Clone: Sentinel Mechanical Mod

[Jp20]

I noticed that some people dont like the floating pin. this is the first device that I have owned that has one, and I like it. What are the cons to it? just curious

 

[Jaseruckus]

The only negative I can see in this floating pin is when using devices like a AGA-T. With the weak rubber insulators that hold the positive pin in the 510 contact, it will end up pushing it up and most likely cause shorts. Any other devices work just fine with this. I actually like the self-adjusting pin but would have preferred a plain floating one. I guess if you wanted, you can try to remove the spring in it and make it just like a normal floating pin. I can't figure out how to remove the delrin from the cap.

I'm also guessing this really has to do with the weak aluminum threads. With the pressure of the pin pushing up, it can cause it to wear down faster? Wish they would just bring out a SS version of this.

 

[mtdewfreak]

The only negative I can see in this floating pin is when using devices like a AGA-T. With the weak rubber insulators that hold the positive pin in the 510 contact, it will end up pushing it up and most likely cause shorts. Any other devices work just fine with this. I actually like the self-adjusting pin but would have preferred a plain floating one. I guess if you wanted, you can try to remove the spring in it and make it just like a normal floating pin. I can't figure out how to remove the delrin from the cap.

I'm also guessing this really has to do with the weak aluminum threads. With the pressure of the pin pushing up, it can cause it to wear down faster? Wish they would just bring out a SS version of this.

i'd be all over that !!!

 

[desTROYer]

I am thinking of ordering another M16 at $11.54 shipped:

$11.54 Sentinel M16 Mod Telescoping E-Cigarette Battery Compartment - silver / aluminum + brass / no floating pin at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[Zak Rabbit]

The only negative I can see in this floating pin is when using devices like a AGA-T. With the weak rubber insulators that hold the positive pin in the 510 contact, it will end up pushing it up and most likely cause shorts. Any other devices work just fine with this. I actually like the self-adjusting pin but would have preferred a plain floating one. I guess if you wanted, you can try to remove the spring in it and make it just like a normal floating pin. I can't figure out how to remove the delrin from the cap.

I'm also guessing this really has to do with the weak aluminum threads. With the pressure of the pin pushing up, it can cause it to wear down faster? Wish they would just bring out a SS version of this.

Just push on the pin, mine's literally fallen out taking the top off. I haven't tried unscrewing the pin from the battery contact point yet though.

Sent from the guys that made Star Trek low tech

 

[mtdewfreak]

I am thinking of ordering another M16 at $11.54 shipped:

$11.54 Sentinel M16 Mod Telescoping E-Cigarette Battery Compartment - silver / aluminum + brass / no floating pin at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

dammit

 

[nissle]

Got bored today and started to play around with the fittings on other mod parts. Looks like the tubes from Itaste SVD fit pretty well. i like the smaller 18350 look but the battery rattles with some atomizers. The bigger tube is 18500 with a kick. I just have to drill vent holes and i'm all set.

 

[Jp20]

The only negative I can see in this floating pin is when using devices like a AGA-T. With the weak rubber insulators that hold the positive pin in the 510 contact, it will end up pushing it up and most likely cause shorts. Any other devices work just fine with this. I actually like the self-adjusting pin but would have preferred a plain floating one. I guess if you wanted, you can try to remove the spring in it and make it just like a normal floating pin. I can't figure out how to remove the delrin from the cap.

Ahh I see. Thanks. I need to look more into other styles of pins, and be careful on what i screw onto this

 

[ethebull]

A stainless top cap, offered separately, would be ideal. Same design with a floating brass pin to replace the soft aluminum ones that are doomed to fail. Short of that, offer the brass head on its own.

 

[retrox]

I'm also guessing this really has to do with the weak aluminum threads. With the pressure of the pin pushing up, it can cause it to wear down faster?

That's probably exactly why the bottom of the 510 threading ended up getting "smooshed" in mine, with an AGA-T2 on top. I could still screw down toppers with shorter threads. All my Evods worked, as did my IGO-W, but the AGA-T2 just stopped biting one day, out of the blue. I only ever took it off a couple of times too, and never overtightened it.

 

[henbone11]

I am thinking of ordering another M16 at $11.54 shipped:

$11.54 Sentinel M16 Mod Telescoping E-Cigarette Battery Compartment - silver / aluminum + brass / no floating pin at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

If you do, be very careful of the 510 connector threading. I have one and the aluminum is very soft. I have used it with a RSST and AGA-T2 and have not swapped many times and the threading is already loose. I am pretty careful with it as well, but it's so soft there isn't much you can do about it. All of the rest of the threading on the mod is relatively solid, it's just the 510 connector threads that are horrible. Just thought I would give you a head's up.

 

[terry w]

If you do, be very careful of the 510 connector threading. I have one and the aluminum is very soft. I have used it with a RSST and AGA-T2 and have not swapped many times and the threading is already loose. I am pretty careful with it as well, but it's so soft there isn't much you can do about it. All of the rest of the threading on the mod is relatively solid, it's just the 510 connector threads that are horrible. Just thought I would give you a head's up.

Yep i totally agree about the threads,

It is the only downside to this otherwise fantastic mod.

 

[pastubbs]

I like this where can I get the tube by itself I know there out there I seen them somewhere I just can't remember where

Got bored today and started to play around with the fittings on other mod parts. Looks like the tubes from Itaste SVD fit pretty well. i like the smaller 18350 look but the battery rattles with some atomizers. The bigger tube is 18500 with a kick. I just have to drill vent holes and i'm all set.

 

[Jp20]

They added the stainless outer sleeve version on ft. its the s1000. Little different, I like the wider ribbing though.

 

[terry w]

This one looks smart for the price


https://www.fasttech.com/products/0...tinel-m16-mod-telescoping-e-cigarette-battery

 

[slavkov]

Am I crazy or in 18350 mode there are no vent holes?

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[xEtherized]

Soooooooo. FT came out with a clone of the sentinel clone. But this time it's SS and Brass. WOAH!

http://www.fasttech.com/products/1/10005338/1428105-s1000-mech-mod-telescoping-e-cigarette-battery

 

[mtdewfreak]

Am I crazy or in 18350 mode there are no vent holes?

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u r not crazy, that's the reality of it...

 

[mtdewfreak]

Soooooooo. FT came out with a clone of the sentinel clone. But this time it's SS and Brass. WOAH!

$23.40 S1000 Mech Mod Telescoping E-Cigarette Battery Compartment at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

dammit !!!

how many items can a wishlist hold ?

 

[retrox]

Okay, this is getting ridiculous. My brass one isn't even here yet. New rule: I am not allowed to order from Fasttech until my last order from Fasttech has arrived.