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[youfillintheblank]

Another one. This time with more power. I epoxyed a DSE901 battery connector to a 4 AAA battery box, replaced the slide switch with a heavy duty electronic push button microswitch and run it on 4 AAAs. The switch fit absolutely perfectly in where the original switch went, and the pushbutton does not stick up, so it's safe to carry in pocket. I had to shave a little plastic away with an x-acto knife so I can press it with my big talented fingers. I left the centre post on the battery connector open to give more air flow, so I can direct inhale without having a stroke. Nice thick vapour.

I think I have more mods than I do socks now.

 

[CandyGirl]

very nice!

 

[Darkest]

Wow.....I want one...

 

[Cellmeister]

Great Job Youfillintheblank!!!

Glad U Kicked It Up!!!

Keep Modin!

 

[rejoice]

Nice looking. Love that last pic with so much vapor. Looks like a ghost pic LOL. Nice job Blank. Nice looking unit. Can't wait to receive my mod from you.

 

[kinabaloo]

Simple but elegant.

4 AAs certainly give plenty of vapor, you're right. Their larger capacity perhaps able to provide more current (less voltage drop) than a smaller lithium. I've found 2 AAs works, just, with a little delay on the heat up, 3 is ok, and 4 is awesome, but with burning ever more likely if the juice runs out - that's the downside. As for atomiser life span, let's see ...

 

[ainako]

I wish they made these type of boxes for a single cr123a battery. Imagine the power of a screwdriver in such a small housing. Great job!

 

[Walrus]

I haven't read the thread yet... but I think anyone who could throw in a reference to a 70's sitcom starring Beatrice Arthur should get kudos!

 

[MisterPuck]

Hmm, would 4 AAA's have enough power for a penstyle, or would it hve to be stepped up to the 123?

 

[youfillintheblank]

somebody got it!!

I haven't read the thread yet... but I think anyone who could throw in a reference to a 70's sitcom starring Beatrice Arthur should get kudos!

 

[Walrus]

somebody got it!!

lol, what can I say? I'm old 8-o

 

[Rubberjohnny]

I have built a number of mods that utilise either 3 or 4 AAA, AA, and "C" cells. I have experimented with both normal alkaline disposable batteries (1.5 volt) and re-chargeable NiMh (1.2 volt) versions.All mods have provided better, more consistant and longer lasting use than standard batteries. However I have found that 4 NiMh batteries (of all sizes), allthough only providing 4.8 volts (in series) do have a high liklehood of burning out atomizers, especially if fluid levels are not kept fully topped up. 4 disposable alkaline batteries on the other hand, allthough providing 6 volts are a lot more forgiving to atomisers.
In conclusion;

Disposable batteries.......4 in series giving 6 volts O/K.

Rechageable batteries....3 in series giving 3.6 volts much safer.

 

[udave]

So was that last pic taken after your soldering iron fell over and caught your desk on fire? That is some serious vapor, nice job!

 

[youfillintheblank]

Anything I can do to hide my face!

So was that last pic taken after your soldering iron fell over and caught your desk on fire? That is some serious vapor, nice job!

 

[georgini]

nice work, i think i'll head to "the shack" today and pick up some boxes and parts too.

 

[BenJammin]

Right On Mod!