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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've actually been collecting reusable capes to pull out the batteries and convert them into powerbanks, crazy these are bing tossed after a single charge. Some of the batteries are pretty big too!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Did you find any with actual 18650s? Those are most useful in "DIY powerbanks". Just remember to add fuses, the chip could go short circuit!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Some disposables actually use 18650 or 18500, I've only seen 18500; it's such a waste.

Disposables should be banned.