....I like what I see with this plunger connector! Where can we buy these??? 
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{I am still waiting for my Vamo PCB }Arlo - dual 18650 DNA20/30 step-by-step how-to
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....I like what I see with this plunger connector! Where can we buy these???
here you go.
101402-000 IDI | Mouser
earlier in the thread, there's a link to another modder's forum where Bapgood describes how he fashioned a brass collar for it, but I never got exactly what he was doing there, and I don't think there's a need. the 9/64 bit is _almost_ the width you need to jam the plunger into the delrin - you might need to wiggle the bit and put pressure to get it wide enough to accept it, but once it's in there, it's solid.
If you decide you have to shorten the 510 (and in turn the delrin), you may not need the 5/32 bit to widen it enough for the plunger collar - if you measure carefully, the plunger collar might sit flush against the shortened delrin and be perfectly exposed out the top.
I really think if you position your soldered positive wire well - off to the side rather than straight out, there's room for the full length of the 510 inside the box - with maybe 2 mm clearance of the fire button.
Checked out the PDF tutorial, and have finally made it through all the posts in this thread. I couldn't help myself this afternoon, I think I got everything I need to build this mod ordered. We'll see how it goes when it all comes in.
I've been wanting to do this project for a while and kept putting if off because of the time involved with stopping the build to take pics and take notes then gather the pics and notes and then make sense of it all when writing the tutorial. But it's been calling my name so I gave up and just got er done.
Arlo is 100mm x 60mm x 23mm, so not too big for dual 18650 batts plus all the circuitry plus internal charging.
Here's the step-by-step how-to: Arlo how-to
All done and ready to close er up...
For those who want to jump right in and do it to it, here's the wiring I did with this case...
Arlo - dual 18650 DNA20/30 step-by-step how-to
my comuter wouldn't let me download this is there anyway you could email it to me?
Hi So I decided to make my own mod I really like the Arlo and hope to make an exact copy of it
I will need a bit of help gathering some needed parts
I got a DNA 30
were do I get these 2 items?
2mm DNA frame/cradle. and Optional: 7mm x 21mm piece of Lexan or acrylic for the DNA frame.?
1 510 connector ? is there a better choice than this one? one that screws on instead of press fit?
Silver 510 Sealed Battery Connector
how does this box look?
LED Flashlight Power Bank 18650 Battery BOX FOR Nokia X HTP ONE M7 M8 LG Phone | eBay
I also have a question
#1 do I need a usb charger? can I just eliminate it and charge my batteries out of the mod?
I have good soldering skills and have done many other mods and am quite confident in my abilities to get the soldering done
any other tips tricks any help is appreciated
Thanks
I really like the Arlo and hope to make an exact copy of it I will need a bit of help gathering some needed parts
I got a DNA 30
were do I get these 2 items?
2mm DNA frame/cradle. and Optional: 7mm x 21mm piece of Lexan or acrylic for the DNA frame.?
1 510 connector ? is there a better choice than this one? one that screws on instead of press fit?
Silver 510 Sealed Battery Connector
how does this box look?
LED Flashlight Power Bank 18650 Battery BOX FOR Nokia X HTP ONE M7 M8 LG Phone | eBay
I also have a question
#1 do I need a usb charger? can I just eliminate it and charge my batteries out of the mod?
I have good soldering skills and have done many other mods and am quite confident in my abilities to get the soldering done
any other tips tricks any help is appreciated
Thanks
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Hi So I decided to make my own mod
I will need a bit of help gathering some needed parts
I got a DNA 30
These are the parts I think I will need ?
#1 the 2 small switches from Digikey? are these ones good to go? Invalid Request
#2 4 3amp fuses from mouser? is this the rite fuse? if not were do I get them? url? part#?
MINISMDC260F/16-2 TE Connectivity / Raychem | Mouser
#3 1 Fire button ? will this fire button work? also can I use these buttons(2more) for the small switches instead of #1?
12mm 1 2" Anti Vandal Momentary Metal Pushbutton Switch Dome Top | eBay
#4 were do I get these 2 items?
2mm DNA frame/cradle. and Optional: 7mm x 21mm piece of Lexan or acrylic for the DNA frame.?
#5 1 510 connector ? is there a better choice than this one? one that screws on instead of press fit?
Silver 510 Sealed Battery Connector
I am also still searching for the perfect Box I seen one on ebay all most exactly the same as the one in the how to but can't find it now (still searching)
how does this box look?
LED Flashlight Power Bank 18650 Battery BOX FOR Nokia X HTP ONE M7 M8 LG Phone | eBay
I also have a question
#1 do I need a usb charger? can I just eliminate it and charge my batteries out of the mod?
#2 were can I get the battery connectors?
I have good soldering skills and have done many other mods and am quite confident in my abilities to get the soldering done
any other tips tricks any help is appreciated
Thanks
That case looks like it is the same one, but this is the one mamu mentions in the How-To. She specifies this seller. FWIW, I have 3 of those coming, ordered March 25, would have been here April 8th if they hadn't been sent to the Bronx by accident.
I also got a couple of those switches, they are 3/4 inch in length, so they should work. I won't know until the cases arrive. Most 12mm switches I've seen are 1 inch length, which are too deep.
Those are the same fuses as in the How-To.
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Thanks moflicky, and the carbon fiber idea was a great addition. I scratched my enclosure up pretty quickly during my build.
Thanks for the quick reply I ordered all my stuff
Just don't know were to get
2mm DNA frame/cradle. and Optional: 7mm x 21mm piece of Lexan or acrylic for the DNA frame
Just an FYI cloud9 vapor has DNA 30's in stock
Just don't know were to get
2mm DNA frame/cradle. and Optional: 7mm x 21mm piece of Lexan or acrylic for the DNA frame
Just an FYI cloud9 vapor has DNA 30's in stock
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Steamer, look in the first 2 or 3 pages of this thread - the vendors with links to the products (shapeways and acrylite shop) are in there.
I would recommend you read the whole thread, as it covers some techniques and pitfalls you might encounter.
Good luck!
Thank You I ordered the Frame Cradle from shapeways I ordered this 510 connector Does it look good?
I thought the treaded connection would be stronger than glueing it
510 to 510 adapter | extender
I thought the treaded connection would be stronger than glueing it
510 to 510 adapter | extender
I think that'll work fine, but you'll still need to glue it in - you won't be able to tighten it enough to keep it from loosening when you screw an atty on and off.
2mm DNA frame can be found on Shapeways, takes a week or so to make and ship.
I believe Drunk_J is using iPhone screen protectors and adhesive window tint. They are thinner and leave more room, but not as protective as the acrylic.
1st items arrived today. Fuses from mouser. Impatiently awaiting the rest of my orders.
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battery life is spectacular. I ran about 15-20mls of juice through my ~1ohm kayfuns at 15-18 watts on mine with 2 brand new VTC5s and it lasted from 6 am Thursday through noon Friday and was still firing like new.
It took almost 6 hours to recharge after that, so I'm thinking leave it on the charger every night.
@mamu - a couple of questions -
1. should I be regularly swapping my batts left and right or does it matter with this config?
2. how did you come up with the name Arlo? I love it. ;-)
It took almost 6 hours to recharge after that, so I'm thinking leave it on the charger every night.
@mamu - a couple of questions -
1. should I be regularly swapping my batts left and right or does it matter with this config?
2. how did you come up with the name Arlo? I love it. ;-)
Mamu, I wonder if this would work for a sturdier enclosure?
https://www.fasttech.com/products/1340502
https://www.fasttech.com/products/1340502
Just bought one of those......^^^^^ will be my first diy. It is going to be very tight but doable I hope. Will post pics tomorrow......
....I am still waiting for my Vamo PCB..... So I started on fitting the 510 and the battery connections. I want this mod to be unique, so I made a stainless steel 510 collar that mates with my Russians seamlessly. The 510 connection is pressed in VERY tightly and I doubt this will ever need any epoxy. This way, it is serviceable if needed. -Very little room in there for the fasteners. This should be a strong and stable method to support the atomizer.
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