Boro Mod's, Tanks, Attys And More

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Ever try a solder sucker? A lot of people swear at them. But I've found with proper maintenance they work great. You expose the board to far less heat thus avoiding heat damage. Although with experience that longer exposure to heat shouldn't be a problem anyway, just saying.

To test a solder sucker before use is to put your finger over the nozzle and then release the plunger. If the plunger is just stuck there because the vacuum is holding it, you're good to go. If it doesn't, it is completely useless in this state.

If it doesn't, it needs cleaning inside. Which it will need in about every 6 to 12 uses anyway. Taking the plunger out, you can brush it with a soft brush, use your hand as a brush, wipe it with a paper towel, or something to clean it up. Inside the tube too. If you spending more than 15 seconds cleaning, you are overdoing the cleaning. Now here is a trick I learned where I don't believe I read anywhere. Use petroleum jelly (Vaseline) on the o-rings and move the plunger up and down inside to smear it inside of the tube. It should now be pulling a great vacuum by testing with the finger test. And you shouldn't need to apply petroleum jelly with every cleaning. As it should last through a number of cleanings.

All other sources say to clean them up and leave them dry. Sure that works when they are brand new, but they don't last long. The solder scratches up the tube, o-rings, etc. and thus preventing a good vacuum seal. The petroleum jelly besides acting like a lubricant by preventing scratches, also fills in existing ones.

The best thing I ever used to desolder with was a desoldering station. They too need cleaning, but far less often. They used to cost like $1500 and up. I have no idea what they cost nowadays. Far too costly for occasional use I am sure. Lacking a desoldering station, either desoldering braid or a solder sucker does work well too.
I did buy one Bill but haven't developed the knack of using it. I know watching the pros at work soldering big wiring jobs, they seem to prefer solder suckers to braid.
 

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    Hey @AngeNZ how are you finding the Odd Job rba?

    I'm kind of happy with the ESG Skynet but it's maybe a little finicky in the wicking for me (more dry than leaky). These days I just want it easy.
    Not sure others have had this problem with the Skynet

    I like the flavour of the Skynet, but it just vaped too restricted with the 3,5mm pin. I've only tried it so far in the Tycoon so it might be just the lack of front AF to the pin.

    Odd Job: I'm still on my first wick (life got in the way) so I can only base it off that. Give me a few days and I'll hammer it and let you know. Off the bat the flavour is brilliant, the quality is brilliant and I love how easy the deck is to build on.

    To be fair to my new rbas, I'm absolutely loving the Qbix and fake Remix'd so they have to topple or get close to them.
     

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    I like the flavour of the Skynet, but it just vaped too restricted with the 3,5mm pin. I've only tried it so far in the Tycoon so it might be just the lack of front AF to the pin.

    Odd Job: I'm still on my first wick (life got in the way) so I can only base it off that. Give me a few days and I'll hammer it and let you know. Off the bat the flavour is brilliant, the quality is brilliant and I love how easy the deck is to build on.

    To be fair to my new rbas, I'm absolutely loving the Qbix and fake Remix'd so they have to topple or get close to them.
    Thanks. After I posted I tried thinning out the tails a bit. 2.5mm still. Skynet seems better so far.
    The Oddjob intrigues me.
     

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    Update on Stubby, I have about 5 pictures diffrent angles, corners, and outlines. I'm not going to post all of them but here's one.
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    There's alot of fading all around the mod, I haven't wiped it down with any solvents or alcohol... I find that I will get my money's worth with the 3 years warranty on the pcb. I would love for one of our members to cerakote it with a camouflage pattern. I think that will fit this mod.
     
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    Last update on my custom BB

    I changed out the first transparent doors for These Monarchy clones.
    Work well - lots of air.

    Swapped out the shiny gold battery negative contact for a red one. This one

    I also got a couple of integrated tips. The 909 clone in this photo

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    This has become my favourite boro mod. Helps that it it was a bit of work to put the kit together (satisfaction !) but that's not the only reason.
    The mod itself is really comfortable and slim. Best hand feel of all my boro mods. Also has so much air from all directions - condensation not an issue.
    I really hope SXK release more colours of these frames.
    Thanks again @crss for showing us yours/inspiration and helping me get mine together.
     

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    Last update on my custom BB

    I changed out the first transparent doors for These Monarchy clones.
    Work well - lots of air.

    Swapped out the shiny gold battery negative contact for a red one. This one

    I also got a couple of integrated tips. The 909 clone in this photo

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    This has become my favourite boro mod. Helps that it it was a bit of work to put the kit together (satisfaction !) but that's not the only reason.
    The mod itself is really comfortable and slim. Best hand feel of all my boro mods. Also has so much air from all directions - condensation not an issue.
    I really hope SXK release more colours of these frames.
    Thanks again @crss for showing us yours/inspiration and helping me get mine together.

    That is so damn gorgeous. I love that the modifications give it so much more air.
     

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    Last update on my custom BB

    I changed out the first transparent doors for These Monarchy clones.
    Work well - lots of air.

    Swapped out the shiny gold battery negative contact for a red one. This one

    I also got a couple of integrated tips. The 909 clone in this photo

    View attachment 1003849View attachment 1003850View attachment 1003848
    This has become my favourite boro mod. Helps that it it was a bit of work to put the kit together (satisfaction !) but that's not the only reason.
    The mod itself is really comfortable and slim. Best hand feel of all my boro mods. Also has so much air from all directions - condensation not an issue.
    I really hope SXK release more colours of these frames.
    Thanks again @crss for showing us yours/inspiration and helping me get mine together.
    Its truly amazing and sexy..
     

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    So, its been a couple of weeks with the Tycoon. I must say that I will be ordering another one down the line. The board isn't the same as the Stubby as being said. The features might be similar but it isn't the same. I'm noticing that the mod doesn't down throttle wattage as the battery drains. Consistent wattage from beginning to end was what the earlier dnd boards banked on. The newer pcb's have that down throttle feature as a safety and it sucks...

    The only problem I have with the Tycoon is that the boro tank sits to far back making it a little uncomfortable to fill. I don't know how I feel about the spring loaded positive and the battery cap not screwing all the way in....
     

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    You nailed the way I feel too. Good mod but having to push down the battery to get the battery cap on is a bit of a pia. (I had crunchy threads and a coating of noalox or De-Oxit Gold helped a lot )
    I mostly take my boro out to fill - I guess the accidental upside of that is you get to clean any condensation more often.
     

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    badinfluence357 just get a BMM, nice in the hand. I was not sure I would like a 3d print. Gravity might eat this one day.I View attachment 1003888
    I was really thinking of getting one. Let me know how you feel about it in a week or two
     

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    I think I'm ready for the Odd job RBA match report. First off - compulsory blurry deck shot:
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    3mm id, 30*3/38

    First wick I did it mullet style like Todd does in his review, and the flavour was fantastic with no leaking. But when I went to rewick, I saw that I had done my first wick pretty damn tightly in the coil.

    Rewicked it looser, mullet style and we had takeoff. The flavour is excellent. The airflow is super smooth. Because of the honeycomb airflow at the base, it's not as airy as you would think by looking at the deck. But it definitely isn't MTL. I'd put it at the looser end of an RDL. I took off my airflow ring, but you can tighten it up with that on.

    In terms of building, it's a doddle. I think it would do just as well, if not better with a 2,5mm coil. Wicking is a bit fiddly the first few times, but you get used to it. And it's seems forgiving with regards to leaking.

    The only downside is that the chamber fits tightly onto the deck. So 4 times out of 5 it also comes out when you pull out the deck. But I knew that before I ordered it so it's pretty minor.

    The tank capacity is massive. I'm guessing around 5-6mls.

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    Inside Tycoon no. 2
     

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    I just ordered another red camo SXK BB frame. Now I've got all the bits I need to build another BB except the washer that holds down the negative wires to earth on the chassis. I'm sure I could find a suitable washer from a local hardware store but without pulling a BB apart, I don't know the dimensions.

    @crss I don't spose you have one of those washers lying around you could measure?
    The other option is to solder those two wires to the chassis but maybe there's a good reason the original design doesn't do that.
     

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    I just ordered another red camo SXK BB frame. Now I've got all the bits I need to build another BB except the washer that holds down the negative wires to earth on the chassis. I'm sure I could find a suitable washer from a local hardware store but without pulling a BB apart, I don't know the dimensions.

    @crss I don't spose you have one of those washers lying around you could measure?
    The other option is to solder those two wires to the chassis but maybe there's a good reason the original design doesn't do that.
    I have a red & purple frame sitting in US customs 29 days today. Learning more acceptance. KONTRL
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