DIY Battery Voltage Tank-o-meter

[rowdyplace]

There are some great ideas here. To properly test a battery, it must be tested under a load.

Check out my first blog for a cheap (redneck) tool that will allow you to vape and measure at the same time.

 

[valooper]

Hey is this guy still around I have some questions lol?? Get at me

 

[rowdyplace]

Hey is this guy still around I have some questions lol?? Get at me

You should have bought a lottery ticket...

What info do you need??

 

[valooper]

You should have bought a lottery ticket...

What info do you need??

Lol yeah

And well what tank is being used?

Is this an Inline so yiu can attach a tank to other side?

Any where else to buy this stuff from other than slowtech?

 

[rowdyplace]

Lol yeah

And well what tank is being used?

Is this an Inline so yiu can attach a tank to other side?

Any where else to buy this stuff from other than slowtech?

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The yellow atty shown is a CE5 I was able to take apart. Any tank should work as long as you can get the wires soldered to the center post and side - and not destroy the threads. (Plus + and minus -). I am using this as the connector for the battery under test.

The silver battery shown is actually just the shell of a old bad (emptied) Eg0 battery. I am using this as the connector for the atty under test.

The multimeter is available at Harbor Freight. They often offer thes for $1.99 - on sale. I think I paid about $5. in the local store. Any meter should work. Radio shack, etc...

All parts are easily available

 

[valooper]

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The yellow atty shown is a CE5 I was able to take apart. Any tank should work as long as you can get the wires soldered to the center post and side - and not destroy the threads. (Plus + and minus -). I am using this as the connector for the battery under test.

The silver battery shown is actually just the shell of a old bad (emptied) Eg0 battery. I am using this as the connector for the atty under test.

The multimeter is available at Harbor Freight. They often offer thes for $1.99 - on sale. I think I paid about $5. in the local store. Any meter should work. Radio shack, etc...

All parts are easily available

I am confused by this its nothing like the op's tester?

 

[rowdyplace]

I am confused by this its nothing like the op's tester?

Discard this response... I thought you were referring to my post that was above your post... Sorry for the confusion.

 

[rowdyplace]

I think this is what you are looking for...

Inline Volt Meter - Vices Electronic Cigarettes

 

[valooper]

I think this is what you are looking for...

Inline Volt Meter - Vices Electronic Cigarettes

No worries and yeah I was looking at that and op's away looks pretty much the same so was just curious about building it myself and well

So what was your idea? What does that deal do?

 

[rowdyplace]

No worries and yeah I was looking at that and op's away looks pretty much the same so was just curious about building it myself and well

So what was your idea? What does that deal do?

This explains what and how:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...36-homemade-test-jig-ego-batteries-attys.html

 

[valooper]

Nice thanks!! Will give her a looksy

 

[rowdyplace]

Nice thanks!! Will give her a looksy

I've been a 'tronics tech since the mid '60's. I made this because the one you are looking at was rather pricey - $25.00. I already had a couple of the meters around, and was anxious to tear apart an atty and a battery. A friend jerked the top off of his battery, so away I went.

Good Luck!

 

[valooper]

I've been a 'tronics tech since the mid '60's. I made this because the one you are looking at was rather pricey - $25.00. I already had a couple of the meters around, and was anxious to tear apart an atty and a battery. A friend jerked the top off of his battery, so away I went.

Good Luck!

Can you take a look at this and see if you can be of help?
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/586972-my-first-regulated-mod-puffer.html

 

[rowdyplace]

oops...

moved

 

[valooper]

Very aggressive product. That is beyond my paygrade. This is going to require the talents of many - electrical/electronic engineer, mechanical engineer, software/firmware programmer, etc. I ain't no engineer!

The weight alone will suggest the use of a neck brace or shoulder harness...

Send me a picture...

Lol lets no high jack this guys thread can you post what you just said over on that thread?

 

[Unforeseen]

Moved to Modding Forum

 

[northhar]

Thanks for moving this thread here.. missed this idea.. now to build one..

 

[valooper]

Thanks for moving this thread here.. missed this idea.. now to build one..

Seriously let me know what tank you use lol and if it is an Inline tester so u can put an atty on top!??

 

[jgarmoc]

Wow very cool, looks better than my store bought one.

 

[GMayberry]

I want to incorporate one of these into a tube style mod. Obviously it won't be a mechanical after this, but I am wondering how I would wire it up in-line to the 510 connector on top. I will be doing a bottom fire button, completing the negative circuit, so this would need to work only when fired obviously. Would I need to ground it down to the bottom of the mod as well, or just to the body in the top? If someone could post an example wiring diagram, that would be a great help!