Calling on Modders! Possible First of it's Kind! I Need YOUR HELP!!!

[xLowEndx]

Hi everyone!

I have this idea for a very portable 14500 box mod that I'm still trying to engineer but I have too many variables to consider before I can start tinkering. I've made the basic Nicostick mod a few times but I'm really trying to make it my own.

I originally wanted to make a AA box so that opposite the battery I could lock the atomizer/cartomizer in place, similar to the way an SD card would lock in a camera. This would allow the atty to be "stored" in box. I like the push in push out design but I need to tear something apart to see how it works. I was also thinking that I could make it so when I push in the atty this disables the switch so this makes it pocket friendly.

I thought of using a pen but the clicky part isn't long enough to allow the atty to protrude enough.

The idea i have stuck in my head is creating a rail that the atty connector could slide on. I could make the slide part of the circuit when it is in the "down" position the rail could be made of a nonconductor so the flow of electricity would cease to happen if the button is pushed. Follow me?

This part seems to make sense and be "doable" but now to other things to overcome. I will need something to lock the connector in place along the rail, in both the locked position and firing position. Any ideas? This seems quite integral. I thought of using a spring to push the connector up along the rail but when it gets pushed down but I may lose my "hiding" space. I thought of using bnc connectors to lock them in place but I just dont think I'll have the room. Any ideas?

I would love to have it work like a sd card but I can't picture how it works...

Another problem I see is if I want to use this with an atty instead of a carto it may leave the inside exposed to leaking juice from the atty. This is a definite design flaw. So now I'm picturing a sort of tube that is a few millimeters larger than a 510 atty so I can put an o-ring around the battery connector just below the air slots. This should allow the juice to stay in the tube and not in the components. This may interfere with my slide design but its still an idea.

the next issue is that I would like this to be able to use different atties with this, 306, 510, 510 cartos. This means where they lock will really need to be "movable". Maybe a rail on either side so I can twist it to lock it. see what I have to deal with? lol

All things considered I also think I'll need to use a small switch and I've been reading about mosfets but I'm really confused. Whatever locking mechanism I choose will kinda be the deciding factor do to size restraints.

So after all this I would really like everyone's opinions and insight. I could really see this being used with a 2ohm 510 carto so if anyone wants to try and tackle this start there for me. The least of my worries is the juice well / surrounding tube. Oh, last minute idea to get rid of the possible mosfet.... Mechanical swith!!!

Thanks for reading this, sorry i made it so long. My mind is just going crazy....

Low

 

[Gummy Bear]

I think I understand what you want to do and I have 1/2 an idea how to do it but I have to think about it longer. It's not about the money (don't get me wrong, I need money) but just haven't got the full picture yet.

 

[xLowEndx]

Well I'd even be down to brainstorm with someone just to bounce some ideas. If we can get a carto concealed inside a AA box when not in use it will be one of the smallest mods around. Great funtionality....

 

[xLowEndx]

Someone on VF said a PEZ dispenser could work.... I'm going to test this out soon.

 

[xLowEndx]

So a quick update, I'm in the process of tearing apart a PEZ dispenser! All I need is a locking mechanism and i'll be good. I'm bypassing the juice well so this may just be for LR cartos now...

 

[Mark Linehan]

Could you draw some sketches of your concepts for me?

Have you put thought into using a custom universal connector setup. Something like the RCA jacks? I have been making my mods with RCA jacks the last couple of times, and being able to switch between any atty/carto I want while always using the same 18650 mod is nice. The 3000mAH last forever and I am a seriously heavy vaper.

Anyways, some sketches could help me visualize what you are looking for.

 

[xLowEndx]

Sketches coming soon....

 

[xLowEndx]

I say they're coming soon and nothing.... I've been busy with some other, more concrete ideas and mods. This one will haunt my engineering dreams for a while....

 

[bstedh]

A tube with a spring loaded captive pin may be just what you are looking for. Push the assembly down and squeeze the pin in to lock it and then just push the tube down a little to release the pin and let the assembly come back up. You would want a small hook shape on the end of the pin to prevent accident release. Otherwise the same idea with a slide back cover would work good also. You would have to key the tube and connector so it doesn't rotate when you try to switch att'ys. You could use the spring as your negative contact so as to only have one wire inside the tube.

 

[rpittman]

I made this one awhile back.It has a tube for a guide and its spring loaded.ON the front is a locking nob .you just push down and over and it locks push back over and it pops up. not pretty to look at but works great

 

[varalMCheelflip]

This seems a little over complicated but never the less it does seem possible.
Just make sure you take into accout the amount of air flow you will need as well as a user friendly way to change the atomizer.
I understand what you are trying to go for here, ideally it would be best for you to make the spring apart of the over all curcit, this will lessen the chance of a failer due to constant movement and stress to the wires, even have the ground make contact with the outer shell of the connecter only when it is in the up position.
This is quite an original idea and if it manages to work you could end up saving those who fear leaving the atty attached to thier mods while in their pocket a bit of trouble from them having to take thier atty on and off as they need to vape.
I for one dont worry about this but others do and it sounds like a good concept for them.
Im a tattoo artist so i could come up with some sketches for you if you would like me to.
Good luck with this, hope you succeed in your endevors.

 

[xLowEndx]

Thanks for the insight everyone. Throughout my research across various forums I've found that others have made similar mods. Props to rpittman. I've been thinking about how the drip shield is made and having a similar tube with o-rings for the atty to move through may work too.

I'm going to be toying with this for a while, thanks for the help everyone!

 

[5cardstud]

I thought of doing that with a tiny motor and a screw system where when you turn it one way it goes down deactivating the current to the atty and vice versa. But the motor would take up to much room.

 

[xLowEndx]

I here ya stud, I'd love to learn how the SD cards work to see if I can use this style mechanism....

 

[bstedh]

Maybe try something along different lines... think switchblade knife type mechanism? maybe with a split rubber cover for it to go in and out of...

 

[xLowEndx]

Maybe try something along different lines... think switchblade knife type mechanism? maybe with a split rubber cover for it to go in and out of...

... was also another idea ...

 

[NJSkip]

I'm bouncing ideas around in my head for something like this, except I want to be able to feed the atomizer juice with a similar convenience level as bottom-fed box mods.

 

[xLowEndx]

Good luck buddy lol

I'm bouncing ideas around in my head for something like this, except I want to be able to feed the atomizer juice with a similar convenience level as bottom-fed box mods.

 

[nicotime]

Telescopic antenna parts.

 

[bstedh]

With a DC motor and gear system to auto retract and raise...

Telescopic antenna parts.