best 5v mini usb pass through

[damaged002]

99% chance you have a normally closed momentary switch vs a normally open

Wow, I didn't expect a response that quickly. Thanks. They were out of the really small momentary switches so the guy at Radio Shack recommended a tact switch instead. He said it would work the same way. It made me nervous, but I bought it. On the back of the package it says, "Single pole single throw (SPST) contact configuration 6.2 x 6.2 x 9.5mm(LWH)

 

[damaged002]

I'm sorry. I posted assuming you would know what I'm asking. You probably do, but I'm a newb, so please excuse me. Is there a way to tell if the switch is a normally closed momentary switch from the info I provided in my last post?

 

[damaged002]

My guess is that Mnealtx is correct and the switch is normally closed. What a bummer. It's too late for me to go out and get another switch now so I'll get one tomorrow.

I have to say though, I did hit this thing a few times by screwing in the atty long enough to hit it, and it hits nicely. I'm pretty satisfied with the performance. The custom batteries are pretty weak in comparison. Hopefully I can get it working properly tomorrow.

Thanks codfish for the idea. I'll let everyone know what happens with it.

 

[damaged002]

Sorry guys. I meant to say, the stock batteries are weak in comparison. I guess that's what happens when you have a few beers in ya.

 

[j0ker]

It's possible when you soldered in the switch you got it too hot and now the switch is shorted or the leads on the switch are touching.

 

[damaged002]

The switch came in a four pack so I took off the original one I used and tried a different one being very careful to solder quickly so that it didn't overheat. Same thing happens. Leads aren't crossed either. I guess I'll hit Radio Shack in a bit and try again tonight after I get home from work.

 

[j0ker]

That's about the only thing I cud imagine being the problem. That's assuming you're using momentary-normally open switches. If you have a multimeter, check the switch to see if it's closed.

I just made another one this weekend. I had a friend that wanted one for a 901. I gave it to him Tuesday night. He's getting close to 3 hours off of it, which is really good for him!

 

[opuscroakus]

How about posting the part number so we can look it up at Radio Shacks web site?

 

[sparky_ahs]

A tact switch spst is either on or off, should be like a 'clicky' switch on a flash light, press once on then again to turn it off. Have you tried pressing the switch until it 'clicks' and letting go? If pressed and held it should stay on the previous setting, and depending on the speed you let go of it the contact may not open up, kind of like a cheep retractable ball point pen pressing down hard and holding it may make it stay in the previous position until it is quickly 'clicked'.


Yes... I realize some may see this like the obvious question like 'Is the computer plugged in?' but someone who doesn't know the inner workings of a switch may not think about this. I mean no offense just offering solutions.

 

[damaged002]

Yeah, it's cool. No offense taken. The guy at radio shack said that the tact switch would work just like a momentary switch. I didn't believe him but I bought it anyway. That's my bad. I should've just gone to the next store.

Not worried about the part number at this point, i just need to get the right switch this next time.

I headed out to work and figured I'd hit the Radio Shack in that area on the way. Guess what? It's not effing there anymore. Great. They don't even have one in that area anymore. WTF? So I ended up not getting the new switch. I'll go and get it first thing in the morning and let everyone know what's up. Thanks again everyone.

 

[damaged002]

Oh by the way Sparky, I did try all that and still the same thing. It stays powered on the whole time.

 

[brienzee]

just ordered a second one of these.
hoping to get it working 5v this time.

 

[RSV445]

Well, since my last post, I've made two. The first one, I wired directly to the battery. What a great vaper the Sidesho atty makes. The increase in vapor and flavor was a pleasant suprise.

The second one I wired to the two outside USB posts which gave me 5V. I vaped on it for a while, and didn't notice any difference. Only to find, after about 45min, it no longer vaped on the battery. It works when I plug it in to charge, but nothing from the battery alone. So, am I to believe that using it for a 5V mod might not be a good idea??

Anyways, I'll open it up and wire it to the battery like I did the first one.

When working, I use a 12V USB conversion plug with a retractable USB cord and it is great in my big truck. With this mod, I am dripping about 4 drops on the atty and it is vaping for about a dozen or more hits. FYI, I filled the hole in the connector with solder so juice doesn't make its way into the case. And with the Sidesho atty, flooding is not an issue anyways. Just give a few long pokes, and the vapor will impair your vision! (Hard to see through the vapor cloud, lol)

Great job with the Sidesho Tony, and maybe a 4.5V Sidesho HO is in your (our) future. Hint, Hint...

 

[codfish124]

hey damaged if you got the little black square tack switched it will work fie but you need to move on of the wires to the other side. if you have a multimeter check ohms when you hit the switch and when you let off when you don't have the button pressed it should be open line and when you press the button it should read 0 ohms.

 

[Guitarslinger]

I was wondering what happened to this thread-glad to see it's still around. I made my first one of these over a month ago, and still use it a LOT. Very compact and easy to use, and gives great vapor, imho. I use it as a PT also, then take it with me to work/school and it usually lasts all day for me, tho I have a feeling the recharge cycles are limited as it seems to lose charge a bit sooner now-but for the cost it's been a damned great little mod.

Re: Switches, I first went with a MOMENTARY NO (normally open) Radio Shack switch, but found the ones that codfish recommended at first worked best for me anyway. I wouldn't recommend the standard on/off switches, just due to the fact they sometimes stic during use, or in a pocket (not a good thing, lol) Now I'm just waiting for the battery to expire completely so I can mess around with the recharging PCB and try putting it in some other mods-who knows, it may work good.

Anyway, if anyone else comes up with some other uses for this cool little unit-please share. Cheers---

 

[damaged002]

hey damaged if you got the little black square tack switched it will work fie but you need to move on of the wires to the other side. if you have a multimeter check ohms when you hit the switch and when you let off when you don't have the button pressed it should be open line and when you press the button it should read 0 ohms.

Hey thanks Codfish for the reply. I tried that and it still stays powered on the whole time. I even went out and got some new switches. I got 2 of the 275-1571 switches, soldered one on, and same thing. I then ran power straight to the battery, same thing. I don't know what is going on with this thing. Any ideas?

 

[Wireguy]

Just a heads up. I think RS is discontinuing these. Not all the stores have them now. They have a new brand that uses one power pack and you buy the correct adapter. Get em while you can.

 

[damaged002]

I remembered the other night that the whole device seemed a bit hot. I didn't mess with it for a couple of days, and then charged it tonight. It was really hot again after being fully charged and without it being used at all. Also the battery seems to be bloated. I don't remember it being fat at all, I thought it was completely flat to begin with, but don't remember for sure.

I went ahead and cut the leads to the battery to prevent something drastic from happening. Does it sound like I may have crossed some lines somewhere? I looked at all the solder points and everything looked clean. Not sure what I did wrong, but definitely something.

Thanks again guys for all the help.

 

[j0ker]

There's really no reason for the atty to stay on constant if there is a switch inline. The switch is an open. Open circuit will not work, so the atty should not be powered. Somehow the power is either passing through the switch or somewhere you have bypassed the switch. Below is exactly how mine is wired.

Wire soldered on Neg (-) side of battery and other end of wire soldered to outside portion of connector for atty.

Wired soldered to Pos (+) side of battery, to one side of switch, other side of switch to center post of connector for atty.

 

[codfish124]

yes sounds like you have a short