So I spent this sunday afternoon doing some field research and soldering in order to be able to drive a #LEGO #train #motor via #ESP32forth using a #L293D motor driver and a nifty #rechargable #9V Lo-Ion #battery that holds a whooping 1300 mAh. I use this to power the #ESP32 (with a #LM2596 regulator) and the motor (via L293D).

And the best thing: the setup works, the code works and yes the motor runs.

#Forth
#AFOB
#Electronics

Another abandoned #vape on my walk this morning, although this one is both #refillable and #rechargable.
Another free #lithium #cell for my collection 👍

#electronics #vaping #waste #plastic #belfast #recycling

Latest #reuse #recycle project is replacing the #rechargable battery in my #Panasonic hair trimmer. More than 5 years old and it recently went from fully charged to flat almost before finishing a haircut.

Anyway it's NUTS how a standard gadget has been designed to get thrown away rather than replacing the battery.

* 12 screws
* 2 press on covers to risk breaking
* Unique battery design with no product number

Ordered a replacement for £7 + postage. It'll *probably* work!

After someone kindly donated a load of used #disposable #vape devices, I now have quite a stash of salvaged #rechargable #lithium #batteries.
🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋
Going to have to think of a project to use them… 🤔

#electronics #lithiumbattery #recycling #recycle #reuse

Another disposable vape device found on the street.
These contain rechargeable lithium cells so I collect and dismantle them for reuse.
These things should be banned as they’re a criminal waste of resources but they’re an excellent source of batteries for projects 🔋👍

#vape #disposable #lithium #cell #battery #rechargable #lithiumbattery #free #recycle #reuse #waste #resources #litter #electronics