Another Boring Nicostick

[goonie]

1x madvapes 2xAA Box with NO switch
1x madvapes Soft Touch Micro Switch
1x Duvac's Micro Rocker Switch 5A
1x Trustfire 14500

Gotta give a shoutout to madvapes - I received a faulty AAA battery (no fault of his own) on my first order and he shipped me a new one at no charge. He also threw in some free modding parts as always.
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The only issues I have with this project is:

A) The "no switch" box doesn't stay closed without a screw ... you guys have a remedy?

B) I have a feeling the micro touch switch might overload. The 5A rocker should be fine. I checked around for solid state and MOSFET switches but both were either too big or beyond my comprehension.

Cheers!

 

[Connman]

Remedy for screw = Magnet. Set screw mounted down in below lid for magnet to stick to. That`s one thing I`m looking into at the moment. Sure beats the duct tape idea I won`t mention.

Nice mod you made by the way and I totally agree Madvapes goes above and beyond just good fast service.
Go to Madvapes forum and find the thread called Tiny Mod and you`ll see Tiny Magnets.

 

[goonie]

That's genius!

 

[Shortstuff116]

You may call it another "boring" NicoStick" but you've made a cool mod there. I have made 5 of them myself, each slightly different and one of them 5v, but use them every single day as my power source and it is without a doubt the easiest, cheapest, most dependable mod I've enjoyed for several months now.

If you do make another one however, I would highly suggest using a battery box with an on-off switch built in just so you can click it off just in case it's in a tight pocket. I've found that carrying my NicoStick in my shirt pocket can be tricky with a shoulder-belt going across it.

Good Job!

 

[goonie]

You may call it another "boring" NicoStick" but you've made a cool mod there. I have made 5 of them myself, each slightly different and one of them 5v, but use them every single day as my power source and it is without a doubt the easiest, cheapest, most dependable mod I've enjoyed for several months now.

Agreed that they are dependable and cheap. However, my definition of a cool mod is something that is either original or innovative or both Mine is neither.

I was going to make a PV hidden inside of an inhaler, but Marlboro Man beat me to it.

The one mod I want to make is a box mod, where the atty and cart retract down into the box (like a clicky pen) - so that it looks clean and square when not in use. Still gotta learn the mechanics of that (if you're reading this and you use that idea tell me how you did it!)

 

[Shortstuff116]

It appears that the proverbial "Mod Monkey" has jumped on your back and like many you'll be making your own personal mod that will be original and inovative. That's what modding is all about. Even though not original, your NicoStick is very nice.

Good Luck and happy modding!

 

[Huffheinz]

Remedy for screw = Magnet. Set screw mounted down in below lid for magnet to stick to. That`s one thing I`m looking into at the moment. Sure beats the duct tape idea I won`t mention.

Nice mod you made by the way and I totally agree Madvapes goes above and beyond just good fast service.
Go to Madvapes forum and find the thread called Tiny Mod and you`ll see Tiny Magnets.

+1 on the magnets
+1 on madvapes

My old man is a woodworker and he showed me these magnets last year. Here's a link to the rare-earth magnets at leevalley.com, a Woodworker's site:
Rare-Earth Magnets - Lee Valley Tools - Woodworking Tools, Gardening Tools, Hardware Supplies


Oh...and don't knock the nicostick. It is a solid design and my go-to device. I just received a new order from MadVapes with two 3xAA boxes in it. One will be a 5V and the other will be a single 14500 battery with an extra battery slot for atty storage. Sorry, not retractable, but I can forgo the on/off switch if I remove the atty and pop it in an empty AA battery slot for transport.

 

[nicotime]

Its the simple (boring) mods that Git-r-done without the stress.....mod on.

 

[BadState]

Remedy for screw = Magnet. Set screw mounted down in below lid for magnet to stick to. That`s one thing I`m looking into at the moment. Sure beats the duct tape idea I won`t mention.

Nice mod you made by the way and I totally agree Madvapes goes above and beyond just good fast service.
Go to Madvapes forum and find the thread called Tiny Mod and you`ll see Tiny Magnets.

Magnet is a great idea, and it sure beats the velcro wire strap that's holding my 5v box shut.

 

[goonie]

Another member (Sci) was gracious enough to part out with some of his neodymium magnets. As promised, here are the pictures. These things are tiny, but strong.

I posted them where the screw holes pervy for the box would normally be. I had to file down the contacts so that the box fitting would remain flush (with the added width of the magnets). Perhaps somebody has a more creative / less intrusive way of mounting these. I took the direct approach.

 

[Sci]

Another member (Sci) was gracious enough to part out with some of his neodymium magnets. As promised, here are the pictures. These things are tiny, but strong.

I posted them where the screw holes pervy for the box would normally be. I had to file down the contacts so that the box fitting would remain flush (with the added width of the magnets). Perhaps somebody has a more creative / less intrusive way of mounting these. I took the direct approach.

Looks good!
Take a black marker & make 'em black. I don't believe that will lessen the strength of these magnets. I plan on using them on the boxes with the posts in the corners. I'm going to screw the original screws in as far as I can get them in(inside the box). Then, epoxy the magnets to the indentions on the outside of the lid & color them to match the box.

 

[Shortstuff116]

Just to add a thought to the magnets, if you find that they may be too strong you can put a piece of tape over their surface to weaken the bond. Each additional layer of tape will weaken them until you are happy with the pull.

 

[jj2]

NicoSticks are never boring.
I've seen a lot of them and yours came out nice.
I have yet to try the magnets but plan on it.

 

[Ryan Toupal]

Why do they call it a nicostick? Is a 3 aa box a nicostick too? 4aa?

 

[Shortstuff116]

Why do they call it a nicostick? Is a 3 aa box a nicostick too? 4aa?

A fellow member by the name of NicoWolf is the one who originally designed and built them and hence the name NicoStick.

 

[5cardstud]

Now your in for it. You'll be building mods forever and modding everything you see. By the way I don't see anything boring about your mod, I think it turned out great. You should be proud. Kudos to you Goonie.

 

[WillyB]

A fellow member by the name of NicoWolf is the one who originally designed and built them and hence the name NicoStick.

In a nicely done and explained post. A great 2XAA 14500 mod with a proper switch (not one that's cute) and a recessed atty. Just using a plastic battery case don't make it a NicoStick.

 

[Vap3rLov3r]

my bf just made an old duck hunting gun into a mod,,,hes freakin nuts! - sad part...IT WORKS!

 

[Shortstuff116]

In a nicely done and explained post. A great 2XAA 14500 mod with a proper switch (not one that's cute) and a recessed atty. Just using a plastic battery case don't make it a NicoStick.

I'm not sure what you're saying here. The OP asked why it was called a NicoStick and I thought I was correct but if I'm not, please tell me.