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  1. DonG

    Power Switch Questions

    It will still turn on, just not as brightly with lower voltage.
  2. DonG

    building your own 510 connector.

    A delrin bushing between the body and center pin should be sufficient. Check your insulator material for continuity before machining as i have had a couple plastics that were conductive enough to cause shorts when used as an insulating material.
  3. DonG

    Just For LM2596 Users

    TWILIGHT vape box. Here is what i am doing. Had potential until i messed up the corners. Now i t is a "shop box" not worth sanding and trying to make nice. But it works great.
  4. DonG

    PCB Milling

    Jrm, been drooling over the Tormach for a while. How do you like it and how much fiddling was involved in setup to get accurate and repeatable results?
  5. DonG

    FYI: Smoktech making Genesis-style atty

    Looks like it might be ideal for cotton. Look forward to seeing first reviews.
  6. DonG

    Just For LM2596 Users

    UPDATE: figured it out and want to share in case someone else has the same problem. Pin 4 on the 2596 was poorly soldiered and slightly loose. A dab of flux and a touch of the soldering iron and it is now working properly. Frustrating to have to troubleshoot and fix a brand new part but how...
  7. DonG

    Just For LM2596 Users

    Did some checking with my meter this morning. Each full turn of the adjustment screw is only changing my vout by 0.09v. Cant figure this out. Edit. Checked the full adjustment range and appear to be off by a factor of 10. Ie. Getting 0.05v of actual adjustment for every 0.5v i should be...
  8. DonG

    Just For LM2596 Users

    Took about 10 turns to get the range i am getting. After 2.7v an additional two turns did nothing.
  9. DonG

    Just For LM2596 Users

    So just wired up my 2596 board and getting an output voltage range of just. .5-2.7v. Green version of the board. Any idea why so low? Input voltage is 8.4 using two sony 18650s.
  10. DonG

    what kinds of woods do people like

    that's what SHE said.
  11. DonG

    Wick materials. Safe vs dangerous.

    Once used a clamp like that to make WollyBuggers and Royal Coachmen. Do you have your Kanthal thread feeding from a bobbin? Lol.
  12. DonG

    Where do you get your Cotton Wick Material?

    Sounds good. Bj. I would definitely recommend a good boiling before use though in case any pesticides had been sprayed before harvest.
  13. DonG

    Just For LM2596 Users

    So is it really so simple????? +- input side and +- output side? Master switch on input and atty switch on output? Does it matter if the atty switch is on the +- or - side? Working on my first 2596 and the wiring just seems too easy.
  14. DonG

    Don't know if this is a mod or not

    If it has a belt loop/clip on the back it looks perfect. Nice work.
  15. DonG

    Anyone tried NIZN batteries?

    At 1.6v nominal and 1.8 off the charger they seem like an ideal battery for flashlight mods which already come with a 3s style battery holder. 4.8v without any regulation of voltage just seems too simple. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=140777582547&cmd=VIDESC And cheap and...
  16. DonG

    wood boxes and home made switches

    That 4aathe setup looks great!
  17. DonG

    My 4Th DIY Mod SS VV Need a little help trying to decide?

    Nice looking. I would consider ofsetting the atty and placing the switch beside it on the top to make the unit more pocket friendly.
  18. DonG

    Problem with rebuilt atomizer being plugged...

    Careful using zippo wick. Many contain fine metal wire woven in to improve durability when used in a lighter.
  19. DonG

    Wick materials. Safe vs dangerous.

    Works very well. I have a different brand but have been using "butchers twine" for a month or so now.
  20. DonG

    Wires to use for rebuilding a mod

    I suppose it would work. However silver is costly and uninsulated. Would have to shrink wrap or insulate in some way to prevent shorts. I often use telephone wire. After removing the sheathing there are 5 or so strands of insulated copper wire inside in multiple colors.