Low-Power Energy Systems:
Mobile Electronics
OTGP Mobile 18650 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Phone Charger
Lumenscaré Solar Mobile Charger
Morphevo: Lithium Mobile Charger
Formation 1.0
Many mobile devices rated between 2.5 and 5 Watts.
Internet tablets and larger electronics cannot be powered by this product.
Laptops and netbooks cannot be powered by this product.
Many mobile devices rated up to 5 Watts with a higher probability of compatibility than the 18650 USB Charger.
Internet tablets and larger electronics cannot be powered by this product.
While it may be technically possible for the Mobile 18650 USB Charger and Morphevo to power internet tablets, neither can be recommended as their power output is significantly lower than what these devices require.
Laptops and netbooks will be supported by successive solar systems.
General Device Compatibility
Very Good for mobile devices that can fit in a pocket.
Superior. 99.99% of all mobile devices and electronics requiring energy equal to or less than an internet tablet.
Excellent for mobile devices that can fit in a pocket.
Lumenscaré's .01% deficiency exists due to marketed products classified as mobile devices with non-standard or special power requirements.
Input Power Source(s)
Power Adapter
Car Adapter
USB Port (any specification)
Power Adapter
Car Adapter
USB Port (where 1,000mA output is possible)
2.5 Watt Power Adapter
20 Watt Solar Array
5 Watt Power Adapter
Output Connectivity
USB
Electrical Socket
USB
Morphevo's energy storage is classified as "bulky" but can fit into a pocket, however, it may be prohibitive for some.
The Mobile 18650 USB Charger's USB Port location is a design issue preventing it from being properly placed in a pocket.
Lumenscaré is the least portable due to its size.
OTGP Mobile 18650 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Phone Charger
Lumenscaré Solar Mobile Charger
Morphevo: Lithium Mobile Charger
Formation 1.0
Energy Storage Type
Lithium 18650 Battery
Sealed Lead Acid Battery
Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Dioxide or Lithium Manganese Battery
Yes
No
Yes
(Included or Not)
Global Parts Accessibility
Very Poor
Very Good
Very Poor
Lumenscaré's energy storage can be found in major retailers because it is commonly used in consumer electronics.
While there is a near zero percent probability of finding replacement energy storage units for the Mobile 18650 USB Charger and Morphevo in local retailers, they can be purchased from various retailers on the Internet.
Additional Included Components
- Short Mini-B USB Cable
- Long Mini-B USB Cable
- 2 Micro USB Adapters
- Water resistant Pouch
- Travel Adapter
- Battery Box
- USB 2.0 Extension Cable (USB A Male/B Male Cable with USB A Female/B Female Adapter)
- Velcro® Fire Retardant Strap
- Optional proprietary cables are offered for free at the time of purchase
- Cleaning Cloth
- Analog Compass
- 110 Volt Power Inverter
- Long Mini-B USB Cable
- Long Micro-B USB Cable
- Waterproof Carrying Box
- Water resistant Pouch
- Set of TSA-Certified Travel Locks
- Set of Keyed Different Locks
- An optional cable lock is offered for a fee at the time of purchase
- Travel Adapter
- 2 Battery Containers
- 2 Velcro® Fire Retardant Straps
- Optional proprietary cables are offered for free at the time of purchase
Can be used exclusively indoors while facing the Sun.
During a power outage, it can power any lamp with a light bulb rated between 10 and 13 Watts, typically in the form of Compact Fluorescent. There are no prerequisites to use this feature.
Can recharge the battery in many gasoline/petroleum-based modes of transportation (cars, motorcycles, boats, excluding Hybrid and All-Electric).
- Manufacturer Defects
- Elemental Damage
- Accidental Damage
- 1 Year
- Warranty fulfillment is within the United States
- Manufacturer Defects
- Elemental Damage
- Accidental Damage
- 1 Year
- Warranty fulfillment is within the United States
- Manufacturer Defects
- Elemental Damage
- Accidental Damage
- 1 Year
- Warranty fulfillment is within the United States
Location and Use Feasibility Rating
How feasible is it to use at certain locations? Since lithium-based solutions include a Travel Adapter and Lumenscaré can be used Worldwide, recommendations are not region-specific.
OTGP Mobile 18650 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Phone Charger
Lumenscaré Solar Mobile Charger
Morphevo: Lithium Mobile Charger
Formation 1.0
Lumenscaré does not extract energy from modes of transportation like traditional mobile devices; it recharges the energy storage found in them.
For example, if a vehicle has a depleted battery in a parking lot, public street, or outdoors in general, Lumenscaré can charge it. Electronics rely on that vehicle's energy to charge itself while on-the-go; in this scenario, Lumenscaré is charging a vehicle's battery which will eventually be able to power a conventional mobile charger or device.
View a real example: Page 1, Page 2
While it can be carried or used in almost any mode of transportation, you determine, with consideration to size and functionality, whether it would be feasible to use for this and similar modes of transportation on a regular basis.
(Hundreds of Miles)
(Thousands of Miles)
(Dozens of Miles)
(Hundreds of Miles)
(Thousands of Miles)
Lumenscaré requires the energy storage found in electric wheelchairs to be removed or disconnected prior to charging; an electric wheelchair cannot be plugged into the system and each 12 Volt battery must be independently charged.
The 18650 USB Charger and Morphevo cannot power this product; they are unrated.
Gauging Performance: Real-World Use
Goal: Use the energy systems as intended during a power outage lasting several days. Charge a mobile device from complete discharge (will not turn on) to maximum power (100% charged) while using a single energy storage unit, regardless if it includes or uses multiple energy storage units. Lumenscaré has one energy storage unit and will constantly recharge itself throughout the day whether situated indoors or outdoors.
This test is based on charging electronics that cannot be powered on due to their discharged condition. Electronics with a rechargeable energy storage can be used when powered on but will take longer to charge if simultaneously being used while charging, regardless of power source.
OTGP Mobile 18650 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Phone Charger
Lumenscaré Solar Mobile Charger
Morphevo: Lithium Mobile Charger
Formation 1.0
LG Lotus LX600 Mobile Phone
Battery:
3.7 Volts
900mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
5.1 Volts
700mA
Beginning Energy Storage Voltage: 4.16 Volts
Peak Output: 660mA
Day 1: 2 Hours, 5 Minutes
Energy storage measured 3.86 Volts after charging this device.
Day 2: 2 Hours, 3 Minutes
Energy storage measured 3.49 Volts after charging this device.
Day 3: Partially charged device (less than half) before depletion.
One energy storage unit was used during this test without being recharged.
While the 18650 USB Charger was unable to power this device, it is not because it is technically incapable of doing so; the mobile device was manufactured to prohibit mobile chargers providing energy under a certain threshold from charging them. Products by LG and Sanyo will likely not work with this charger.
In contrast, as seen in this document, it was able to charge an HTC HD2 Smart phone containing a higher battery capacity and power adapter specifications than this device.
Kyocera Loft Mobile Phone
Battery:
3.7 Volts
920mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
5 Volts
350mA
Beginning Energy Storage Voltage: 4.15 Volts
Peak Output: 510mA
Day 1: 2 Hours, 11 Minutes
Energy storage measured 3.51 Volts after charging this device.
Day 2: 2 Hours, 11 Minutes
Energy storage depleted immediately after fully charging this device (see Energy Storage Discharge Protection value for this product).
Waiting for availability.
(It works, we're waiting for it to be available to provide test data)
Nintendo 3DS Handheld Video Game System
Battery:
3.7 Volts
1,300mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
4.6 Volts
900mA
Beginning Energy Storage Voltage: 4.11 Volts
Peak Output: 530mA
Day 1: Approximately 2 Hours. Partially charged (device showed 100% charged but was not) before depletion.
One energy storage unit was used during this test without being recharged.
Beginning Energy Storage Voltage: 4.12 Volts
Peak Output: 560mA
Day 1: 3 Hours, 13 Minutes
Energy storage measured 3.80 Volts after charging this device.
Day 2: Partially charged (device showed 100% charged but was not) before depletion.
One energy storage unit was used during this test without being recharged.
Real-World Use: Other Products
Products listed in this category were tested with our energy systems but no detailed information is available; those identified as "N/A" were not available at the time of testing but may be capable of powering a mobile device.
Certain products not tested but will charge to 100% using all three low-power solutions are any generation of the Amazon Kindle or Apple media players and phones; only Lumenscaré will charge the Amazon Kindle Fire, Apple iPad and all internet tablets. All three energy solutions are self-contained and do not require additional cables, adapters, or accessories to power devices.
"Customer Verified" devices are those that customers successfully or unsuccessfully used with our energy systems.
OTGP Mobile 18650 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Phone Charger
Lumenscaré Solar Mobile Charger
Morphevo: Lithium Mobile Charger
Formation 1.0
Nintendo DS Handheld Video Game System
(First Generation)
Battery:
3.7 Volts
850mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
5.2 Volts
320mA
Charged
N/A
Capable of charging this device.
Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Handheld Video Game System
(Brighter, Backlit Version)
Battery:
3.7 Volts
600mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
5.2 Volts
320mA
Charged
N/A
Capable of charging this device.Nintendo DSi Handheld Video Game System
Battery:
3.7 Volts
850mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
4.6 Volts
900mA
Charged
N/A
Capable of charging this device.Nintendo DS Lite Handheld Video Game System
Battery:
3.7 Volts
1,000mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
5.2 Volts
450mA
Charged
N/A
Capable of charging this device.Nintendo Game Boy Micro Handheld Video Game System
Battery:
3.8 Volts
460mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
5.2 Volts
320mA
Charged
N/A
Capable of charging this device.Samsung Intensity SCH-U450 Mobile Phone
Battery:
3.7 Volts
960mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
5.0 Volts
700mA
Charged
N/A
Capable of charging this device.LG VM-101 Mobile Phone
Battery:
3.7 Volts
700mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
5.1 Volts
700mA
Charged
N/A
Capable of charging this device.HTC HD2 Smart phone
Battery:
3.7 Volts
1,230mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
5.0 Volts
1,000mA
Charged
Charged
Garmin nüvi 260W Global Positioning System (GPS)
Battery:
3.7 Volts
1,250mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
5.0 Volts
1,000mA
Charged
N/A
Capable of charging this device.This product is normally only powered by its Car Adapter; it does not have a Power Adapter. Device may show "connected to external power source" with the 18650 USB Charger and Morphevo.
Morphevo and the 18650 USB Charger's Power and Car Adapter are also compatible with this device.
To use with Lumenscaré since this product does not have a Power Adapter, it will plug into its 12 Volt Accessory Socket. If you have a Power Adapter (or one included with Morphevo and the 18650 USB Charger) that is compatible with this product, it can be plugged into the system normally.
Apple iPod Touch Media Player
(2nd Generation)
Battery:
3.7 Volts
800mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
5.0 Volts
1,000mA
Charged
N/A
Capable of charging this device.N/A
Capable of charging this device.Nokia BH-214 Bluetooth Headset
Battery:
Lithium, built-in; 3.7 Volt, 110mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
5.0 Volts
350mA
N/A
Capable of charging this device.Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset
Battery:
Lithium, built-in; 3.7 Volt, 120mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
5.0 Volts
180mA
N/A
Capable of charging this device.LG MSB-100 Bluetooth Stereo Speakers
Battery:
Lithium, built-in; specifications are unknown
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
5.1 Volts
700mA
Sanyo SCP-3810 Mobile Phone
Battery:
3.7 Volts
1,000mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
5.0 Volts
800mA
Samsung SGH-A107 Mobile Phone
Battery:
3.7 Volts
800mAh
Power Adapter Output Specifications:
4.75 Volts
550mA
N/A
Capable of charging this device.1991 Toyota Camry
(4-Door/Sedan)
Between several hours, days, and weeks, depending on energy storage condition.
Lumenscaré does not require the energy storage found in vehicles to be removed or disconnected prior to charging; however, it requires that the window closest to its energy storage to have a small opening to allow cable attachment. All-Electric and Hybrid vehicles cannot use this system.
See "Driving (Dozens of Miles)" for the results of this test.
The 18650 USB Charger and Morphevo cannot power this product; they are unrated.
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Technical Specifications
OTGP Mobile 18650 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Phone Charger
Lumenscaré Solar Mobile Charger
Morphevo: Lithium Mobile Charger
Formation 1.0
No Load Maximum Power Output
USB Output: 5.57 Volts, 500mA
Energy Terminals Output: 4.05 Volts
Electrical Socket Output: 100-240VAC
USB Output: 5.12 Volts, 700mA
Energy Terminals Output: 4.27 Volts
Lumenscaré's output range depends on where it is used. North American customers receive a 110-120 Volt Power Inverter compatible with electronics suitable within the continent while a different one can be locally purchased where power output is different.
Data for these energy systems do not represent actual output; values fluctuate depending on the condition of what is being powered.
For example, a completely discharged (non-functioning) mobile device may cause each system to transmit more power upon initially being connected to prevent further discharge. This is how all battery charging systems typically work and is necessary to prevent a mobile device's battery from being damaged by leaving it in a discharged (uncharged) state.
An easy way to think about this is getting up in the morning after sleeping; a lot of energy may be required to get out of bed (especially if you're comfortable) but you "normalize" how much energy is used after a period of time to function throughout the day.
2.5 Watt Power Adapter
Input: 100 to 240 Volts at 150mA (automatic)
Frequency: 50 or 60Hz (automatic)
Output: 5.0 Volts, 500mA
20 Watt Solar Array
Rigid Monocrystalline or Polycrystalline Solar Panels
5 Watt Power Adapter
Input: 100 to 240 Volts at 200mA (automatic)
Frequency: 50 or 60Hz (automatic)
Output: Between 4.75 and 5.25 Volts, 1,000mA
Additional Energy Output Components
Car Adapter
Input: 12 to 24 Volts
Output: 1,000mA
Car Adapter
Input: 12 to 24 Volts
Output: 1,000mA
3.7 Volt
2,200mAh
(8.14Wh per energy storage, total of 24.42Wh)
12 Volt
7,000mAh
(Total of 84 Wh)
3.8 Volt
4,000mAh
(15.2Wh per energy storage, total of 30.4Wh)
Yes, 2.75 Volts
Yes, 11.1 Volts
Yes, 2.98 Volts
Power Adapter
CE
Protective Accessories
- Velcro® Fire Retardant Strap: UL 94-V2 Rating
Solar Controller
CE
Solar Array
CE
Cables and Adapters
- 14-Gauge Cable: UL 13 Approved.
Power Adapter
Energy Star Efficiency Level V
Eup Compliant
Built-in EMI filter (CISPR 22 Class B)
RoHS Compliant
Safety Certification(s): IEC 60950-1 for
UL + cUL
TUV
NEMKO
NSW
C-Tick
CE EMC & LVD & ErP
Protective Accessories
- Velcro® Fire Retardant Strap: UL 94-V2 Rating
Affordability, Performance, User-Friendly
Compared to conventional mobile chargers with built-in lithium cells or packs, it lasts longer because of total capacity and excellent lifespan when not in use.
It is more powerful than all dry cell (AA/AAA/9V, etc.) mobile chargers with replaceable energy storage.
Power, Compatibility, Performance, User-Friendly
Energy storage is the most cost-effective, accessible globally, and powerful in comparison to the 18650 USB Charger and Morphevo. It can be indefinitely connected to Lumenscaré with little to no maintenance.
It is nearly impossible for Lumenscaré to be incompatible with a mobile device.
Power, Compatibility, Performance
Compared to conventional mobile chargers with built-in lithium cells or packs, it lasts much longer because of total capacity and excellent lifespan when not in use.
It is significantly more powerful than all dry cell (AA/AAA/9V, etc.) mobile chargers with replaceable energy storage.
The number of included batteries increases how long it can be used but also increases total charge time if all are depleted. It is not as powerful as Morphevo.
Energy storage can be cost-prohibitive and difficult to find.
While it can be carried by one hand, it is fairly large.
Because of the battery's chemistry, if [frequent] handling is required, gloves and other protective clothing are recommended.
While it exists, no energy storage solution is provided due size and the likelihood of damaging its energy storage is higher than the other two mobile chargers.
Energy storage weighs more than those used for the 18650 USB Charger and Morphevo; it is not included with the system.
The capacity of included batteries increases how long it can be used but also increases total charge time for a single battery.
While more powerful than the 18650 USB Phone Charger, it is "less forgiving" if a mistake is made (i.e., if a battery falls out, the user is required to wait ten seconds before using it again).
Energy storage can be cost-prohibitive and very difficult to find.
Value Rating
Increases a generally favorable amount due to the number of included energy storage units; however, once depleted, it will sharply lose value.
Sharply increases because of (1) its ability to provide usable energy regardless where it is used and (2) it is a true, self-sustaining energy system. Its energy storage has a life span of several years with regular use.
Increases significantly due to the power of included energy storage units with consideration to portability; however, once depleted, it will sharply lose more value than the 18650 USB Charger due to recovery time.
Commuter
Where affordability and performance matters while using traditional electricity. May charge more power-demanding electronics but at a slower rate.
Anyone
Where power, performance, and compatibility matters, regardless where in the World it is used.
Traveler
Where power and compatibility matters while using traditional electricity. Has a higher chance than the 18650 USB Charger of charging more power-demanding electronics with a faster charge rate.
Price
Lumenscaré's Operation Guide is being redesigned; you may pre-order now and it will ship as soon as possible.
Remember to purchase a 12 Volt, 7AH Sealed Lead Acid Battery for this product at a shop near you.
if you live outside of North America, a Power Inverter suitable for your country must also purchased. If you do not know what type is needed, contact us for assistance.
The configuration for this system is being finalized.
Customers who purchased the 18650 USB Charger Set by December 31, 2011 will receive a one-time discounted rate and no longer pay shipping expenses at our online shop. Read more.