Evolution

[Rubberjohnny]

Over the last six weeks I have made a series of big battery capacity tube mods inspired by both the Screwdriver and the Magnum. Picture 1 shows the three finished models, each of which (from left to right) has ever advancing features in terms of battery type, electrics, serviceability and overall finish.
Model 1 (black) uses a triple pack of 1,000 mAh NiMh to give a total capacity of 3,000 mAh at 3.6 volts and is re-charged without the need to remove the battery pack via a DC power socket at the rear.Re-charging is affected by an ex cordless screwdriver charger rated at 3.6v/600mAh and re-charge has to be timed to avoid overcharging.

Model 2 (yellow) retains internal charging via the same DC power socket in the base but is now powered by a single 2,400 mAh/3.7 volt Li-ion battery.Charging (fully protected battery and charger) is via a flying lead of the Li-ion charger.

Both of the above utilise a modified DC power socket for connection to a 901 atomiser, a second DC power socket for re-charge and a standard "push to make" switch

The latest arrival and highest up the evolutionary ladder was finished today. Model 3 (grey) is an altogether higher form of life. Based on a removable chasis the sleek outer alluminium body could be exchanged in moments for a different colour version allong the same lines as an I-pod casing. It is powered bb the same big capacity Li-ion battery as the yellow model however furthur modification to the DC power socket now allows a single socket to act as both atomiser connection and re-charge input. The unit uses a minature micro switch (240v/3amp) recessed into the body to vape. Pictures 2 and 3 show the chasis and outer body seperate and made up together with the wiring diagram for the combined atomiser/re-charge socket.

Everything needed to make the Evolution (ex battery) can be found at B&Q, Maplins, and paints at Hallfords.

 

[kinabaloo]

Some clever thinking here

Looks like cigar tubes - but don't think one can buy those at B&Q, so must be something else ...

more later ... (must go out)

 

[KoS]

Wow nice work. How did you utilize the switch function in the DC conector

 

[kinabaloo]

Over the last six weeks I have made a series of big battery capacity tube mods inspired by both the Screwdriver and the Magnum. Picture 1 shows the three finished models, each of which (from left to right) has ever advancing features in terms of battery type, electrics, serviceability and overall finish.
Model 1 (black) uses a triple pack of 1,000 mAh NiMh to give a total capacity of 3,000 mAh at 3.6 volts and is re-charged without the need to remove the battery pack via a DC power socket at the rear.Re-charging is affected by an ex cordless screwdriver charger rated at 3.6v/600mAh and re-charge has to be timed to avoid overcharging.

Model 2 (yellow) retains internal charging via the same DC power socket in the base but is now powered by a single 2,400 mAh/3.7 volt Li-ion battery.Charging (fully protected battery and charger) is via a flying lead of the Li-ion charger.

Both of the above utilise a modified DC power socket for connection to a 901 atomiser, a second DC power socket for re-charge and a standard "push to make" switch

The latest arrival and highest up the evolutionary ladder was finished today. Model 3 (grey) is an altogether higher form of life. Based on a removable chasis the sleek outer alluminium body could be exchanged in moments for a different colour version allong the same lines as an I-pod casing. It is powered bb the same big capacity Li-ion battery as the yellow model however furthur modification to the DC power socket now allows a single socket to act as both atomiser connection and re-charge input. The unit uses a minature micro switch (240v/3amp) recessed into the body to vape. Pictures 2 and 3 show the chasis and outer body seperate and made up together with the wiring diagram for the combined atomiser/re-charge socket.

Everything needed to make the Evolution (ex battery) can be found at B&Q, Maplins, and paints at Hallfords.

By model 3 this has become a wonderful design.

* Recharge the hole thing - neat, and why not; it basically is a beautiful battery and one can take many when one goes out.

* Changeable skin. A first I belive, and will be a very attractive feature to many people.

Excellent work!

I'd like to know what you used for the cases ...

 

[nash076]

Ditto about the cases . . . a parts list would be greatly appreciated . . .

Nash

 

[kinabaloo]

I think Halfords (cycle shop) might be for bicycle pumps for the ally tubes (posted this idea before, and the size looks right). Might be for spray paints, but can get them in B&Q too. Hmm ...

 

[nash076]

I think Halfords (cycle shop) might be for bicycle pumps for the ally tubes (posted this idea before, and the size looks right). Might be for spray paints, but can get them in B&Q too. Hmm ...

Yeah, but this being the other side of the pond, we don't have a Halfords.

Hence why a parts list would be awesome plus one.

Nash

 

[kinabaloo]

Yeah, but this being the other side of the pond, we don't have a Halfords.

Hence why a parts list would be awesome plus one.

Nash

But you do have cycle shops

Have a look in Tesco - er, sorry Walmart, that's where i saw some nice anodised ally vape tubes disguised as bicycle pumps - cheap.

 

[Rubberjohnny]

I will have a go at the extensive parts list.

B&Q (DIY supermarket)

25mm od (1") light alluminium TV ariel mounting tube (electrical section)
21mm od plastic overflow pipe (plumbing section)
25mm steel washers (hardware section)
Pipe cutter (plumbing section)

Maplins (Radio Shack)

Multistrand wire
DC power socket ( 2.1 or 2.5 )
DC power jack ( to fit above for modding charger))
18mm hole size plastic chasis plugs
plastic "C" cell battery holder (for the spring only)
3 amp 2 way microswitch with1.5mm spring steel actuator and roller
Metal and plastic epoxy resins

Hallfords (car assessory shop)

White spray primer
Cellulose/acrylic spray top coat of choice
Clear spray laquer

Trustfire 2400mAh Li-ion battery (internet)
Trustfire protected charger (modified with flying lead ending in DC power jack as above)

Modify the DC chasis socket as follows;

File down the threaded end untill the central (+) post is just bellow level.

The electrical circuit breaks tradition by switching the negative (-) feeds (as opposed to the usual switching of the positive (+)) both to and from the battery via the 3 pin microswitch.

The DC socket has 3 solder pins. The central (+) pin is retained and bent over 90 degrees at half its length to act as the pick up point of the positive post of the battery as it sits in the plastic tube chasis. Both the other pins are broken off tight against the socket body. One of the broken off pins was conected to the (-) "tongue" that makes contact with the outer body of the power jack when inserted. The side of this tongue is exposed and a wire is soldered on to this exposed side and will connect to the Normally Closed (NC) pin of the microswitch. There is allso a channel in the plastic body of the socket now exposed by the breaking off of the other pin.This gives the ability to solder a second wire connection directly to the metal body of the socket. This wire will be connected to the Normally Open (NO) pin of the microswitch. The third or Common pin on the microswitch (C) is wired to the battery negative retaining spring within the plastic tube chasis. The circuit is shown in diagram form in pictures 2 & 3.
About 8 hours time to fabricate with a well kitted out workshed.

 

[SuperChicken]

wow very nice mod there
Is the atomizer connector duel purpose used for charging also?

 

[SuperChicken]

furthur modification to the DC power socket now allows a single socket to act as both atomiser connection and re-charge input.

Sorry did not see that part
Very nice design changes you have shown with the 3 mods

 

[RedBullHighBride]

RubberJohnny and SuperChicken should get together and make the RubberChicken mod. Just a thought. You can even have the IP rights to the name.

 

[kinabaloo]

Thanks for the parts list. Mystery solved. Part right

The use of the washers is ingenious

 

[Rubberjohnny]

A few more close up pictures of the internal chasis and a final shot of the three interchangeable metalflake alloy body's in silver, blue and gold.

The metal tape wrapped arround the top and rear of the plastic chasis acts to both prevent any internal movement at the same time as allowing easy smooth extraction of the unit.

 

[SuperChicken]

Rubberchicken your the one, you make vapetime lots of fun

 

[kinabaloo]

A few more close up pictures of the internal chasis and a final shot of the three interchangeable metalflake alloy body's in silver, blue and gold.

Really cool finish on the tubes.

The microswitch has a good tactile feel; nicely recessed.

 

[Shadowdr]

Wow. Thatsa nice!

 

[georgelaughalot]

You should create a step by step video or picture tutorial, i am new to modding and e-cigs in general and i really like this design.