Discussing the NicoStick

[nicowolf]

OK, a nice new thread to discuss the nice new how to thread and the New and Improved NicoStick.

[LuckySevens4U]

Hi Nic, great job on all those photos. I like how it looks all clean and neat inside without all that epoxy everywhere!

[rejoice]

Ok I looked at the photos and directions. Still confused. First off is there a link for the parts to buy?

[nicowolf]

Ok I looked at the photos and directions. Still confused. First off is there a link for the parts to buy?

I gave a link for each part except the battery - there are so many places online to get them and I wouldn't want to be accused of sending everyone to my favorite place and nowhere else.

[rejoice]

Thank you found it. Here is a copy for anyone wanting it from Nicowolf.
This time I will go through the parts list more thoroughly and provide links since the parts are from more than one place.

The box came from Battery Space.
Battery holder: 2 x AA Covered Battery Holder with On-Off Switch - RoHS Compliant - BB2AA
It already has a kill switch in it and does not require any extra modification like my RS box did. The price is better than RS, but shipping is more unless you order several at once (the shipping price is the same for one or 20).

The switch came from Radio Shack.
3A 125V SPST Pushbutton Momentary Switch - RadioShack.com
This switch is widely available elsewhere too. The important things to look for are: Pushbutton, Normally Open (aka N.O., Off{On}), Momentary action (this means that the button must be held down to be on as opposed to one click on next click off like a flashlight). I have also used this switch with BAD luck 12VDC 50mA SPST 6.2x6.2 mm SMT Tact Switch, 9.5mm High - RadioShack.com. It could not handle the current and failed. I have had another modder tell me his did the same, so I went with a very amply rated switch for the tutorial.

The atomizer connector also came from Radio Shack and is also widely available elsewhere.
Size N Coaxial DC Power Jack w/Switch - RadioShack.com
Size M Panel-mount Coaxial Power Jack w/Switch - RadioShack.com
It does not matter which one, both work the same. For the UK folks, I hear the one at Maplin's needs the center pin built up a little to make contact. There is a separate thread detailing the use of this part. I have also seen other DC parts in these sizes that may work but have not tried them yet.

[rejoice]

well that didn't give the links. Try this. How To: The New and Improved NicoStick

[rejoice]

I am going to order the parts. Get me the glue and Soldering kit. I have never ever did anything thing like this. I want to give it a try. I think I can, I think I can. Well maybe.. Will have questions for sure......

[nicowolf]

I am going to order the parts. Get me the glue and Soldering kit. I have never ever did anything thing like this. I want to give it a try. I think I can, I think I can. Well maybe.. Will have questions for sure......

And I will be more than happy to answer them. I am very happy to see you are ready to try making your own. I have watched you collecting for quite some time now. It will feel wonderful to have one made by your very own hands - it is a very special feeling.

[rejoice]

Can you tell me a good soldering kit? I have been online looking and I really do not know.

[nicowolf]

I bought the cheapy little $8 kit from Radio Shack. It has a 30watt soldering iron, a little solder, a heatsinking clamp, a little stand to prop the tip of the iron on, and a pick-like tool. It suits my purpose, but I wish I had gotten something just a little better. I strongly recommend getting one of those helping hand solderer's tool thingys too. They have it at Harbor Freight for like $3 and it helps a ton. It saves me countless hours of losing and hunting down tiny little parts, not to mention giving me two extra hands while trying to solder. I recommend this to all who intend to try these mods. I think I like this thing even more than my soldering iron. It comes in handy just about as much as the cordless rotary tool and the pliers (tweezers for e-cig parts).