HOW TO: DC Jack as 901 Fitting

[twrodd]

im sorry if im doing this wrong but why not make a box ( block of wood maybe ) instead of braking charger take piece of wood cut out to fit run jumper wire with clips from charger to block

[seminolewind]

Zippitydodaday!!!!!!!! It works, my Nicostick! On my 4th or 5th try. I think that center post might have been the problem all along. I was trying to make the center post space in the middle, and inadvertently touched the side of the dc jack and got a spark, LOL. So I decided to slightly bend the center post off center, and it worked! It smokes like a chimney with a broken in atomizer. Thankyou, Nico for sharing your design, and your help. It's been a real learning experience,.

[seminolewind]

Question. Is my atomizer coil supposed to turn red?

[nicowolf]

Question. Is my atomizer coil supposed to turn red?

YES. It should turn a nice glowing orange color in like 2 seconds - kinda like the toaster does if you look down inside while you are toasting your bread, same concept really.

[seminolewind]

Great. thanks, Nico. Okay, onward to build one for my dad.......when I get more parts.

[googled]

This is apparently available in the UK as this : http://www.t2retail.co.uk/Components..._Jack_W_Switch

[kinabaloo]

This is apparently available in the UK as this : Size N Coaxial DC Power Jack W/Switch

Cheaper to pick up at Maplins. The 2.1mm requires less filing than the 2.5mm version. DC power jack.

[googled]

Cheaper to pick up at Maplins. The 2.1mm requires less filing than the 2.5mm version. DC power jack.

You mean : http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=1407 ?
It actually works out a bit more expensive with P&P, I don't have a Maplins local enough to pop in but I do have other bits I need to get from Maplins to make it worth getting it from them, the size as you say will help being a little bit smaller. Thanks .

[kinabaloo]

You mean : 2.1mm Single-Hole-Fixing DC Socket : DC Power Connectors : Maplin ?
It actually works out a bit more expensive with P&P, I don't have a Maplins local enough to pop in but I do have other bits I need to get from Maplins to make it worth getting it from them, the size as you say will help being a little bit smaller. Thanks .

Yes that's the one.

The american ones apparently work straight off. In the UK one needs to file down the threading a bit so that the inner pin is not so deep. About 2mm need to be removed. Check for electrical connectivity every so often then file a bit more if neccessary. Best is to lay the file flat and move the connector. After, i use a tiny screwdriver to prise open slightly the inner pole's two halves to get air flow through the connector. When the atty reaches the center pole you can feel it; have a 1/4 to 1/2 turn more from then and the connection will be a good one.

[Nforcer]

hello nico can u reupload those pics