First Mod - Manual PS

[d_g]

This is my first mod that "works"

Made out of PVC from hardware store: $1

3a momentary switch from Radio Shack: $3

got the atty connector from a dead usb passthrough

Still looking for a ac adapter with the right volts and amps, but for now using 4 AA batteries.

Not very pretty but super easy to make and CHEAP! Great tester unit too!

 

[d_g]

I know my mod is ugly but I though at least someone would give me a "good job," lol.

Has anyone ever used an RCA plug as a plug for a passthrough. I'm not much of an electrician but it works.

 

[Dave Rickey]

A fair number (including my ePipe) use a female RCA fitting at the other end, as a universal adapter, you can fit the battery fittings of a lot of eCigs onto female plugs from Radio Shack or Altex and switch atomizers with a simple pull and push (convenient when driving).

Generally when you're making a USB passthrough, you just chop the device end off of a USB cable and wire directly into the device, sometimes you'll use a mini-B USB receptacle in the device and then you can use any mini-B ended USB cable or wall wart.

I think people are trying to avoid telling you your baby is ugly. These days people are trying to polish the aesthetic appeal of their mods.

--Dave

 

[EliteHeat]

I know my mod is ugly but I though at least someone would give me a "good job," lol.

Has anyone ever used an RCA plug as a plug for a passthrough. I'm not much of an electrician but it works.

The word you're looking for is fugly

So, good job on your fugly mod.

 

[Cisco]

This is my first mod that "works"

Made out of PVC from hardware store: $1

3a momentary switch from Radio Shack: $3

got the atty connector from a dead usb passthrough

Still looking for a ac adapter with the right volts and amps, but for now using 4 AA batteries.

Not very pretty but super easy to make and CHEAP! Great tester unit too!

Doesn't matter what it looks like, if it works and it was cheap, you win...

You could buy a PS PT for $70.00 if you want pretty...

Cisco...

 

[Sun Vaporer]

d-g---there are many that do not care in the least what their Mod looks like so long as it is functonal and blows away the commercal e-cigs. Looks like you built a powerhouse. Excellent job!



Sun

 

[SnuggleBunny]

I'm not sure what it does look like, but I like it lol

I like crazy looking contraptions and I'm currently making an insane looking Tesla looking antique kinda computer, so ya got my vote

cheers

 

[googled]

If it works and it's usable then it's a good mod in my opinion, looks aren't everything and something like that you'd use at home anyway. Well done.

 

[Shreck]

You could buy a PS PT for $70.00 if you want pretty...

Cisco...

But it probably wont last nearly as long as your homemade one will!!

 

[Kewtsquirrel]

But it probably wont last nearly as long as your homemade one will!!

I think his is smaller too.

 

[vapordad]

nice job. Tell me, though, does it taste at all like PVC glue? Just curious, as that gives a pretty good high, too.

 

[d_g]

no PVC flavor here, more like epoxy, lol

found a female usb mini that i ordered to use as a plug

 

[SmokinScott]

I think his is smaller too.

One of the few times a guy want's to hear that.

All seriousness aside, nice mod. As others have said, doesn't matter if it's ugly, as long as it vapes.

 

[VR59]

Still looking for a ac adapter with the right volts and amps, but for now using 4 AA batteries.

This is my second attempt at using the quote, hopefully works better than the first? Wish there was an easier (less embarrassing newbie?) way to test.

Anyhow I just found a 4.5V 1600mA AC to DC power adapter at Radio Shack for $3.97. It's a radio shack brand and I didn't see it online, might have just been a local find. I was working on my very first mod and couldn't pass it up, though I really wanted a 5V 2A, but wow, over $30! (I'm certain I could have found one cheaper if I hunted around ... but was anxious to get going).

So far the 4.5V seems to be working really well. I've only been vaping for a little over 3 weeks - started with a Prodigy, (running at 5V), on an 801 atomizer and have been really happy with that too. But, started thinking when I'm at home it would be nice to save on the batts and be able to plug into the wall. Some searches on these excellent forums gave me some great ideas ...
At Radio Shack I bought:
The 4.5V 1600mA power supply $3.97
A SPST push in switch 2.69
and a 2-AA battery holder for 1.69

Then I used the charger adapter that came with my original 801. I spent a few hours trying the RCA connector but realized I needed to either pull one of the original batteries apart ... or ... found I could simply solder right onto the adapter, (the atomizer like end). So, a little soldering and some hole drilling and walla, my first mod, yay

I know, I know, nothing special but just felt like I had to tell someone who might understand, none of my friends are smokers! Oh, I do love PS a lot, my prodigy got me off analogs right off the bat with no looking back. And of course I will still count on it when I'm at work or out and about, but ... have to admit I am happy I held off on the PT, at least for the time being ...

 

[googled]

This is my second attempt at using the quote, hopefully works better than the first? Wish there was an easier (less embarrassing newbie?) way to test.

There is, at the bottom of the thread you're replying to is a 'go advanced' button click that and it will take you to an extended reply page, that will allow you to preview the post as it will look in the forum before committing it.

 

[VR59]

There is, at the bottom of the thread you're replying to is a 'go advanced' button click that and it will take you to an extended reply page, that will allow you to preview the post as it will look in the forum before committing it.

Thanks Googled, I see that now, or at least the preview post button.