Printed Mechanical Bottom Feeder Mod

[Moxienator]

Use the hvy button spring from the build kit. Have to shorten it a bit. Stuff it under the leaf spring. [emoji6]

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Would this be better than hacking in a Reo spring you think?

 

[rudy4653]

Correct me if I'm wrong, it won't be the first time, but I believe Bobs magnet fix replaces the spring in the button assembly while most people interested are trying to avoid this:

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I just replaced this one today after many months and a couple (OK, more than a couple) of drops. It was (somehow) still hitting pretty well.

Okay, so I wasn't going nuts!
2 different issues being addressed here. Button spring & Leaf Spring.
I was addressing the leaf spring issue earlier !

 

[BobC]

Not sure how it is possible to damage what you guys call the 'Leaf Spring' or negative 510 connector, unless you are running at .1 or consistently shorting your 510.

I own a few 'originals' used daily, and none of them show even a hint of wear on this connector

 

[B2L]

Not sure how it is possible to damage what you guys call the 'Leaf Spring' or negative 510 connector, unless you are running at .1 or consistently shorting your 510.

I own a few 'originals' used daily, and none of them show even a hint of wear on this connector

Oh, that's easy. The PeKo is kinda like a cat, it always lands on its feet, I guess in this case it's ..... Each time it hits the ground like that, the battery flattens the leaf spring causing a crease which gets worse each time. Soooo... All you gotta do is drop it, multiple times

Don't ask me how I know

 

[Moxienator]

Don't ask me how I know

or me... :sheepish:

 

[pwheeler]

Don't ask me how I know

Or me either


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[Aal_]

I have 4 pekos since day 1. Used constantly. Never had a problem. But only dropped one of them once and landed on its side. They do flatten however from battery changing but I straighten them out with no issues.

 

[oaky]

You guys need to see ROSSUM's latest pic in the PRINTED dna BOTTOM FEEDER thread. It reminds me of early bicycle front fork shocks and should work the same way for people that drop their mods regularly.

 

[Rossum]

This pic?

 

[oaky]

That's the one . What is that material? It looks like maybe a section of tube cut through and flattened.

 

[mackman]

Think he mentioned masking tape

 

[Rossum]

Yep, masking tape, rolled adhesive side out. It stays where you put it and it's easy to adjust the thickness of the log.

 

[inswva]

So much bottle win.

 

[SeanMoore]

Yep, masking tape, rolled adhesive side out. It stays where you put it and it's easy to adjust the thickness of the log.

Neat!

 

[pwheeler]

Yep, masking tape, rolled adhesive side out. It stays where you put it and it's easy to adjust the thickness of the log.

I'm replacing my bottles in everything and I'm going to try that masking tape tip. I do have 10 more springs, but it's kind of a pain to change. That tape might do the trick for me. Good tip, Uwe!

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[pwheeler]

Update on using the tape. I just dropped one of my Pekos from my chest pocket and it landed square on the bottom onto my hardwood floor. I popped it apart and the tape roll held up and the battery is still firm. That really does work like a charm.

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[junquedujour]

surely, someone has told gdeal about these new bottles, yeh?

 

[muzichead]

I'd imagine that he knows already... They are a nice bottle and all, but I've already had more than a few over-squonks because of them... I will continue to use them though...

 

[pwheeler]

I'm finally getting the hang of those bottles. They are easy to oversquonk. I ist take it light and easy. I've had to replace the bottle on one, though. Never could get it to seal.

 

[junquedujour]

it really is something how we all have to unlearn/new-learn. heh.

i wonder if Kataphraktos has peeked in to see these. geez, so many of the peko gang have just kinda evaporated. maybe i can find the answer on fb.