Discussing the NicoStick

[Roaddogg]

Gonna make two this weekend, thanks for the work it had to if been , build , document, post, then field questions , just to give back to the vaping community . Many folks ( and I ain't knocking them, this is America) would go into business, and many would rather send a few bucks for the convenience , and many like us old farts who built a one station crystal radio fifty years ago , can't wait to plug in a soldering iron . Thanks again for sharing, something most of us can all take a lesson in.

[alekos557]

008.jpg004.jpgJust wanted to say thanks, your thread showed that it isn't a scary undertaking to MOD something.
Bought a kit from MadVapes, then after that...caught the bug... again "Thank You"

[wellersl]

Now that protected 10440 batteries are available, I'm thinking about a 2AAA-sized box NicoStick. Not so much for stealth, but more for compactness. Has anyone used these new batteries, yet? Do they make sense? Or should I stay on the 2AA path?

[byronchurch]

Ok that steels it I'm goin to HF! Im working on a Bamboo stick and I need something to carve with !

[spc_erp]

maybe someone can help me. i tried making the puck with no success, still dont know why but it dont work, so i thought this would prob be easier to start with, followed the directions to a T and once again no success. the first go around i relaized i had soldered the postive a lil to close to the negative when the batt spring started to smoke, fixed after about an hour of messing with the solder, and after i got it to where it wasnt touching it still doesnt work. i think modding may not be for me if both of the mods ive tried both failed. maybe someone can help me.

[WillyB]

Maybe this would be more straight forward.

BUilding a 3.7V 510 Box Mod / Mad Vapes Blog

You could forgo the LED if you choose and I would not cover the insides with hot glue as the do. Do get some 5 minute epoxy and use a good amount around the atty connector.

[Koman]

008.jpg004.jpgJust wanted to say thanks, your thread showed that it isn't a scary undertaking to MOD something.
Bought a kit from MadVapes, then after that...caught the bug... again "Thank You"

yeah, it can be tricky alright!

[Heronemisis]

Here's mine. Hard to see but there is a 3 amp 5 Volt regulator in there. Only way I could make room was to keep the switch inside the stock ego battery position. Used a small push button I pulled off an old dvd player, lol, and it is recessed enough that you have to use a finger nail to get to it, but it doesn't turn on in my pocket. Now I'm working on trying to miniaturize a variable voltage regulator circuit to make a VV version. I figure Ill just need to cut a hole for a potentiometer and adjust it with a small tool. I have a working circuit just waiting on more battery boxes! Thanks for the inspiration!

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