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[badinfluence357]

RX200 converted to a dual 18650 DNA200 squonker
Thanks Capt and TWP for the forstner tips
It works great, only problem was I can't level the bits with the mod
Is not perfect but it works

Looks really good, nice job sub. What is that bottle connector you used on the FD low pro cap? Looks really Professional and the squonk kit looks custom. If you dont mind me asking, where did you get it?

 

[fishwater]

Looks like the Steamcrave connection to me? Plus the fancy Italian squonk bottles that were available here on a co-op buy.

 

[badinfluence357]

Checked SC website under tools and all products, didn't find any squonk kits or top caps...

 

[fishwater]

Checked SC website under tools and all products, didn't find any squonk kits or top caps...

They don't sell the parts separately, that just looks like the one they use in the mod. I know @Subohmies has three Steamcrave squonk boxes that he's already modded.

 

[Subohmies]

I had this same idea for an RX. I don't actually have one in my hands, but I saw one the other day at a local shop and thought 'man that would be a great squonker.' Any tips you would share after making yours? I'm planning on making this a reality like you have.


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Here's some basic step you need for this conversion
1) widen the screen cutout on the RX body
2) filled the firing button and and sand the + - buttons
3) countersunk the 510 ,filled the existing hole with metal putty and sand it off
4) (battery tray)take out the connectors of the 3rd cell and drill a hole for the 510
5) have to run wires for the 510 on top of the tray, need some cutting and sanding. I don't have any photo to show but you'll know when you gutted yours
6) 510 will be the last thing to to solder after putting all thing together ( I use steam crave BF 510)
7) cut out a squonk hole and done

 

[badinfluence357]

Silly me, now I see it on the steam crave mod...I would like to find a 510 like that without having to buy the mod....looks better than most of the high-end ones being sold around...

 

[Subohmies]

Silly me, now I see it on the steam crave mod...I would like to find a 510 like that without having to buy the mod....looks better than most of the high-end ones being sold around...

Yeah I like the way they design their 510

 

[joecarroll42]

Here's some basic step you need for this conversion
1) widen the screen cutout on the RX body
2) filled the firing button and and sand the + - buttons
3) countersunk the 510 ,filled the existing hole with metal putty and sand it off
4) (battery tray)take out the connectors of the 3rd cell and drill a hole for the 510
5) have to run wires for the 510 on top of the tray, need some cutting and sanding. I don't have any photo to show but you'll know when you gutted yours
6) 510 will be the last thing to to solder after putting all thing together ( I use steam crave BF 510)
7) cut out a squonk hole and done

Sweet! I'm picking up a RX in the next day or so, hopefully I'll have it by this weekend. Thanks for the advice! I've never dealt with the DNA200 though. What can I expect from it? I hear nothing but good things, but most of what I've seen is using Lipos. How's it do with the dual 18650 setup?


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[Subohmies]

I like dual or lipo setup compared to 3s 18650 is because is lighter
To get the max vape time out of it I set my cut off to 3.0v on all my duals mods.
As for wiring I just tapped all together without running extra wires on the balance charging. I've heard the cell won't be charge properly that way but I never charge my 18650 via use so I can live with it just to save some space. The rolo might look bulky but it's actually not much room for extra wires not even thicker gauge wire.
I just use 18g wire for my output on this conversion.

 

[joecarroll42]

I like dual or lipo setup compared to 3s 18650 is because is lighter
To get the max vape time out of it I set my cut off to 3.0v on all my duals mods.
As for wiring I just tapped all together without running extra wires on the balance charging. I've heard the cell won't be charge properly that way but I never charge my 18650 via use so I can live with it just to save some space. The rolo might look bulky but it's actually not much room for extra wires not even thicker gauge wire.
I just use 18g wire for my output on this conversion.

I'm looking forward to getting this build going. I'm glad I've got a reference point to go from. I'll try not to bug you too much. You said something about the buttons and the screen opening? What exactly did you have to do there?


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[Subohmies]

I'm looking forward to getting this build going. I'm glad I've got a reference point to go from. I'll try not to bug you too much. You said something about the buttons and the screen opening? What exactly did you have to do there?


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The buttons on the RX board are higher, so they slotted the firing button and makes the +- thicker
That means you need to filled the firing button with some putty and sand off a bit on the +- for the DNA board.

 

[TheWestPole]

Took a bite out of my Nikita today and converted it to a squonker. Haven't decided on a finish yet, probably a fine brush. May soften the edges a bit more around the squonk window too. Thanks @Subohmies for the source on the bottle.

Ordered a second Nikita from FT so I can still have a dual. Set me back a whopping $16 and change with the current discount. Ridiculous bargain, and my favorite mech of the past year.

 

[Subohmies]

Took a bite out of my Nikita today and converted it to a squonker. Haven't decided on a finish yet, probably a fine brush. May soften the edges a bit more around the squonk window too. Thanks @Subohmies for the source on the bottle.

Ordered a second Nikita from FT so I can still have a dual. Set me back a whopping $16 and change with the current discount. Ridiculous bargain, and my favorite mech of the past year.

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Nice TWP....FDV V5?

 

[TheWestPole]

Nice TWP....FDV V5?

Yup. I like the clean look of it.

 

[TheWestPole]

Yeah, light brush finish it is. Nice that it's so quick and easy too.

 

[Aal_]

First time I hear about the Nikita. Seems a good contender. Nice job there.

 

[badinfluence357]

Nice cut, looks so clean it looks like it came like that.

 

[John Jt Munn]

Thanks. That would be good enough for the mod I'm working on.

8.5ml

Thanks!
I get it from a group buy here on ecf

Edit: you can get them from reos too

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[sheerlucksherlock]

I'm currently giving a go at building a bottom feeder. I'm going to power a Yihi sx350j v2 with one 18650. My question is what grade of battery contacts do I need? Does it matter?. Can i use just A/AA contacts? Do I need a universal or 18650 specific contacts? Sorry if this is a foolish question. I don't see hardly any 18650 specific battery contacts for sale. I'd rather try to be safe, rather than sorry later, hence the question. Thanks for your response in advance.

 

[BobC]

How are you containing the batteries?