finished my first build duel 18650 mosfet

[Christopher32107]

It was kind of a pain in the rear but I really did it. What do all of ya think for a first time builder with no soldering experience?

 

[Christopher32107]

https://m.facebook.com/christopher....ory_key.-2227128417421704269&ftid=u_0_r&mdf=1

 

[Christopher32107]

I don't know how to post pictures I guess lol can you from mobil?

 

[Davantrac]

For a first time trial I can't pick fault, it's a success, mine wasn't. Think the anti shake washer on the fire button isn't needed and might be uncomfortable.
Well done.

 

[Christopher32107]

Thanks Dave I put the washer on just for a different look thought It looked kinda cool lol and it covers a little bit of ugly cut the hole a little too big but hey its my first try maybe next I'll do a dna 40 I Like how they vape alot!!

 

[Davantrac]

I'm still practicing my soldering.

 

[Christopher32107]

All I can say is keep your tip super clean I sanded it between points and lots of flux. Good luck buddy and cheers

 

[tehdarkaura]

All I can say is keep your tip super clean I sanded it between points and lots of flux. Good luck buddy and cheers

oh... don't sand your soldering iron tips bro -- they are pre-tinned and its a REAL pita to get them working again if you remove the tinning -- to get your tip clean get one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/Soldering-Iron-Cleaning-Sponge-Brass/dp/B003UY3XU2

.. or just use a wet sponge / paper towel. But yeah flux is a must -- and the pastey stuff is way better than the liquid -- just dont get plumbing flux -- thats no good.

btw no facebook so i can't see -- get those pics uploaded

 

[Christopher32107]

That is a cool little tool. How do I upload from a mobil I can't find a way to?

 

[2buildawall]

Nice job Chris!

I learned the value of flux when I did my first stained glass project. Flux is a magnet to solder. Can you post a picture straight on of the inside. I am curious how you did the top tab for the batteries.

 

[Christopher32107]

 

[Christopher32107]

Here is a front view if i can get these dang pictures to download lol i am not a computer wiz

 

[tehdarkaura]

ah I can see those -- thanks

Yeah interesting approach soldering to the top of the tabs... why not use the tabs instead of breaking them off?
You really dont want to solder to shiney metal that can flex cus the solder will be prone to breaking free...

but hey if its working righton... but if you have problems later that would be the first place I would look...

Is there a build thats suggesting putting the wire up there -- I've seen a couple people do that now... kind of odd

 

[Christopher32107]

thanks for the tip, if i have problems that will be the first place i will look but can i ask if i don't solder to the tabs which are shiney what else could i do?

 

[Christopher32107]

i seen a guy on youtube put the wires up inside the tabs like that i think his user name was AL USAF or something unregulated mosfet using bare copper wires

 

[tehdarkaura]

thanks for the tip, if i have problems that will be the first place i will look but can i ask if i don't solder to the tabs which are shiney what else could i do?

That keystone battery sled had tabs on the top and bottom to solder too -- they put a hole in them to give the solder a place to grip on

I just solder my wire to those tabs then bend the tabs up to save on space.

 

[tehdarkaura]

These are the solder tabs -- its actually ment to be soldered directly to a circuit board -- but that hole helps it grip and flow

 

[DavidOH]

Looks good to me and if it works it's win.

 

[holycrap]

Hey Christopher, I see you got you mod built nice job. I did my wire the same way in my mod you saw so far no problems and I've put a 0.1 build in there and vaped all day long. Glad you put your pics up. You did a way better job soldering than I did on mine.