Discussing the NicoStick

[nicowolf]

There have been some issues using the non-rechargeable 14500 from RS. If you have a multimeter or volt meter, you can try an alkaline battery and just check for voltage at the connector where the atomizer threads on. If the power is getting through there to that point, it narrows the problem way down.

[tdstrike]

nice avatar nicowolf, I met drew barrymore once and she's as cute as a box of speckled pups.

[stevej21]

There have been some issues using the non-rechargeable 14500 from RS. If you have a multimeter or volt meter, you can try an alkaline battery and just check for voltage at the connector where the atomizer threads on. If the power is getting through there to that point, it narrows the problem way down.

I've got 3.6v at the fitting where the atty screws on. atty works with a standard 901 bat. Could it be the center pole not making contact with the atty?

[crazyhorse]

3.6v isn't much power for a new battery. I put mine on the charger before they're that low.

[stevej21]

i've ruled out the theory of the center pole not making contact with the atomizer. built it up with solder to the point that some broke off when i unscrewed it. i'm guessing the battery is garbage. what voltage reading should i get with a new battery? is there some place i can get one without having to order online? again all the help is appreciated.

[stevej21]

i just tested a fully charged standard 901 battery and it read read about 4.1v. i geuss i need to order an ultrafire 14500 and see if it works.

[LuckySevens4U]

I am the proud owner of an original NicoStick and this thing just ROCKS. I love it so much! It's so nice and tiny and small, protected batteries, and an on/off switch. What more can you ask for. It's just so cute and perfect! Consistent vaper and throat hits. Wooo hooo!!!! Thanks for all your hard work Nico on helping people here and sharing. You are the best!

[seminolewind]

Nico, I have my first Nicostick, and it is fabulous. I love it, and best of all, it doesn't leak like my 801. Wildsky made it and it is a work of art, and soooo reliable. I've been going over your tutorial over and over, and I think I'm ready to do my own, (2 is better than 1, LOL). Best of all, it doesn't look like an analog, and there are some plusses to that as well. Thanks for your very large contribution to the members here.

[rejoice]

Well I have tried to make the Nicostick and already have a problem. I am at the step to make the holes. I made my first hole for the switch too big and it looks tacky.
So I am going to try again with another box. I bought several of the boxes.
Is there a easier way to make the holes. I am using a cordless drill. To make the holes is going to be the hardest thing for me. I need a better tool or something. Any help out there? I have a rotary tool and used it also with the drill and no good luck. Need something to make a more perfect hole.

[nicowolf]

Lately I have been using one of the filing bits for the rotary tool to clean up the holes once they are almost the size I want. By filing bit, I mean one of the grey ones that feels like pumice stone. It does quite a nice job. So basically, I drill the hole with my largest drill bit, bore it out a little bigger with the same bit (until I can fit the filing bit in the hole), and then file it with the rotary tool from there.