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Renewable energy GPS

For the adventurous,.
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A basic GPS receiver that has a photovoltaic charger and a "clockwork" generator built in. Needs no external power. Crank the handle for five minutes and it tells you where you are. Or just leave it in the sun (if any)*.

* Not suitable for Scotland.

8th of 7, Sep 23 2010

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       So, a GPS receiver, but just add solar power? Quiet, in Swindon, is it?
MaxwellBuchanan, Sep 23 2010
  

       Yes, but they're not integrated. Extra kit to lug around and get damaged or lost, fiddly cables, the works.
8th of 7, Sep 24 2010
  

       I like this - the solar panel will encourage you to move out from under foliage, where the GPS doesn't work very well.
coprocephalous, Sep 24 2010
  

       Yes, you should never propose a concept if you can foresee that the detail design might not be done properly.
egbert, Sep 24 2010
  
      
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