microusb input with the proper cables. Expect to get about 1.2-2.0 amps of charge rate with direct sunlight and a favorable angle (if the sun is low in the sky you will lose charge efficiency) two items will charge at a lesser rate. An Anker® 2nd Gen Astro3 12000mAh (4A Output) Portable Charger will charge at roughly 1.3 amps by itself. That will get 20-25% charge capacity of that external unit every 90-120 minutes of quality sunlight.
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Charging needs AC powerAs long as your solar panel has an inverter to make AC source, surely you can chargeBut this product is no good. I do not suggest buying it.
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It charges via a USB port. It does not come with a charger that fits into a regular outlet. You can purchase something such as "PowerGen Black 2.4-Amp (12 Watt) Dual USB Wall Charger w/flip down Plug Designed for Apple and Android Devices", just make sure the adapter has the correct amperage and wattage.
2026998
The solar panel charges a battery powered usb hub inside the bag, that can be removed, and will only charge devices that use charging cables via usb.
1850606
I was concerned about this myself, since you couldn't see one in the picture. No, it does not come with a cord, but there is an AC 'male' plug that pivots out of the power supply box and just plugs into any standard AC wall outlet. So, all good! I've already charged mine & it works fine.
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This may work, only if you can install isolating switches. Then you can select solar, or mains charging, or on-board ac with the inverter .I don't know if the solar charge controller can be hooked up with the ac charger in common. I can try it. Best to be careful, so there is isolation between the power sources.