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FacelesstechTo survive on the streets you need to able to strip a disposable vape down in under 10 seconds or risk discovery #streetLithium #gutterLipo #vape #vaping
So, I've looked through my box of #streetlithium and cells from random dead devices, and the thinnest li-ion cell I have is 2mm too thick to fit into Motorola BR50 battery. Oh well, if they're all too thick, I'll just use the size that I have the most of: cylinder about 13mm in diameter. I think it looks totally normal, sticks out just slightly.
Found a new vape on my commute home last night. A reusable one this time. Usb c charging with the PD resistors which is nice. Pulls quite alot of current while charging #streetLithium #gutterLipo
Bill MinarikFound my first #StreetLithium in a long time (since the Quebec ban on flavoured vapes). This one has a large screen(!) (FP-144HSV03B on the flex connector) and a rechargeable 1000 mAh LiPo (but not refillable). The PCB is partially coated (nail polish?) making the chips hard to read, but the processor is a CMS32L032 ARM M0+. One of the other chips must be the flash, and the test points are exposed. (H/T @bornach )
NigelWill #streetlithium become a thing of the past ? https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/c079ej42y07o
I've collected a handful of examples of #streetlithium and they've come in roughly 3 distinct sizes. Small, medium and large.
Small have about 1Wh of capacity.
Medium has around 2Wh.
Large has 4-5Wh.
They all seem to work fine, though some self discharge from 4.2v to 4v before settling.
I have no idea what I'll use them for, but I like that they're in my parts bin to be used rather than landfill.
Another street lithium find (my 3rd so far).
This one only claims 0.6ah capacity, I'll test it soon to see how close it is to that.
2nd street lithium found!
This 18650 was found on the ground next to a bin in the high street, no vape casing nearby. I'm not sure what it came out of but it was almost fully charged when I checked, It looks like it holds pretty much it's stated capacity.
#streetlithium
Electronics youtubers have often mentioned you can harvest rechargeable batteries from discarded single use vapes. It sometimes sounds like they're all over the floor and easy to find. I had not see a discarded vape until yesterday when I found my first.
Testing the battery shows it has a 1.1ah capacity.
#streetlithium
Found a new vape Elfbar AF5000, not sure why someone ditched this one because it's refillable and rechargeable. Comes apart in 3 peices. Ones the refill cartridge then there is the electronics then there's the main vape with the wicks in it. I see alot of them have due wicks in them these days #gutterLipo #streetLithium
