Polymorph!
Problem: Your hackerspace is regularly flooded with TP-LINK 100-240v mains electricity to 5v USB chargers, but the AC power plug is of the North American NEMA type instead of the European Schuko/CEE-7 type. What to do?
Answer: Why not combine some into a huge array of chargers?
MacSimski's idea was to use a couple of filler metal welding rods and to solder the adapters onto that base. The rods can be used as a mains plug.
The result is the "Hack42 FestivalCharger": a 5v 10A powerbar which can simultaneously supply up to 33 devices with power (unless it trips the 16A breaker).
The welding rods are shielded with a PVC tube, which is capped with polymorph (protoplast).
The tube is further secured to the rods with a few sticks of hot glue, liberally applied in a few strategic locations.
Polymorph!
Problem: Your hackerspace is regularly flooded with TP-LINK 100-240v mains electricity to 5v USB chargers, but the AC power plug is of the North American NEMA type instead of the European Schuko/CEE-7 type. What to do?
Answer: Why not combine some into a huge array of chargers?
MacSimski's idea was to use a couple of filler metal welding rods and to solder the adapters onto that base. The rods can be used as a mains plug.
The result is the "Hack42 FestivalCharger": a 5v 10A powerbar which can simultaneously supply up to 33 devices with power (unless it trips the 16A breaker).
The welding rods are shielded with a PVC tube, which is capped with polymorph (protoplast).
The tube is further secured to the rods with a few sticks of hot glue, liberally applied in a few strategic locations.