Thanks runtpacket. That actually helps a lot. Based on that photo (specifically, the screws at the bottom), I am going to completely change my plan for how to go about the disassembly process.
Yay, I can post here now. I joined the forum so I can contribute. My eVic is trashed, but my wife's still works so i'm interested what kind of development can be done on this. I "disassembled" my evic if ya'll want some pictures or a donation control head.
The top and bottom pieces are epoxied together or something. I wasn't able to get it apart with some man strength and a couple of pairs of pliers. I ended up dremeling off the acrylic leaving the internals in place.
If you didn't completely destroy it (or throw it out) could you please tell me the inside and outside diameters? Who knows, maybe we could even find colored plastic tubes. I know that's getting a little off the subject but it would be kind of cool.
Good thinking. I'd like a clear plastic tube on my eVic controller head ^^
the control head does remember some settings when the main battery is out.
It probably has at least a capacitor somewhere, since it keeps time when off the battery..
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I've got to find a tiny screwdriver to take out the screws so hopefully I can get the other 2 boards off. If not i'll have to whip out the soldering iron if they are soldered to the bottom board.
Good news, there is no resin on the chip.
EDIT: Added a few more pictures after I took off the control ring. The boards are soldered so i'll have to unsolder them later. I need to go shop for a replacement mod first :/
Good thinking. I'd like a clear plastic tube on my eVic controller head ^^