Salvage 18650 Li-ion Batteries From Powertools - Tesla Cells

[@Richard-nc7gh]

The "center tipped screws" are actually just "security torx screws" no need to break them, just use the right screwdriver. (Edit:) Just wanna add that i like the video, you know your electronics, keep up the good work

[@TechBuilder]

Thank you! Had to bream them since there were no locally available security screw kits. Had to improvise :)

[@skepticfucker280]

I was about to leave the same comment. Lol Harbor freight, 7 bucks for a full security driver set. :)

[@justasducinskas633]

man that tip you gave about breaking off the tip was the best tip ever

[@luigisalvacion4536]

Man, I just discovered your youtube channel and I feel like I wasted a lot of time watching other yt channels for diy projects. Nice breakdown of information and explanation on each part.

[@ArthursStudio]

Thanks for being so straight forward dude! I got a bunch of old laptop batteries in a box and it had a leaf blower battery good to know that its possible to open it. I'm working on an ebike battery trying to upgrade my lead-acid batteries to lithium.

[@GogoTech]

Bro I missed you a lot and your projects

[@TechBuilder]

Awww. Thanks!!

[@someoneonly]

I wish I had a store like yours to buy scrap batteries nearby :/

[@fayanshorts]

4:21 the desoldering pumps spring load part flew off lol

[@bwselectronic]

I would recommend using a small pair of needle nose pliers or a pair of wire cutters to remove the nickel strips. I grab ahold of the strip and roll the strip over the pliers to pull off the strip. You can use the needle nose to remove small pieces of the strip that might be left on the battery

[@kanaefukuda1864]

its been awhile since he posted a project. Nice!

[@zabihhaqqani1072]

Yes

[@TechBuilder]

Thank man!

[@anhhoangla7223]

Your project is very well.

[@TechBuilder]

Thank you!

[@ranhmaster5089]

good work

[@dreammix9430]

Awesome video dude!

[@ryanbishop3343]

Also look into a solder wick, it works much faster than the pump I know they can be a pita sometimes.

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

You can buy the security tips at Home Depot or eBay even harbor fright

[@sacadyussuf7636]

What type of Arduino Kit would you recommend for electronic enthusiasts/beginners. Just asking for a friend

[@nelchan2421]

TIPS : If you're planning to reuse it as a power tool battery and you don't have a spot welder, just leave the old nickel strip on the battery so you can solder it correctly and securely.

[@Horns-knowledge]

thqnk you

[@RupinChheda]

Can you add comparative costs per cell if purchased directly as a cell, versus harvesting it from a battery pack? The cost of time aside, I think the amount of plastic waste created by the harvesting method is not useful.

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

plastic isnt waste ....

[@RupinChheda]

@@girlsdrinkfeck true. Very true.

[@Diy-For-Life]

Excellent video! Very informative for the new people! I would love to see this video go more in depth for testing of the cells. You should be capacity testing not just charging. Also letting them sit for a month and pull the self discharging. Also Where do you go to find those bins of batteries like that for sale?

[@bdulAhad0]

Well wouldn't the batteries have bad health like would not be able to hold charge, they are old??

[@TechBuilder]

Surplus batteries are considered brand new, most of them were excess from shops that weren't sold till their models became obsolete. Speaking of shelf life, these lithium batteries can last for decades even when unused, as long as they. I'm making a separate tutorial, focused on showing the proper method of checking the remaining battery capacity and it's freshness %. Mine were only behind by 5% of the cell's nominal capacity, I would say, they're in a great condition.

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic job, dude. I use to do it with discarded notebook batteries, but I haven't had much luck. 😕 I'm going to try those! 😊 Anyway, just one thing: LiIon cells like the 18650 won't explode like a LiPo. They change exactly the same way, but the similarities end there. Different chemistry. 😊

[@TechBuilder]

Thank you! Same here, laptop batteries were a pain to open. 18650 Lithium-ion batteries are indeed less explosive, but in some cases they still are capable of exploding. Had experienced it before when I overcharged one of my cells in a controlled experiement.

[@MCsCreations]

@@TechBuilder Really? Wow! 😮

[@zoetrandoan7305]

hey, welcome back!

[@TechBuilder]

Thanks!

[@aaronlegend14]

Bro is english your second language? It's so clear and good.

[@georgeaura]

none of the links are to bats

[@BastelPichi]

4:21 did really fly away one part of the desolderingpump?

[@Sincro420]

Is BB-8 v2 ever gonna come?

[@winmendones8664]

Bro, may tutorial ka sa sootweld

[@shawnnoh899]

Having a hard time getting a straight answer, so maybe someone here can help me.. Would it be safe for me to use some 18650's from a drill battery pack in my regulated vape mod? Any answer would be greatly appreciated!🙏

[@pequodexpress]

What did you pay for those used lawnmower batteries?

[@dockatok9470]

Sir i know your from the phils. So tagalog nalng..san po location ng local surplus warehouse na binibilhan nio ng mga lumang baterya ng powertools?.tnx in advance sa reply.

[@donnamaedevilla186]

Hi just wanna ask where surplus warehouse did you buy all those harvested Lithium battery? Thanks!

[@tomokiezawa1340]

Omg im from philippines to what store are you buying those batteries

[@plusplusultra1652]

I'm from the ph... Where'd you source those power tool batteries? Want to save up too on 18650s

[@nickwoo2]

what capacity are you getting from those cells?

[@crazyhands9294]

Bro the link for battery packs is the same link for the screwdriver set. Please take care of that.

[@georgeaura]

two of the bottom links are same place

[@chidorinxx]

Where is that store ?

[@kyleedricaranas5474]

I am from Marikina. I am interested where is this local surplus warehouse.

[@ghikid6338]

Where is the store located in the philippines?? There is no link or site in the description of the video.

[@robertmaceda996]

i second this

[@pradeepnamoju007]

I miss you

[@rolandasjakim6353]

how does it explode when its empty i should of been dead hundreds of times its dangerous when its overcharged

[@icedflame100]

Just a little update to everyone before you think about doing this to the new Ryobi 40v you can buy the cells off AliExpress for super cheap instead of doing this they downgraded their cell quality within the last few months

[@cm4688]

What do you do with all the plastic from the power tools?

[@sswpp8908]

4:20 I think I see why you threw that desolder tool away.

[@MoAdel92]

Miss u

[@peterwacker9297]

The link to the cells just the link to the screwdriver again.

[@artwork5333]

How do you dispose ferric chloride?

[@_Kunjan01]

Are you going Maker Faire NY 2019

[@josepherindelcarmen3655]

Hello. What is the location of surplus?

[@hitme3091]

Where can I buy those tools batteries by lot Thank you

[@ryanbishop3343]

That’s called a security bit. Search security bit set. It’ll make your life hella easier

[@antoncasciano8747]

what store did you go to

[@danny60473]

What store do you go to? I'm in houston cant find nay cells

[@timothypow8374]

What's vaping sir?

[@pronehacker9915]

I hope we have that shop in the ph😢

[@cjcoquilla6782]

tol saan location nung binibilhan mo ng surplus battery?

[@TechBuilder]

HMR. dami yan across Luzon :)

[@rujhansharma3171]

Can we use these batteries to run 4 motors and an arduino board?

[@TechBuilder]

Yes! I use these often on all sorts of robotics projects. I'm assuming you're going to use a motor controller board?

[@rujhansharma3171]

@@TechBuilder oh yeah ,i am working on a project ...in this i am using an arduino board to run ultrasonic sensor , four motor and a servo motor so can these batteries help me?

[@badhonebrahim7707]

Let's make a vape mod.

[@NoobPlayer-bl1jr]

what is yourc course?

[@iamTHExavier2]

Vaper ka nooo?

[@TechBuilder]

Hahaahhaa 😅

[@atta30]

Why do you sound like the burger king footlettuce guy

[@akinnon2000]

or just buy a set of security torque bit for 12$..

[@ShadowFandub]

PLZ NOT BUY A ULTRAFIRE CHARGERS!!!

[@pronehacker9915]

Pls send me some baterry heheh.

[@vanchatv]

+++

[@Dafastso]

music is so annoying

[@brainwashed7244]

dude music blaaa