The MintyBoost is a small DIY kit is available from the Makershed and works well for any gadget that can be charged via a USB port. It's been tested with iPods, cameras, cell phones, and other gadgets to make sure that it works well. What's really cool is that the power comes from 2 AA batteries. That's right, you just plug in two disposable AA batteries and charging will start.

Funny that I spotted this today, as Kurtis and I were mashing our brains together earlier in an attempt to come up with the a plan to build the coolest DIY headphone amp ever conceived. Apparently the mint-tin is in for such projects. Too bad the MintyBoost doesn't have laser beams or a ninja star thrower hidden inside. If my aim is true over the next two weeks, however, the (un)official TTL Headphone FrankenstAmp will.

I just hope it works without shocking me every time the 808 goes off in Let the Beat Build. I might have to hit the kill switch.