Solio Bolt Solar Charger
The Solio BOLT battery pack and solar charger is your perfect companion, keeping you online
and in-touch on the go. With an on-board battery and rotating solar panels, the Solio BOLT
charges popular USB powered gadgets from your smartphone and MP3 player, to your e-reader, GPS,
and camera.
Anything -Simply connect the the BOLT using your devices own charging cable.
Anytime - Holds charge for up to a year. The BOLT will give most smartphones two+
complete charges!
Anywhere - Charge the BOLT from the Sun, USB Port, or the wall.
Simple fast charging
The 1Amp output of the BOLT charges target devices at the same rate as a typical wall charger.
On average, a smartphone goes from zero to full in just under three hours. Since most devices
these days charge by USB, its more simple than ever to Plug Into the Sun.
Sundial for energy capture
The ingenious design of the BOLT allows a pencil to be inserted into the center, which makes
the BOLT act like a sundial. Simply point the BOLT towards the sun and rotate it until the
pencil no longer casts a shadow. A full day in direct sunlight completely charges the BOLTs
on-board 2000mAh Li-Poly battery.
One button does it all
The BOLT has a single LED push button. When the BOLT is capturing energy from the SUN or USB,
the button lights up red. Push the button one time and the BOLT flashes 1 to 5 times to
indicate the battery level, and then begins energy output. Push the button one more time to
turn the power off.
Charging efficiency
While electronics are changing al the time, there are two standard charging specs that devices
adhere to; a CTIA standard charge output which most devices follow, and an Apple charge output
which Apple products follow. The BOLT is designed to switch modes, allowing for the most
efficient charging of all devices regardless of which charging mode they require. When the
BOLTs LED button is green, this indicates that it is in CTIA or Normal charging output mode.
To switch modes, simply hold down the button for 5 seconds and release. The button will then
light up blue, indicating that it is now in a mode optimized for Apple products like the iPad,
iPhone, and iPod.
Heat and chemistry
The BOLT utilizes a high temperature rated Li-Poly battery. Unlike other battery chemistries,
the BOLTs battery works perfectly in high-heat and the 60C specification means the heat of the
sun never interrupts efficient solar charging. When the useful life of the rechargeable battery
is over, the BOLTs battery is easily user-replaceable.
Charge when the sun goes down
When the Sun goes down, the BOLTs battery can be re-charged via the Micro-USB port by using
the included USB charging cable. From USB, the BOLTs battery charges to full capacity in 4.5
hours
Compact for travel
When the BOLT is not spun open to capture energy from the sun, it folds closed into a compact
package that fits in the palm of your hand. At only 5.3 ounces, the BOLT tucks easily into a
backpack, messenger bag, or glove compartment providing battery back-up for USB powered
electronics while on-the-go.
Style | Performance | Utility
- Power: Max Wattage: 5 Watts
- Discharge Rate: Fixed 5V, 1,000mAh
- Charge Rate: 5-5.5V 450mAh
- Charge Time via USB port/wall charger: 4 hours 30 min.
- Charge Time via Sun: 8-10 hours
- Color: Pearl White
- Battery: 3.7V/2,000mAh Li-Poly - User replaceable at end of life (average 3 years)
- Weight: 3.5x3.5x1in.-5.3 oz.
- Comes with: Micro-USB to USB Cable - For charging the BOLT via USB port/USB port wall
adapter, can also be used as a charging cord for Micro-USB devices.
- Pencil - Insert the pencil through the center of the BOLT to easily prop towards the sun.
