Maybe it will be helpful: I bought a couple of adjusted step-down boards here: LM2596 DC-DC Step Down Adjustable Power Supply Module | eBay
Cheap and convenient.
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Cheap and convenient.
This one with loss 1,2V from Uc. If you have one Accu with 4V the max. output ist 2,8V. Every Step-down has this problem.
You need a Step-up Step-down Regulator like this: Automatische Step Up Down DC Konverter 3.5V~28V Wandler | eBay
raidy, yes, step-down converter asks about some overvoltage. If we have not a reserve on voltage and use only one 3.6 v battery, better to use something like MAX1708 or MAX1709. We get miniature, powerful and stable power sources. Or use programmed converters as you do.
When I wrote about this converter, I meant that you use a few 3.6 v batteries in series, so a couple of volts is not a problem
When I wrote about this converter, I meant that you use a few 3.6 v batteries in series, so a couple of volts is not a problem
I purchased on eBay the small board with adjusted voltage booster: Step-up 500mA Module DC-DC Voltage Converter - eBay (item 250804882024 end time May-14-11 03:31:40 PDT)
But it's output current is too low, only 0.5 A. It is seen on schematic, that manufacturer used weak schottky and mosfet. Suspect also a weak inductor. When it arrives (about 3-4 weeks), will try to rebuild the board to achieve at least 1.5 - 2 A
But it's output current is too low, only 0.5 A. It is seen on schematic, that manufacturer used weak schottky and mosfet. Suspect also a weak inductor. When it arrives (about 3-4 weeks), will try to rebuild the board to achieve at least 1.5 - 2 A
I admit I haven't gone back through all the posts, but since everyone loves McMaster-Carr here in the US, here's the page for the 325 ss mesh:
McMaster-Carr
And of course they sell nichrome, silica rope, casting supplies, and pretty much everything else.
McMaster-Carr
And of course they sell nichrome, silica rope, casting supplies, and pretty much everything else.
Hooray! I made my own Genesis yesterday! There was some period of adjustments, but now I enjoy REAL vaping
Raidy, you are a genius! Everything works, maintenance and troubleshooting is easy enough thanks to your information. I'm using SS 400 mesh and kanthal 0.2 mm.
Raidy, you are a genius! Everything works, maintenance and troubleshooting is easy enough thanks to your information. I'm using SS 400 mesh and kanthal 0.2 mm.
Hooray! I made my own Genesis yesterday! There was some period of adjustments, but now I enjoy REAL VAPING
Raidy, you are a genius! Everything works, maintenance and troubleshooting is easy enough thanks to your information. I'm using SS 400 mesh and kanthal 0.2 mm.
Excellent.....pictures......pictures.......Hurray!!!
With ProVari looks like grenade, isn't it? Of course it's just a prototype, to try. Later on I will make a more elegant thing from stainless steel.
Of course it's just a prototype, to try. Later on I will make a more elegant thing from stainless steel.
It's just a some kind of filters, made, I guess, from polycarbonate. Everything made practically on my laps, using only Dremel, files etc. Aluminium plate holding the heater made by Dremel and a file and glued to Genesis body. No lathe work at all.
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Now I know: Genesis is absolutely different from usual atomizers. Absolutely different taste and feelings. And I like them
Real nice slimest, now there is no going back What sort of filters are those? Kudos for the no-lathe work.
What sort of filters are those? Kudos for the no-lathe work.
good job slimest really good for a first prototype with no machine tools used.
really good for a first prototype with no machine tools used.
These filters are disposable and used in some printers. As far as I know, approximately the same ones can be found under the hood of some old cars - gas filters.
I don't think, that anyone should follow my steps exactly, I just found something near at hand. My first Genesis looks awkward - 28 mm in diameter If I had not a couple of these filters, I could use a medical syringe about 20 ml for example. I believe that an aluminium flashlight body will do too.
I don't think, that anyone should follow my steps exactly, I just found something near at hand. My first Genesis looks awkward - 28 mm in diameter
If I had not a couple of these filters, I could use a medical syringe about 20 ml for example. I believe that an aluminium flashlight body will do too.
I found out, that my Genesis does not work on usual eGo accumulators. When I push the button, it blinks for a very short time, then just keeps black. I suspected a short. Tried everything, but finally suspected, that the mesh inside the coil could work as a shorted coil.
The fact is, that eGo accumulator has a step-down converter on board, and this converter generates pulse high frequency output voltage. No capacitors on board at all. So, if the mesh has a contact inside itself (the coil is insulated), we get something like usual transformer with shorted secondary winding.
The problem resolved easy: just soldered a ceramic capacitor 0.22 mf. Now eGo accumulator works properly.
The fact is, that eGo accumulator has a step-down converter on board, and this converter generates pulse high frequency output voltage. No capacitors on board at all. So, if the mesh has a contact inside itself (the coil is insulated), we get something like usual transformer with shorted secondary winding.
The problem resolved easy: just soldered a ceramic capacitor 0.22 mf. Now eGo accumulator works properly.
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Nice. But where is this capacitor, in the ego? If you have a genisis that is behaving correctly for a few days with no shorts then it could be introduced to an ego battery.
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