Building a "Sidewinder" Style Mod with multiple battery configurations and DNA20D

[pmar4015]

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I am interested in building a "Sidewinder" style mod (ie. the battery located directly to the side of the atomizer/tank) for my own personal use (at least for now). I would love to get the community's opinion if building a mod with the following characteristics seems like a remotely feasible idea along with any general thoughts you may have.




1. I have never built a mod and didn't even know what a mod was until maybe 8 months ago when I quit smoking analogs


2. My thought is to attempt to locate a local machine shop and have them fashion the "tubes" from scratch


3. My preference is for the mod to be able to use any of the following battery configurations (18650,18350, 18500)


4. The DNA20D would be incorporated into the mod so as to have VV/VW


5. THE MOD would be able to use either a Genesis style tank/atomizer OR a standard 510 "Carto tank"


Thank you in advance

 

[Atlexus]

I've been dying to buil my own mods! In going to start making covers with my lathe for some old pvs that I have. I'd like to see what you come up with.

-Atlexus

 

[daPorkchop]

I apologize in advance if this question has not been posted to the appropriate form; however, given that I am a new member it appears that I am limited to posting in the "New Members" section. Moderators, please feel free to transfer to whatever section you deem appropriate.



I am interested in building a "Sidewinder" style mod (ie. the battery located directly to the side of the atomizer/tank) for my own personal use (at least for now). I would love to get the community's opinion if building a mod with the following characteristics seems like a remotely feasible idea along with any general thoughts you may have.

First, welcome to the forums! Second, start saying hi on all the new people's posts so you can get in on the modder forums.

1. I have never built a mod and didn't even know what a mod was until maybe 8 months ago when I quit smoking analogs

Well, you will need some soldering experience or you can keep trying til you get it right. Though it's not hard to just solder something on, if not proficient things can go wrong...then you will get the experience needed.

2. My thought is to attempt to locate a local machine shop and have them fashion the "tubes" from scratch

Sounds good, you can get them exactly the way you want them. I would get a layout of the wiring first and maybe use a plastic tube to fit it all in so you know where things need to go and how they fit in.

3. My preference is for the mod to be able to use any of the following battery configurations (18650,18350, 18500)

The batteries (if you didn't already know) are the sizes. 18mm diameter, 65, 35, 50 mm height (respectively). So in order to incorporate them, you would probably need spacers or springs.

4. The DNA20D would be incorporated into the mod so as to have VV/VW

The DNA20D is a VW...which ultimately makes it variable voltage as well. Though you don't directly control the voltage. Also note that I don't think the DNA20D screen is flexible. Which would probably mean you would have to mount the screen vertically.

5. THE MOD would be able to use either a Genesis style tank/atomizer OR a standard 510 "Carto Tank"

Yep 510 threading is a good idea. Seems that's what a lot of people use now.

I'd also throw evolv's mini charging unit (mcu) on there as well.

In my opinion, I would start off with a few box mods and see how you like them. Then once you get the hang of getting all the wiring and familiar with all the components then work on tubes. Tubes are a condensed space to work in. Getting it just right can take a lot of time. Look up the billet box. The creator of that said he took a year to develop his idea.

Just my

Good luck and post pics and keep us updated!

 

[pmar4015]

daPorkchop,

Thank you so much for the reply. While I fully agree with the notion that a "Box Mod" makes a lot of sense in terms of my first build (you have to crawl before you run), I must confess that I would probably just buy the "Billet Box" before I built one. IMO it is the ultimate. The craftsmanship is simply unbelievable. Frankly, the only reason I am going down this route (i.e. building my own mod) is that I can't find a Sidewinder style device that has the features I am looking for. The "Zenesis Sidewinder" has the form factor but is not Variable Wattage.

Nonetheless, if I do decide to build a Mod I will probably take your advice and start with a less challenging project. On another note, if anyone knows of a device that affords Variable Wattage and has the Zenesis Sidewinder form factor; by all means - please let me know. Also, I am uncertain if a standard Carto tank is usable with the Zenesis Sidewinder - so if anyone knows the answer to that I would appreciate you letting me know as well.

Thanks again

 

[daPorkchop]

I just looked up the sidewinder. My apologies, this actually looks like a very easy mod...sort of. For your prototype, you can take 2 tubes and put them on a box mod...if you will. Using the tubes as the battery and the atomizer side.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/371386-my-first-mod-standrite.html

This guy went even more basic.

Oh, and the sidewinder is built with the kick from evolv in mind.

The benefit of the kick is that it is variable wattage. While there is a thread (can't think of it right now) that says heat instead of wattage is what matters at the coil, the general idea of wattage is that it is a set it and forget it figure. Meaning, set the kick to the wattage you like to vape at (and for the most part) you don't have to worry about the resistance or voltage. It gives you the same wattage each time (not exactly, but for the most part).

 

[pmar4015]

Hugely helpful. I clicked through to the attached website. Just what I am looking for. THANKS daPorkchop!!
Svoëmesto KMv1-Sticker-Mini

 

[Kazou]

Have you read the modding threads at Breakthu? He has a good thread on the DNA20 going on.
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