Attn: atomizer rebuilders

[kinabaloo]

crazyhorse - a new post about something else i recognised as relevant here: Simple box mod with "swappable" resistors

This alerted me to an even better solution that I had all along !

Which is breadboard connectors. Breadboards are cheap and can can be cut up. Because the nichrome is fine, it might need a support wrap before insertion, and insertion with some small nose pliers holding it close to the insertion point.

Just an idea.

[crazyhorse]

I'm not sure I understand what you're saying kinabaloo. Although I've never seen one, I'm assuming a breadboard is the white piece you use to power the coil in your direct_mesh video. You mean grind down a dual terminal piece of this and use it for a coil connector in an atomizer?

[framitz]

A while back I had to inject myself in the belly twice a day for four days in preperation for a surgery. The stainless needles were mild and not brittle at all, I know because I accidentally bent one about 30 degrees and scared the heck out of myself.

Seems you should be able to pre-tin then silver solder without too much difficulty.

But the bread board connection thing sounds easier and better if it works out.

[kinabaloo]

I'm not sure I understand what you're saying kinabaloo. Although I've never seen one, I'm assuming a breadboard is the white piece you use to power the coil in your direct_mesh video. You mean grind down a dual terminal piece of this and use it for a coil connector in an atomizer?

Yes. The thread I linked to used earing clips (butterfly clips). Maybe better as these are already small pieces. Maybe fold some small piece of metal around the end of the nichrome wire and then insert.

Another possible way: how about using small crimping pins?

[crazyhorse]

Those tiny insulin needles are a bit different than the big 18-20 gauge needles. But I do remember the neck muscles of a large horse bending a 24 gauge before.

Soldering the needles turned out to be dirt simple using a dip in phosphoric acid as a flux then doing a quick hit with silver solder.

[crazyhorse]

Yes. The thread I linked to used earing clips (butterfly clips). Maybe better as these are already small pieces. Maybe fold some small piece of metal around the end of the nichrome wire and then insert.

Another possible way: how about using small crimping pins?

I saw the earring clips. Innovative idea.

What are crimping pins? Sorry, I don't know all these electronic parts.

[kinabaloo]

Soldering the needles turned out to be dirt simple using a dip in phosphoric acid as a flux then doing a quick hit with silver solder.

That's great! In a way; not something everyone can do (in terms of easily replaceable concept)

[crazyhorse]

The phosphoric acid is simply the Nu-Calgon liquid ice machine cleaner. A leftover from the ill-fated atomizer cleaning experiment of a few months ago.

[kinabaloo]

The phosphoric acid is simply the Nu-Calgon liquid ice machine cleaner. A leftover from the ill-fated atomizer cleaning experiment of a few months ago.

I'm glad it came in useful

[kinabaloo]

I saw the earring clips. Innovative idea.

What are crimping pins? Sorry, I don't know all these electronic parts.

Some pics (will add as i find more)



This link shows the whole process quite well:

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36733

A pin designed to fit a socket, has a hollow interior; place wire inside and use something much like pliers to squash the tube tight to grip the wire.