Hosting a WebSite on a Disposable Vape (bogdanthegeek.github.io)
from Zerush@lemmy.ml to technology@lemmy.ml on 15 Sep 10:24
https://lemmy.ml/post/36177680

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[^6].

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[^6].

The project demonstrates creative e-waste reuse at a time when disposable vapes face increasing restrictions, with recent bans enacted in Rhode Island[^13] and other jurisdictions. The developer notes the irony of “disposable” devices containing USB-C ports and rechargeable batteries[^6].

[^1]: Hosting a WebSite on a Disposable Vape | Lobsters

[^6]: Hosting a WebSite on a Disposable Vape

[^13]: New year, new laws: RI to put host of new laws on the books | ABC6

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justcallmelarry@lemmy.dbzer0.com on 15 Sep 10:51 next collapse

But does it run DOOM?

b00g13@lemmy.dbzer0.com on 15 Sep 11:00 next collapse

asking the REAL questions

Zerush@lemmy.ml on 15 Sep 11:03 collapse

LOL, DOOM can run even on a Predictor

youtube.com/shorts/2PD-sTFBdvY

ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org on 15 Sep 15:56 collapse

Not really, they replaced most electronics inside and it’s just a video.

Also, there is almost always a better source than a brainrot video on most topics.

And what language calls pregnancy tests “predictors”?!

Zerush@lemmy.ml on 15 Sep 17:59 collapse

You can play DOOM even in an PDF, right now in your browser.

doompdf.dev/doom.pdf

tracyspcy@lemmy.ml on 15 Sep 12:30 next collapse

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

Whostosay@sh.itjust.works on 15 Sep 14:56 collapse

Bad boy even comes with its own UPS

gorogorochan@lemmy.world on 15 Sep 16:17 next collapse

Is this technically vaporware?

desmosthenes@lemmy.world on 15 Sep 16:22 next collapse

damn you beat me to it lololol

Zerush@lemmy.ml on 15 Sep 16:39 collapse

Not if you release a great amount of it, than it is recyclingware based on your vice to vape.

HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world on 15 Sep 17:23 next collapse

aww we hugged it to death

umbrella@lemmy.ml on 15 Sep 17:37 collapse

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.