Shotgun mod in a neat case - E-Cigarette Forum

boondongle · 11-18-2009, 11:37 PM

During my recent move, I found an emergency Palm charger lying around that I thought would be great for modding. It's essentially a 4xAA box, but the batteries are arranged 2x2, rather than 4x1, so it fits very nicely in the hand, even though it's a bit large. It also has a battery door, so that you can change batteries without opening up the box. This is a big deal for me, since I hate having to carry a size 0 screwdriver around with me everywhere, just in case I need to change batteries. Add a built-in safety switch, and handy little rubber feet to keep the whole thing from sliding around on a flat surface, and it's a great box to work out of.

At first I thought I'd make a high volt mod, using two 14500s, but lately I've realized I don't like 510 atomizers at high volts. My 801s are great at 5v, but those are more of a novelty for me, since I always go back to a 510 at 3.7v. In any case, I decided to just put the batteries in parallel, so that I could have a long-life device. But that still left more than half the box for me to use, and that just seemed like a waste. So I ordered some 14650 batteries, figuring that 1600mAh is better than 900mAh, even if they were a bit pricier.

There were some serious problems along the way (like 14650s don't actually fit in the battery door without some modification), and I almost gave up a few times. I'm glad I didn't, because I really like the end product. It's a bit ugly, and it has a few problems, but I'm still enjoying it:

As you can see, the two atomizers are very close together, and that's one of the limitations of the box. If you're going to keep the kill switch in place, that's the only way to fit two atomizers. It's not ideal, but it still gives me throat hit like nothing else.

The box came with a nice LED that I salvaged for use in the mod:

Here's a shot of the battery loading door:

As you can see, I had to grind out a good bit of plastic to make an angle shallow enough to put these extra-long batteries in there without opening up the whole box.

One of the nice things about it is the versatility. You can use dual atomizers, or just one. Also, you can use dual batteries, or just one.

Finally, here's a shot of the guts. Sorry about the picture quality, all I have is my cell phone camera.

Thyestean · 11-18-2009, 11:49 PM

ha. that's pretty cool. and now another way to test mixing flavors without mixing liquids

boondongle · 11-19-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Thyestean

ha. that's pretty cool. and now another way to test mixing flavors without mixing liquids

I did this unintentionally, because I grabbed an atomizer/cart with 555, and another with orange creamsicle. Actually didn't taste bad at all.

gsa · 11-19-2009, 01:46 AM

nice work! mixing flavors like this is a really good idea

xLowEndx · 11-19-2009, 05:46 AM

I dig the name. The Shotgun works well for the double barrel feature.

boondongle · 11-19-2009, 12:52 PM

Well, I'm not claiming to have come up with the "shotgun" name...I'v heard others on this forum use the term.

As an update, after using this for a bit, one of the nice (though unexpected) features of this mod is that I have to refill carts less often. Instead of having to swap out a cart halfway through my commute, it was still going strong at the end of my drive.

AngusATAT · 11-19-2009, 01:14 PM

Very nice. I like this a lot.

caesar · 11-19-2009, 01:39 PM

Very nice!

And there is plenty of space to put a charger in there

Nforcer · 11-19-2009, 01:44 PM

great idea caesar

Jason365 · 11-19-2009, 06:50 PM

Wow Looks great. I am slowly getting my dual atty monster built. I think I am over planning. I should just build it... But I want it to look nice and not need repairs when finished. You have rekindled my inspiration. Thank you

Edit..Caesar, about the charger. with 2 batteries in parallel would The 1 usb charger top them both off correctly or would you need 2 usb boards for that?

11-18-2009, 11:37 PM	#1
boondongle Super Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Brunswick, NJ Posts: 394	Shotgun mod in a neat case During my recent move, I found an emergency Palm charger lying around that I thought would be great for modding. It's essentially a 4xAA box, but the batteries are arranged 2x2, rather than 4x1, so it fits very nicely in the hand, even though it's a bit large. It also has a battery door, so that you can change batteries without opening up the box. This is a big deal for me, since I hate having to carry a size 0 screwdriver around with me everywhere, just in case I need to change batteries. Add a built-in safety switch, and handy little rubber feet to keep the whole thing from sliding around on a flat surface, and it's a great box to work out of. At first I thought I'd make a high volt mod, using two 14500s, but lately I've realized I don't like 510 atomizers at high volts. My 801s are great at 5v, but those are more of a novelty for me, since I always go back to a 510 at 3.7v. In any case, I decided to just put the batteries in parallel, so that I could have a long-life device. But that still left more than half the box for me to use, and that just seemed like a waste. So I ordered some 14650 batteries, figuring that 1600mAh is better than 900mAh, even if they were a bit pricier. There were some serious problems along the way (like 14650s don't actually fit in the battery door without some modification), and I almost gave up a few times. I'm glad I didn't, because I really like the end product. It's a bit ugly, and it has a few problems, but I'm still enjoying it: As you can see, the two atomizers are very close together, and that's one of the limitations of the box. If you're going to keep the kill switch in place, that's the only way to fit two atomizers. It's not ideal, but it still gives me throat hit like nothing else. The box came with a nice LED that I salvaged for use in the mod: Here's a shot of the battery loading door: As you can see, I had to grind out a good bit of plastic to make an angle shallow enough to put these extra-long batteries in there without opening up the whole box. One of the nice things about it is the versatility. You can use dual atomizers, or just one. Also, you can use dual batteries, or just one. Finally, here's a shot of the guts. Sorry about the picture quality, all I have is my cell phone camera. __________________

11-18-2009, 11:49 PM	#2
Thyestean PV Master Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,022	ha. that's pretty cool. and now another way to test mixing flavors without mixing liquids __________________ 905v2,Deuce(LitecigUSA)CinnamonDanishBanana(MsTsBa kery)ECOpure(Intellicig) 2-510LPVs(Ikenvape)Smooth8,Freedom(Halo)ModParts(Mad vapes)Bloog

11-19-2009, 12:52 PM	#6
boondongle Super Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Brunswick, NJ Posts: 394	Well, I'm not claiming to have come up with the "shotgun" name...I'v heard others on this forum use the term. As an update, after using this for a bit, one of the nice (though unexpected) features of this mod is that I have to refill carts less often. Instead of having to swap out a cart halfway through my commute, it was still going strong at the end of my drive. __________________

11-19-2009, 06:50 PM	#10
Jason365 Super Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 364	Wow Looks great. I am slowly getting my dual atty monster built. I think I am over planning. I should just build it... But I want it to look nice and not need repairs when finished. You have rekindled my inspiration. Thank you Edit..Caesar, about the charger. with 2 batteries in parallel would The 1 usb charger top them both off correctly or would you need 2 usb boards for that? __________________ Last edited by Jason365; 11-19-2009 at 06:52 PM.

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11-19-2009, 01:46 AM	#4
gsa Full Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 66 Tweet this post!	nice work! mixing flavors like this is a really good idea

11-19-2009, 05:46 AM	#5
xLowEndx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 157	I dig the name. The Shotgun works well for the double barrel feature.

11-19-2009, 01:14 PM	#7
AngusATAT ECF Forum Manager nɟ ɯnɹoɟ ʍouʞ ı Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: GA, USA Posts: 5,017	Very nice. I like this a lot.

11-19-2009, 01:39 PM	#8
caesar Unregistered Supplier Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bucharest Posts: 225	Very nice! And there is plenty of space to put a charger in there

11-19-2009, 01:44 PM	#9
Nforcer Super Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Romania/Brasov Posts: 405	great idea caesar