Discussing the NicoStick

[mnealtx]

I don't know how that SPDT is wired or if it's normally open or normally closed.

Many folks have used the .5A RS SPST momentary mini switches with varying success. Some of the more experienced modders are now recommending that thses mini switches be used to trigger a MOSFET rather than carry the entire atomizer current themselves.

This might be a better option than the one you posted - a 3A mini SPST momentary switch.

[01gixer]

made mine this thing rocks.....thanks nico

[jj2]

I got rubber bands holding my new Wall Wart mod together. I tried it and it works. Nothing fancy to look at but so happy to have it.

Between the two other, now this one, and my two NicoSticks, I hardly use my factory batteries.

[BuzzKill]

I did'nt read this whole thread ( 1st 8-9 pages ) but I use wall warts all the time for dc power , I looked up this

a 2amp 5vdc 1% ripple ( ac on top of the dc voltage =.05vac nothing )

I have not measured the current draw from the battery but 2 amps should be close IMO ? ( NEED TO GET THAT # current draw )

Later

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$15.30 each

from digikey

[Ez Duzit]

2 amps from the supply is fine, with room to spare.

[Don'tReadTheRunes]

I just finished my Nicostick, which is my very first mod. Worked the first time, but I did do some stupid stuff.

My first time soldering was a riot, especially onto the positive center of the battery connector. Rest of the soldering was pretty easy for a neophyte like myself. Drilling holes was easy. Ran into problems with superglue, didn't know the stuff was so watery now I got a whole bunch of permanent fingerprints on the battery box and hard patches on my fingers. Oh, and last but not least - I still haven't received my battery charger yet. It's taking its sweet time coming from China. I'll vape the two batteries I have dry till it comes though.

Good deal though. Good instructions. I'm gonna do the RCA thing, and build a wall plug passthrough, and a 5 volt Nico with LED's and for a show stopper, I'm gonna do a passthrough with a battery that charges when plugged in and can be unplugged and portable.

[Stew]

Just wanted to say Thanks! Nicowolf. Built mine this weekend and I am completely stoked! Best $23 dollars i've ever spent.

[nyx]

attempted to put together a 5V box last night, and so far i'm not getting anything out of it. the connections are solid and clean (nothing loose or touching anything it shouldn't), and the switch is the same used by Nico, so I'm assuming the problem must be the way i've wired it. soo, i painted a picture and am hoping someone will tell me why i'm stoopid and how to fix it. ;D

[Ez Duzit]

attempted to put together a 5V box last night, and so far i'm not getting anything out of it. the connections are solid and clean (nothing loose or touching anything it shouldn't), and the switch is the same used by Nico, so I'm assuming the problem must be the way i've wired it. soo, i painted a picture and am hoping someone will tell me why i'm stoopid and how to fix it. ;D

Are the opposite ends of the batteries connected to each other (pos to neg). You show all the connections but that one, so just checking.

Also you need to move a few wires. Put the switch in front of the regulator. ie, the switch goes between the regulator input, and the positive battery output. And the regulator output goes directly to the atty. Otherwise the regulator is always getting power even when the switch is not being pressed.

[nyx]

thanks for the response, EZ.. yes, the batteries are connected (didn't change much from the way it came--the ends by the on/off switch are single, unconnected contacts, but the ends on the atty/top side are connected by a contact plate that bridges both).

and i think i understand what u mean about putting the switch before the regulator.. like, the positive from the battery should run to one side of the switch and off the other side to the reg? then from the reg to the center pole of the att?