Building DNA 40 Wooden Box...

[elirock89]

Not a lot of experience here guys so I will have a few questions and the help is definitely appreciated! Im planning a dark wooden box with dna 40 chip that comes w large screen, dual 18650's, 1amp usb charging and qi wireless charging.

First of all im trying to figure out which firing button to choose. Ive scoped out this guy, just not sure what specs I should be looking for, and if the "momentary" switch type is what I want.

"It is a SPDT with 16mm threading and 1mm pitch. This button is perfect for basic On/Off functions. Overall length (including leads) is 1.5" and has small solder lugs for connection. These momentary buttons are rated up to 3A and 250VAC while the LED is rated for 5V."

Will this work well?

 

[rhelton]

For a dna you need a Off(on) momentary switch, beyond that its whatever you want. Only time it gets particular is if you were building something that required a certain amp load which in your case you do not need that.

 

[elirock89]

I'm just not sure how it should be wired as far as the LED goes. Where is this connecting on the DNA board?

 

[ozen]

From another forum

Connect negative side fire switch to LED + then IN4148 switching diode then GRND or B-

 

[elirock89]

Thnx I think that will def come in handy, and make sense, once I get everything! I'm going to post a parts list for my mod soon, as well as some pics when I meet up with my friend later today.

 

[elirock89]

Here is a very ROUGH sketch of some of my ideas on design.

Parts List:
- DNA 40D w/ Wide Screen
- Green Illuminated 16mm Vandal Switch
- Fat Daddy Vapes V4 510 Connection
- Sunkee 1A Micro-USB Charger
- Kr-Net Qi Wireless Charging Coil
- Keystone Dual 18650 Battery Sled
- DNA 40 Cradle by Sanjosse

Here is a pic from my friend that builds boxes, it is pretty close to what im shooting for.

 

[BlueridgeDog]

Here is a very ROUGH sketch of some of my ideas on design.

Nice plan. Where in NC? I am building similar items nearby.

 

[elirock89]

On the coast, Atlantic Beach/Morehead City area. HBU? Love your work btw. Some of my parts are not coming in for a while so it may be a while before any updates.

 

[BlueridgeDog]

Way on the other end sadly. South of Roanoke in Western Virginia.

 

[elirock89]

Got some parts in today, only a few more needed..

 

[elirock89]

So Matt, the master builder, is making some progress, as I finally got the rest of the parts in

Still waiting on the DNA cradle, Shapeways is slower than china.. But he might not even use it. He decided to put his copper skills to work and made a beautiful border around the sides, it looks great with the bamboo wood he's using. He got the bamboo thinner than expected while still maintaining its strength, and it feels great. The bamboo seems very lightweight but tough.. It is actually made from a cutting board so..

And got it all shined up

This is actually going on the back/opposite side now, and yes I know it's mini USB, I ordered the wrong thing, but its 1A and will be used rarely so I'm going with it

I'm so stoked, it's coming along great, looks beautiful already! Now I just need to get some Ni200 on the way!

 

[BlueridgeDog]

Looking good...you have yet to cut the sides to length?

 

[elirock89]

Nah, they are cut now as you can see in the last pics, and the bottom w the usb has been flipped around w the usb on the back

 

[BlueridgeDog]

Correct...I thought they were all taken at the same time. Please post updates.