https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:35:29 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b853d63-3f52-4f8e-b63a-ae7390f48638cstantonhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by cstanton on 11/27/2023 10:35:29 AM<br /> <p>Dead battery? That&#39;s a matter of perspective! Instead of recycling coin cell batteries when their time is due, I will put them to good use and show you a secret feature of a Raspberry Pi Pico - and what sets it apart from other microcontrollers. Let&#39;s use the dead batteries to check for dead batteries, so I never have to doubt the battery again! I&#39;ll end up with a nifty box to keep my batteries organised, tested, and ready to use!</p> <h2>Watch the Video</h2> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/GALEpzEd-Pc">https://youtu.be/GALEpzEd-Pc</a></p> <h2 id="mcetoc_1ft10hr6p0">Code and 3D Models</h2> <ul> <li><a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/m/files/146732" data-icid="e14p-ep571-res" data-e14adj="t">Episode 571 Resources</a></li> </ul> <h2 id="mcetoc_1gde7o3kl1">Bill of Materials</h2> <p></p> <table class="e14-product-bom-main"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Product Name</th> <th>Manufacturer</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th><a id="e14-product-link-72c76" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3643332,3407291,9339787,1651091,3126603,103444&nsku=22AJ1097,69AH1025,38K5141,98K5006,40AH1194,07WX9313&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('72c76'));" data-farnell="3643332,3407291,9339787,1651091,3126603,103444" data-newark="22AJ1097,69AH1025,38K5141,98K5006,40AH1194,07WX9313" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea=",,,,," data-avnetema=",,,,," data-avnetasia=",,,,," >Buy Kit</a> </th> </tr> <tr> <td>Raspberry Pi Pico</td> <td>RASPBERRY PI</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-2ea96" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3643332&nsku=22AJ1097&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('2ea96'));" data-farnell="3643332" data-newark="22AJ1097" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="SC17106" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>0.96&quot; I2C Display</td> <td>MIDAS</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-d0c88" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3407291&nsku=69AH1025&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('d0c88'));" data-farnell="3407291" data-newark="69AH1025" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>10k resistor</td> <td>MULTICOMP PRO</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-15a96" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9339787&nsku=38K5141&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('15a96'));" data-farnell="9339787" data-newark="38K5141" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>IN4007 diode</td> <td>NTE ELECTRONICS</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-4733d" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1651091&nsku=98K5006&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('4733d'));" data-farnell="1651091" data-newark="98K5006" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>CR2032 battery holder</td> <td>MULTICOMP PRO</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-61815" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3126603&nsku=40AH1194&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('61815'));" data-farnell="3126603" data-newark="40AH1194" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Switch</td> <td>OMRON</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-69c3e" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=103444&nsku=07WX9313&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('69c3e'));" data-farnell="103444" data-newark="07WX9313" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="xs-hide"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-icid="vcp-mattz-biography" data-e14adj="t">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/27809/vcp-biography-mat-zolnierczyk" data-e14adj="t">About Mat Z</a>&nbsp;<span style="padding-right:5px;"></span><strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/" data-e14adj="t">Project Videos</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: how to test batteries, e14p_MZ, voltage measurements, friday_release, Pico battery tester</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571/revision/6Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:53:09 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b853d63-3f52-4f8e-b63a-ae7390f48638cstantonhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571#commentsRevision 6 posted to Documents by cstanton on 10/7/2022 2:53:09 PM<br /> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/GALEpzEd-Pc">https://youtu.be/GALEpzEd-Pc</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">Dead battery? That&#39;s a matter of perspective! Instead of recycling coin cell batteries when their time is due, I will put them to good use and show you a secret feature of a Raspberry Pi Pico - and what sets it apart from other microcontrollers. Let&#39;s use the dead batteries to check for dead batteries, so I never have to doubt the battery again! I&#39;ll end up with a nifty box to keep my batteries organised, tested, and ready to use!</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1ft10hr6p0">Supplemental Content:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/m/files/146732?icid=e14p-ep571-res">Episode 571 Resources</a></li> </ul> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gde7o3kl1">Bill of Materials</h3> <p></p> <table class="e14-product-bom-main"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Product Name</th> <th>Manufacturer</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th><a id="e14-product-link-78bdc" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3643332,3407291,9339787,1651091,3126603,103444&nsku=22AJ1097,69AH1025,38K5141,98K5006,40AH1194,07WX9313&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('78bdc'));" data-farnell="3643332,3407291,9339787,1651091,3126603,103444" data-newark="22AJ1097,69AH1025,38K5141,98K5006,40AH1194,07WX9313" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea=",,,,," data-avnetema=",,,,," data-avnetasia=",,,,," >Buy Kit</a> </th> </tr> <tr> <td>Raspberry Pi Pico</td> <td>RASPBERRY PI</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-d4086" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3643332&nsku=22AJ1097&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('d4086'));" data-farnell="3643332" data-newark="22AJ1097" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="SC17106" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>0.96&quot; I2C Display</td> <td>MIDAS</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-e51f5" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3407291&nsku=69AH1025&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('e51f5'));" data-farnell="3407291" data-newark="69AH1025" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>10k resistor</td> <td>MULTICOMP PRO</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-dc03d" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9339787&nsku=38K5141&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('dc03d'));" data-farnell="9339787" data-newark="38K5141" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>IN4007 diode</td> <td>NTE ELECTRONICS</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-54619" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1651091&nsku=98K5006&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('54619'));" data-farnell="1651091" data-newark="98K5006" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>CR2032 battery holder</td> <td>MULTICOMP PRO</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-98d30" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3126603&nsku=40AH1194&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('98d30'));" data-farnell="3126603" data-newark="40AH1194" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Switch</td> <td>OMRON</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-9f3f4" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=103444&nsku=07WX9313&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('9f3f4'));" data-farnell="103444" data-newark="07WX9313" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="xs-hide"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/27809/vcp-biography-mat-zolnierczyk?ICID=vcp-mattz-biography">About Mat Z</a>&nbsp;<span style="padding-right:5px;"></span><strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/">Project Videos</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: how to test batteries, e14p_MZ, voltage measurements, friday_release, Pico battery tester</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571/revision/7Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:24:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b853d63-3f52-4f8e-b63a-ae7390f48638Matthttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571#commentsRevision 7 posted to Documents by Matt on 10/7/2022 7:24:00 AM<br /> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/GALEpzEd-Pc">https://youtu.be/GALEpzEd-Pc</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">Dead battery? That&#39;s a matter of perspective! Instead of recycling coin cell batteries when their time is due, I will put them to good use and show you a secret feature of a Raspberry Pi Pico - and what sets it apart from other microcontrollers. Let&#39;s use the dead batteries to check for dead batteries, so I never have to doubt the battery again! I&#39;ll end up with a nifty box to keep my batteries organised, tested, and ready to use!</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1ft10hr6p0">Supplemental Content:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/m/files/146732?icid=e14p-ep571-res" data-e14adj="t">Episode 571 Resources</a></li> </ul> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gde7o3kl1">Bill of Materials</h3> <p></p> <table class="e14-product-bom-main"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Product Name</th> <th>Manufacturer</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th><a id="e14-product-link-c7428" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3643332,3407291,9339787,1651091,3126603,103444&nsku=22AJ1097,69AH1025,38K5141,98K5006,40AH1194,07WX9313&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('c7428'));" data-farnell="3643332,3407291,9339787,1651091,3126603,103444" data-newark="22AJ1097,69AH1025,38K5141,98K5006,40AH1194,07WX9313" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea=",,,,," data-avnetema=",,,,," data-avnetasia=",,,,," >Buy Kit</a> </th> </tr> <tr> <td>Raspberry Pi Pico</td> <td>RASPBERRY PI</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-0ed9e" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3643332&nsku=22AJ1097&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('0ed9e'));" data-farnell="3643332" data-newark="22AJ1097" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="SC17106" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>0.96&quot; I2C Display</td> <td>MIDAS</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-21fb0" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3407291&nsku=69AH1025&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('21fb0'));" data-farnell="3407291" data-newark="69AH1025" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>10k resistor</td> <td>MULTICOMP PRO</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-5aec1" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9339787&nsku=38K5141&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('5aec1'));" data-farnell="9339787" data-newark="38K5141" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>IN4007 diode</td> <td>NTE ELECTRONICS</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-2e067" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1651091&nsku=98K5006&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('2e067'));" data-farnell="1651091" data-newark="98K5006" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>CR2032 battery holder</td> <td>MULTICOMP PRO</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-7ac3a" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3126603&nsku=40AH1194&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('7ac3a'));" data-farnell="3126603" data-newark="40AH1194" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Switch</td> <td>OMRON</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-691b1" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=103444&nsku=07WX9313&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('691b1'));" data-farnell="103444" data-newark="07WX9313" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="xs-hide"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/27809/vcp-biography-mat-zolnierczyk?ICID=vcp-mattz-biography" data-e14adj="t">About Mat Z</a>&nbsp;<span style="padding-right:5px;"></span><strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/" data-e14adj="t">Project Videos</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: how to test batteries, e14p_MZ, voltage measurements, friday_release, Pico battery tester</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571/revision/5Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:07:59 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b853d63-3f52-4f8e-b63a-ae7390f48638pchanhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571#commentsRevision 5 posted to Documents by pchan on 10/5/2022 1:07:59 PM<br /> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/GALEpzEd-Pc">https://youtu.be/GALEpzEd-Pc</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">Dead battery? That&#39;s a matter of perspective! Instead of recycling coin cell batteries when their time is due, I will put them to good use and show you a secret feature of a Raspberry Pi Pico - and what sets it apart from other microcontrollers. Let&#39;s use the dead batteries to check for dead batteries, so I never have to doubt the battery again! I&#39;ll end up with a nifty box to keep my batteries organised, tested, and ready to use!</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1ft10hr6p0">Supplemental Content:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/m/files/146732">Episode 571 Resources</a></li> </ul> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gde7o3kl1">Bill of Materials</h3> <p></p> <table class="e14-product-bom-main"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Product Name</th> <th>Manufacturer</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th><a id="e14-product-link-5c383" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3643332,3407291,9339787,1651091,3126603,103444&nsku=22AJ1097,69AH1025,38K5141,98K5006,40AH1194,07WX9313&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('5c383'));" data-farnell="3643332,3407291,9339787,1651091,3126603,103444" data-newark="22AJ1097,69AH1025,38K5141,98K5006,40AH1194,07WX9313" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea=",,,,," data-avnetema=",,,,," data-avnetasia=",,,,," >Buy Kit</a> </th> </tr> <tr> <td>Raspberry Pi Pico</td> <td>RASPBERRY PI</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-e10e6" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3643332&nsku=22AJ1097&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('e10e6'));" data-farnell="3643332" data-newark="22AJ1097" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="SC17106" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>0.96&quot; I2C Display</td> <td>MIDAS</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-592e4" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3407291&nsku=69AH1025&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('592e4'));" data-farnell="3407291" data-newark="69AH1025" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>10k resistor</td> <td>MULTICOMP PRO</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-07b72" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9339787&nsku=38K5141&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('07b72'));" data-farnell="9339787" data-newark="38K5141" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>IN4007 diode</td> <td>NTE ELECTRONICS</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-6cfb4" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1651091&nsku=98K5006&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('6cfb4'));" data-farnell="1651091" data-newark="98K5006" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>CR2032 battery holder</td> <td>MULTICOMP PRO</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-d9202" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3126603&nsku=40AH1194&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('d9202'));" data-farnell="3126603" data-newark="40AH1194" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Switch</td> <td>OMRON</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-69516" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=103444&nsku=07WX9313&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('69516'));" data-farnell="103444" data-newark="07WX9313" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="xs-hide"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/27809/vcp-biography-mat-zolnierczyk?ICID=vcp-mattz-biography">About Mat Z</a>&nbsp;<span style="padding-right:5px;"></span><strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/">Project Videos</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: how to test batteries, e14p_MZ, voltage measurements, friday_release, Pico battery tester</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571/revision/4Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:15:25 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b853d63-3f52-4f8e-b63a-ae7390f48638cstantonhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571#commentsRevision 4 posted to Documents by cstanton on 10/5/2022 10:15:25 AM<br /> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/GALEpzEd-Pc">https://youtu.be/GALEpzEd-Pc</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">Dead battery? That&#39;s a matter of perspective! Instead of recycling coin cell batteries when their time is due, I will put them to good use and show you a secret feature of a Raspberry Pi Pico - and what sets it apart from other microcontrollers. Let&#39;s use the dead batteries to check for dead batteries, so I never have to doubt the battery again! I&#39;ll end up with a nifty box to keep my batteries organised, tested, and ready to use!</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1ft10hr6p0">Supplemental Content:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/m/files/146732">Episode 571 Resources</a></li> </ul> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gde7o3kl1">Bill of Materials</h3> <p></p> <table class="e14-product-bom-main"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Product Name</th> <th>Manufacturer</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th><a id="e14-product-link-ca693" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3643332,3407291,9339787,1651091,3126603,103444&nsku=22AJ1097,69AH1025,38K5141,98K5006,40AH1194,07WX9313&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('ca693'));" data-farnell="3643332,3407291,9339787,1651091,3126603,103444" data-newark="22AJ1097,69AH1025,38K5141,98K5006,40AH1194,07WX9313" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea=",,,,," data-avnetema=",,,,," data-avnetasia=",,,,," >Buy Kit</a> </th> </tr> <tr> <td>Raspberry Pi Pico</td> <td>RASPBERRY PI</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-fec78" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3643332&nsku=22AJ1097&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('fec78'));" data-farnell="3643332" data-newark="22AJ1097" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="SC17106" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>0.96&quot; I2C Display</td> <td>MIDAS</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-18049" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3407291&nsku=69AH1025&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('18049'));" data-farnell="3407291" data-newark="69AH1025" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>10k resistor</td> <td>MULTICOMP PRO</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-a40f0" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9339787&nsku=38K5141&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('a40f0'));" data-farnell="9339787" data-newark="38K5141" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>IN4007 diode</td> <td>NTE ELECTRONICS</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-82fc6" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1651091&nsku=98K5006&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('82fc6'));" data-farnell="1651091" data-newark="98K5006" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>CR2032 battery holder</td> <td>MULTICOMP PRO</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-caf64" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3126603&nsku=40AH1194&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('caf64'));" data-farnell="3126603" data-newark="40AH1194" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Switch</td> <td>OMRON</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-f43f7" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=103444&nsku=07WX9313&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('f43f7'));" data-farnell="103444" data-newark="07WX9313" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="xs-hide"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; About Mat Z&nbsp;<span style="padding-right:5px;"></span><strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/">Project Videos</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: how to test batteries, e14p_MZ, voltage measurements, friday_release, Pico battery tester</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571/revision/3Tue, 20 Sep 2022 20:00:08 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b853d63-3f52-4f8e-b63a-ae7390f48638tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571#commentsRevision 3 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 9/20/2022 8:00:08 PM<br /> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/GALEpzEd-Pc">https://youtu.be/GALEpzEd-Pc</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">Dead battery? That&#39;s a matter of perspective! Instead of recycling coin cell batteries when their time is due, I will put them to good use and show you a secret feature of a Raspberry Pi Pico - and what sets it apart from other microcontrollers. Let&#39;s use the dead batteries to check for dead batteries, so I never have to doubt the battery again! I&#39;ll end up with a nifty box to keep my batteries organised, tested, and ready to use!</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gde7o3kl1">Bill of Materials</h3> <p></p> <table class="e14-product-bom-main"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Product Name</th> <th>Manufacturer</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th><a id="e14-product-link-0df3a" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3643332,3407291,9339787,1651091,3126603,103444&nsku=22AJ1097,69AH1025,38K5141,98K5006,40AH1194,07WX9313&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('0df3a'));" data-farnell="3643332,3407291,9339787,1651091,3126603,103444" data-newark="22AJ1097,69AH1025,38K5141,98K5006,40AH1194,07WX9313" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea=",,,,," data-avnetema=",,,,," data-avnetasia=",,,,," >Buy Kit</a> </th> </tr> <tr> <td>Raspberry Pi Pico</td> <td>RASPBERRY PI</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-3be68" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3643332&nsku=22AJ1097&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('3be68'));" data-farnell="3643332" data-newark="22AJ1097" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="SC17106" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>0.96&quot; I2C Display</td> <td>MIDAS</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-40b83" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3407291&nsku=69AH1025&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('40b83'));" data-farnell="3407291" data-newark="69AH1025" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>10k resistor</td> <td>MULTICOMP PRO</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-62652" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9339787&nsku=38K5141&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('62652'));" data-farnell="9339787" data-newark="38K5141" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>IN4007 diode</td> <td>NTE ELECTRONICS</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-7b299" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1651091&nsku=98K5006&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('7b299'));" data-farnell="1651091" data-newark="98K5006" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>CR2032 battery holder</td> <td>MULTICOMP PRO</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-2153b" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3126603&nsku=40AH1194&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('2153b'));" data-farnell="3126603" data-newark="40AH1194" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Switch</td> <td>OMRON</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-1d992" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=103444&nsku=07WX9313&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('1d992'));" data-farnell="103444" data-newark="07WX9313" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="xs-hide"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; About Mat Z&nbsp;<span style="padding-right:5px;"></span><strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/">Project Videos</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: how to test batteries, e14p_MZ, voltage measurements, friday_release, Pico battery tester</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571/revision/2Tue, 20 Sep 2022 18:14:41 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b853d63-3f52-4f8e-b63a-ae7390f48638tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 9/20/2022 6:14:41 PM<br /> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/GALEpzEd-Pc">https://youtu.be/GALEpzEd-Pc</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">Dead battery? That&#39;s a matter of perspective! Instead of recycling coin cell batteries when their time is due, I will put them to good use and show you a secret feature of a Raspberry Pi Pico - and what sets it apart from other microcontrollers. Let&#39;s use the dead batteries to check for dead batteries, so I never have to doubt the battery again! I&#39;ll end up with a nifty box to keep my batteries organised, tested, and ready to use!</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gcfbb4sk1"></h3> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; About Mat Z&nbsp;<span style="padding-right:5px;"></span><strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/">Project Videos</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: how to test batteries, e14p_MZ, voltage measurements, friday_release, Pico battery tester</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571/revision/1Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:29:29 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b853d63-3f52-4f8e-b63a-ae7390f48638tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27807/using-dead-batteries-to-test-for-dead-batteries----episode-571#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 9/8/2022 8:29:29 PM<br /> <p>afsdfsd</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>