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Hosting a WebSite on a Disposable Vape (bogdanthegeek.github.io)
submitted 5 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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A developer repurposed discarded disposable vapes into functioning web servers by utilizing their built-in PUYA microcontrollers[^1]. The project runs on a 24MHz Cortex M0+ chip with 24KiB flash storage and 3KiB RAM, found inside modern rechargeable "disposable" vapes[^6].

The web server implementation uses uIP for TCP/IP networking and communicates via SLIP protocol through semihosting. After optimizing the data transfer with ring buffers, the server achieves 20ms ping times and 160ms page load speeds[^6].

The project demonstrates creative e-waste reuse at a time when disposable vapes face increasing restrictions, with recent bans enacted in Rhode Island[^13] and other jurisdictions. The developer notes the irony of "disposable" devices containing USB-C ports and rechargeable batteries[^6].

[^1]: Hosting a WebSite on a Disposable Vape | Lobsters

[^6]: Hosting a WebSite on a Disposable Vape

[^13]: New year, new laws: RI to put host of new laws on the books | ABC6

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[-] [email protected] 34 points 5 days ago

Is this technically vaporware?

[-] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago

Not if you release a great amount of it, than it is recyclingware based on your vice to vape.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago

damn you beat me to it lololol

[-] [email protected] 32 points 5 days ago

But does it run DOOM?

[-] [email protected] 17 points 5 days ago

LOL, DOOM can run even on a Predictor

https://youtube.com/shorts/2PD-sTFBdvY

[-] [email protected] 8 points 5 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Not really, they replaced most electronics inside and it's just a video.

Also, there is almost always a better source than a brainrot video on most topics.

And what language calls pregnancy tests "predictors"?!

[-] [email protected] 8 points 5 days ago

You can play DOOM even in an PDF, right now in your browser.

https://doompdf.dev/doom.pdf

[-] [email protected] 10 points 5 days ago

asking the REAL questions

[-] [email protected] 16 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

those are so fucking wasteful. i hate disposable garbage and planned obsolescence with a passion. it's one of the few things that can make me instantly angry.

10y old phone can barely load google

that's very untrue. 10yr old phones are still functional if you can still get a replacement battery for them.

[-] [email protected] 19 points 5 days ago

This is awesome. Initially I thought it had WiFi Module itself (it would be such a surprise :)) ) but even connecting thing via uart to use as a server is pretty impressive

[-] [email protected] 14 points 5 days ago

Bad boy even comes with its own UPS

[-] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago

aww we hugged it to death

this post was submitted on 15 Sep 2025
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