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The MintyBoost is a compact, beginner-friendly soldering kit that builds a USB charger powered by two AA batteries. The finished circuit fits inside a standard Altoids mint tin (not included), creating a portable 5 V USB power source for charging phones, cameras, and other USB devices on the go.

Key Features

  • Output – 500 mA at 5 V via USB Type-A
  • Power Source – 2× AA batteries (rechargeable or disposable)
  • Compact – Designed to fit inside an Altoids tin
  • Beginner-Friendly – Through-hole soldering kit, suitable for first-time solderers

Kit Contents

  • All electronic components (PCB, boost converter IC, capacitors, resistors, USB connector, battery holder)
Note: Kit comes unassembled. Soldering tools and an Altoids tin (or similar enclosure) are not included. Some modern devices may draw more than 500 mA and may not charge from this kit.

Resources

The MintyBoost 3.0 Kit appears in the following collections:

SKU SF-KIT-10094