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[2].
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[2:1].
The project demonstrates creative e-waste reuse at a time when disposable vapes face increasing restrictions, with recent bans enacted in Rhode Island[3] and other jurisdictions. The developer notes the irony of “disposable” devices containing USB-C ports and rechargeable batteries[2:2].
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.
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
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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.
that’s very untrue. 10yr old phones are still functional if you can still get a replacement battery for them.
Is this technically vaporware?
Not if you release a great amount of it, than it is recyclingware based on your vice to vape.
damn you beat me to it lololol
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
Bad boy even comes with its own UPS
aww we hugged it to death
But does it run DOOM?
LOL, DOOM can run even on a Predictor
https://youtube.com/shorts/2PD-sTFBdvY
asking the REAL questions