I thought somewhere it was mentioned that Prodigy owners would get a discount on the 3.7/6v switch. Maybe I misunderstood.
Discount on 3.7/6v switch for Prodigy owners?
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I think that would be a great token of appreciation. I'd just like an extra switch for backup, but I was surprised at the $27 cost. I just paid $140 for the Prodigy, and while I love it...I just paid $140 for the Prodigy 
LOL! I thought of that about a minute after posting
Maybe I'm out of line, but I think it's a bit pricey.
You might be surprised a prewired switch assembly could be rather usefull to a lot of folks.
A $27 prewired switch assembly that you are not going to use in the Prodigy? Okey doke.
Dunno 'bout a discount... But I'm assuming the price was set based on time and materials when they were forced to machine the plastic housings one at a time (7-8 minutes each). It's possible that price will drop soon, now that Steve is outsourcing the new molded rubber housings.
But remember, This is not some run of the mill Radio Shack type of component with tiny tin contacts, wire thinner than human hair and assembled by the thousands in some chinese factory.... They have huge machined brass contacts, ultra heavy gauge wire and are hand assembled/tested one at a time right here in the USA.
I'm not saying that I didn't experience a little sticker shock also when I seen the price. But there is a premium for hand built USA quality.
I assume, as his costs drop so will his price. But we should have realistic expectations. We're driving ferraris, we can't expect to buy our parts at chevy prices.
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Gah, I try to explain this to the Apple hater's crowd. There's something to be said for an elegant design. I decided to go the PC route this time for home music recording, and 4 sound cards, 3 PC cases, 4 CPU fans, and 20 something different case fans later, I have the silent PC I can use for recording. I added it all up, not even factoring in my time which has value, and I'd have saved a small fortune if I'd just gotten a Mac Pro to begin with. Doubly dumb in my case because I'm completely at home with OSX, and Tracktion runs great on it. So now I have an ugly PC. It works great, but it came at a cost. Still, good luck getting Steam working on a mac.....
Anyhow, there's a reason you rent a limo for prom if that matters to you.
If you don't mind holding what used to be a flashlight up to your face, more power to you. Go buy one and make a mod. Don't forget to also buy some atomizer connector, or something you can mod into one. Don't forget to get extra wire, and silver solder, and a soldering iron if you don't have one, and a dremel if you don't have something to cut holes, and a resistor if you are going to drop the voltage, and a decent switch if you aren't already taking things apart. Maybe some PVC pipe for a battery spacer, perhaps some sandpaper, primer, and paint if you are going to personalize. (ProTip: Get a leatherman wave also. So many useful tools you'll use) Also, make sure you have the spare time to gather all this stuff and assemble it without making some big mistake. And it will still look like a flashlight. So.....
Get yourself a metal lathe or CNC Machinery. Come up with a slick design. Make a few prototypes, and use them for a while to make sure they are safe. Come up with your optimal voltage/amperage, and built materials. Find your perfect switch. Make a list of design faults from your prototype, improve it, remake it, and eventually have something you can show up to prom with. Someday.
Or just go order a Prodigy.
Anyhow, there's a reason you rent a limo for prom if that matters to you.
If you don't mind holding what used to be a flashlight up to your face, more power to you. Go buy one and make a mod. Don't forget to also buy some atomizer connector, or something you can mod into one. Don't forget to get extra wire, and silver solder, and a soldering iron if you don't have one, and a dremel if you don't have something to cut holes, and a resistor if you are going to drop the voltage, and a decent switch if you aren't already taking things apart. Maybe some PVC pipe for a battery spacer, perhaps some sandpaper, primer, and paint if you are going to personalize. (ProTip: Get a leatherman wave also. So many useful tools you'll use) Also, make sure you have the spare time to gather all this stuff and assemble it without making some big mistake. And it will still look like a flashlight. So.....
Get yourself a metal lathe or CNC Machinery. Come up with a slick design. Make a few prototypes, and use them for a while to make sure they are safe. Come up with your optimal voltage/amperage, and built materials. Find your perfect switch. Make a list of design faults from your prototype, improve it, remake it, and eventually have something you can show up to prom with. Someday.
Or just go order a Prodigy.
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