# Portable Apple Watch Charger ## Overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwHDxpvmN84 ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/025/574/medium800/components_hero-clip.jpg?1432048607) Here’s how to build a wireless charger for Qi compatible devices like the Apple Watch. Forget waiting on a kickstarter, you can hack your existing charger and build your own portable charger with components from Adafruit. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/025/420/medium800/components_smart-charge.jpg?1431399486) ## Smart Charging The Adafruit Powerboost 1000C features smart charging. Combined with a 2000mAh lipo battery and a slide switch, you can build your own wireless charger that has lots of power. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/025/579/medium800/components_both-charging.jpg?1432049559) Our 3D printed enclosure is compact and houses all of the components. You can choose from two case designs if you'd like to charge devices using a USB cable. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/025/390/medium800/components_parts.jpg?1431397314) ## Prerequisite Guides Check out the following guides below to get a better understanding of the Powerboost 1000C pin outs. [PowerBoost 1000C](../../../../adafruit-powerboost-1000c-load-share-usb-charge-boost) ## Parts, Tool & Supplies If you don't have access to a 3D printer, you can send the files to a service or check with your local hackerspace/library. - [Powerboost 1000C](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2465) - Apple Watch Qi Charger - [3D Printer](https://www.adafruit.com/category/128) - [Filament](https://www.adafruit.com/products/2080) - [Flush cutters](https://www.adafruit.com/product/152 "Flush cutters") - [#2-56 machine screws](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MN6P90/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/portable-apple-watch-charger/circuit-diagram.md) ## Featured Products ### PowerBoost 1000 Charger - Rechargeable 5V Lipo USB Boost @ 1A [PowerBoost 1000 Charger - Rechargeable 5V Lipo USB Boost @ 1A](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2465) PowerBoost 1000C is the perfect power supply for your portable project!  **With a built-in load-sharing battery charger circuit, you'll be able to keep your power-hungry project running even while recharging the battery!**  This little DC/DC boost converter module can... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2465) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2465/guides) ### PowerBoost 500 Charger - Rechargeable 5V Lipo USB Boost @ 500mA+ [PowerBoost 500 Charger - Rechargeable 5V Lipo USB Boost @ 500mA+](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1944) PowerBoost 500C is the perfect power supply for your portable project! With a built-in battery charger circuit, you'll be able to keep your project running even while recharging the battery! This little DC/DC boost converter module can be powered by any 3.7V LiIon/LiPoly battery, and... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1944) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1944/guides) ### Lithium Ion Battery - 3.7V 2000mAh [Lithium Ion Battery - 3.7V 2000mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2011) Lithium-ion polymer (also known as 'lipo' or 'lipoly') batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of 2000mAh. If you need a larger (or smaller!) battery,  Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2011) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2011/guides) ### Breadboard-friendly SPDT Slide Switch [Breadboard-friendly SPDT Slide Switch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/805) These nice switches are perfect for use with breadboard and perfboard projects. They have 0.1" spacing and snap in nicely into a solderless breadboard. They're easy to switch no matter what size fingers you have, but not so easy that they'll get flipped by accident. Work great as... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/805) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/805/guides) ### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 30AWG in Various Colors [Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 30AWG in Various Colors](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2051) Silicone-sheathing wire is super-flexible and soft, and its also strong! Able to handle up to 200°C and up to 600V, it will do when PVC covered wire wimps out. We like this wire for being extremely supple and flexible, so it is great for wearables or projects where the wire-harness has to... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2051) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2051/guides) ### Filament for 3D Printers in Various Colors and Types [Filament for 3D Printers in Various Colors and Types](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2080) Having a 3D printer without filament is sort of like having a regular printer without paper or ink.  And while a lot of printers come with some filament there's a good chance you've been printing up a storm and need something new.  That's why we've started carrying a... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2080) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2080/guides) ### PrintrBot Simple Metal 3D Printer - Black - Assembled [PrintrBot Simple Metal 3D Printer - Black - Assembled](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1760) New from Printrbot, the Metal Simple is a brand new rock solid, all metal, fully-assembled Printrbot Simple! As opposed to the [Printrbot Simple Kit](http://www.adafruit.com/products/1735), all of the laser cut wood parts have been replaced by rock solid metal and assembled. In... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1760) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1760/guides) ### Adjustable 30W 110V soldering iron [Adjustable 30W 110V soldering iron](https://www.adafruit.com/product/180) This 'pen-style' soldering iron is just about the best entry-level tool I've seen. It's not as powerful as a Weller WES51 but it _is_ self-contained and easy to use. With proper care, it will last for many years. Turn it off when not in use, clean the plated tip with a... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/180) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/180/guides) ## Related Guides - [Adafruit Powerboost 1000C](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-powerboost-1000c-load-share-usb-charge-boost.md) - [7" Portable HDMI Monitor](https://learn.adafruit.com/7-hdmi-portable-monitor.md) - [Booster Cable](https://learn.adafruit.com/booster-cable.md) - [Pixie - the 3W Chainable LED Pixel](https://learn.adafruit.com/pixie-3-watt-smart-chainable-led-pixels.md) - [Animatronic Cosplay Wings](https://learn.adafruit.com/animatronic-cosplay-wings.md) - [Portable Qi Charger](https://learn.adafruit.com/portable-qi-charger.md) - [Mini Mac Pi](https://learn.adafruit.com/mini-mac-pi.md) - [CRICKIT Flippy Robot](https://learn.adafruit.com/crickit-flippy-robot.md) - [Motion-Activated Solder Fume Extractor With Lamp](https://learn.adafruit.com/motion-activated-solder-fume-extractor-with-lamp.md) - [CRICKIT Snake Bot](https://learn.adafruit.com/crickit-snake-bot.md) - [Sparkle Motion Dance Shoes](https://learn.adafruit.com/sparkle-motion-dance-shoes.md) - [Portable 5in Monitor with HDMI](https://learn.adafruit.com/portable-5in-monitor-with-hdmi.md) - [DIY Pocket LED Gamer - Tiny Tetris!](https://learn.adafruit.com/diy-3d-printed-handheld-pocket-game-tiny-tetris-snake.md) - [Printy Boost: Reimagining a Classic Adafruit Kit](https://learn.adafruit.com/printy-boost-reimagining-a-classic-adafruit-kit.md) - [7" Mini PC](https://learn.adafruit.com/7-mini-pc.md) - [PyPortal Roku Remote](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-roku-remote.md)