Chris Doel https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/c/chris_doel/videos The engineer equivalent of a mad scientist that loves building stuff that straight up shouldn't exist. Business enquiries: chrisdoel@intheblackmedia.com For personal messages, reach out to me on Insta Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:54:33 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://piggytube.piggy-server.org Chris Doel https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/lazy-static/avatars/b42afb4e-3a83-4fed-9e59-c93f3a1c51b6.jpg https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/c/chris_doel/videos All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder. https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/feeds/podcast/videos.xml?videoChannelId=19 <![CDATA[Can I Live Off-Grid Using Littered Vapes & Solar?]]> https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/w/kRSuFhB6VJasZvPYPC2RqF https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/w/kRSuFhB6VJasZvPYPC2RqF Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:38:01 GMT Huge thanks to Opera for sponsoring this video! Here's the link to try it out for yourself: https://opr.as/07-Opera-browser-chrisdoel

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DYZA TypeCharge - USB-C to E-bike Charger
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These disposable vape recycling projects really have got out of control. In this video we use 500 disposable vape batteries to build a Powerwall, and then install some DIY solar panels to take my workshop 100% off grid. To prove that it can take up totally off grid, I also try living in here for 2 days.......

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0:00 Intro
0:15 Powering my house & car with vape battereies
1:25 Repairing the vape powerwall
2:53 Short circuiting the vape cells
3:40 Replacing the bad cells
4:18 Battery fixed
5:15 Mounting the solar panels
8:39 Wiring the solar system
11:37 Going off-grid
13:11 Day 1
20:12 Day 2

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I got my hands on 500 littered disposable vapes, harvested all of their lithium-ion batteries, and combined them into a massive 50V battery pack. In this video, we use the 50V vape battery pack to power a road legal car - the Reva G-WIZ (also known as the worlds worst car)!!!

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00:00 Intro
00:59 Building the vape powerwall
01:38 The G-Wiz
03:31 Building the battery enclosure
03:59 Powering a welder using vapes
05:19 Safety upgrades
09:07 Anydesk Science
10:18 G-wiz electronics
12:39 Powering the car
14:12 Test drive

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Turns out the rechargable batteries inside these "disposable vapes" are actually really capable.... but are they capable enough to power an entire house?

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Late for a hip replacement? Well I've got you sorted with this insane 50mph mobility scooter!
Who needs a Surron when you can make this for about £300

Parts used in this video (affiliate links):

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00:00 Introduction
00:53 Disclaimer
01:08 The Parts
02:37 Removing the cells
06:28 Preparing the cells
08:04 Combining the cells together
10:06 Ordering the PCBs
10:33 Balance charging the cells
12:42 Modifying & installing PCBs
13:23 Wiring up the USB board
15:07 Testing the Powerbank

The open source repository (PCB files, 3D prints, Parts etc.):
https://github.com/chrisdoelcreates/vape-power-bank

NOTE: The following links are affiliate links
Parts used in this video:

3D prints:

Selecting the resistor to set the power bank capacity:
NOTE: This may differ depending on your board, double check the datasheet.

  • Calculate the capacity for a single row
    • Find the cell capacity in mAh (should be written on the cell). E.g. 550 mAh
    • Multiply it by 7 to get the whole row capacity. E.g. 7 * 550 = 3850
    • Multiply the capacity by 0.8. E.g. 3850 * 0.8 = 3080
    • Find an 0603 sized resistor with the closest resistance to the above number . E.g. 3000 ohms
  • Remove resistor R8 from the back of the USB board
  • Solder the new resistor on to R8
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The rechargeable cells in disposable vapes are so valuable, why are they thrown away after one use?!
In this video I extract 130 disposable vape batteries and convert it into a 1500W ebike battery.

3D printed cell holders:
https://www.printables.com/model/1058678-ebike-elux-holder

Cell tester (affilliate link):
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BMS:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006413689266.html (Select 13S & 30A)

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]]> Chris Doel nonadult Powering an E-Bike using Disposable Vape Batteries Get JLCPCB 6 layer PCBs for just $5! Register to get $80 Coupons: https://jlcpcb.com/?from=chrisdoel 3D Printing $0.3 & Get $60 for New Users: https://jlc3dp.com/?from=doel Thank you to JLCPCB for sponsoring this video! The rechargeable cells in ... <![CDATA[Turning Disposable Vapes into a Fast Charge Power Bank]]> https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/w/mk8r376oj1P8LbiTwQisfp https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/w/mk8r376oj1P8LbiTwQisfp Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:19:45 GMT In this video I use 35 disposable vape batteries to create a fast charge power bank that can even charge laptops.

I am working on building an open source kit to allow everyone to build their own power banks, but I will need a bit more time to make it as simple and as safe as possible.

Link to the power bank module (affilliate link):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBGOqhR
You will need to modify a resistor in order to program the capacity of the pack

A massive shout out to my friend Max who designed and printed the 3D prints used for this video.
Download them here: https://www.printables.com/@montecha_2397581/collections/1682783

Linkedin:
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]]> Chris Doel nonadult Turning Disposable Vapes into a Fast Charge Power Bank In this video I use 35 disposable vape batteries to create a fast charge power bank that can even charge laptops. I am working on building an open source kit to allow everyone to build their own power banks, but I will need a bit more time to mak... <![CDATA[15,000 Watt Mobility Scooter - First Test]]> https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/w/rbzb4XazqxwXmbF7w7oJsS https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/w/rbzb4XazqxwXmbF7w7oJsS Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:18:01 GMT Chris Doel nonadult 15,000 Watt Mobility Scooter - First Test <![CDATA[Turning Disposable Vapes into a Fast Charge Power Bank Pt. 3 #shorts #diypowerbank #diy #electronics]]> https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/w/3JYZUQzZYLDjETGFBe6834 https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/w/3JYZUQzZYLDjETGFBe6834 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:17:51 GMT I'll be releasing the 3D print files and a full kit soon so you can build your own!

]]> Chris Doel nonadult Turning Disposable Vapes into a Fast Charge Power Bank Pt. 3 #shorts #diypowerbank #diy #electronics I'll be releasing the 3D print files and a full kit soon so you can build your own! <![CDATA[Turning Disposable Vapes into a Fast Charge Power Bank Pt. 2 #shorts #diypowerbank #diy #electronics]]> https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/w/8acE7jdRdahxzpLWdvxz9C https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/w/8acE7jdRdahxzpLWdvxz9C Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:17:01 GMT I'll be releasing the 3D print files and a full kit soon so you can build your own!

]]> Chris Doel nonadult Turning Disposable Vapes into a Fast Charge Power Bank Pt. 2 #shorts #diypowerbank #diy #electronics I'll be releasing the 3D print files and a full kit soon so you can build your own! <![CDATA[Turning Disposable Vapes into a Fast Charge Power Bank Pt. 1 #shorts #diypowerbank #diy #electronics]]> https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/w/21iXu5HWxjVs6jjkTDE4hs https://piggytube.piggy-server.org/w/21iXu5HWxjVs6jjkTDE4hs Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:16:51 GMT I'll be releasing the 3D print files and a full kit soon so you can build your own!

]]> Chris Doel nonadult Turning Disposable Vapes into a Fast Charge Power Bank Pt. 1 #shorts #diypowerbank #diy #electronics I'll be releasing the 3D print files and a full kit soon so you can build your own!