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2011/06/08

Charging System for Batteries and Personal Electronics


Chargers
1 Outlet and Charger pouch in Giant Loop Tankbag
2 SAE 2-prong connector. SAE 2-pin cables can be difficult to find, but are available as accessories to battery tenders in both motorcycle and vehicle supply stores. I also found some in Radio Shack as part of Enercell product packages. I found short pigtails at Fry's Electronics as Vanco NVBL1 Quick Disconnect Bullet Leads.
3 Lenovo Ultraslim AC/DC Combo Adapter 41R4493 Travel Charger, brick not required for DC, velcro used to secure plug in outlet
4 Radio Shack Enercell 3-Way DC Outlet to SAE 2-pin connector
5 Luminair LC-17C Intelligent Charger for Lithium and AA or AAA Batteries. Universal charger for camera, cell phone, radio and other lithium batteries, as well as standard AA and AAA. Takes 12V DC input and charges at a moderate pace, probably 1C, protecting battery longevity but takes several hours for a full charge. Also has USB 5V power out from DC source or battery source. Clasp has spring-loaded pad to press on battery; may not fit fat camera batteries but can be left open. A brilliant product that actually works. Lenmar universal charger did not detect correct charging voltage for my lithiums.



Charger Storage
1 Tinted Visor for HJC helmet
2 First Aid kit
3 USB cable from LC-17C charger to cell phone
4 Luminair LC-17C Charger
5 Scott OTG MX 87 Goggles and Grey Gradient Lens, for dusty off-road w/ helmet visor removed.



Tankbag Exterior
1 Counter Assault Bear Spray from REI attached to handlebar crossbar
2 Velcro Wire Wraps from computer supply store (Fry's Electronics)
3 Mini-USB Cable to cell phone
4 Altoid Wallet
5 Dorman Auto Charging System Analyzer/Tester, LED output from 14V to 12V in 0.5V increments to monitor electrical load
6 HTC Touch Pro 2, protected from rain with Zip-Loc bag
7 Leatherman Multitool

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