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
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.
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...
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.
@@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.
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.
I have two ikea Ladda NiMH in my remote control, I need to charge them like once or twice a year, they charge in like 4 hours, I don't see the point in doing a remote mod
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.
@@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!
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..
@@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 😂
@Enrique Thiele 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 .
@@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.
@@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 .
@@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.
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.
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).
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 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. : )
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.
Yup I just got 4 lithium AAA 1200.mAh batteries and charger for $10 ....uses any 5 volt transformer .... since my Buzz TV remote uses batteries fast (every 3-4 weeks) now instead of replacing I (R&R) Remove & Recharge batteries instead.....gonna do the same with my AA toothbrush batt's since the same charger will recharge them
Because it is useless hack. Alkaline batteries in remote would last 2+ years easily. The time and effort to replace batteries in remote is too low. Same with clocks as most clock batteries last 2+ years. These kind of rechargeable batteries are needed only in intensive appliances like cameras, speakers etc
Don't get the ton of negativity on this comments section.! Let's fill up the world with batteries 🔋 because it's convenient, oh my goodness. A big well done for your creativity 👏 Southampton UK 🇬🇧
And the best bit is that you leave it on charge plugged into where ever your charger is and you can always find it!! Brilliant. No more hunt the remote! And further more you can put the charger next to your TV seat and so don't have to argue who can have it. You are in control! Genius! Why don't they make them like this when they sell the tele?
At first sight, one might think that the idea is of the same caliber as replacing the television with a large exterior window, but in fact, no! It can be a kind of training challenge because there are already rechargeable batteries! When you install wireless charging on the remote control and wireless charger on a side (or bedside) table, I definitely give you a thumbs up !
You can, in fact, spend 10 instead of 5$ and install inductive charge receiver for wireless charging, instead of a physical usb connection. Takes around the same effort to pull it off.
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.
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
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!
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.
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".
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.
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
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.
things like remote controls are such low drain devices that i've had 2 AA batteries last me 2 years or more. Same with my wireless keyboard and mouse. That's why if i ever need a battery and i don't have a new one, I snag one from the remote because it probably still has a lot of juice left in it lol
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
@@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 ...
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
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!
Was expecting him to construct a miniature Hydrogen Fuel cell using an empty lighter filled with water, bicarbs, two nails and a 9v battery to charge the remote using science...because all these vids are the same. Lets fix a flat tire by purchasing an entirely new car! Bravo 👏🏼
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.
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.
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.
!!!!! 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.
Those commenting critical in here should realize it’s just a good idea, can be leveraged in many things. But what he showed as video thumbnail has nothing to do with the actual content.
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 😆 🤣 😂
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.
If the battery he took the pack from and the flat pack battery that he used are different chemistries, voltages, and amperages, than that battery management board might not stop the battery charge/discharge and the thing might start a fire.
Like how often do you change remote batteries... once per year? They discharge naturally faster than the remote discharges them. Fitting a small solar panel (like on a solar powered calculator) to keep the battery floating would have been a better idea. Then you would never need to open the battery compartment ever again!
You are better just getting a tiny solar panel off a calculator and use normal NiMH batteries to keep them charge..then you will never have the need to charge them as the light will always keep them charge .
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
As much as everyone says, you could use rechargeable AA or AAA batteries, and consider this as a waste of time & effort, it still got 8.4M views. And that's all there is to CZcams videos. That's all he ever needed. Thanks to you people.
This idea belongs in the faceslap category. So much work to turn a remote into a chargeable remote when you could just replace the batteries in a fraction of the time and NOT have something sticking out the back. And if you really want then why not buy several rechargeable batteries and charge those and use them when needed. But he anything for the views and click right.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
@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
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
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 ?
No need for all the hate comments. I'm sure people aren't going to stop using batteries. This gives you the behind the scenes look at your remote and how you could do something like. Now imagine what else you could apply this to.
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!!"
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?
Yes but then he needs to make content out of nothing. Don't he?
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...
@@MiguelRodriguez5 ever heard of rechargable lithium batteries?
Lol let the man be great dammit
Exactly
Why not just get a couple of rechargeable AAA's? In fact, why bother - these things only need replacing every two years!
Last week i changed the Batteries on my TV remote. They worked almost 5 years.
Some batteries can spill/ leak and corrode the terminals and spoil the panel
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
@@fidztshuma1986 'Every time you need to charge'? Two AAA's will last for about two years, it's not exactly hard work.
Where are your remote batteries lasting so long? I replace them at least once a year
I think your definition of "genius idea" is quite different from what most people think of as "genius idea".
Now I can charge my phone with my remote ❤
Impressive, but I think I’ll just put in two new batteries. 😐
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.
me too.
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New Batteries: Plz only with Lithium, not Alkali Mangan! Why? The Cells of Alkali Mangan has Acid in it....
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.
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...
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.
@@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.
A genius is getting paid from u watching and commenting on his channel...lol
Lol.. i hope no one really goes and actually does this to their remote..that would be hilarious 😂 🤣
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I would never lose my remote control again, just follow the wire!
This man is a genius.
Replacing 750mAH AAA batteries with a 250 mAH, this guy is a genius. He didn't invent warm water.
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.
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@@ashleynicolefoxsmallworld9799 shut up
I have two ikea Ladda NiMH in my remote control, I need to charge them like once or twice a year, they charge in like 4 hours, I don't see the point in doing a remote mod
It would have been better to use a power bank that takes 2 regular rechargeable aa batteries.
The idea of finding complex solutions to simple problems :) 😁
All that work vs changing the batteries once every 5 years.
Simple problems require complex solutions 😎
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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.
@@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!
Who could have ever imagined you could replace battery power with battery power?
You are truly a genius.
For real, it's totally mind blowing. 🤣
Oh the humanityLOL
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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..
Yes, but now it's rechargeable.
I had a remote like this in the 1970's. It was the envy of the neighbors.
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 😂
@@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 😂
I was our remote as a kid
An added benefit to this "genius idea" is that you get a brand new house when your old one burns down.
I dunno. I think I can handle replacing my batteries every few years. Hell, my batteries often outlast the devices the remote goes to.
I was going to say that exact thing! lol
Probably outlast some crappy budget lithium rechargeable, too...
@Enrique Thiele 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.
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!
Fucking TRUTH
Wow this is amazing, imagine if someone actually invented AA rechargable batteries, that would be even more amazing.....
Yes it is an incredible advance of science but this guy does not get the news of new inventions in the world
They already did. They used a physical AA batteries with a micro USB charging port
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.
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This is a genius idea, lol
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.
I wire mine up to a car battery.....not really 'remote' but it works a treat.
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?
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.
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 .
@@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.
@@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 .
@@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.
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.
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).
The original batteries are AAA, they are usually around 1.2v - 1.37v each
@@ArcAiN6 When dead, yes.
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
@@saraheart8527no he's correct. Rechargeable AAA batteries are often 1.2 rather than 1.5
@@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. : )
so now instead of changing batteries once a year I have to remember to charge this thing. Grrrreeeaaaattttt....
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.
I agree with the rechargeable battery part ,I commented didn’t realize there was someone else who felt this way :)
Yeah! Why not to use rechargeable battery!?!? WHY????
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
💯% right!!.. 🤯
Or just glue the two assemblies together, adjust the incoming voltage for the circuit, and have a remote that outlives our power grid.
You're correct, that's an idea I would never think of on my own.
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
Hahahahahahhahhahaa
@@shrujanamsyama9940 Not on a Roku Remote. They could use this hack.
Some of us are just smarter like that.
I remember when my tv remote was wired to the tv.
We evolved from that.
Sure, you can also hook your exhaust to your gas tank and never have to fill it again.
That's an awful lot of work for batteries that rarely need replacing to begin with. 😬
Really!
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.
@@olamabambi4193 Yeah, I think he does need to"Get Smart"!
Maybe he works for the government
@@showxating9885 never? Basically replacement time equal to charging time. The pcb investment equals to 3-4 years? Use rechargable batteries just..
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 🇬🇧
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?
You're right, this is obviously far less effort than replacing batteries once every two years 😂
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 !
You can, in fact, spend 10 instead of 5$ and install inductive charge receiver for wireless charging, instead of a physical usb connection. Takes around the same effort to pull it off.
I can’t unsee this. Buy a rechargeable battery. Done. I could use that 5 minutes back.
Technically........ He did buy a rechargeable battery. 😁
When your Li-Po cell will get under 3.2V, it will get damaged untill it breaks the cell permanently.
If you have to pull out the soldering iron, just buy 2 batteries lol
I believe they sell those rechargeable AA and AAA batteries now... I think they came out yesterday, so they might be hard to find. 🤣
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.
@Ron Stansell....Exactly!!!
You don't get it it is to reduce the amount of batteries you consume
@@thomasthompson1846 but you are still using a battery to replace a battery. Just use rechargeable batteries, and no modifications needed.
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
Respectfully, what that guy accomplished reminds me of a child taking his or her inital step. Good job!
Ah yes, another solution looking for a problem. 😂
I see it as a passion. He did it not to save money but because he likes doing things like this.
Good job 👍
Needs more likes
This is great, i dont like paying for disposable. Thank you
He needed to use all that hot-glue he used his yootoob monetization to buy.
Still he did a pretty sloppy job.
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!
So now I can recharge my phone using my TV remote! Awesome.
Wow that genius idea didn't came 2 my mind 😂
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.
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".
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.
My problem is that they corrode and then ruin the remote
He has thousands of remote
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.
Thank youu, this video just made me appreciate batteries even more... especially rechargeable ones.! 👍😊
waste of time
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
I'm going to make a prediction.... Companies will soon start designing remotes this way
Instead of walking straight, he likes to walk as in the maze to the target. What a genius.
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.
If it's a universal remote, that's a good ideas
things like remote controls are such low drain devices that i've had 2 AA batteries last me 2 years or more. Same with my wireless keyboard and mouse. That's why if i ever need a battery and i don't have a new one, I snag one from the remote because it probably still has a lot of juice left in it lol
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.
Genius
90% of tv have either a joystick or buttons at the back, buttom or side
@@dantronics1682 I think he knows that. He's being cynical.
He:say goodbye to batteries
Also him:installs rechargeable batteries 🤦♀️
With a charging port*. I install rechargeable batteries in tons of things; I just leave the charger on my desk.
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.
what did u expect him to create an arc reactor???
@@PaweX3: But this wasn't titled in some other language, now, was it? Doiii...
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.
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.
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.
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.. 👏
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
@@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.
@@jimdiet8534 true
Now I want to see his Prius.
This channel defy the laws of the universe.
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
Have you heard of rechargeable batteries? I don't throw mine in the landfill. I recharge them!
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!
The best technical reply that I have seen in many years!
Sure it read "Say goodbye to remote control batteries" then puts a battery in !...
Gotta admit, this strange idea would never have come to my mind.. 😂😂😂
😂😂😂🤣
Wow just what I've always needed more cords and a power bill to keep my remote working.... thanks guy.
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
@@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 ...
This man can't stand buying batteries, dont blame him
Everyone giving this guy crap but no one is asking why they don't just come from the factory this way, it would be a lot less waste
Love the cold solder joints, wonder how long they will last before they come apart.
I noticed that. One of the final connections he made was barely attached.
They were pre tinned.
you can get better build quality on a deserted island.
Came to comments to say exactly that. I'm surprised the battery connection didn't fall off from moving the battery around.
And the hot glue on a pcb how long do you think it can last.... 😅
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
The solution wasn't remotely close to what I expected
a couple of rechargeable stilo battery was too complex?
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
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!
Looks like small solar panel like in calculators with a small capacitor may fix the problem cheaper and with less effort.
Ditto. Also, your way will not take the risk of destroying the only working remote. Think about it.
@@you2uber530 wahahaha good one 😂
NOPE. You still have to remove the batteries, recharge them and re-insert them.
@@segredosdotiosam9989 Yes, but that is not a weekend project.
That looks brand new!
Was expecting him to construct a miniature Hydrogen Fuel cell using an empty lighter filled with water, bicarbs, two nails and a 9v battery to charge the remote using science...because all these vids are the same. Lets fix a flat tire by purchasing an entirely new car! Bravo 👏🏼
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.
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.
Can you make a video on your channel doing this?
@@journeyon1983 frr bro i needa see it
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.
@@robertheinkel6225 those damn cheap chinese parts lol
That sounds pretty neat. Have you considered doing some videos showcasing this?
!!!!! 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.
Those commenting critical in here should realize it’s just a good idea, can be leveraged in many things.
But what he showed as video thumbnail has nothing to do with the actual content.
I’ve had same batteries in my remote for years still not changed them still working great lol
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 😆 🤣 😂
@@tomwyrick2824 All of my remotes last a long time with any batteries. I also use rechargeable nimhs in some, no modification necessary..
A "genius" idea? I don't think so. What is your problem getting 2 normal batteries?
100%
Yuo need to buy them (i agree its way)
its a 3rd world country
@@OhNiceMatt Go check the meaning of Third World Country you Drumhead,go back to sleep.
better stay out of it now...lol
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.
If the battery he took the pack from and the flat pack battery that he used are different chemistries, voltages, and amperages, than that battery management board might not stop the battery charge/discharge and the thing might start a fire.
This is brilliant - solving a problem that didn’t exist in the first place 🤣
Like how often do you change remote batteries... once per year? They discharge naturally faster than the remote discharges them.
Fitting a small solar panel (like on a solar powered calculator) to keep the battery floating would have been a better idea. Then you would never need to open the battery compartment ever again!
its not aboutsolving a problem tho, its about creating one😁
He must work for the government.
You killin’ me!!!😂
Q: How to recognise a 'genius idea' on youtube?
A: It involved using hotglue.
Seriously though i replace the batteries maybe once every 3 years
You are better just getting a tiny solar panel off a calculator and use normal NiMH batteries to keep them charge..then you will never have the need to charge them as the light will always keep them charge .
A very good example that a genious idea is very close to a dumb idea, a very dumb idea in this case
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
Easier to get rechargeable batteries ?
Rechargeable alkaline has 1.5V & high capacity, but need expensive charger. No of times recharge also much less.
As much as everyone says, you could use rechargeable AA or AAA batteries, and consider this as a waste of time & effort, it still got 8.4M views. And that's all there is to CZcams videos. That's all he ever needed. Thanks to you people.
This idea belongs in the faceslap category.
So much work to turn a remote into a chargeable remote when you could just replace the batteries in a fraction of the time and NOT have something sticking out the back.
And if you really want then why not buy several rechargeable batteries and charge those and use them when needed.
But he anything for the views and click right.
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.
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.
@@Phil8sheo was going to say the same thing
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.
@@AnnaVannieuwenhuyse so true. A little isopropyl alcohol and some patience and the hot snot comes off easily.
You def would have fkd this up
Works even better with a motorcycle battery crank strapped on to remote.
I used a camouflaged strap so you can’t even see it
i think desoldering the usb type a connector from the board would have helped for a cleaner look on this diy project
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
I use rechargeable batteries, they work pretty well.
There could be a potential issue with a device that was designed to run at 3VDC, now being run at 4VDC or more.
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.
140% of design voltage assuming the design calls for 2 alkaline batteries @ 1.5v each in series.
3.7 watch again. 7 tenths of a volt more won’t hurt it.
@@vsmichael1 yeah, but 3.7v lipo fully charged is around 4.2-4.3v
@@vsmichael1 but still, I'm with ya lol
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.
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!
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
HA!
you could glue it to the front of the tv. wont get lost that way/
@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
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
I think the remote consumes 0.01 amp by pressing the buttons not 0.1 amp. So the resistor should be 150 ohms.
@@AiantasD
If its 0.01A, then 150ohms is okay. The wires, switch, terminals also have resistances
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 ?
Oh ya and watch out for the pervert electron .he goes around blowing all the fuses.🤪😜😎
No need for all the hate comments. I'm sure people aren't going to stop using batteries. This gives you the behind the scenes look at your remote and how you could do something like. Now imagine what else you could apply this to.
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!!"
I think that, finding a different solution that fits with your skill set, is awesome! Keep up the creative thought process!