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Cigarette Lighter Adapter

Now you can connect your 12V charger to a cigarette lighter without changing the usual alligator clips. Cut a Radio Shack (or equivalent) auto-lighter replacement power cord, and feed the wires into a plastic tube (e.g., a large drinking straw) so that the positive and negative leads come out of opposite ends. The tube keeps the alligator clips apart and prevents a hazardous short circuit. Color the ends of the tube red and black to...

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