Downloadable E-Juice Recipe Software App

[Mist_Of_Joye]

Hi Mist, currently you could share the recipe files with someone else that has the same program (they have a .rcp extension and are located in the directory where you installed the application unless you changed their location through the "Preferences" menu), but you've touched on a good idea. I may put in an option to save as a more readable text file. I was lazy and made the recipes files more convenient for me to read them in to the program vs. share with others hahah I will post in this thread if I make any updates. Thanks for the idea!

Great desrtrat!

Ok, just one other suggestion that i forgot about earlier.

Since your lovely software might develop into a very useful platform, for everyone to share recipes, can you perhaps add to it the following options?

1- A space to mention in it the creator of the recipe so that every chef out there, might take due credit for his recipe.

2- Another space mentioning:


a-Better vaped at:

3.7 volts --------- with (x) atomizer
5 volts ----------- with (x) atomizer
6+ volts --------- with (x) atomizer

b-Recommended with:

-------(food or beverage)-----

c-Other recommendations:

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Really nice software with lots of potential.

Thanks desrtrat.

I think this thread should become sticky then...

[Kurt]

Thats great, I just ordered my first batch of juice and flavors ,this will come in handy. Does any one about how long it takes to get an order from TW they seem to be highly respected?

TW is generally 2-3 days. Sometimes 4. They are having a 15% off sale on everything, code = MEGAKIT. Makes the prices on attys and batts pretty good.

[Kurt]

Oh, and nice job, dsrtrat! As for sharing recipes, if you just give a recipe in %'s it won't matter if you are using this fine app or a spreadsheet.

BTW, I'm using Open Office for Dan's speadsheet, and it works fine all the time. But this app is great for those who are not spreadsheet geeks.

Vape on!

[kinabaloo]

Desrtrat - looks good. I especially like the idea of a standard e-recipe format that could be easily shared. Include Mist-Of-Joye's ideas, plus, description field and may I strongly suggest XML (it's perfect and human readable; and using the .xml extension). If go with XML, fields and field sets can easily be added later. And easily read by spreadsheets, databases or other software, even on the Mac.

A simple XML :

<?xml version="1.0" ?>
<note>
<to>
<recipient>Tove</recipient>
<recipient>Kat</recipient>
</to>
<from>Jani</from>
<title>Reminder</title>
<msg>Don't forget me this weekend!</msg>
</note>

[j0ker]

I really think this deserves a sticky! How about it Mods?


Sorry...just noticed Mist's recommendation......So I second it!

[kinabaloo]

Can someone post an example recipe file so I can see how it is structured?

[desrtrat]

I really like the ideas I've seen in here! Mist and Kinabaloo...I think we can come up with something that would better serve everyone from a recipe sharing standpoint. I admit I hadn't really even considered that when I initially decided to write this. I like the xml idea Kinabaloo.. and Mist..Love the suggestions! haha If we go with the xml format as Kinabaloo has suggested, we could add anything we want. I'd have to dust off the cobwebs as it relates to parsing and working with xml files, but I'm not unfamiliar with working them....ok Kinabaloo, here is what the recipe files look like. they are human readable but admittedly, I didn't spend too much time designing a scalable solution. I wasn't sure if people would take to the idea of an application when there are several spread sheets out there...anyway, now that the disclaimer is done, here is a "Basic Recipe" recipe file:

Name: Basic Recipe
Drops Per Ml: 20
Amount To Make: 4
Ending Nicotine Level: 9
Nicotine Liquid 1: Aroma E-Juice Flavorless
Nicotine Liquid 1 Strength: 36
Nicotine Liquid 1 Percent of Mix: 25
Nicotine 1 Liquid Ml: 1
Nicotine 1 Liquid Drops: 20
Nicotine Liquid 2:
Nicotine Liquid 2 Strength: 0
Nicotine Liquid 2 Percent of Mix: 0
Nicotine 2 Liquid Ml: 0
Nicotine 2 Liquid Drops: 0
PG:
PG Ml: 0
PG Drops: 0
PG Percent of Mix: 0
VG: HUMCO
VG Ml: 1.6
VG Drops: 32
VG Percent of Mix: 40
Water:
Water Ml: 0
Water Drops: 0
Water Percent of Mix: 0
Alcohol: Vodka
Alcohol Ml: 0.4
Alcohol Drops: 8
Alcohol Percent of Mix: 10
Flavor 1: LorAnn's
Flavor 1 Ml: 1
Flavor 1 Drops: 20
Flavor 1 Percent of Mix: 25
Flavor 2:
Flavor 2 Ml: 0
Flavor 2 Drops: 0
Flavor 2 Percent of Mix: 0
Flavor 3:
Flavor 3 Ml: 0
Flavor 3 Drops: 0
Flavor 3 Percent of Mix: 0


that's it...real high tech huh? haha As I said, I was lazy and would be the first to admit it's not the most efficient way to have done it hahah So...there ya go Kinabaloo. It think we should probably take the discussion of this particular thing offline...I've got your PM..I'll be answering it soon, but I gotta take off for the night. This should get you started though.

[desrtrat]

Heeey! I got it! Saved it to my desktop! Okay, and I know I should seek another thread now or start a new one...
Question...
What is the normal ratio of nic liquid to PG/Vg to flavoring??
I mean putting in these values is great but if I make a mix w/ way too much VG/PG it will be... well bad! Right?? Is there a rule of thumb somewhere to go by??
Thx everyone!

Hi Luv2CUSmile! The problem with this question is that if you ask 10 people, you're likely to get 10 different ratios. It's really a matter of personal preference. I include a "Basic Recipe" with the application, but that is geared toward MY tastes and may not be suitable for you. All you can really do is start by making small batches (3-5ml) and try different proportions until you find one you like. After that all you need to do is bump up the "amount to make" and hit the "Calculate Amounts" button for your larger recipe. Personally, I always make small batches. Unfortunately there's no right or wrong answer to your question. Just...experiment hahaha... thanks for giving my app a shot!

[kinabaloo]

<name>xxx<name>
<nicotine>
<flavor>flavorless</flavor>
<strength>36</strength>
</nicotine>

etc

with nic, vg, pg, water, alcohol and flavorings, plus author and description/notes being the categories (8)

maybe you have done this already, but a 'convert to zero nic' would be good such that the nic part is replace by boosting the pg and vg, according to preference (all pg, all vg or mix); if all vg a tiny bit of alcohol or water would be included too.

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This is GREAT! I need to get a bunch of e-juice recipes now
Thank you!