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vargoal
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January 29, 2015, 11:22:58 pm »
Hi EEVBlog Community,
This kickstarter campaign is already over and I don't think it's a scam but I wanted to get your opinions on the device they created, specifically if you think recycled phones were the best way to go. I feel like it would have been better to use a custom circuit because I feel it could use less power and require less solar panels which is what brings the overall cost up the most. I am just a beginner in the world of electronics so I thought I would get your opinions on the issue.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/topherwhite/rainforest-connection-phones-turned-to-forest-guar
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January 30, 2015, 07:12:36 am »
It's probably easier (and therefore much cheaper) for them to develop what is essentially just a solar based charger for mobile phones (which is proven and tested technology) than to develop, test and build their own radio device.
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January 30, 2015, 03:28:50 pm »
not to mention getting said radio/cellular device certified and approved for use on a network.
Given the vein of the project, I'm sure there is also some "green" thinking involved here to divert e-waste from the landfill and give it a new life.
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