DIY box mod?

[xProxius]

Hey ECF,First time poster here been lurking these forums for sometime now.Decided to join up so i don't blow my face off in my next endeavor safety first ya'know.So i've been seeing all these DIY box mods floating around and i'd like to give an Okr T/10 a shot after some research and stuff i think i finally have a list complied of the parts i'll need.Think thats pretty much it or am i missing anything?I apologize about not having links it wont let me use them atm.Any help would be appreciated.Thanks


510 Connector 22mm from Varitube
RioRand White LED 0.36' 3.0~30 volt small voltmeter digital 18650 (RRMFLIHPQ)
Neodymium magnets 1/4 x 1/8 inch disc N48
16mm High round cap momentary metal push button switch.(MP016S/H10)

 

[BOX MOD LYFE]

Probably need to ask the people in the modders forum, but you will have to post 5 times and wait for the system to update :25 every hour. Maybe someone will stumble over here. Anyway I could read anything on the sheet. Welcome to the forums! Hope you find your answers.

 

[Rat2chat2]

to ecf xProxius. Nice to meet you and glad you are here. See lots of diy box mods on ecf and always find them amazing. Look forward to seeing yours also. Have fun and make yourself at home.

 

[Gabriel Tron]

Be careful, I received a rules violation warning for just saying I'd like discuss suppliers and what not...is this a micromanager forum?

 

[xProxius]

Thanks guys,definitely gonna be fun to build..as far as batteries go ive always used efest 18650 35amps in my mech mods.Will these work safely or should i invest in a pair of vtc5s or another?

 

[Susan~S]

Thanks guys,definitely gonna be fun to build..as far as batteries go ive always used efest 18650 35amps in my mech mods.Will these work safely or should i invest in a pair of vtc5s or another?

The purple Efest 35A batteries are only 20A continuous NOT 35A as is printed on the wrapper. If you need a 30A battery the Sony VTC4's are the way to go. RTD Vapor had them in stock last time I looked. You won't find any authentic VTC5's around. Lots of counterfeit ones in the market.

Here are a couple of blog posts by Baditude (one of our resident battery experts) on batteries.

BATTERIES

Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
* Another essential read to understand which batteries are safe to use in mechanical and regulated mods. Includes a frequently updated list of recommended safe-chemistry, high-drain batteries with their specifications.

Purple Efest Batteries not as Advertised
* A cautionary blog that reveals that the purple Efest batteries may not have the specifications advertised. Also includes a commentary on "continuous discharge ratings" vs "pulse discharge ratings" of battery specs.

BATTERIES - WHERE TO BUY

Only buy batteries from a reputable supplier (not ebay or Amazon) as there are many counterfeit batteries being sold. Here are several reputable battery suppliers in the US.

* RTD Vapor
* Illumination Supply
* Lighthound
* Orbtronics

 

[drag0ni]

I would actually suggest for you to get Sony VTC5 batteries. The ones with 30amp discharge.

 

[tj138waterboy]

Hi all, I am also new to the forum and am interested in building a DIY box but with LiPo battery's. Im hoping someone with experience can answer a few questions that is probably more of preference than a problem but here it goes. I am leaning towards a Hammond 1590N1 box, IRLB3034PBF N channel mosfet, Trigger switch E-Switch PV3H2B0SS-346 and there are a range of dc-dc converters with the proper amp and voltage specs comparable to mainstream boards most varying input voltage from 4.5v-14v / 0.7v-5.5v out from 10-20amps. The Lipo batterys I am looking at using in this box is a running dual 7.4v turnigy 1700mah 20C discharge paralleling them together with JST-XH Parallel Balance Lead 2S, and finally a lipo voltage checker for 2s-8s that seems like it could be modified with a splicer cable to mount it anywhere in/on the box. My biggest question is with the preference being the issue would the dc/dc converter be better than the N-mosfet in this box with the 2 lipo batteries mentioned?