DIY Power-Bank from eWaste

part of ♻️ReMakeIT: eWaste Workshops

ReMakeIt: rePurposeful PowerBank
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hmTo-hK9TpezY6ggk9-A97eeK3s0PAqx8mCstDND-ko/edit?usp=drivesdk

What we learn:

• Polarity whats the difference (potentially)

• Voltage and Amps
  • Series vs Parallel

• USB inside out

• LiPo and the thermal runaway effect or how not to blow things up

• deconstruction to reconstruction (DIWO)

• customisation and personalisation
  • creative expression (A in STEAM)
  • using clipart with lasers

• Bonus: Possible use cases for up cycling the embedded temperature probe

SG$ 1.62 18％ Off | 1Pc DIY USB 1 x 18650 Mobile Power Bank Case Charger Pack Box Battery Portable https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLYlTYb

https://www.lazada.sg/products/aluminum-cylindrical-mini-battery-bank-power-back-case-cellphone-18650-battery-backup-charger-diy-box-i1705219047-s11991873833.html?

Customization design templates

Artsy sculpture concepts

• power stance

• spider

• teepee

• desklamp base

Fundraiser concept

Cost: $2. Sell for $5 = profit.

Circularity if people have a drop off bin for old/used power banks.

Current EG eWaste process is one-way.

Reference Photos & Video