Folding Power Bank

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PeakDo LinkPower 1 Power Bank Compatible with Starlink Mini, 27500mAh ... Portable Charger with USB-C Bidirectional Power Delivery, LCD Display, Smart App... Starlink Mini: This Starlink Mini power bank is custom-shaped to fit perfectly... compact, all-in-one portability. Note: The power bank is compatible with Starlink Mini ... tripods And a 100 watt folding solar panel.

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40W panel gonna take like 6 days to charge this, most likely better off using any other folding solar panel with an ecoflow or similar power bank

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I bought this from their brand store in shopee and first of all the biggest problem is the capacity, only able to charge the z Fold 6 about 1.6 times. It does come with 2yrs warranty and the service is acceptable. What dodgy about it is that they also offer a 50% refunded option and return-replace option when i complain this problem. After I got my refund, the page for this product is gone and they set up a new page for this product so i guess what happens is they want to silence the bad reviews. As for the power bank itself, a 50% off it's not bad, putting it in the very cheap category but with extra like wireless, adapter mode,etc... But at full price, just avoid this submitted by /u/enderboyVR to r/batteries [link] [comments]

***EDIT: Because yall can't seem to read/comprehend what is going on. The first pic is if i play handheld w/ the pillow AT HOME. The controller i use when i play docked. the 3rd pic is the 'travel kit' that everything in the 2nd pic breaks down into. i dont bring the pillow on a plane. Keyboards aren't a NECESSITY. $200-250 total spent on all peripherals, half of which were already owned. Everything Steam was 'FREE' from trading old CS skins. If im playing on a plane, I can simply take out the SD and some headphones. thats it... don't be dense. use your brains. and I don't ONLY play WoW, its just cool that I can...*** OG WoW player. Vanilla through MoP. Classic Vanilla through Cata. Now back again in a new light waiting for Classic Plus. When steam deck released and people started playing on steam deck, I started drooling. Yet, I still did not purchase. Once the steam controller was announced in Nov 25', I knew my time had come. I sold some old CS skins that stupidly sky rocketed in price and got my SD. Once the controller released and shipped, the time has come for me to install and delve back into what I love from a complete new angle. Here is my complete Steam Deck setup: For Home: Mechanism gaming pillow Folding keyboard w/ touchpad (magsafe mounted) 25000mah 65w power bank Steam controller for when docked to TV or one of desk monitors Travel kit includes: Dbrand Killswitch case with hard cover SD oem microfiber Mechanism kickstand 8bitdo SN30 pro controller (in SD charger mesh pouch) 2 compartment small tech pouch Tech pouch contents include: Hdmi adapter w/ pass through charging Hdmi cable Original charger Wired ear buds Small Bluetooth keyboard w/touchpad (thumb typing) 25000mah 65w power bank with built in plug and cables Mechanism tray table mount This travel kit is to have what i may need if i want to dock to tv at my destination. If im on the go. i pull out the SD and my headphones. thats it. or if i want to mount it, ill take out a controller. keyboard isnt a necessity. it can just make things easier (if its a game that might need a lot of typing like WoW). but shit, if im just solo playing/leveling, wtf do i need to type for? Would swap out controllers or mini keyboard for folding keyboard depending on planned SD use per trip. submitted by /u/JBHuynh to r/classicwow [link] [comments]

Here is my complete Steam Deck setup: For home: Mechanism gaming pillow Folding keyboard w/ touchpad (magsafe mounted) 25000mah 65w power bank Steam controller for when docked to TV or one of desk monitors For Travel kit includes: Dbrand Killswitch case with hard cover SD oem microfiber Mechanism kickstand 8bitdo SN30 pro controller (in SD charger mesh pouch) 2 compartment small tech pouch Tech pouch contents include: Hdmi adapter w/ pass through charging Hdmi cable Original charger Wired ear buds Small Bluetooth keyboard w/touchpad (thumb typing) 25000mah 65w power bank with built in plug and cables Mechanism tray table mount This travel kit is to have what i may need if i want to dock to tv at my destination. If im on the go. i pull out the SD and my headphones. thats it. or if i want to mount it, ill take out a controller. keyboard isnt a necessity. it can just make things easier (if its a game that might need a lot of typing like WoW). but shit, if im just solo playing/leveling, wtf do i need to type for? Would swap out controllers or mini keyboard for folding keyboard depending on planned SD use per trip. submitted by /u/JBHuynh to r/SteamDeck [link] [comments]

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I'll be traveling soon and looking for a power bank that will keep my phone charged up on a 14+ hour flight. Any suggestions? submitted by /u/AffectionateClass943 to r/PixelFold [link] [comments]

Topline summary below, with subtitles directly from the article. by Jonathan M. Winer Each president since Eisenhower has prepared secret Emergency Authorities intended for use under extreme circumstances, such as a nuclear attack or domestic upheaval. These unlimited powers have never been invoked. Secret Emergency Authorities and Their Potential Deployment •Every administration since Eisenhower has maintained a set of secret, pre-drafted President Emergency Action Documents (PEADs) for use in crises involving foreign attack or large-scale domestic upheaval •These are not policy proposals, they are directives, written in advance, that can be signed and implemented immediately across the federal government •Their contents remain classified and were developed for extreme scenarios, such as a catastrophic attack threatening the government’s ability to function •To date, no President has ever invoked them; no emergency has been deemed dire enough •But they provide a standing mechanism that could be activated to override legal constraints, detain individuals, and direct federal agencies to act without any prior judicial review​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The PEADS Scenario in Response to a Republican Defeat in 2026 •If Democrats win the House or Senate in 2026, Trump could declare results rigged, targeting specific counties, cities, or states and citing fraud, illegal ballots, or foreign interference •Compliant federal authorities would then investigate those results before certifying them, seizing ballots and voting records in contested jurisdictions •Trump could pressure the Speaker of the House to organize the chamber as if Republicans still hold the majority, and push the Senate to ignore results in jurisdictions still under federal review •This would almost certainly trigger mass protests, with marches, strikes, and shutdowns spreading nationally as labor organizations, civic groups, and political networks all mobilize •Trump could then label protesters the “enemy within” and direct the Attorney General to treat coordinated demonstrations as organized political violence •The FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Forces could be instructed to identify organizers, map funding sources, and investigate alleged foreign connections •The IRS could be directed to scrutinize nonprofit organizations supporting the protests •Arrests would follow, targeting not just those involved in violence but organizers identified through communications and financial records •Prosecutors would pursue conspiracy charges based on coordinated activity, not actual acts of violence •If protests continued and major cities saw sustained disruption, Trump could declare a national emergency •That declaration would be the trigger for invoking the PEADs​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The Power of Presidential Emergency Action Documents Trump has already described his authority as essentially boundless, pointing to “very strong emergency powers” and claiming “the right to do a lot of things that people don’t even know about” •His governing assumption is that his authority as president is not subject to constraint by other institutions, rules, or regulations, including by the Constitution itself •Declassified materials from earlier periods show PEADs have included authority to detain individuals, restrict movement, seize property, and take control of communications systems •Once signed, federal agencies shift immediately from ordinary legal processes to execution of emergency orders, with no prior judicial review •The largest existing detention infrastructure is operated by DHS, particularly ICE, which maintains a large paramilitary force and a nationwide network of facilities •Investigative reporting identified more than 170 cases in 2025 where U.S. citizens were unlawfully detained by federal immigration agents, sometimes for days without access to counsel •The DOJ would align prosecutions with PEAD directives, using the same framework applied in January 6 cases, where hundreds were charged with obstructing the certification of the electoral count •The President could direct control over internet service providers, social media platforms, and communications infrastructure, compelling cooperation or threatening penalties for noncompliance •Federal agencies could freeze bank accounts, restrict access to payment systems, and pressure large employers and logistics firms into compliance • All of this could happen before courts rule on its legality •A real or attributed attack by Iran could be folded into the election fraud narrative, collapsing the distinction between foreign threat and domestic dissent •The sequence does not depend on the accuracy of his claims. It depends on his authority to act and his willingness to use it​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Countering the Threat •Governors can pre-certify results, secure ballots, and deploy the National Guard to protect election infrastructure •Secretaries of state can harden audit procedures and publish results rapidly to preempt fraud claims •State AGs can have lawsuits drafted and ready to file before any crisis begins Community-Based Planning •Civil society groups can build real-time documentation networks •Minnesota’s community networks tracking ICE operations are cited as a working model Succession Planning •Key figures such as officials, attorneys general, and organizers could be early targets •Organizations should decentralize leadership and distribute authority now, before a crisis hits​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ submitted by /u/mastertofu to r/law [link] [comments]

This thing turns my Google Pixel 9 (running Graphene OS) into a dual screen laptop-type device. It has a built in 20.000mah power bank thats still accessible to charge other electronics and the stand can be folded for easy transport! I have posted a video on my Youtube Channel (https://youtu.be/KxX4x660ido) where I show its different functionalities and I have uploaded all the 3D files and aliexpress links for free on my Patreon. I am curious to see what you guys think about it! submitted by /u/Rolf_0 to r/GrapheneOS [link] [comments]

My steam deck’s battery isn’t what it used to be so carrying a power bank is kind of a requirement. I wanted a way to attach a power bank to the back without spending a lot of money and still have it fit in the stock case. I found this file on makerworld for something called a clipdeck that clips on the steam deck and uses Velcro cable ties to hold any size power bank to the back of the steam deck. Works very well. Comes with a folding stand but I don’t really need that, wish they had a version without the stand because it does stick out quite a bit but it’s small so the steam deck still fits inside the stock case. submitted by /u/iamjames to r/SteamDeck [link] [comments]

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UPDATE: a full guide on my build is now available on GitHub: https://github.com/ojazeker/Mo Got inspired by the Momir Vig video from Rhystic Studies and decided to make my own little printer. Aside from printing cards for Momir Basic, it can also print any token or creature that currently exists. Some details: The printer creates its own hotspot and hosts a server, so it works completely offline (all images are pre-downloaded) You control it through a Mac System 7–inspired interface on your phone or computer Everything runs on a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W All images are pre-dithered, so printing is basically instant The entire build fits inside an Ultimate Guard Boulder For the momire cards the rules-text is printed underneath the image double-faced cards are printed as one super long image you can fold over Powered by a power bank via a single USB-C cable Happy to answer questions or share more details if people are interested! submitted by /u/rekezajo to r/magicTCG [link] [comments]

The "No-Compromise" Expedition Vehicle — Denver, CO This is not a weekend DIY project. This is a professionally engineered, fully documented, turnkey home and mobile power station. Built over in collaboration with Colorado’s premier conversion shops—Savage Campervans and Rossmönster Vans—this rig represents the absolute apex of the conversion market. With over $185,000 invested and 400+ hours of professional labor, this bus was designed for full-time nomads, remote workers, and off-grid enthusiasts who require residential-grade reliability and "unlimited" power. THE POWERHOUSE: HYBRID 48V/12V ARCHITECTURE The electrical system alone rivals a modern residential solar installation and is unmatched by any other bus on the market. Designed by RV Solar Connections, it allows you to run the 24,000 BTU climate control, induction cooktop, and power tools simultaneously. Primary Inverter-Chargers: Dual Victron Quattro 48/10000 units (20kW Peak / 16kW Continuous output). Secondary Engine Power: Additional 2,000W Renogy Inverter integrated with the bus engine Battery Bank: 33.8 kWh usable capacity via 8x Victron LiFePO4 12.8V/330Ah Smart Batteries. Solar Array: ~1,600W total capacity (4x 395W Roof Panels). Monitoring: Victron Cerbo GX with Touch 50 digital interface for real-time system tracking. BMS: Victron Lynx Smart BMS 500 & Lynx Distributors for a clean, safe, and professional install. VERSATILE SLEEPING (3 BEDS) Professionally designed to maximize space, this layout comfortably sleeps multiple adults with three distinct sleeping areas: Main Suite: Custom bench/sofa that folds into a Full-size bed. Guest Suite: Professional sofa-sleeper that converts to a Full-size bed. Convertible Dinette: Custom-engineered dinette that transforms into a Twin bed. INTERIOR & GOURMET KITCHEN Cabinetry: Custom-crafted walnut cabinetry and interior finishing by Rossmönster Vans. Countertops: Premium Carrera solid-surface countertops throughout. Appliances: Dometic induction cooktop + dedicated Vitrifrigo stainless steel ice maker and dometic refrigeration. Kitchen: Deep stainless steel sink with residential fixtures. BATHROOM & UTILITIES Water Capacity: 50 Gallons Fresh Water / 60 Gallons Grey Water (with integrated level sensors). Hot Water: Isotherm high-efficiency marine-grade water heater. Bathroom: Fully enclosed indoor shower and a Laveo Dry-Flush waterless toilet system. CLIMATE & CONNECTIVITY HVAC: 24,000 BTU Mini-Split System with custom steel exterior condenser mounts. 2 AC units connected to bus drivetrain Insulation: 20 professional window deletes with high-R-value thermal and sound insulation for true 4-season comfort. Internet: Starlink High-Performance dish and mount included—tested and ready for remote Zoom/Teams work. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Engine: Caterpillar C7 (Pre-DPF configuration). Transmission: Allison PTS 2500 Series Automatic. Storage: Pakmule PRO aluminum cargo carrier + Draw-Tite Ultra Frame rear tow hitch. Kuat 4 bike rack and front hitch DOCUMENTATION & PURCHASE TERMS Unlike 99% of conversions, this bus comes with a "Birth Certificate" and a full paper trail including all Invoices and schematics. Status: Already titled and registered as a Motorhome—skip the DMV conversion headaches. Location: Denver, CO Metro Price: $125,000 OBO Title: Clean, in hand. Serious inquiries only. In-person inspections and video walkthroughs available for serious buyers. submitted by /u/matteisenman to r/skoolies [link] [comments]

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Just got back from Cuba — one of the most beautiful and unsettling trips I’ve ever taken Cuba is easily one of the most naturally beautiful places I’ve ever been to. The ocean is crystal clear, the water is bright blue, and the beaches look unreal. You can see fish swimming around even without snorkeling. On pure scenery alone, it’s a dream destination. But once you leave the beach and look at daily life, the contrast is shocking. The country strongly reminded me of China in certain ways — especially how ideology shapes everyday reality. There’s a saying that “only socialism can save humanity.” Cuba already has socialism, yet the people are clearly struggling. A local rep told us that many Cubans only earn around $20 CAD a month. Resort staff — bartenders, cleaners, servers — are considered “well off,” yet they work 12-hour shifts and are extremely grateful for even tiny tips by our standards. Many of them actually speak better French than most people in Toronto, which says a lot about how overqualified they are for the wages they earn. We brought two full suitcases of clothes that we had saved over the years. Every time we met someone outside the resort, we felt the urge to give something. And then you realize the hard truth: there are simply too many people struggling, and no matter how much you give, you can’t fix the system itself. We took an excursion into town and then to a small village by horseback. That’s when the reality really hit. Many areas suffer from severe electricity shortages. Even in the main town, the power follows a rotating schedule — electricity for a few hours, then blackout for a few hours. Some villages had no power at all. Even our hotel had several blackouts during our stay. On top of that, a recent hurricane destroyed large parts of the banana, papaya, and coffee plantations — which wiped out a major source of income for many locals. Food shortages are real. At the resort itself, food choices were extremely limited, and Wi-Fi barely worked. This is not a luxury destination — it’s an experience destination. The difference between Cuba and places like Cancun is night and day. In Cancun, everything is commercialized: nightlife, malls, international brands, easy credit card payments, online bookings, QR codes for excursions. In Cuba, we walked into local shops that were nearly empty. A few items had shockingly high prices clearly aimed at foreigners — prices that most locals could never afford. It’s not that people don’t want to buy; they simply can’t. Tourism feels both essential and restricted at the same time. Cuba only really welcomes visitors from certain “friendly” countries, while missing out on the largest and closest potential market: the United States. If U.S. tourism were fully allowed, it would transform the economy almost overnight. Geographically and naturally, Cuba should be one of the top destinations in the world — but ideology blocks that future. Some people point out that under socialism there is “no war.” That may be true. But peace alone doesn’t fill empty shelves, stock pharmacies, or give people political voice. Many people have no real say in how the country is run. That’s the part that feels most tragic. Someone in our tour group joked that “Canada is becoming more like Cuba,” half joking — but the thought stuck with me. Cuba once had wealth due to natural resources, just like Canada does now. But instead of focusing on enriching everyday people, ideology took center stage. Once ideology dominates everything, people become secondary. Cuba has every advantage: • perfect climate • beautiful beaches • friendly, hardworking people • prime location near the U.S. • enormous tourism potential And yet, so much opportunity is frozen in time because of politics and dictatorship. It feels like watching potential slowly decay. I don’t hate Cuba. I actually wish more people could visit and see both the beauty and the reality. But visiting forces you to confront very uncomfortable truths about power, ideology, and who actually benefits from political systems. ⸻ If you’re going to Cuba, here’s what locals actually need (practical list): Most vacation packages include one free checked bag. If you have space, these items genuinely help: Cash (Extremely Important) Bring physical cash only — there are no reliable ATMs near resorts. • Canadian dollar bills preferred • USD bills also accepted • Cuban currency is unstable due to inflation Locals accept loonies and toonies for tipping, and many staff will ask to exchange coins for paper bills, because: • Banks do NOT accept coins • Bills must be perfect condition (no wrinkles, folds, or tears) Bring cash even if you plan to tip mostly with coins. ⸻ Clothes Especially youth and kids’ clothes: • T-shirts • Shorts • Light sweaters • Kids clothing Even gently used items are treasured. ⸻ Shoes Cuba is not industrialized, so shoes are expensive on the black market. • Sneakers • Sandals • Kids’ shoes • Everyday walking shoes ⸻ Medicine (Huge need) Before COVID, medicine was widely available. Now it’s “free” in theory but not available in reality. Bring: • Painkillers (Tylenol, Advil) • Cold/flu meds • Allergy meds • Stomach medicine • Antibiotic ointment • Bandages • Vitamins (especially kids’) Everything now comes from the black market. ⸻ Feminine Products Tampons and pads are extremely hard to find. • Tampons • Pads • Pantyliners ⸻ Toiletries Basic necessities are priced at foreigner rates: • Shampoo • Soap • Toothpaste • Toothbrushes • Razors • Laundry detergent ⸻ Toilet Paper (Very Practical Tip) Public washrooms almost never have toilet paper, especially outside the hotel. And the local toilet paper that does exist is extremely low quality. We brought our own roll on excursions. Always carry: • A small roll of toilet paper, or • Tissues / wet wipes in your backpack when leaving the resort. It will save you. ⸻ Cuba is breathtaking, but also deeply sobering. If you go, enjoy the beauty — but don’t look away from the reality. There are a lot of discussions under this post about socialism and communism. I’ve even met members of the CCP in Canada (Canadian Communist Party), many of whom are university students from places like the University of Toronto. They genuinely believe in the ideology, and honestly, I understand why. Communism, on paper, is an extremely attractive idea. It promises equality, fairness, and a world without extreme wealth gaps. Especially for young people who are still forming their worldview and are very sensitive to social injustice, this kind of idealism feels powerful and morally right. But the gap between theory and reality is where things become complicated. When you read novels like Animal Farm and 1984, they don’t just criticize a political system—they expose what happens when power is concentrated in the name of “equality.” The line from Animal Farm still feels painfully accurate: “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” In theory, communism aims for extreme equality. In practice, history has repeatedly shown that dictators often abuse power in the name of that same equality. At the same time, I have close friends who came from Venezuela, and they see this ideology very differently. They genuinely don’t understand why people still believe in communism after seeing what happened to their own country. Venezuela is an oil-producing nation—it should have been rich. Yet today, many ordinary people there are living in deep poverty. When they compare Venezuela to oil-rich countries like Saudi Arabia or others in the Middle East, the contrast feels even more tragic. In their own words—not mine—they believe their dictator is “stupid” and has completely ruined the economy through corruption and mismanagement. To them, this isn’t a classroom debate or a philosophical discussion. It’s lived experience. In their eyes, Venezuela has already become a real-life version of Animal Farm: a system that promised equality but ended with suffering for the majority. That’s why, for some people, communism is still an attractive ideal. But for others, it is already a painful reality. submitted by /u/Momolihong to r/TravelCuba [link] [comments]

Ali Thinborne case seems like the original without any issues, so I think it's from the same fabric. The Pitaka Keephone clone MagSafe power bank looks the same. There isn't any difference. Wireless power charging works fine. submitted by /u/IMGorshkov to r/GalaxyFold [link] [comments]

In Canada and just bought from stuff for work from Uline and cause the order was more than $300, got to pick a free gift and went with their 10,000mah MagSafe power bank with 2 built-in USB-C cables (1 of which can charge the power bank itself). https://www.uline.ca/Product/Detail/S-26115R/Electronics/Power-Bank-Red Was surprised to see its design actually fits the Fold almost perfectly. It's bulky and nowhere as thin and sleek looking like the new Anker nano 5,000mah maggo power bank but as you can see in the photos, the Anker one doesn't line up with the Fold 7 properly due to the camera bump (even though it still works). It seems you need a power bank where the MagSafe ring goes up right to the top edge of the power bank itself, as well as have a ledge that raises the power bank up a few mm to let it clear the camera bump. The Anker one, while pretty, also gets hot very fast and thermal throttles down to slow charging. So I'm returning it. If I wanted to bring a super portable 5,000mah power bank to top off my fold 7 without having to deal with cables, I'd actually stick to another Anker nano power bank that comes with built in usb-c plug. It's still super tiny but shaped differently. Plugs in through usb-c port and capable of charging much faster (although for the Fold 7 doesn't seem to be able to pull the full wattage from the usb-c power bank due to wattage support of the Fold 7 itself - the same power bank can charge my s23u at much higher wattage) Anyway, the search continues submitted by /u/simonj13 to r/GalaxyFold [link] [comments]

UPDATE 11/25: After 3 months the VEGER performed flawlessly. Unfortunately I didn't get to hike as much as I planned due to wildfires, but I have no qualms about taking it on future hikes. My only annoyance was that it was slightly wider than the phone, which meant it caught a bit on pockets when I had it attached. A little over a year ago I made this post, comparing various 10Ah power banks I tested before my PCT hike. This year, I'm hiking 700+ miles in Europe, and will never be more than a day from town so I figured I'd look into smaller 5-6Ah power banks. What I came away with is that none of these are honestly all that great when compared with 10Ah power banks with far more capacity, power output, features, and reliability. But if you really want to save a couple ounces, and/or hate using cables as much as I do, then read on. Disqualified: Nitecore NB Air ($50, 89g, 5Ah) and Nitecore Carbon 6k ($40, 88g, 6Ah) As I mentioned in my previous post, I have no interest in owning Nitecore power banks. They're overpriced and underfeatured with poor reliability and a useless warranty. It's a waste of time and money. For the Nitecore fans ready to defend their choices, my final option is 1/3 the price, weighs the same, requires no cables, and has passthrough charging. I'm not "missing out". Contender #1: Vapcell 2160B ($12, 79g, 6Ah) The most commonly recommended small power bank these days is Vapcell's 2160B, which is simply a bare 6Ah 21700 battery with a USB C port. The primary benefit is its weight and size, coming in at 79g on my scale. This is misleading however, since you need to (or at least should) protect the anode and cathode, either with tape, end caps, or a full case. This can add up to 10g, making it not much lighter than other alternatives and also requires a cable. Another drawback is that it input charges at 10W, and because it's not really meant to be charged from the USB C port the cathode gets very hot. It only has one USB C port, so no pass through charging is possible, and the death blow is that there's no way to tell how much power is remaining. As far as capacity, I got about 16Wh out of it, enough to fully charge my dead iPhone 15. Contender #2: Anker A1653 ($20, 101g, 5Ah) Another common option is the Anker A1653. Coming in a full ounce heavier and with the least capacity of any power bank I tested, this was still a compelling option simply because of the built-in USB C plug. The ability to carry only the power bank and never have to worry about cables is pretty great, considering the amount I've fiddled with cables and devices over thousands of miles. Another benefit is that with two USB C ports you can do pass through charging and charge multiple devices simultaneously. Unfortunately, I didn't get much time with this unit before it shorted out. This would be a theme, and I question the reliability of any of these devices as they continue to push the limits of heat dissipation in such a small space. Instead I'm relying on the amazing information provided in this German tech blog which reviewed most of the devices I'm covering, and in their comparison post noted it had the lowest capacity with 9-13Wh. Contender #3: INIU P45 ($20, 107g, 5.5Ah) I then decided to try INIU's entry into this category, since they've been crushing it with power banks for a while now. On paper it sounds great, a percentage display and higher capacity are huge upgrades from the Anker. Unfortunately, INIU has decided to throttle charging in both directions after only a few minutes, which means it takes over 2.5 hours to fully charge itself. That's a full hour longer than other power banks on this list. Moreover, this unit also shorted out on me, and though I at first thought there was something wrong with my setup I noticed that the Amazon reviews were littered with issues regarding the power bank starting and stopping, dying, or otherwise not working properly. It seems that INIU shit the bed on this one. The INIU's capacity is fantastic, at close to 19Wh, helped by the slow charging. Contender #4: iWalk LPB5500PC ($21, 100g, 5.5Ah) I then decided to look at the latest offering from iWalk, which had rave reviews for previous iterations. Again, we have the extra capacity, percentage display, and a lot of useful extra features like being able to change the power output to 22W, 12W, or trickle charge. This is great if you want to get the most juice out of your power bank, since slower output charging gives you more capacity. Unfortunately, I couldn't actually get it to charge at anything higher than 10W. I'm not sure if I had a defective unit, I did repeatedly check to make sure it was set properly but it never budged past 10W. I also didn't like the design of the unit itself, with the non-folding plug and a cap that I found annoyingly difficult to take off. I didn't bother to check the capacity but I suspect it is close to the INIU and disqualified for similar reasons. Contender #5: VEGER V0556 ($17, 90g, 5Ah) This was my final choice. The VEGER doesn't have as much capacity as the 5.5-6Ah batteries, but still far more than the Anker at 12-15Wh and just enough to fully charge my iPhone 15 from dead. It's also the lightest option on this list, even lighter than the Vapcell when you account for case and cable. Also notable is that the VEGER input and output 20W consistently longer than any of the other power banks, and fully charged in 90 minutes, far faster than any other battery. This may be to its detriment, since it also runs the hottest making reliability a concern, especially since it also doesn't have a retractable port, but I'm going to take my chances. It also lacks a percentage display, but it does have LED lights. Bonus option: TORRAS MiniMag ($36, 110g, 5Ah) Several months ago I got a message from TORRAS asking if I wanted to test their ultralight MagSafe compatible power bank. I did and here are my conclusions. At first, I didn't think it was all that useful. At 110g it is the heaviest option considered in this space. Moreover, the lack of a percentage display or quick charging indicator and only one port is a huge turn off. However, with magnetic charging you could forego a cable if you don't mind slower (and less efficient) charging, and the convenience of having a slim battery attached to your phone is compelling. Especially since ports often break on trail due to stress and dirt. Moreover, though it only charges at 15W, that's faster than the speed of some of the other batteries. If you don't mind its shortcomings, I think this is the most convenient and probably most reliable option. Picture of the contenders tl;dr: I think the VEGER V0556 is currently the best small power bank for thru hiking. submitted by /u/AceTracer to r/Ultralight [link] [comments]

Given the fold 6 had issues with the QI coil placement which led to the camera lens interfering with most/all QI power banks - are there any users who have a fold 7 tried or experiencing the same? I have read somewhere that the coils are lower down the phone in the 7, but I can't remember where I saw that! submitted by /u/Major_Country1649 to r/GalaxyFold [link] [comments]

It’s good to see that DFV is back and tweeting again like in 2021, but I would like to stress the importance of not letting yourself get consumed by that “euphoric stage”. As already pointed out by Ape “TheUltimator5”, SHFs are doubling down on shorts. Nobody blew up, and there hasn’t been any closing of short positions. Yes, the GME price passed critical margin levels, but that just means that SHFs are in a tougher state to maintain algorithmic control. Maybe DFV saw a purchase happen behind the scenes, or a signal go off, or maybe he’s been told he’s free to tweet now and saw the opportunity now to start tweeting again. Either way, he sees SHFs are in a more vulnerable position and is in “competitive mode”. It doesn’t necessarily mean MOASS has started yet. I’ve been looking at MSM articles, many from known SHF-owned sites are “too” positive about this rally. Various places (can’t name them bc brigading restrictions on SuperStonk) are encouraging GME/basket stock YOLO call options. I’ve seen this behavior before—March last year and June 2021 for example. In both of those rallies, SHFs still had control and rug pulled the stock when euphoria was at its peak. I hate to be pessimistic here (especially when DFV returned), but SHFs are so far still somewhat in control. If they weren’t, we’d be going up by thousands every minute. Institutions currently have tons of call options, which they bought prior to this rally (similar to when institutions bought calls in April prior to the June 2021 run). This, at least, allows them to hedge the price increase to some degree. This, at worst, gives them the power move of making bank on the call options, selling covered calls (buying puts) at the top, then rug pulling the stock at the highest moment and scooping up options premiums. The S&P 500 hasn’t moved yet, and the VIX is still well below 40 (although it has moved up a decent amount yesterday). That tells me that we haven’t gotten to MOASS territory. SHFs increased their collateral significantly this past year from the S&P 500’s 27% gain; they can afford a higher GME price. It feels like 2021 to see the price jump like this again, but I also can’t let my emotions get the best of me. We’ve been here for years, we’ve seen them play so many tricks on us. Let’s not get too crazy here and assume they folded and GME is now squeezing. https://imgur.com/a/eDtRTi6 https://imgur.com/a/oftg19y https://imgur.com/a/CRlnKAJ When I see on the news that Citadel is going under, then I’m celebrating. Until then, I’m remaining skeptical. submitted by /u/-einfachman- to r/Superstonk [link] [comments]

tl;dr: I've spent over 2,000 miles and almost a decade looking at optimizing solar setups for backpacking. The recent Nitecore 5000 mAh battery release has finally pushed solar ahead of using larger power banks in the American West. Important Update: I can no longer recommend the Nitecore NL2150RX. I have had it catastrophically fail on me. I haven't seen the same, rapid failure for the VapCells, but I am shifting away from my recommendation to use these cells. I'm leaning back toward 18650/other small powerbanks with independent, dedicated discharge and charge ports (~ 3.5 oz). The current one I bought which works acceptably, and comes in at 8oz total. Background I first started using solar in 2014 on a thru-hike of the Colorado Trail. I had a 4,000 mAh power bank built into a plastic case with solar that weighed a whopping 13 oz. It seemed to work well enough for me then, but keep in mind Guthooks didn't exist and I was still using paper maps. Before hiking the PCT in 2018, I spent several months and dozens of hours optimizing my phone and battery setup. This allowed me to entirely avoid larger power banks, and I moved to an optimized, for-purpose 3.4 oz battery solution. I still have not been able to beat this setup for power, which I used for 8,000-ish miles of hiking. My phone has since changed (now on a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE that I hate), making that optimized setup impossible. After changing phones, I moved over to an NB10000 and have around 5,000 miles worth of backpacking with that. In 2020, due to COVID, I decided to re-hike the Colorado trail. I opted for using solar to avoid the amount of time I would need to spend in town, where I would potentially expose myself or others to COVID. After doing dozens of hours of research and testing, I ended up settling on the "10W" Lixada panel (~3.6 oz), and a RAVPower 3500 mAh battery (~2.5 oz). I was amazed by how amazingly this setup worked. I was running a Moto Z4, and I had more power than I knew how to use. I loved never needing to spend time in town charging, and I could listen to audio books all day and film endless video if I felt compelled. It was crazily liberating compared to the NB10000 or Moto PowerPack I had been using previously. I loved that setup so much, that I tried to use the same setup on the CDT. I made it a few hundred miles before the RAVPower's micro-usb port catastrophically failed, and I had to overnight a power bank to my next resupply. Before I move to the new setup I've optimized, let's talk solar pros and cons: Traditional Solar Setup Pros and Cons What's Good About Solar What's Bad About Solar If you're in the American west, you can typically get more energy than you'll be able to use If you hit several days of significant cloud coverage, you may need to modify usage patterns You don't need to spend time in towns waiting for batteries to recharge Setup can be heavier than some power bank configurations (shorter trips) You don't need to be very conservative with battery use between resupplies Solar setups are more finicky than power banks Durability may not be adequate for the use-case I've tried to make solar work for me over a couple thousand miles. The single biggest issue I've had when using solar has taken the form of numerous durability issues and various strain failure points. When running solar, you attach the setup to the outside of your pack. It's a little finicky to get it on there (definitely easier to stow a power bank inside your pack). More importantly, it means the solar setup is directly exposed to the elements, and will literally take a beating. Every time you get something from inside your pack, you'll need to remove the solar setup from the top. When you do that, it ends up casually hanging out on the ground (you could baby it more, but omg.) Things break on the ground. Every time you unplug or plug your power bank in, you add stress on the power bank socket. The stress of connection points and jostling can wreak havoc on delicate USB sockets. On the CT in 2020, I had a USB cable fail (bend stress), and had to purchase a new one in copper mountain. 300 miles into the CDT, the the RAVpower micro-usb socket failed on me, and it could no longer be charged. The panel was fine, but I needed a new power bank, and sent the solar home. Recently on the AZT, I tried to optimize some different cable setups, and the new adapter added strain to the Lixada panel, creating too much torque and ultimately damaging the USB-A output plug ~50 miles in. I taped it and had a very finicky panel for the next 650 miles before abandoning it at the Grand Canyon. Given these experiences, I've done a lot of work optimizing the weight and setup configuration to actually address the durability concern. u/liveslight has a great video of various setups, but the durability concern is not given adequate attention. It's not as large of a concern for shorter hikes. My Optimized Setup Photos can be found here Lixada-equivalent panel. Handle cutoff + CCF (3.6 oz) Nitecore NL2150RX (2.65 oz) (Edit June 2024: I now recommend the VapCell P2150A) 2.5mm Shock Cord and Locks (0.30 oz) USB-C Cable and angle adapters (0.65 oz) Total: ~7.2 oz (can be lowered/raised a bit with different Lixada tolerances, USB-C cables/adapters, and shock cord/locks) There is allegedly a 18650 (NL1835RX) USB-C cell that Nitecore has. I can't find it for purchase except on Alibaba/questionable sites. I estimate this cell, if it really exists, weighs around 1.82 oz, reducing the total weight to 6.37 oz, significantly beating the competition. (Edit June 2024: This 18650 cell does not exist.) The competition: NB10000 Power Bank + equivalent USB-C Cable (5.7 oz) Anker Nano 511 (1.4 oz) Total: ~7.1 oz (Note*: I actually end up using a much longer cord with the NB10000 setup, weighing around 1.5 oz, so that I can use my phone while I charge it in towns. This is an additional 1.15 oz hit over the cord I otherwise feel comfortable using with the solar setup alone. I have not included this larger cord in the 7.1 oz weight listed above*) Feature Discussion and "hacks" The Lixada panel*:* it is a very durable, reliable panel. It does not put out power at 10 watts, but you can anticipate reliable wattage in the 2-4 watt range in the American West. The Nitcore 5000 mAh power bank is an 18 Wh cell, which means it will take about 5-9 hours to fully charge the power bank using the solar panel. That means that after one day of hiking in the American west you will typically have significantly more power available for your needs than if you running the NB10000 (one 5000 mAh cycle + 1 charge). There is some variability in the Lixada panels due to shipments coming from different manufacturers in China. I recently bought a new one from Aliexpress that ended up being slightly heavier than my old panel (3.75 oz vs 3.54 oz). After cutting off the handle with a skillsaw, it came to 3.6-ish oz. I have another panel coming from a different Aliexpress shipper that I expect to be around 3.4 oz (less plastic), further reducing the setup's weight compared to NB10000. The Nitecore NL2150RX: This is the new piece of kit that really brings everything together. You no longer need a 21700/18650 cell charger, and the NL-RX "power bank" is close to the most minimalist "power bank" you can find, being little more than a cell. Because it's now running USB-C, you no longer will need to unplug/re-plug the USB-C cable into the battery to charge your phone. You can just unplug the USB-C cable from the panel, and plug it directly into your phone (why I've used a slightly longer USB-C cable). Shock Cord and Locks: I purchased 2.5 mm shock cord and barrel locks from ropeandcord.com -- this is just about the smallest gauge cord that will reliably hold the battery in place, and keep the panel pretty stable on your pack without needing to worry about things. USB-C Cable and angle adapters: This is key. You need to reduce strain points for the solar panel setup to reduce failure risks. To reduce strain at the USB-C socket on the NL2150RX, I got a right-angle adapter. This adapter enhances durability substantially, as there will be no plug sticking out orthogonally to the body of the battery. It can now lay flat, and there is a much smaller lever arm (torque is reduced) at the USB-C socket. Similarly, I got a 180-degree, U adapter that goes from USB-A to USB-C. I think a better adapter can be found compared to the ones I bought. This adapter I think is less necessary if you use one of the Lixada-like panels, that has the red-LED indicator, as that USB socket is moved in from the edge of the panel quite a bit. Other odds and ends: You'll notice in the pictures that there is some blue CCF on the back of the Lixada panel. When you mount the battery on the back of the panel, it is exposed to sunlight. The panel shades it fairly well, but the heat will transfer through the panel, increasing the likelihood that battery overheating mechanisms will kick-in, disabling charging. I've added CCF to insulate the battery from the solar panel. It seems to be working. Using the cut-off handle from the panel, I cut a few pieces of the remaining plastic and superglued these pieces to the back of the panel at the height that the USB-C cable comes off of the U-bend. This will decrease the lever arm acting on the adapter port, reducing the strain and possible failure of the USB-C port. Similarly, I added a sliver to the USB-C 90-degree adapter I have on the NL2150RX battery. This also acts to reduce the lever arm, further decreasing the risk of damage from impact. Additionally, I folded over about an inch of yellow electric tape and wedged it into the USB-A plug on the panel, between the white plastic housing and the metal USB-A adapter. The panels have poor tolerance in manufacturing, and it seems the USB-A plug can have a tendency to jostle loose, disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. Tightening the fit seems to have fixed this issue. I also carry electric tape with me in my kit, typically to tape blisters. Other Power Optimizations I think there is significantly more optimization that can and should occur with phone setups. My current Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is an abysmal piece of shit. I got it because it supposedly had "legendary" battery life, but it seems to burn through battery much more quickly than any of the Motorola Phones I've had (a lot). With that said, it seems to have similar battery drain compared to many others' phones (25%-35% a day with reasonable usage in Airplane mode with extended power saving enabled, I need to charge it every night in default life, typically it's at 15% by midnight). With that said, I brought only the NL2150RX on a recent 3 day backpacking trip. My phone was at 25% when I started (car charging cable disconnected) and I ended up getting back to the car with only 15% battery life remaining and a drained 5000 mAh cell (didn't take the solar panel). This is absolutely abysmal, and I will be looking at better phones for backpacking purposes this fall. (Edit for June 2024: I've since moved to the Galaxy S23 and love it compared to the S20 FE. The battery life is significantly better. Also much better than The Pixel 8 I tried before buying this. I'm pretty happy with the S23). Concluding Thoughts A Lixada solar panel along with the NL2150RX or NL1835RX offers significant improvement over an NB10000 power bank + Anker Nano 511 charger for approximately the same or better weight. Improvements from using this solar setup include: significantly more power capacity when hiking in the American West, and less time spent needing to wait for things to charge in town (e.g. 4 hours for the NB10000 to recharge). I have made some optimizations and refinements to this solar setup to substantially improve the durability to a point where I think it can be reliably trusted for long-distance backpacking and multi-month thru-hikes. With that said, I do not yet have enough miles with this new setup to personally feel confident that I should forego throwing an Anker Nano 511 into my backpacking kit. While I believe I have significantly improved the durability to a point where I do not anticipate components being damaged over thousands of miles, I also don't mind the 1.4 oz hit an Anker Nano 511 costs me for buying a lot of peace-of-mind. After I accrue another 1000+ miles of use with this setup, I will probably abandon the Anker Nano. Quick aside on Anker Nanos: There are several different Anker Nano models: Anker Nano 711 (1.15 oz) Anker Nano 511 (1.4 oz, also cool colors) The Anker Nano 511 features folding plug connectors. The Anker 711 has fixed plug connectors. I have now damaged some of my gear with the 711 because the plug connectors do not fold. I have decided that the 0.25 oz hit for using the 511 is worth it for the reduced risk of damaging gear that I pack alongside it. Edit Updated Information as of February 2025 I've moved over to a panel like this for my default panel. When ordering from AliExpress, results are variable, but the main thing for this one is the light indicator on the solar panel (better for troubleshooting), and that the plug-in is further away from the outside edge (better for durability). It measures at 290x144 mm. I used a mitersaw to cutoff extra plastic, and drilled a couple 1/8" holes for shock cord to drop the weight down. Current Setup VapCell 5000 mAh USB-C Protected Battery "10 Watt" panel with light indicator (actually 4-5 W). Also add a bead of adhesive around charging port to increase durability. PVC Heat Shrink (protect the cell) Terminal Insulators USB-A to USB-C Plugs (2x) USB-C 12" cords, durable (3x) 90-degree adaptor for VapCell 2.5mm Shock Cord and Dual-hole Toggle Cord Locks for holding the battery to the diagonal shockcord. (I've removed the blue foam, but mainly due to how my backpack now works with the panel + shock cord, where the roll-top creates a decent insulation buffer. (~7.3 to 8.1 oz with cord redundancy) After another couple hundred miles of using the panel setup, I'm reconsidering the use of the 21700 cells, mainly because the single port appears to sometimes back-flow, shorting out or destroying electronic components in the chain (e.g. charging cords). I've purchased a 5000 mAh powerbank from Amazon that's a little over 3.5 oz, which I plan to use for longer-trips where durability is a higher priority. This has a dedicated port for charging and a dedicated port for discharging, and there is no back-flow from the USB-C port to the solar panel (like I've had with other small powerbanks from amazon/ali) submitted by /u/Peaches_offtrail to r/Ultralight [link] [comments]

Sweden has recently petitioned Europe to ban Cryptocurrency mining. Incase anyone is unaware, the process of 'Mining' crypto essentially means getting high end computers to do complicated equations to 'unlock' coins. This process becomes more difficult (and consumes more power) as more are obtained. In practice, this uses large amounts of energy, resources and does not provide any physical assets necessary for modern society like Copper or Iron mining (which many make the comparisons to). It was recently argued that Crypto uses the same amount of energy as Argentina, and generates 22 gigatons of electronic waste every year. However, the nature of crypto and the discussions around it share conflicts of interests. Many believe that crypto is some kind of 'freedom' token that will enable people to be independent from banks and other forms of government control. Others have a vested interest in crypto, as much of their investment and value is in those sectors. A few people want to see crypto fail because they believe it to be a scam, and are tired of hearing about it. With nations such as China banning cryptocurrency mining, the view of government control became entrenched among many crypto activists, who now believe doubt aimed at crypto is 'FUD'. At the same time, is crypto mining a drop in the water? Are many fundamental assets of society (fuel, meat, farming) far more damaging, making crypto a scapegoat? Is a ban really necessary? Do the plebians not see the glory of Bitcoin and need coinsplained? Is this the end of Crypto? Find out whether folks have paper or diamond hands. r/Futurology So we are going to push crypto mining into the third world and call it "economic development" ? were we not already on our way to blowing past 1.5C even without crypto mining? Added to that, crypto doesn't even require such heavy mining. Only the proof-of-work (PoW) ones do. Proof-of-stake (PoS) ones do not. Would making it a law to only allow crypto mining with 100% renewable resources not suffice? It’s almost like they’re using climate change as an excuse to crack down on financial decentralization User explains their view on the inherent value of cryptocurrencies This comment section shows about as much understanding of crypto a the Swedish proposal. This isn't "futurology". It's a big government trying to stop crypto because they can't print crypto. It eliminates their ability to take wealth from people without their consent. Crypto challenges big government authority like nothing else has in recent memory, of course they want to crush it. 'Government scared and trying to control it' argument Reduce carbon emissions and help a bit preserving human civilization OR keep a pyramid scheme alive that creates nothing of lasting value? Tough call. Good luck for them. Crypto mining ads nothing to the society and is just a drain on resources. Cant wait until society moves past it They should ban their banks as well while they're at it. Those consume 3x more energy. It’s not a pyramid scheme it’s a decentralised reverse funnel system that will magically make everyone who buys and holds rich somehow. Now listen whilst I drop some technical buzzwords. Blockchain new paradigm bank the unbanked fiat crime to the moon. Convinced yet? Why is this model so prevalent among crypto-currency developers? Visa can handle vast numbers of global transaction, without needing the electricity requirements of medium sized countries. If the EU joins China in banning it, it will be doing the world a favor. If this spurs the growth of useful new currencies, that aren't just get-rich-quick schemes for their creators, it will be doing the world a double favor. Nice article from 4 years ago. The amount of energy required per transaction has gone up almost ten-fold since then, from the 215 kWh in your article, to between 1200kWh-2000kWh per transaction, depending on how you crunch the numbers. That's enough electricity to power an average home for 6 weeks. In total, bitcoin uses more electricity annually than Finland, Egypt, Poland or Thailand (individually, not combined) yet can only process 7 transactions a second! Bitcoin is in no way scalable, and is in fact a fucking ecological disaster. So basically fuck bitcoin and fuck anyone trying to carry water for this scam "currency". r/Technology Probably hard to have an objective discussion in the comments here. People who have a personal stake in the success/failure of crypto will naturally have a conflict of interest. POS = just let the rich control the network I say just tax the fuck out of the emissions until mining is no longer profitable. Then Bitcoin will migrate to proof of stake of just die already. A deflationary currency with no utility. Reminder the thread is full of people with investments in crypto. I trust banks more than cryptobros. Cheer for your banking masters. I wish bitcoin would just die. It's antithetical to what it set out to be, and is used frequently by the rich to launder money. The damage it does to the climate is unacceptable God the sheer amount of “BAN CRYPTO” on this sub lately is ridiculous, especially when you consider this is a pro technology sub There is some real value in the technology, particularly for NFTs, which are basically another form of crypto. NFTs have a much more practical application than just internet art, and I think many tech folks see a bright future for them. submitted by /u/StopHavingAnOpinion to r/SubredditDrama [link] [comments]