eGo Multicharge Idea - DIY

[bwoodroof]

So, I am still new to vaping; however, I have experience with electronics and circuits. Here is my idea on how to charge 5 eGos.

Parts
1 x Chasis
1 x Chasis Bottom
1 x IEC Power Entry Module
1 x Fuseholder
1 x Fuse
1 x Main Power Switch
5 x Sub Power Switches
1 x Switchmode Power Supply
5 x LED Red/Green
2 x 40mm Fans
2 x 40mm Fan Grill
5 x eGo Charge Adapters

Total Prices ($90.21)
Mouser $37.87 with Shipping
eBay $8.76 with Shipping (Power Supply)
Aero Cooler $15.38 with Shipping (Fans)
MyFreedomSmokes $28.20 with Shipping (eGo Chargers)

Just an idea, I have not drafted everything out just yet. Will hopefully be able to update thread within a week and have a working prototype by the end of this year. Any other ideas?

 

[bwoodroof]

Basic Instructions

Rear of Enclosure
Cut two holes in rear of the unit for the 40 mm fans.
Cut a hole in rear of the unit for the IEC power connector.
Cut hole near IEC connector for fuse holder and another for the main power switch.

Top of Enclosure
Cut 5 small holes equidistant (~1" apart for the LED Light Indicators)
Cut 5 holes behind LED holes for sub power switches.
Cut 5 holes behind sub power sitches to rear mount the eGo Charger.

Mount SMPS inside the enclosure, in the rear, between the 2 40mm fans

 

[bwoodroof]

If you are unfamiliar with AC or DC wiring or the dangers of either or, I would advise you to not attempt this project. I will not be held responsible for anyone that attempts this project.

 

[Thrasher]

or uhhh buy a multi usb adapter for 16 bucks and 4 ego chargers.
Amazon.com: i.Sound 4 USB Wall Charger Pro for iPad, iPhone, iPod, and any USB powered device: MP3 Players & Accessories

kind of a neat idea and hope you get it working, theres a market for everything if you can get it done, but how many batts you go through in a day? lol

 

[bwoodroof]

lol, I kinda over complicate things at times, but I wanted a cleaner look than having wires going everywhere. Be something neat to do tho.

 

[Thrasher]

I hear ya it actually would be cool if ya figure it out then sketch up some drawings and have some chinese co bust em out.

 

[Underwhelmed]

Or, you could just get this-
10 Port Multi Ecig Battery Charger - Battery / Charger

 

[jimzilla]

Or, you could just get this-
10 Port Multi Ecig Battery Charger - Battery / Charger

Wow, I've been searching for something like this as I charge six eGo batts a day and am tired of swapping batts on two USB chargers. Many thanks Underwhelmed!

Nice project bwoodroof but I would probably burn down my house. Hope it works for you, though; DIY is a great hobby if you know what you're doing!

 

[bwoodroof]

I just like the idea since you have the fast ego chargers (420mA) instead of the multichargers that are out today from Wicked or Joye that are made for the 510/510-T that only charge at (150mA). But I am gathering the gear and will have one made before the end of the year.

 

[bwoodroof]

But gonna make one to charge 12 eGo batteries at once.

 

[robtest]

a 4 port usb battery pack... About $50 shipped...

Amazon.com: EasyAcc 12000mAh Power Bank 4 x USB Port Portable External Battery Pack Charger for Tablets: Apple iPad; Kindle Fire HD, Google Nexus 7; Samsung Galaxy Tab; for Mobile Phones: iPhone 5, 4s, 4, 3GS, 3G; Samsung Galaxy Series S3 i9300, S2 i

The multiport is the constricting problem, but this one had a feature that the others didn't seem to have...

"Overload Protection Current: The max output current is 3.5A, it will auto shuts the circuit when the output current exceeds 3.5A, and turns to normal when overload lifted."


http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/345874-desktop-unit.html


I am using the battery with some passthrough units to make a ~Digital Hookah ...


My biggest problem is that without a constant power draw, the battery shuts itself down after 15 seconds... Trying to come up with a USB attachment that will draw "just enough power" to keep it alive during the vaping session...

 

[thinkingaboutit]

It's cool...but that project seems more suited to "I have this stuff laying around" rather than "I can charge a bunch of eGos...but I could have bought a few mods for what I spent".

 

[bwoodroof]

@thinkingaboutit, yeah i agree its an expensive DIY project, really i have only considered getting the Provari mods, everything else just doesn't interest me.
@robtest, i already have a few ideas on a diy hooka mod, thought about a full out linear power supply, with a variable voltage regulator circuit that uses 4 LM338T voltage regulators. 1.2V to 13.5V and 20A of available current. The usb battery pack is awesome if your on the go.

But the whole reason for this DIY project was to minimize wires and have a central location to charge all of your eGo batteries.

 

[bwoodroof]

I mainly posted this up in case anyone else had a similar idea and needed help on theirs or could offer any advice on my idea.