Hitting the ground running.

[paperassgasket]

Time to stop lurking and start posting.

I've got 1 single batt bottom feeder box that is great but I think it's time to build some more.

In the next few weeks I'll be working on another 3.7v to replace my current one (it's getting tired) and a couple 3xAA boxes to get me into 5v.

After that I want to start modding some everyday things into boxes like Altoids tins, and Pagers, maybe even cellphones??

Hopefully things go smoothly.

 

[Oban]

Good luck in your modding paperassgasket (like that handle btw) and Welcome to ECF

 

[dormouse]

Nice. I enjoy my plastic box mods. You'll probably enjoy the modding section - someone in there did an Altoids mod. When you have 5 non-spammed non-sequential posts or replies, an hour later you can post elsewhere, buy stuff in the Classifieds, send PMs etc.

 

[Warren D. Lockaby]

Welcome to ECF, & please keep us posted on your mod projects. I expect my next PV will be a DIY job of some description, just haven't decided yet what I want to tackle.

Best of luck, & Happy Vaping!

 

[Dieseler]

Welcome to the forum.
Sounds like the mod section will be a good fit for you . I built madvapes vv kit and enjoy it and currently will start working on another different type.
Best to you.

 

[Cheechako]

Welcome from another newbie!
It would be nice to see some pics of the mods when you get them done...

 

[hairball]

Welcome...I'd love to see what you've built and get built in the future.

 

[nansc]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[paperassgasket]

Thanks for the warm welcome.
Last night I did a thing...


New vape box building trickery.
It's a 5v box that's going to use a bunch of things I scavenged.

I debated on actually using the button part of the controller button, or just have the exposed circuit board be the button.
The switch can be really high resistance because of the mosfet, so it's possible to use your finger to bridge the two connections. After soldering I decided to just use the button to hide it. Plus it'll give you nice haptic feedback to let you know you're actually making a connection.

Cut out the board sections with a boxknife

I need to drill a hole.

Need a drill bit small enough... I think .040" should work.

Nailed it.

Time to solder on the wires.

Like a boss.

It should fit nicely and still allow room for an LED.

Vape - Imgur

 

[TommyG]

That is awesome! I've built plenty of mods, I have yet to undertake a bottom feeder, where did you get that bottle from?

 

[paperassgasket]

That is awesome! I've built plenty of mods, I have yet to undertake a bottom feeder, where did you get that bottle from?

Offhand I couldn't say. I'm actually undertaking this project with a fellow forum member. I usually just throw money at him when he orders stuff and say "just double your order."
I'll ask him when I get the chance.

But, yeah this is a bit ambitious of a project. Fitting a bottom feeder in a 3xAA 5v box is going to be a tight squeeze.
Hopefully this button works out. Worst case scenario I also can just dremel 2 slits in the case and run a couple thin metal contacts through and use that as a button.

Edit: but yeah bottom feeder is definitely the way to go. You can't reasonably be expected to drip in a crowd such as at a concert, or while walking/driving/etc...

 

[Jefferson62]

What a great job! I look forward to see your progress in the future.

 

[paperassgasket]

HELLS YES! The button works phenomenally. Better than I expected with 0 problems.
Box has 5.1v to the atty... I think this is gonna be a good one.

I'll upload pics in the morning.

 

[paperassgasket]

well I lied about the morning part, but here's some pics of a functional 5v box.

it's a little ghetto-rigged at the moment for demonstration purposes. I'll probably finish it off tonight.

 

[Snus]

Love it! I'm impressed, this stuff is still way over my head!