On 04/06/2011 21:34, Oli Glaser wrote: >> Looks like I'm going to go with inductive charging then. I'll just make = a >> > small pad to put the device on so it can charge. no point. The pad needs a cable. Why not just have a USB socket *and* a 2.5mm power jack for charging.=20 Then anything can charge it. Use 2 x AA cells, so if flat a pair of Alkalines can be temporarily be=20 substituted. I find it very handy that my camera and radios can take Alkaline=20 batteries in an emergency. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .