I was looking through ecf and while I saw lots on discussing individual attys they didn't seem like a place where discussing the actual hardware design choices.
Am I blind or is there no place for discussion on self-made attys?
If I am not blind - is there any interest in trying to make an open source hardware atty?
I am sure there are a few mechanical engineers on here who could give valid input into designs, possibly contribute.
A modular design could be interesting for instance, where different build decks could be introduced or a standard coil could be put in place similar to the subtank.
AFC and different airflow types could be modified with a different base those that want side air vs. bottom air.
Mostly where issues are found, suggested fixes could be made to the design/s.
Sadly while 3D printing would be amazing for testing different things (and here is where the biggest issues are with all of this) metal printers aren't exactly widely available. Machining and materials are expensive so testing is going to be a PITA as well.
Though If only parts are changed (and made possible to change) only a single part needs to be re-machined each time.
Advantages are also, if a manufacturer decides to use the design then the design costs are partially removed. There are still costs to set everything up but as the cloners have shown, setting up a line and getting materials can produce quite good quality at reasonable prices.
The above is just talking about attys but similar things can be done for the control circuits/mods/liquid recipes/anything related such as case designs etc.
I can see a nice repository of liquids with amounts of flavour for those starting out on DIY being a great place to look at.
I personally feel this could be an interesting endeavour. Mechanical designs are interesting while expensive to test, liquids could be created and compared - and flavours found to be harmful could be immediately removed and warned about.
Anyway, feel free to discuss if there is any interest! (and to tell me if you think the idea is utter crap
)
Am I blind or is there no place for discussion on self-made attys?
If I am not blind - is there any interest in trying to make an open source hardware atty?
I am sure there are a few mechanical engineers on here who could give valid input into designs, possibly contribute.
A modular design could be interesting for instance, where different build decks could be introduced or a standard coil could be put in place similar to the subtank.
AFC and different airflow types could be modified with a different base those that want side air vs. bottom air.
Mostly where issues are found, suggested fixes could be made to the design/s.
Sadly while 3D printing would be amazing for testing different things (and here is where the biggest issues are with all of this) metal printers aren't exactly widely available. Machining and materials are expensive so testing is going to be a PITA as well.
Though If only parts are changed (and made possible to change) only a single part needs to be re-machined each time.
Advantages are also, if a manufacturer decides to use the design then the design costs are partially removed. There are still costs to set everything up but as the cloners have shown, setting up a line and getting materials can produce quite good quality at reasonable prices.
The above is just talking about attys but similar things can be done for the control circuits/mods/liquid recipes/anything related such as case designs etc.
I can see a nice repository of liquids with amounts of flavour for those starting out on DIY being a great place to look at.
I personally feel this could be an interesting endeavour. Mechanical designs are interesting while expensive to test, liquids could be created and compared - and flavours found to be harmful could be immediately removed and warned about.
Anyway, feel free to discuss if there is any interest! (and to tell me if you think the idea is utter crap
)
