threads/videos/instructions like you just did makes me think i can make one of these. Even if I don't build one, I still appreciate what you did. Thank you
How To Build My 5v Mods
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threads/videos/instructions like you just did makes me think i can make one of these. Even if I don't build one, I still appreciate what you did. Thank you
I tried to make it easy! You are welcome.threads/videos/instructions like you just did makes me think i can make one of these. Even if I don't build one, I still appreciate what you did. Thank you
You are over thinking it. I made a similar piece after seeing Jeff's 'Fog Log' thread. I had some 1/4" clear plexi laying around, I cut a circle to fit my copper pipe snugly then drilled the center and ran a philip's head brass screw (actually I guess it was a bolt as it had nuts) through it (as he descibed). I filed the head of the screw flat where it contacts the battery. I didn't even solder the other side, I just used double nuts to clamp the positive wire. I then epoxied it in position (he soldered in a retainer ring). You could use an non-conductive material you have laying around.
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Well, I mainly used what I had laying around. When using a hose, you can get like 40 of the rings and they take glue really well. Plus they fit snug inside since they give a little. And as for soldiering, I've done so much of it in the past 2 weeks I've gotten good at it, and that makes sure all of my contacts are well joined, especially the regulator.
Thanks for your comments.
That wasn't directed at you. You did a fine job and your second vid showed things nicely.
It was meant as an alternate solution for Kre8t0r who had a hard time understanding your one piece.
Damnit Damnit Damnit!!! Just fried 2 of my TI voltage regulators on this... Seems there may be some difference between what is at madvapes and the TI version used in the "detonator" videos. It works perfect for about 3-5 drags then it jumps up to 6.7 volts or so vapor diminishes and its dead. Gotta make a madvapes order as I am kinda on a mission now.... 8-o
In my video, I'm using a TI regulator. You have to make sure all the connections are secure and the middle prong MUST be grounded to whatever the neg contact of the battery is. Check to make sure before throwing them away.Damnit Damnit Damnit!!! Just fried 2 of my TI voltage regulators on this... Seems there may be some difference between what is at madvapes and the TI version used in the "detonator" videos. It works perfect for about 3-5 drags then it jumps up to 6.7 volts or so vapor diminishes and its dead. Gotta make a madvapes order as I am kinda on a mission now.... 8-o
Damnit Damnit Damnit!!! Just fried 2 of my TI voltage regulators on this... Seems there may be some difference between what is at madvapes and the TI version used in the "detonator" videos. It works perfect for about 3-5 drags then it jumps up to 6.7 volts or so vapor diminishes and its dead. Gotta make a madvapes order as I am kinda on a mission now.... 8-o
That's exactly why I leave this stuff to guys like yall ( southern for you guys ) to make stuff like this -- I freak out when I pop attys and let me tell you - I pop them left and right - feel like punching a hole in the wall at times. I have no idea what those regulators cost, but I'm thinking more than attys.
It's so sad, but when I read something like you just wrote - I can't help but laugh out loud - even though it's not funny at all - I guess because misery loves company - but re-read what you just wrote and I promise you'll get a laugh out of it. Maybe it's just me !
This is weird.... I know out of 3 different times my connections had to be good enough, I'm not the best at soldering but not that bad either. I made good connections and heat shrunk everything. The only thing I can think of is I am using the smaller 510 connectors from madvapes and maybe they don't make a good enough ground. If anyone can think of anything else please LMK. I'll try to upload some pics tomorrow so you can look at my work.. I WILL NOT give up on this mod!!
Make sure you test everything with a voltage meter. That will tell you what's going on.This is weird.... I know out of 3 different times my connections had to be good enough, I'm not the best at soldering but not that bad either. I made good connections and heat shrunk everything. The only thing I can think of is I am using the smaller 510 connectors from madvapes and maybe they don't make a good enough ground. If anyone can think of anything else please LMK. I'll try to upload some pics tomorrow so you can look at my work.. I WILL NOT give up on this mod!!
I haven't ordered any chrome pipe, I just happened to get lucky one day in a plumbing store... they had some left over from a special order. It's awful expensive!
If anyone has an interest in buying one of my mods, let me know. I may sell some of them. It all depends on how many people would like to buy one. You can post here if you are interested. I'll have to make a decision.
Well your atty connector should make no difference as long as you have made a good solder connection to it. The problem could be continuity between the connector to the cap to the body.This is weird.... I know out of 3 different times my connections had to be good enough, I'm not the best at soldering but not that bad either. I made good connections and heat shrunk everything. The only thing I can think of is I am using the smaller 510 connectors from madvapes and maybe they don't make a good enough ground. If anyone can think of anything else please LMK. I'll try to upload some pics tomorrow so you can look at my work.. I WILL NOT give up on this mod!!
Strip about an inch of insulation from some wire. Loosen the nut that holds the switch tight to the tube (body). Wrap the bare wire a few times around the switch body and re-tighten the retaining nut. You now have a solid ground to the body. Now solder the other end to the ground on the regulator, the same place your atty connector ground wire is. This should ensure that all parts are now grounded.
i'm interested, depending on price and other details.
3.7/6v (3.7V - 18650; 6V - 2x RCR123), 510 connector.
shoot me a pm of the one you are selling and how much
You can get it either 5v alone since it has a regulator, or a 3.7/6v type, like the Silver Bullet. I use 18650 3.7 2400mAh for or RCR123a 3v 750mHa batteries. I have a few more models coming out, so I'll post the pics on this thread and a new thread to take a poll which ones people like the best.
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