Make: Volume 93

at github.com/chrisdoelcreates/vape-power-

bank and place a PCB assembly order with a

manufacturer, such as JLCPCB. (Disclosure: They

sponsored my YouTube video!)

Also order the USB power bank board, copper

conductive tape, and right-angle JST connectors.

3. EXTRACT THE VAPE BATTERIES

The extraction process can vary slightly

depending on the disposable vape brand, but

generally follows these steps:

• Use cutters or pliers to pry off the bottom cap

of the disposable vape (Figure

C

).

• Gently pull out the battery (Figure

D

).

• Remove any foam or tape covering the battery

terminals (Figure

E

).

• Use a soldering iron to desolder the wires

from the ...