I made this item from scrap components, highlighting how much can be made from reusing electronics.
You can download the schematics by clicking the button below the preview image.
Origin and costs for each part used in the video
| Name | Origin | Unit | Price per Unit | Quantity | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Printer | It was my old 3D printer | piece | € 0.00 | 1 | € 0.00 |
| LEDs | They were the Power/HDD Access LEDs of an Olivetti computer | piece | € 0.00 | 1 | € 0.00 |
| Pot Handle | It belonged to a scrap stereo amplifier | piece | € 0.00 | 1 | € 0.00 |
| Electronics (semiconductors) | Some friends gave them to me as they had no use for them | piece | € 0.00 | 1 | € 0.00 |
| Label | Bought | meter | € 0.88 | 0.1 | € 0.08 |
| Resistors | Bought | pieces | € 0.01 | 5 | € 0.05 |
| Total Cost | € 0.13 | ||||
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One response to “I made a hot bed from e-waste (video)”
Awesome