Christmas present ideas for the person who has everything #10

by Marshall Brain

Today’s gift idea is a cordless screwdriver with a twist. Instead of using rechargeable batteries (which typically take hours to recharge), this screwdriver uses ultracapacitors which recharge in 90 seconds and which never wear out. 20 years from now, the capacitors in this screwdriver should still be working fine:

Cordless screwdriver

As the video describes, you drive 20 or 30 screws, recharge for 90 seconds, drive some more, recharge again, and so on, for nearly continuous uptime.

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For more info see: Inside an electric screwdriver

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