Wooden Mod (need Input)

[Ruppy]

Gummy, I don't think your pic allows for the angled sides, you've set them in the wall. The boosted 18650 would fit though. If the 8100W, then maybe 2 18500's and the circuitry running sideways along the top?? The connector probably wont stick in much, and the pot doesn't need to be on the board--This is looking tighter than I 1st thought...

THe connector dosent stick through at all. I think im going to countersink it ever so slightly to make a sort of juice well. Otherwise ill have over 1/8 of an inch below the connector. to the bottom side of the cap.

Just a quick and dirty photoshop. Just trying to show that the batts don't have to go all the way down to the bottom/back wall.
Hey Ruppy,,,
What does the side measure?
And the bottom/back wall while your at it.

Ill have to measure in the morning I left the case on my desk at work. Each side of the back three sections of the hex are approximately 1 inch and the two front most sides are about 1/2 inch. Ill post more accurately in the morning.

 

[Zen~]

THe connector dosent stick through at all. I think im going to countersink it ever so slightly to make a sort of juice well. Otherwise ill have over 1/8 of an inch below the connector. to the bottom side of the cap.


Ill have to measure in the morning I left the case on my desk at work. Each side of the back three sections of the hex are approximately 1 inch and the two front most sides are about 1/2 inch. Ill post more accurately in the morning.

If you get me the exact thickness of the top, I'll make you a connector/juice well out of brass that will fit it exactly

 

[Ruppy]

These are the measurements. I also included the original plan for the connector for reference. the depth of the 808/901 connector I have is 6mm. As noted in the drawing the wood is 9mm thick on the top plate.

 

[Zen~]

Ruppy, I will make you a brass connector cup tonight if I get a chance, if not, it will be tomorrow night.

 

[Ruppy]

Thats mighty generous Zen Hit me with a PM and well discuss details. Let me know what I can do for you

Im not in a super rush anyway. Im waiting on some switches at the moment.

 

[Zen~]

Here's a brass juice well I made up for you... A 901/808 connector will press fit perfectly... I would put one in but I have the unslotted 901 connectors and they don't work well with 808

Shoot me a pm with your address and I'll get it in the mail tomorrow

 

[Para]

(H) 3.7" x (W)2.3" x 1" inside space but the fact that its hex on one side takes out a decent amount of usable space. Planning on 18350 or 16340 batts.

Guess I should have paid more attention in Geometry and I would know the actual usable area lol

If you decide to use 16340's, take a peek at Madvapes VV chip.....it's CHEAP and works really well. I put the combo in the Hammond box I used for the swing arm mod and there's PLENTY of extra room. It shows the pot mounted on the board, but you can remote wire it anywhere. It might be what you are looking for.

 

[Ruppy]

If you decide to use 16340's, take a peek at Madvapes VV chip.....it's CHEAP and works really well. I put the combo in the Hammond box I used for the swing arm mod and there's PLENTY of extra room. It shows the pot mounted on the board, but you can remote wire it anywhere. It might be what you are looking for.

Ive used those in a few boxes. They have worked very well for me. Honestly, at least for me, the only plus to using one of the TI boards over it is effeiciency. Beyond that, the VV board from madvapes works just as well.

Once I mount the switch and batteries well see how much room is left over. I have at least one of every board laying on the bench. Surely I can jam one of them in there

Did you ever have any luck finding a voltage display under 33mm?

Here's a brass juice well I made up for you... A 901/808 connector will press fit perfectly... I would put one in but I have the unslotted 901 connectors and they don't work well with 808

Shoot me a pm with your address and I'll get it in the mail tomorrow

It looks awesome Zen. As I said in the PM tell me what I can do for you!

You going to get that new lathe today? if so be safe in your journey.

 

[Zen~]

It looks awesome Zen. As I said in the PM tell me what I can do for you!

You going to get that new lathe today? if so be safe in your journey.

You don't need to do anything! It's all good, man...

I get the new lathe and mill on Saturday...

 

[Gummy Bear]

I got 1st dibs on the old lathe that your throwing away.

 

[Zen~]

I got 1st dibs on the old lathe that your throwing away.

LOL... not throwing it away... I'm keeping it so I can use it as a second operation machine for threading... One of the biggest time-sinks I have when working on PV's is setting the machine up for threading... now I'll have a machine for turning/boring and one for threading... a huge advantage.

 

[Gummy Bear]

LOL... not throwing it away... I'm keeping it so I can use it as a second operation machine for threading... One of the biggest time-sinks I have when working on PV's is setting the machine up for threading... now I'll have a machine for turning/boring and one for threading... a huge advantage.

,,,,,,,,,damn,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Well you can't blame a gummy for trying.

 

[violetvoo]

Beautiful mod Ruppy!!

 

[Ruppy]

Thanks Violet Hoping my catch cup comes today so I can finish drilling and put the final coat of finish on it.

 

[Ruppy]

OK I got this thing going. It is still a work in progress as I am waiting on a better switch and am working on a 8100 board if I can get it small enough.

Currently I tossed a madvapes VV board and two 16340s in it.

Thanks to Zen this thing looks fantastic! the catch cup literally made the PV.



The adjuster for voltage is inside the round hole above the switch

 

[Zen~]

I'm glad I could help... that's a GREAT looking PV!

 

[Ruppy]

I'm glad I could help... that's a GREAT looking PV!

Yeah it turned out great! I cant wait until I get the updated switch in it. that will really finish it off. Shame I cant get a brass switch to match the cup and inlay. The black one I have coming will still look better though.

What makes it even better, I made it!

Thanks to everyone in the modders forum for helping make this possible

 

[drewk302]

that looks great! btw the back of that......did it come from an incense holder? I have one thats identical to that. Great job none the less and super clean inside!

 

[Ruppy]

The panels that have the slots did. Yup it sat in my kitchen for 10 years at least. No idea where it came from. Broke it apart, cut it down and built them in. Wish I knew what kind of wood it is.

Cant believe your the first one to ask or at least ask how I made the slots

 

[drewk302]

lol, it was a great idea. Walmart sells them like $5. I don know what kind of wood either.