DNA 200 Watt

[BlueridgeDog]

And another enclosure:
DNA200 Squonker v2.7 (R52DK7LSJ) by CJErvin

I am still looking for a tester for that one...I am going to get it printed locally to see if the snap closures work and you can remove the outer shell easily for bottle replacement. The concept is to have no hardware in the case, but I don't know how flexible it will be...i.e. will there be enough to snap the sides in. It is also sized for the Hyperion 900, about the smallest folks have found.

 

[Azarias]

Well.
That print didn't work out so well.

EDIT:
Does anyone know a good machining shop?
I wanted to get a quote on the case in aluminum.

 

[RickAdair]

Well.
That print didn't work out so well.
View attachment 473019

EDIT:
Does anyone know a good machining shop?
I wanted to get a quote on the case in aluminum.

What slicer are you using? It really looks like a bad slice.

 

[Azarias]

What slicer are you using? It really looks like a bad slice.

I asked someone to print it out for me so no idea

 

[Cotay]

I asked someone to print it out for me so no idea

I haven't used any of these, but there are several online CNC/milling shops:

Custom Online CNC Machine Shop | Free CAD Software

Millitnow-Custom CNC Machining-Finished Parts 1-3 Days. ISO & ITAR Registered. Anodize & Iridite

I'm considering contacting one of them once I've verified my own designs in print.

 

[Azarias]

I haven't used any of these, but there are several online CNC/milling shops:

Custom Online CNC Machine Shop | Free CAD Software

Millitnow-Custom CNC Machining-Finished Parts 1-3 Days. ISO & ITAR Registered. Anodize & Iridite

I'm considering contacting one of them once I've verified my own designs in print.

Yeah I found emachineshop but when I wanted to install their software my antivirus warned me. And 3D orders starting at $184..... phew

 

[KTMRider]

Yeah I found emachineshop but when I wanted to install their software my antivirus warned me. And 3D orders starting at $184..... phew

That sounds about right. I looked around my area and most places started around $200.

 

[Azarias]

That sounds about right. I looked around my area and most places started around $200.

That's not woth it for 1 case. I think I'll stay with a printed one.

 

[Cotay]

Yeah I found emachineshop but when I wanted to install their software my antivirus warned me. And 3D orders starting at $184..... phew

That really isn't that out of line for a non-mass produced item. Building your own mod isn't really cheaper than buying a mass-produced unit like a VaporShark, etc. The main draw of building your own is the satisfaction of knowing you built a unique piece and that you can customize it to your liking. $184 is actually pretty good. I have an all stainless steel DNA40 mod I've designed that was about $150 to print at Shapeways. Add in the cost of the board and I already exceeded VaporShark rDNA40 release prices; but I'm happy to have something that nobody else has.

 

[Azarias]

That really isn't that out of line for a non-mass produced item. Building your own mod isn't really cheaper than buying a mass-produced unit like a VaporShark, etc. The main draw of building your own is the satisfaction of knowing you built a unique piece and that you can customize it to your liking. $184 is actually pretty good. I have an all stainless steel DNA40 mod I've designed that was about $150 to print at Shapeways. Add in the cost of the board and I already exceeded VaporShark rDNA40 release prices; but I'm happy to have something that nobody else has.

Nothing wrong about that. I wouldn't mind. If YOU explain that expense to my better half. Just give me a heads up before you do so I can leave the state.

Seriously. I'm not interested in building a DNA200 mod to own one before more and more mods hit the market but to have a mod that I build.

 

[KTMRider]

Nothing wrong about that. I wouldn't mind. If YOU explain that expense to my better half. Just give me a heads up before you do so I can leave the state.

Seriously. I'm not interested in building a DNA200 mod to own one before more and more mods hit the market but to have a mod that I build.

I am

 

[dwcraig1]

Here's my Velocity clone with 26 gauge ni200. 3.5 mm id, 9 wraps, 0.05Ω @ 70 watts with 125 watt preheat @ 450 F
Big clouds, I'm now done with it, too much for me.

 

[Azarias]

I am

Ehm.... what?

 

[KTMRider]

Ehm.... what?

I'm building mine so I can play with one NOW. Then the wait for the VS DNA200 won't be as painful

 

[VapingBad]

I'm building mine so I can play with one NOW. Then the wait for the VS DNA200 won't be as painful

You will still love the one you built more than the one you bought

 

[KTMRider]

You will still love the one you built more than the one you bought

I'm not so sure. I built 3 DNA40's and bought 3. My favorite is my rDNA40 and DNA40, then the Hana mini clone I built.

I do like tinkering and building stuff so it's still fun to do, even if it nickel and dimes me.

 

[VapingBad]

I'm not so sure. I built 3 DNA40's and bought 3. My favorite is my rDNA40 and DNA40, then the Hana mini clone I built.

I do like tinkering and building stuff so it's still fun to do, even if it nickel and dimes me.

How dare you speak about your children like that I can't even let go of the DNA30 I put in an FT Hana box.

 

[Azarias]

I'm building mine so I can play with one NOW. Then the wait for the VS DNA200 won't be as painful

This wait WILL be painful. No matter what you do

 

[KTMRider]

This wait WILL be painful. No matter what you do

Just less painful

 

[vaperXant]

Here's my Velocity clone with 26 gauge ni200. 3.5 mm id, 9 wraps, 0.05Ω @ 70 watts with 125 watt preheat @ 450 F
Big clouds, I'm now done with it, too much for me.

Are you getting an accurate read with some of your wraps touching?