Desktop, Variable Voltage MOD - Wired MOD?

[i8ahorse]

Hello everyone
First of all I am posting here because I am a new member and seeking advice.
I want to be sure that I post in the right place when able.
I have been lurking for some time now and just can't seem to find a thread that addresses my particular interest. Don't get me wrong there is some fantastic stuff here and I have learned a lot in a very short time thanks to the generosity of the folks here who freely give their knowledge and time.
My particular interest is in building a Variable Voltage mod that is powered by a switching power supply. I am very comfortable with the theory, the electronics and the mechanical work necessary, but was looking to see what lessons had been learned by people who had gone down the same path.
I want to build a "wired" MOD (for want of a better term) to give me more freedom from battery charging as I only vape in one room of the house when I am home. The rest of the time I will be vaping on batteries like most people.

So, can one of the veterans, suggest a more appropriate forum to post questions about wired MODS
cheers
Tony

 

[bacc.vap]

A "wired mod" is refered to as a "pass through" I'm not sure if there is a specific forum for that, just thought you might better find what you're looking for with the correct term.

 

[i8ahorse]

Thanks for the quick reply bacc.vap. Maybe I misunderstood pass through as I saw many battery powered MODs with pass through
I had assumed that this just described a way to charge the battery while vaping. I want to build a MOD without any battery or battery holder. Most of the pass through MODs that I found only had a mini USB connector as the pass through - that won't handle the current without a battery....
Am I missing something?

 

[bacc.vap]

Try searching for " pass through" in the Modding forum, probably your best bet. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/

 

[bacc.vap]

I'm not an expert by any means, are you looking for a power supply like the one at the bottom of this page. Saber Touch Passthru

 

[j3illy]

They've been getting good reviews lately, and it's a helluva deal for variable voltage capabilities. The only thing is, they work best on a wall USB adapter, or a USB port that definitely has solid power (so more than likely NOT a laptop). There's a bunch out there, and $10-15 is the norm.

VV Passthrough PT USB Vivi Voltage for Ego 510 CE4 DCT Atomizer Tank Adjustable | eBay

 

[i8ahorse]

Thanks for the link - I had not considered building that kind of pass through. but it is worth thinking about.
I was actually going to convert a traditional hookah pipe hose to accept a 510 connector and stick an atty on the end of it. The wires will be in the hose. Power supply will be in the base of the hookah

 

[i8ahorse]

J3illy
Great product - Thanks for the link - This could work well for a work vape at my desk. As you mention - you would need a good 2 Amp USB adaptor

 

[serenity21899]

https://sites.google.com/site/electricnerdvapor/

 

[ions]

I've always wondered if one of those pass through units would work if you plugged it into one of those "power bank" USB chargers for phones? I've seen some 5000mah power banks or maybe even be powered by the USB charger on my head unit in my car. Be kinda nice to just leave one in the car so I don't have to fiddle with a locked mech that's in my pocket while driving.

 

[j3illy]

^ They'd definitely work on a car lighter to USB adapter in the car.

 

[bacc.vap]

Your best bet is to search "hooka mod" in the Modders Forum if you want to find those who have done it before.

 

[i8ahorse]

https://sites.google.com/site/electricnerdvapor/

Susieq600002 - Great link - Thanks
Now we are getting much closer to what I am trying to make - as luck would have it I already have the 10 AMP power supply they are recommending.

 

[desertlover]

Provari has a great pass-thru! The saber touch pass-thru is a headache with wires coming loose all the time. These both plug into the wall.