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![[Linked Image]](http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/FWOEVT6F1OABQA8.MEDIUM.jpg) Jmengel has built a USB charger from an old CD drive, a rubber band (from broccoli!), and a name badge strap. The device stretches when you breathe in and converts the motion into a five volt DC output.
The concept is simple but the making part is a little scary, involving the design of drive trains, circuit boards and lots of fiddly work. This first version only puts out 50mW, which means that you would take around a day to charge a cellphone, but the intention is noble, and there is a Version 2.0 on the way. It's a great idea, but just isn't practical enough yet
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Lol so if you die, your phone dies with you. 
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makes sense doesnt it? lol no point in charging it if your not gunna use it 
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Lol, some people get buried with their phones nowadays, so yeah its a good idea haha!
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Lol so if you die, your phone dies with you. hahaha you friggin nutter!  good idea tho if it could be fitted into a T-shirt or something. im guessing it would have to be 'Ooh er Tight' tho. 
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