new super capacitors
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Copypasta for those of us without accounts, please
I don't have an account, either. The link works for me.
It's a long article, but I will post it if you can't get the link to work.
Since the article was from 2004, I'd bet these are already imbedded in many li-ion packs. You can google the article name and get access without entering any personal info.
LOL! I'll forgive just about anyone for just about anything on the first of the year.
Anyway, this is an example of what they did with the tech.
Coleman's FlashCell: Yes, a Cordless Screwdriver That Really Charges in 90 Seconds - Popular Mechanics
I've read other people say that an ultra super whatever-capacitor won't work to power a mod, because:
They are too dangerous because they exlplode (they do, if you zap them with too much power), they release energy too quickly, etc.
Then I read articles that were discussing their use as enhancements to battery power, instead of replacing batteries. Makes the batteries last a lot longer. Changes the voltage without a lot of wasted energy. Stuff like that.
Coleman's FlashCell: Yes, a Cordless Screwdriver That Really Charges in 90 Seconds - Popular Mechanics
I've read other people say that an ultra super whatever-capacitor won't work to power a mod, because:
They are too dangerous because they exlplode (they do, if you zap them with too much power), they release energy too quickly, etc.
Then I read articles that were discussing their use as enhancements to battery power, instead of replacing batteries. Makes the batteries last a lot longer. Changes the voltage without a lot of wasted energy. Stuff like that.
Hrm... has anyone tried modding one of these? They're $40 on ebay. Might be worth a shot. Trying to find the dimensions of it.
$32.48 at Amazon:
Amazon.com: Coleman 5.4V Flashcell Cordless Screwdriver: Home Improvement
I know it's huge, but there's a motor and all kinds of other stuff in there, too. I've seen some pretty small ultra capacitors online. Combined with the right electronics and battery?
Amazon.com: Coleman 5.4V Flashcell Cordless Screwdriver: Home Improvement
I know it's huge, but there's a motor and all kinds of other stuff in there, too. I've seen some pretty small ultra capacitors online. Combined with the right electronics and battery?
I figure drain it, disassemble it, and see how small the power supply can be made. Try to keep it round at the bottom so you can use their charger. If it'll turn 27 screws into wood, that's gotta draw more power than one of our atty's. Only way to find out is with a screwdriver and a soldering iron. Maybe I'll buy two, so I can use one to disassemble the other
Guys on a flashlight mod site were estimating it at 600mah, so it should give an average user 6+ hours on a 90 second charge.
Guys on a flashlight mod site were estimating it at 600mah, so it should give an average user 6+ hours on a 90 second charge.
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Maybe all of us old craftsman on here can take all of our old cordless drills and mod them, heck we can just leave them in the charger over night and then vape all day off of them???????????hahahah
Actually, I think an 18650 stores more juice than the old cordless drills do. But I really do like the idea of a 90 second charge time. I only vape about 1 carto per day, so 600mah gets me through a day. The only question is can you cut the packaging down to a reasonable size...
They work awesome especially the newer cordless drills by dewalt, ive been using mine for 2months now and wooohhhaaa what a dream, leave it on my work bench and the wifypoo doesnt have a clue and no one really does when they walk into my shop hahaha
LOL! Dewalt drills are too expensive to be tearing apart for a mod. I think if I had your money, I'd burn mine
haha funny thing is i made a mod out of a cordless drill that only worked for about 10 screws lol so i yanked it appart and took out the motor and put in an atty connector instead works like a champp... actually was meanty to make fun of the screwdrivers.. well not make fun idk how to explain it... as lolz
but anyhow here is the video i think its on one of myposts here
YouTube - "screwdriver" mod dse901
it is indeed the lulz even holds a spare atty haha and a little light on the handle for vaping in the dark >.>
but anyhow here is the video i think its on one of myposts here
YouTube - "screwdriver" mod dse901
it is indeed the lulz even holds a spare atty haha and a little light on the handle for vaping in the dark >.>
I saw your vid a week or so ago Wagex, thought it was pretty funny. I think you should take it with you everywhere you go, should be some interesting looks!
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