A genius idea that will not come to your mind Say goodbye to remote control batteries

[@elangelito]

I'm just asking...I'm just asking: Isn't it easier to buy 2 rechargeable batteries and charge them once a year and the problem is already solved?

[@wantedyou2346]

Yes but then he needs to make content out of nothing. Don't he?

[@MiguelRodriguez5]

this can also inspire some people to reuse lithium batteries that are only sit maybe in some other things, but yeah is an overkill for a tv remote...

[@wantedyou2346]

@@MiguelRodriguez5 ever heard of rechargable lithium batteries?

[@HiDefMediaInc]

Lol let the man be great dammit

[@ranakhurram7121]

Exactly

[@rickslabaugh9283]

Impressive, but I think I’ll just put in two new batteries. 😐

[@woofaki5550]

2 rechargeable ones that is pretty much the same thing he did,but in a more complex way.No matter tho its fun to see these ideas.

[@sudipdas2405]

me too.

[@chibuoyimchukwudi6015]

😂😂😂

[@chandankumar-fu9ki]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Adidasfighter2006]

New Batteries: Plz only with Lithium, not Alkali Mangan! Why? The Cells of Alkali Mangan has Acid in it....

[@AlexThePhenex]

Now I can charge my phone with my remote ❤

[@66longinus]

Replacing 750mAH AAA batteries with a 250 mAH, this guy is a genius. He didn't invent warm water.

[@RobinCernyMitSuffix]

Capacity is not everything. You need to take Energy storage in to consideration if you want to compare two different Cell chemistries. In that case: NiMh: 2 x 0.75Ah x 1.2V: 1.8Wh Li-Ion: 0.25Ah x 3.7V: 0.925Wh Also you have to take charge and discharge losses in to account, Li-Ion cells are at something like 99%, I'm not sure how high the losses are for NiMh, but they are way higher. But I agree, it's a stupid idea in that case. Also there is no discharge protection, so that cell will probably die, because the remote probably still works at 1.8V or even lower, which will quickly kill the Li-Ion cell. With some devices, it does make sense (old NiMh Battery powered drill is a prime example were it DOES make sense). But for such lowpower devices, it really doesn't.

[@ashleynicolefoxsmallworld9799]

​@@RobinCernyMitSuffix🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@goku445]

@@ashleynicolefoxsmallworld9799 shut up

[@andyhowlett2231]

Why not just get a couple of rechargeable AAA's? In fact, why bother - these things only need replacing every two years!

[@worldsendace]

Last week i changed the Batteries on my TV remote. They worked almost 5 years.

[@adeyemibabatunde1814]

Some batteries can spill/ leak and corrode the terminals and spoil the panel

[@fidztshuma1986]

a couple of rechargeable AAA will require you to take them out every time you need to charge ... but this silly idea allows you to just plug in your phone charger

[@andyhowlett2231]

@@fidztshuma1986 'Every time you need to charge'? Two AAA's will last for about two years, it's not exactly hard work.

[@adventuress904]

Where are your remote batteries lasting so long? I replace them at least once a year

[@kenchilton]

Did you know they make rechargeable AA and AAA batteries that work great in things like remote controls? You can even have two of them changing while you use two other ones in the remote and just switch them as needed. Genius is not finding a more complicated solution to an simple problem - it is finding a simple solution to a complex problem.

[@TheVicar]

A genius would add a coil to a capacitor and have a magnet that moved freely within the coil. A quick shake would charge the capacitor and provide enough power to use the remote. But don't let anybody know about this...

[@awo1fman]

I totally agree and do that myself, but there is one advantage to being able to recharge the battery without having to swap out for freshly recharged ones. Invariably after weeks of use, the batteries conk out at a critical moment when I'm using the remote, and this would allow me to plug in to the phone charger I always have handy at my TV chair and keep going without getting up or interrupting my watching. After all, the whole point of a remote control is to avoid getting up out of your chair, right? 😉 I actually have one old universal remote that has a (gasp!) replaceable rechargeable Li-Ion battery and a charging dock, but most don't. None of my Logitech Harmony remotes are rechargeable, and with their LCD displays they run through batteries much quicker than most remotes. I think I'll need a bigger battery than the one used in this video, though.

[@TheVicar]

@@awo1fman Your remotes batteries never fail instantly to the extent where you would need to get up and get new batteries immediately. Failing batteries will take many weeks to completely stop working. The trick to keeping them alive for longer is knowing that the batteries and the contacts will oxidise over time. When they start to lose power, simply shake the remote, which will slightly move the batteries, which will clean a little bit of the oxide from the contacts allowing the reduced power to be enough, as you're reducing the resistance in the circuit. After a few weeks this will become less effective, but you can then open the remote and give the batteries a half rotation and this will improve the contact and you'll get a few more weeks of power, in which time you can replace at your leisure and convenience. I once got 3 extra months out of some failing remotes batteries.

[@theinnocent714]

A genius is getting paid from u watching and commenting on his channel...lol

[@theinnocent714]

Lol.. i hope no one really goes and actually does this to their remote..that would be hilarious 😂 🤣

[@diegolastra326]

I think your definition of "genius idea" is quite different from what most people think of as "genius idea".

[@flyintheointment]

I had a remote like this in the 1970's. It was the envy of the neighbors.

[@pedrorodriguez8942]

Our was a giant of a remote back in the day and it had them big ass numbers and to push a number it half your body strength . Lol 😂

[@davidhibbs6989]

​@@pedrorodriguez8942 Yes they were the ones like on the old Dennis the menace show when Mr Wilson kept trying to figure out why his remote wouldn't work. They were huge and made a loud click noise changing the channel and had to wait like 10 seconds for the signal to catch up with the TV 😂

[@gilwood7530]

I was our remote as a kid

[@markuschelios6891]

Who could have ever imagined you could replace battery power with battery power? You are truly a genius.

[@JerryAllen1919]

For real, it's totally mind blowing. 🤣

[@shuster1921]

Oh the humanityLOL

[@1881Gordon]

🤣😂😅

[@1881Gordon]

And there's me thinking that he'd somehow managed to channel 'thought' to power the remote. Instead.. " I think I'll use a more expensive Battery to replace a cheaper one" - Einstein would be proud of this..

[@spokdope]

Yes, but now it's rechargeable.

[@woufff_]

The idea of finding complex solutions to simple problems :) 😁

[@stephenw2992]

All that work vs changing the batteries once every 5 years.

[@riffdex]

Simple problems require complex solutions 😎

[@banelevusi8129]

🤣🤣

[@swimp15]

Take a walk through a factory and you’ll notice that they’re fairly complicated operations. This guy came up with a great idea that manufacturing companies should implement. The issue is that the battery companies probably have a stake in the controller/battery powered industry 🤷🏾‍♂️ Why phase yourself out of a market? If batteries aren’t included with the device, I’d bet that a deal couldn’t be made with the battery company to supply batteries to ship with the device. Just my 2 cents.

[@This_is_my_real_name]

@@riffdex _Surely_ he could have disassembled a cordless drill, used the gearbox and motor as a generator, rigged it up to a stationary bike, and used _that_ to power his remote control? Rube Goldberg is alive and well in the Third World -- and he's getting by via YooToob monetization payments!

[@RA-el6zj]

😮 I would never lose my remote control again, just follow the wire! This man is a genius.

[@jimdavis2497]

Lithium batteries have a charge and discharge amperage rating, and the charging circuitry is ideally matched so as not to exceed capacity and cause a fire. This video recommends substituting a charge circuit for a battery that is likely well over the capacity of the recommended battery being used (as no specifications were given for the original battery but it is obviously physically much larger).

[@ArcAiN6]

The original batteries are AAA, they are usually around 1.2v - 1.37v each

[@saraheart8527]

@@ArcAiN6 When dead, yes.

[@bulutturok7322]

shut up and make a video ya nerd. it pointless anyway, why not just use rechargeable batteries in the first place. jimdavis blah blah blah i know everything and want to warn you of the dangers, eh let the low make H/S mistakes thats the joy of life. stop spoiling fun for others

[@CraigAHaskell]

​@@saraheart8527no he's correct. Rechargeable AAA batteries are often 1.2 rather than 1.5

[@saraheart8527]

@@CraigAHaskell Yes, I'm aware of petty much all battery chemistry voltages, so when I saw "ORIGINAL" battery voltages, I figured he meant the batteries they come with, alkaline batteries, which I'm sure you know can be as high as 1.6 Volts, but are pretty much dead at 1.2V. So no biggy, just a misunderstanding. I use LiPo battery's with my Radio Control Aircraft. Using rechargables on a remote control is actually a hassle and a waste of energy, since a set of alkalines can last 2 years. But I bet you know that too. : )

[@gazthemodelman]

Wow this is amazing, imagine if someone actually invented AA rechargable batteries, that would be even more amazing.....

[@firmware3293]

Yes it is an incredible advance of science but this guy does not get the news of new inventions in the world

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

They already did. They used a physical AA batteries with a micro USB charging port

[@tone605]

They're already out. I think it's called Nickel cadmium. Something like that. I had them when I had RC cars back in the day. Came with a charger but the charger didn't keep the charger like what's out now.

[@achosenone44]

33 thumbs up for the freemasons!!! )

[@OkiDingo]

This is a genius idea, lol

[@Malagent]

I dunno. I think I can handle replacing my batteries every few years. Hell, my batteries often outlast the devices the remote goes to.

[@EnriqueThiele]

True. I have (do not know why) many remotes for equipment that dissaperared years ago, same with cell phones.

[@3dtexan890]

I was going to say that exact thing! lol

[@hindesite]

Probably outlast some crappy budget lithium rechargeable, too...

[@EdnovStormbrewer]

@@EnriqueThiele My couch ends up swallowing my remotes. I have to fight the beast to get it back before it evolves into a monster that then tries swallowing my dogs.

[@momcologistmakeupjen6197]

Ours outlast the remotes... those things grow legs and feet and get up and walk off in our house. Only reason the TV's don't is because they are typically mounted up on the wall, too high for our 8 year old to do anything to them. The ones that haven't been before have ended up in our sub basement, his closet, our basement hidden under a table while he was suppose to be cleaning up a huge mess he made... so, yea... I feel ya!

[@nfarc7542]

I've done the same, but de-solder the USB output off that board to make it way smaller, and you could probably fit it all under the unmodified battery cover. The just remove the cover for charging. But I just buy the boards that are way smaller and are usually under $1.

[@tommythuyen4063]

I also made a same thing for my Smart TV air mouse remote. In fact, LiPo battery will drain faster than an Alkaline battery in idle / standby mode because it will self-discharge about 5 to 10% / month meanwhile Alkaline is only lost 2-3%/year.

[@FortitudineVincimus]

Pro tip: Test the circuit first before making it incredibly difficult to disassemble by gluing it all together. Or just use rechargable batteries and avoid this whole mess.

[@f87115]

I agree with the rechargeable battery part ,I commented didn’t realize there was someone else who felt this way :)

[@auxproxprox5252]

Yeah! Why not to use rechargeable battery!?!? WHY????

[@donnajones1603]

Yup I just got 4 lithium AAA 1200.mAh batteries and charger for $10 ....uses any 5 volt transformer .... since my Buzz TV remote uses batteries fast (every 3-4 weeks) now instead of replacing I (R&R) Remove & Recharge batteries instead.....gonna do the same with my AA toothbrush batt's since the same charger will recharge them

[@hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476]

💯% right!!.. 🤯

[@truthsRsung]

Or just glue the two assemblies together, adjust the incoming voltage for the circuit, and have a remote that outlives our power grid.

[@merlin5476]

This an excellent idea if you have NO money & are unemployed & have all the time in the world & you live in the middle of nowhere & your only local shop has never even heard of the word Battery.

[@piscestoo]

I see so many people being critical of this video. All they have to do is make one little click and they don't have to watch it. I think it's a great little video which can, in many cases with many people, give them an idea for perhaps something else. I feel certain the person that made this video has the money to purchase either rechargable or just replace batteries. I watch these videos and often times learn something that is not actually related to the video but, within the subject. Great video, make more. Some of us like these little DIY clips.

[@adamwarlock3530]

Cheaper to just buy rechargeables, which I just did. I bought 4XAAA with charger for around $18.00 with shipping. Arrived today. Only took 2 days. Now I'm set with my firestick remote and wireless keyboard.

[@bobblum5973]

So now you have a remote control with a metal USB charging port sticking out that is almost guaranteed to scratch your furniture or snag fabric?

[@optimusjd]

Would have been much better to store the cell up higher in the remote and enclose the little charge board completely inside the compartment. Just open to charge.

[@maskedavenger2578]

Living in your home ,must be like living in an ideal home exhibition supplement . Worrying over scratching furniture or the odd snag in fabric, you big girls blouse .

[@bobblum5973]

@@maskedavenger2578 So, my critique of his design, saying he should have taken a moment to consider making it better, makes you judgemental about me and my home? That's interesting. Are you going to point out the other people who've mentioned the voltage of the rechargeable battery being higher than what the remote is designed for, possibly causing it to fail sooner? Perhaps I should have phrased my design comment differently, but I'd hardly call this a "genius" idea. It does a good job of showing an idea, but hopefully so people can learn from it and do a better job. Read the other comments and see, people are doing just that.

[@maskedavenger2578]

@@bobblum5973I don’t know who is worse him for fussing around with a controller ,that only needs a battery every blue moon ,or you fussing about over possible scratches or fabric pulls in furniture ,you both sound a right pair of molls .

[@kevinstehn3223]

@@maskedavenger2578 spoken like a single guy, using a milk crate as a coffee table. While I appreciate the idea, I’ll just replace the $1 batteries every 2 years.

[@fido139]

That's an awful lot of work for batteries that rarely need replacing to begin with. 😬

[@Rick-if5zb]

Really!

[@olamabambi4193]

Hi Max its the chief here we put that much effort into your shoe phone at least you can make a call. Got to go agent 86 calling.

[@Rick-if5zb]

@@olamabambi4193 Yeah, I think he does need to"Get Smart"!

[@JrRickard]

Maybe he works for the government

[@p0tr3bit3l]

@@showxating9885 never? Basically replacement time equal to charging time. The pcb investment equals to 3-4 years? Use rechargable batteries just..

[@baby-turtle]

If you're going to put a cord on it just use a 3v AC/DC adapter... And it will keep the remote from getting lost... Can always glue it to the table too

[@saraheart8527]

HA!

[@jimmytate7587]

you could glue it to the front of the tv. wont get lost that way/

[@TCSC47]

And the best bit is that you leave it on charge plugged into where ever your charger is and you can always find it!! Brilliant. No more hunt the remote! And further more you can put the charger next to your TV seat and so don't have to argue who can have it. You are in control! Genius! Why don't they make them like this when they sell the tele?

[@cx3262]

At first sight, one might think that the idea is of the same caliber as replacing the television with a large exterior window, but in fact, no! It can be a kind of training challenge because there are already rechargeable batteries! When you install wireless charging on the remote control and wireless charger on a side (or bedside) table, I definitely give you a thumbs up !

[@johnlarkin9594]

Don't get the ton of negativity on this comments section.! Let's fill up the world with batteries 🔋 because it's convenient, oh my goodness. A big well done for your creativity 👏 Southampton UK 🇬🇧

[@mikelee1906]

An added benefit to this "genius idea" is that you get a brand new house when your old one burns down.

[@frankrizzo6404]

Working with rechargeable batteries in the 80s and 90s that involved carefully charging your AA and such size batteries, I must say that replacing the batteries with a Lipo pak that's sooo much smaller and soldering it to a USB for charging is a great way to show hoe rechargeable batteries could actually work great with low power and non necessary devices. I will always have a stash of fresh non rechargeable lithium batteries on hand for things like a flashlight or radio fir maximum output though.

[@tim_bbq1008]

You're correct, that's an idea I would never think of on my own.

[@shrujanamsyama9940]

Because it is useless hack. Alkaline batteries in remote would last 2+ years easily. The time and effort to replace batteries in remote is too low. Same with clocks as most clock batteries last 2+ years. These kind of rechargeable batteries are needed only in intensive appliances like cameras, speakers etc

[@mr.noneofyourbusiness3234]

Hahahahahahhahhahaa

[@eijentwun5509]

@@shrujanamsyama9940 Not on a Roku Remote. They could use this hack.

[@WolfHeathen]

Some of us are just smarter like that.

[@old-n-gettinolder]

Great concept for any device that uses 3-4 V, add the longest capacity (mAh) lithium flat possible with a charge protection circuit (like in device he dismantled) and USB recharge very convenient. I've been using rechargeable NiMH Batts for years in some products (headphones, smart deadbolts, flashlights, etc), last almost as long as alkaline (most devices), less likely to leak. (Panasonic Eneloop #1) But they only max out 1.3-1.4 V freshly charged), not enuff V for some products, either to work properly or show accurate %charge left. Lithium rechargeables provide full 1.5+ V , last moderate duration, then nothing (per design, protect lithium cells), but still $$$ and higher failure rate.

[@jamespryor7358]

Respectfully, what that guy accomplished reminds me of a child taking his or her inital step. Good job!

[@datmeme8967]

This guy also invented dehydrated water.

[@i80386sx]

A set of AAA batteries cost $1.25 at Dollar Tree. Just replace the batteries when they’re depleted which doesn’t happen often with remotes.

[@fauxque5057]

My problem is that they corrode and then ruin the remote

[@pinoytechniko6925]

He has thousands of remote

[@tonymusolino2369]

I use semi depleted batteries in my tv’s remote. They no longer work in flashlights or other electronics, but still have enough juice to work in your tv remote. Check it out.

[@johnb6371]

I can’t unsee this. Buy a rechargeable battery. Done. I could use that 5 minutes back.

[@tikofthetoka5650]

Technically........ He did buy a rechargeable battery. 😁

[@clark2711]

This is a good solution for remotes that has higher consumption or where the normal batteries dies after a week of usage. It may look complicated but it would be good for the long run. I would put dc-dc buck converter to lower the voltage down to 3 volts to avoid frying any chip on remote(unless chip has operating voltage range up to 5v).

[@dapv144]

I have a 14mth old, a 4 yr old, and a 6 almost 7yr old. The remote batteries are always fresh. I know because i replace them with new batteries at least 3 times a week. I am done with buying bulk AAA batteries and ill be doing this in q few minutes after I get this grass cut. Thanks for the video.

[@ianbelletti6241]

Doing a project like this it's always good to do an operational check prior to securing everything. Had the battery been bad or the charger wasn't able to charge the battery (for example, an internal protection found the wrong voltage from the battery and refused to charge the battery) he would have to do a complete disassembly to fix it.

[@Phil8sheo]

You guys think the OP didn't test this before filming it? That remote had been disassembled prior to recording. If you have ever opened up any electronics you would have known that.

[@dantronics1682]

@@Phil8sheo was going to say the same thing

[@AnnaVannieuwenhuyse]

If you ever do have to take apart a hot glued mess, remember that alcohol type spirits help loosen those bonds. :) Ethyl acetate, ethanol, isopropanol for example.

[@TortureBot]

@@AnnaVannieuwenhuyse so true. A little isopropyl alcohol and some patience and the hot snot comes off easily.

[@NoflectioN]

You def would have fkd this up

[@DirectX3]

Instead of walking straight, he likes to walk as in the maze to the target. What a genius.

[@drtino8261]

Nice idea, but it needs a little tweaking with the terminal sticking out. The control needs a new body design, cause that one gets dropped and ...c'est la vie "its broken".

[@hyperwebbing]

I see a lot of people talking about buying rechargeables but if you are using good alkaline batteries from the beginning and they get discharged I put them in my seven-in-one battery charger and make a mental note of the time and if the batteries are at 1.2-3vdc and I only leave them in about maybe 30 minutes then check them with my meter with it set to read 2 or 3 #'s right of decimal and if they read 1.5 or less i charge another 15min until 1.7 or higher. If 1.8+ is measured after removing from charge at any charge interval then remove and let rest for a few minutes before using or placing with other batteries. If you ever measure 25% or more to what the cell is supposed to maintain say 1.9 ,2.0 or more , then you have overcharged and just be gentle with the battery(s) and place them in a small disposable plastic container or sandwich bag and place in the freezer for a few minutes to help minimize any leakage that may occur and if leakage is ever found use a little bit of glass cleaner with baking soda or whatever will clean and neutralize in your kit to Simply wipe the battery down with and it can be reused. I've had some batteries that leak from overcharging that I'm careful with after that that will continue to maintain voltage and go through dozens of more charging discharge Cycles. PS: I have some Alkaline I bought from Fry's Electronics it was the store brand 50 Cent for a four pack of alkaline on sale over 10 years ago that are still holding close to 1.5 in storage and still taking a charge. Do not use any of those low priced manipulative falsely labeled zinc mix batteries. You know the ones they're cheap they're very lightweight compared to alkaline and they don't last even though the label says heavy duty among other things that are the polar opposite of what these batteries can do. Just don't buy them ever not even in a pinch. They're filling up landfills with hazardous materials that can't be recharged and they last only a fraction of the time of proper battery will and they leak in a class of Their Own to the detriment of many people who have found out the hard way and it ruins not only the battery contacts but will even damage circuit boards and LCD displays Etc rendering some very rare battery operated devices to the trash Heap with no replacement to be had.

[@wrxsubaru02]

I believe they sell those rechargeable AA and AAA batteries now... I think they came out yesterday, so they might be hard to find. 🤣

[@ronstansell993]

You could always use rechargeable batteries . You just changed the format of how it was charging and what kind of batteries it took to operate the remote.

[@codybanks9944]

@Ron Stansell....Exactly!!!

[@thomasthompson1846]

You don't get it it is to reduce the amount of batteries you consume

[@robertheinkel6225]

@@thomasthompson1846 but you are still using a battery to replace a battery. Just use rechargeable batteries, and no modifications needed.

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

Yes, you can have two in the remote and change them out if or when they go flat, two minute job and you can use the remote again , with this you have to find a power bank or if you do not have one you have to plug it into an outlet and wait for it to charge . Dumbest idea ever

[@sloppy101]

If you use disposable vapes, there’s so much you can do with them all because they’re rechargeable and small.

[@Holaroznic1]

It's not about replacing batteries, it's about innovation. And this applies to multiple devices, I'm thinking kid toys, radios(people still use radios?lol). A really neat idae.

[@thinkoutsidethebox217]

Thank youu, this video just made me appreciate batteries even more... especially rechargeable ones.! 👍😊

[@55tumbler]

waste of time

[@coryr3510]

Those rechargeable batteries I bought did the same thing and I didn't have to re-engineer my controller. But good for you showing an alternative and creative way. Thanks mate!

[@you2uber530]

Looks like small solar panel like in calculators with a small capacitor may fix the problem cheaper and with less effort.

[@richardlee4773]

Ditto. Also, your way will not take the risk of destroying the only working remote. Think about it.

[@arejaz21111]

@@you2uber530 wahahaha good one 😂

[@segredosdotiosam9989]

NOPE. You still have to remove the batteries, recharge them and re-insert them.

[@Damon-qt3fw]

@@segredosdotiosam9989 Yes, but that is not a weekend project.

[@lastotallyawesomebleach204]

I bought some cheap solar garden lights from the dollar store and discovered that their batteries were AA size. I bought a butt load more of them and use the batteries in other various low power items. Once they run out of juice, I just put them back into the solar lamps and set them outside.

[@k-sell4065]

By the way they sell rechargeable AA batteries that can be recharged to go in remotes. If you don’t have a charger for the batteries use an outdoor solar light to charge the battery during the day. Once night falls and the light turns on take it out and put it in the remote😊hope this helps 👊🏾

[@lastotallyawesomebleach204]

I thought I was the only one who used batteries from outdoor solar lights in my remote.

[@k-sell4065]

@@lastotallyawesomebleach204 😃 I like to experiment with different electronics and gadgets,light you name it lol I destroy things on purpose to test the durability. 43 years old and I’m still a big kid😂😂😂

[@jeffreymelchor8535]

I see it as a passion. He did it not to save money but because he likes doing things like this. Good job 👍

[@elementwar27]

Needs more likes

[@dz-pg5dy]

This is great, i dont like paying for disposable. Thank you

[@This_is_my_real_name]

He needed to use all that hot-glue he used his yootoob monetization to buy.

[@dichodichov6045]

Still he did a pretty sloppy job.

[@richardjura7450]

I personally like this idea. And anyone can get free electricity you just need to use your head it won’t B high volts but it could recharge a 3.7 battery!

[@slikdarelic]

I'd just buy 2 rechargeables and call it a day.. BUT.. these vids are also to stimulate the mind.. I can use that concept on something else.. thx.. 👏

[@dantronics1682]

well you see the difference between you and him, he already had the powerbank, you would have to actually spend money to buy the rechargables

[@jimdiet8534]

@@dantronics1682 But if you don't own a soldering iron or a glue gun, the rechargeable are way cheaper and can be used in other devices.

[@dantronics1682]

@@jimdiet8534 true

[@user-wf8jv1lf2q]

Honestly, it is kind of a cool idea, I mean who doesn't secretly enjoy plugging things in to charge. He did do something which I would not advise, which was use the battery wires as his output wires. Instead, he should have used the output from the big USB port. This is safer as the charging voltage will not damage the circuit board

[@wmabde0]

Esthetics means nothing to some people, and over engineering is a way of life for many.

[@derekliu9992]

I've been doing this type of mods for many of my appliances that run on batteries. Instead of taking apart a power bank, a much cheaper solution is to buy a lithium battery charging circuit with a built in usb port for less than a dollar (10 for $7). Another nice addition is to use those magnetic USB plugs so the remote will snap to the charging cable when you're done, and you never need to manually plug any cables in.

[@journeyon1983]

Can you make a video on your channel doing this?

[@Mystical-TEDDY_]

@@journeyon1983 frr bro i needa see it

[@robertheinkel6225]

I started using the magnetic connectors. Worked fine for a couple of months. One by one, my devices would no longer charge. I went back to plug in connectors with no issues.

[@MV-wb2cz]

@@robertheinkel6225 those damn cheap chinese parts lol

[@ThexthSurvivor]

That sounds pretty neat. Have you considered doing some videos showcasing this?

[@btd2516]

Love the cold solder joints, wonder how long they will last before they come apart.

[@TortureBot]

I noticed that. One of the final connections he made was barely attached.

[@nicholascarver1]

They were pre tinned.

[@jimbobbyrnes]

you can get better build quality on a deserted island.

[@stdorn]

Came to comments to say exactly that. I'm surprised the battery connection didn't fall off from moving the battery around.

[@ignitore]

And the hot glue on a pcb how long do you think it can last.... 😅

[@marcvandoornik]

There's actually a pretty good reason why this genius idea won't come to your mind...

[@ArcAiN6]

!!!!! DO NOT DO THIS !!!!! A fully charged AAA battery is 1.2v - 1.37v Two of them = 2.4v- 2.74v A single 18650 Lipo battery (what he's using here) Puts out 3.7v that's more than 2x the voltage that remote is designed for. Doing this will not only damage the remote, but may lead to fire, as lipo batteries carry a significant amount of current.

[@akhil_1210]

He:say goodbye to batteries Also him:installs rechargeable batteries 🤦‍♀️

[@Jbainbridge5]

With a charging port*. I install rechargeable batteries in tons of things; I just leave the charger on my desk.

[@PaweX3]

In some languages rechargeable batteries are not called "batteries" e.g. some use word like "accumulator". In Polish, for example, for "battery" we call the one that is not rechargeable.

[@sa_herz]

what did u expect him to create an arc reactor???

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

@@PaweX3: But this wasn't titled in some other language, now, was it? Doiii...

[@Geneo-en5km]

Wow just what I've always needed more cords and a power bill to keep my remote working.... thanks guy.

[@dantronics1682]

I doubt that you would need to charge this thing more than once every 4/5 years so cant see the impact on your energy bill, unless you are talking about the energy that the soldering iron and glue gun uses

[@smartech108]

@@dantronics1682 There is only impact on our stupidity to watch this video. The batteries on remote controls I replace every 5-7 years!!! And they are so cheap ...

[@brianroberts815]

Amazing idea and workmanship. Whoever would have thought to replace 2- 1.t voltt batteries will single 3.4 or 3.7 volt battery? And use those high tech tools too. Wow.

[@noureddineelaroussi7680]

Battery 🔋 is cheap, very cheap, 2 AA will last over a year on any remote😂

[@SamirmajumdarKajal-ju2zr]

Right Advice

[@D3Fd0ck]

So now I can recharge my phone using my TV remote! Awesome.

[@user-xv1vl8br1p]

Wow that genius idea didn't came 2 my mind 😂

[@truthseeker5496]

Cool idea. I wonder if this can be done with toys too. My grandkids go through dozens of batteries. It's like every toy these days come with batteries and they're not cheap. Though reading some comments below, it seems pretty technical about needing to know about voltage and what the toys can handle without damaging them. Thank you for sharing your idea. I'd like to try it with my young grandson - just to try it. He loves this kind of stuff.

[@Curtis.Carpenter]

it certainly can be done, i installed a charge port in my old gameboy with a drill and dome cheap usb ports offline aswell as a lithium cell so i charge it just like a phone and the charge lasts weeks of game play before recharge. just gotta findout what the device requires for power and replace with literally any type of rechargeable u want that will physically fit! :) its a fun project for sure and veeeery inexpensive.

[@sevenyatra565]

Nice. But difficult to make it and maintain it .New idea i get from you. Thanks Bro.

[@OriginalMergatroid]

Buy them some rechargeable batteries and a charger. Problem solved.

[@Debbiebabe69]

Its not that hard to learn. For 99% of toys/gadgets, one lithium battery will work instead of 2 AA batteries. Remember they have to work at wide ranges of voltages anyway - a fully charged alkaline AA is 1.5 volts, near death around 1.2 volts. A rechargeable AA is 1.2 volts full, around 1 volt when nearly dead. A lithium is around 4v charged 3.6v dead, so you are putting 4v into something that is designed for 3v with a tolerance of 1v - so most of the time you will just get toy car motors spinning a bit faster etc.

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

Normally toys actually _don't_ come with batteries; if they need any you have to buy them separately.

[@inventful]

The traditional batteries last way longer than rechargeable ones especially in remote controls that don't take a lot of energy. the rechargeable battery will also loose some charge over time without using it so not worth the hassle, also considering the fact that you will need to put the remote on charge in this case and wait for it but with replaceable batteries you can just put new ones and they will last for at least 1 year

[@onesong2001]

yes, but the end result looks great

[@pieplay]

When your Li-Po cell will get under 3.2V, it will get damaged untill it breaks the cell permanently.

[@waynehale66]

I’ve had same batteries in my remote for years still not changed them still working great lol

[@tomwyrick2824]

None of the replacement batteries ever seem to last as long as the funky Japanese or Chinese batteries that come with the device! Kinda makes you wonder 🤔 can't I just get a case of the funky ones??? They would probably out last me!! Lol 😆 🤣 😂

[@DoubleMonoLR]

@@tomwyrick2824 All of my remotes last a long time with any batteries. I also use rechargeable nimhs in some, no modification necessary..

[@Straight_Outta_Hopton]

They should design a tv with buttons on it that change the channel and control the volume etc, eliminate the remote all together. That, is a genius idea.

[@kenfretwell7947]

Genius

[@dantronics1682]

90% of tv have either a joystick or buttons at the back, buttom or side

[@threadripper979]

@@dantronics1682 I think he knows that. He's being cynical.

[@timwegman5776]

Very cool but I would have cut a small hole in the back of the remote case so the ports were not sticking out the bottom. Very cool!

[@siphelelendlovu377]

You people make things look very easy , but when I try too, I fail !! lool 😱😱. Great work man!

[@crazytaxi3277]

Great work!! Two AAA battery can power a remote controller for years but you introduce a lithium battery in this place for generating much higher environmental issues

[@tsbrownie]

Nice idea. This setup would probably last as long as the remote. I would make it a bit more robust / beautiful, but it's a good start.

[@Yarn_584]

"hey bro can i use the remote for a sec?" "nah man the remote is still charging"

[@vincesanchez7]

Love it. Simple instruction on a basic I tend to forget. Thank you. -vincent

[@thomasthompson1846]

I should have thought of that I use those power modules in a lot of my electronic projects going to give that a try I always have some in stock

[@kevinwesterlund1495]

Yes, replacing dead batteries in a remote control is such a daunting task. If this is a “genius idea,” then I’ve been using the word “genius” incorrectly for my entire life.

[@midclock]

You can re-use disposable e-cig batteries, with those li-ion usb chargers available for a couple of dollars each. At least you'll save a power bank, and avoid disposing of a good battery.

[@Leonvolt28]

Genius. Now you can also use your remote as a powerbank 😂

[@ascott7321]

Gotta admit, this strange idea would never have come to my mind.. 😂😂😂

[@jjc8276]

😂😂😂🤣

[@michaelyiaxis7520]

A "genius" idea? I don't think so. What is your problem getting 2 normal batteries?

[@abbeeapen4162]

100%

[@noway8233]

Yuo need to buy them (i agree its way)

[@OhNiceMatt]

its a 3rd world country

[@lazarusramaube8291]

@@OhNiceMatt Go check the meaning of Third World Country you Drumhead,go back to sleep.

[@shooter9600]

better stay out of it now...lol

[@Bradrick_Larney_Sr]

Yes it'll be smarter to buy rechargeable batteries as some of the people in the comments are saying. However, thinking even further outside the box. This is actually a decent idea! Buying rechargeables for your remote, yes. But applying this idea to other things where "AA and AAA" batteries won't fit and in some cases product specific batteries aren't available or replaceable. This is a smart idea. At least for those of us capable of doing these things.

[@Metaphoria_Music]

Guest: "Oh, what happened to your remote?" Unemployed electrician: "I modified it so I don't have to change the b.. " Guest feat Skrillex: "CALL 911 NOOW!!"

[@Soupy_loopy]

I just fill mine with popcorn, just cram as much popcorn in there as possible, don't have to worry about changing the channel anymore!

[@martinthatsall1518]

The best technical reply that I have seen in many years!

[@mauricio0341able]

I've been used rechargeable batteries for more than twenty years and last time I bought a pair was like 5 years ago. Even the alkalines that came with controls last years

[@WolfHeathen]

I still have the very first pair of rechargeable AAA batteries I ever bought in 2005 and they still work great.

[@mauricio0341able]

@@tiffanyfrank3654 sorry, i didn't talk about alkalines no way you can recharged them, I meant that the rechargeable batteries last many years and you can be trusted

[@mauricio0341able]

@@tiffanyfrank3654 the problem is that I'm Spanish native and I barely understand some English sorry

[@roblox_progamers1104]

“Say goodbye to your remote control batteries” *continues to put a battery on the remote

[@DTFP23]

Now you have to charge a remote ALL the time, when batteries typically last a year or more without worries. BRILLIANT!

[@johnathansmith1003]

I use rechargeable batteries, they work pretty well.

[@MYTOYMAKERZ]

Thank You for making a video that most negative complainers can’t do themselves. I get it you did it because you can and believe me I respect you for doing it. I am 78 years and I only wish that I was able to think see clearly enough and my hands didn’t shake so bad 😅that I wouldn’t burn my fingers. Again Thank You and I think many people miss the point saving batteries that will not end up in a landfill somewhere also……..Cheers

[@richardlee4773]

Have you heard of rechargeable batteries? I don't throw mine in the landfill. I recharge them!

[@abduladeshofowora9658]

Of course, just use #40k+ naira power bank for your remote instead of #400 naira AAA batteries. Wisest man on the planet

[@warrenkuhn7974]

I would recommend doing this only if you've became trapped in a room and it's the only option left .

[@terranfroerer]

I think that, finding a different solution that fits with your skill set, is awesome! Keep up the creative thought process!

[@adeyemibabatunde1814]

@Digital Sat Pro Charging voltage could be up to 5.2V, Lithium battery terminal voltage can be up to 4.2V. The remote control run on 3V(1.5+1.5). Hope this won't destroy the panel of the remote control from overvoltage. A resistor should be placed between the postive of lithium cell and the positive terminals of the remote board to drop the voltage by ~1.5V. If the remote consumes 0.1A current, R=V/I Resistance=1.5/0.1=15ohms. Use ~15 ohm resistor

[@terrancejohnson2827]

Your actually right over time there's a little chip in there that will heat up and it'll stop working all together and then you'll weigh the options that it was better just to switch out the batteries then to destroy the remote all together. Been there you have to put in one of those little things they called resistors I think in order for it not to destroy the remote

[@AiantasD]

I think the remote consumes 0.01 amp by pressing the buttons not 0.1 amp. So the resistor should be 150 ohms.

[@adeyemibabatunde1814]

@@AiantasD If its 0.01A, then 150ohms is okay. The wires, switch, terminals also have resistances

[@michaelshultz2540]

Very good he actually knows ohms law now you need to know that ,bad boys rape our young girls but violet gives willingly, get some now. And did you know that pac man was a reformed ohm eater ?

[@michaelshultz2540]

Oh ya and watch out for the pervert electron .he goes around blowing all the fuses.🤪😜😎

[@ericklein5097]

Yeah let’s put a Powerbank circuit that likely chargers at 1A in a remote with a tiny Lipo battery, likely tripling the max charge rate for that Lipo. This was not well thought out

[@Christopher_T_Paul]

A good idea and I am surprised that good spec TV's don't already come with a rechargeable remote, but I guess the cost of the upgrade over 1000's of TV's isn't viable. After all it isn't hard to pop in new batteries every year.

[@SkepticalCaveman]

Rechargeable lithium batteries already come in AA and AAA sizes already. For a remote, a super capacitor that can be recharged with shaking is a better option though, since you never need to charge or replace the super capacitor.

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

"Already... already"? Oops.

[@DoubleMonoLR]

I can't see the point, AA/AAA nimh batteries are already inherently a suitable voltage, and readily available including high quality ones like eneloop. The extra bit of charge lithium can hold is pretty meaningless for something that uses a tiny amount of power like most remotes.

[@SkepticalCaveman]

@@DoubleMonoLR read the whole comment before replying next time.

[@anthonydenn4345]

Sort of like those battery less watches. Nice idea.

[@psoopsoo4825]

Good job! I think this is to tell the manufacturer's that they should change their batteries replacement system, and rather manufacture rechargeable remote controls

[@DarkWolfsDen]

Everyone is dissing on adding the charging circuit and battery addition, but no-one is asking the important question.... Why does the remote not already come with a proper charging circuit/rechargeable battery to start with? Big battery and big remote are in cahoots with each other.

[@jimmytate7587]

now you have a wired remote....something common in the late 50's and early 60's. way to go.

[@emerituse3390]

There could be a potential issue with a device that was designed to run at 3VDC, now being run at 4VDC or more.

[@Chris.Rhodes]

A 1s lipo is running at a max of 4.2v fully charged. So You're running at a max of 1.2v over. I highly doubt it's going to hurt anything. It might prematurely kill the electronics, but honestly, I doubt it. Electronics are usually rated at a couple volt give or take, so it'll work while the batteries are draining. I think this is a pretty good idea. I would just make it cleaner, and drill a hole in the bottom and hide everything.

[@christhompson7766]

140% of design voltage assuming the design calls for 2 alkaline batteries @ 1.5v each in series.

[@vsmichael1]

3.7 watch again. 7 tenths of a volt more won’t hurt it.

[@Chris.Rhodes]

@@vsmichael1 yeah, but 3.7v lipo fully charged is around 4.2-4.3v

[@Chris.Rhodes]

@@vsmichael1 but still, I'm with ya lol

[@terrygoyan3022]

Wow! They’ve sure lowered the bar to what constitutes a genius idea……

[@TheVicar]

I find that licking a 9v battery always wakens up my genius gland

[@StaticisStranded2]

I find that shoving a rechargeable 9v battery up my ass awakens my genius gland.

[@craigopperman5072]

Your idea of genius is setting your alarm clock to wake up on time! 😆

[@SailProMarina]

I put a 50 watt solar panel in my front window and ran a wire from that to the remote , so every night while I sleep it recharges the remote and the batteries seem to always work without even having to change them

[@dawg338]

Congratulations, you managed to go back in time from a wireless battery operated remote to a wired remote like my grandpa use to have.