Recycled Power

Recycled Power is a multifunctional power station created for Trash to treasure . Approximately 90% of its materials were recycled or salvaged, including batteries from an old power bank, components from a damaged MP3 player, wires from damaged USB chargers, LEDs and switches from old lighting equipment, and PVC recovered from a construction site.

The recovered components were tested, modified, and combined into one device providing portable power, LED lighting, and audio functionality. The project demonstrates how discarded electronics and other waste materials can be transformed into a useful product through reuse, repair, and creative engineering.

PVC pipe from construction site

18650 cells from old power Bank

Mp3 panel and speaker from damaged mp3 player

Power bank module

Dc connectors and LED from damaged touch lights

Wires from spoiled charging cable

Step 1 — Make the PVC Sheet

Get a suitable PVC pipe.

Cut a straight vertical line along the pipe.

Heat the PVC carefully using a heat gun.

Once the PVC softens and opens up, place it on a flat surface.

Press/flatten it until it forms a flat PVC sheet.

Let it cool completely before removing it.

Step 2 — Prepare the Power Bank Module

Get the power-bank module.

Remove the existing USB ports using a soldering iron or heat gun.

You now have the module's output connections available for your wiring.

Output 1: use it to supply the two DC connectors.

Output 2: use it for the MP3 player and charging/output connection.

Step 3 — Connect Everything

Once the PVC enclosure and power-bank module are prepared:

Install the battery pack.

Connect the power-bank module to the batteries.

Wire the two DC connectors.

Wire the MP3 player and remaining output.

Add the switches and other components.

Check polarity and continuity with a multimeter before powering anything.

Test each output individually before closing the enclosure.