B-squares is a new project that appeared on kickstarter.com some time ago that promises to charge our electronic devices using only solar energy. B-squares is a modular electronic 3D system composed of several squares capable of capturing and storing solar energy and more. Each square is equipped with magnets at the ends, magnets that help both to connect the squares to each other and to transmit the electric current from one square to the other. The squares have electrical contacts at each end and the electric current is transmitted through them regardless of how many squares we have interconnected.
The interesting part is that these squares can be interconnected in any way and can provide electricity for any electronic devices, including iDevices. The system is very interesting and ingenious and has already collected almost $100.000 in funding on kickstarter.com.
B-Squares is a 3D modular electronics system with an emphasis on (but not limited to) solar power and expandable energy storage. Each Square has a magnetic contact on each of the corners which allows the Squares to easily snap together without wires. The magnetic contacts are also used to transmit electrical signals between the Squares. This design allows users to quickly assemble Squares into arrays, with power flowing through the array via the corner contact, without wiring or soldering. Also, due to the use of multiple magnetic contacts on each Square, the overall circuit of the array can quickly be changed simply by rotating one of the Squares – for instance, the color of the LED Square can change with a flip or a rotation.
What is "3D" about B-Squares? The Squares aren't restricted to being connected side-to-side in a single plane, but can also be stacked on top of or perpendicular to one another. Think of it like a deck of electric cards that you can use to make 2D or 3D card houses and have the electricity flow through the entire array.
