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[myownslave]

And yes i know im a smartass. saw the juicebox and have been needing something with a little more umph than i have been getting lately so i dropped by radio shack.

4AA battery holder: $5.50
2x 4 packs of push buttons (got normally closed circuit the first time): $8.00
1 pack of juicy juice boxes: $2-4 (dont remember)
NiMH battery charger w/ 4AA and 4AAA: $29
4 pack of 9v adapters: $2
rca cord and double female adapter in junk drawer
milk jug, just finished/rinsed out (for reinforcing case strength)

the AA batteries are in series, rated at 1.2v each 2500 Mah ea, are testing at about 5.5v with a fresh charge and in series still 2500 Mah (if i want to chain vape i just take a battery out and bridge that one spot for about 4.2 fresh to 3.5 depleted volts) lasts me over 1.5 days.

i know its a little large, fits in my inside jacket pocket perfectly and produces great vapor with 801 atty, been using it for a week and its still in one piece.

 

[Napir]

Nicely done! I've been wondering about normal rechargeable batteries for awhile now. Didn't think I could get the amperage though.

Question for ya, is there enough room in the battery holder to pass the wires from the top, through the center to the bottom?

Looks like an ideal spot to place an atty connector.

 

[myownslave]

looks like you could route up to a 16 maybe even 14awg through those holes, great idea there. oh and even better news energizer has a 15 min recharger for these batteries, they are supposedly good for up to 1k recharges and are about $10 for a 4 pack... i may end up using this a loooooong time.

 

[WillyB]

It's different. Maybe you could have squeezed the batteries, connector, and switch into this:

Battery holder: AA x 4 with USB interface connector and Belt clip ("On" / "OFF" power switch) - RoHS Compliant

 

[myownslave]

It's different. Maybe you could have squeezed the batteries, connector, and switch into this:

Battery holder: AA x 4 with USB interface connector and Belt clip ("On" / "OFF" power switch) - RoHS Compliant

i probably could have but that battery pack wouldnt have fit in the juice box lol

 

[Sign-Man]

Think Big !

 

[Charged]

It's different. Maybe you could have squeezed the batteries, connector, and switch into this:

I like that box. been using one for about a month with TI step-up to 5V. Runs all day long.

 

[radwor]

Charged, you know that booster fits really nice under the switch/usb cover. the internal board has a spot for a led also.

I like that box. been using one for about a month with TI step-up to 5V. Runs all day long.

 

[WillyB]

I like that box. been using one for about a month with TI step-up to 5V. Runs all day long.

Looks good, but where's the atty/switch at?

At the bottom of your pic, under the the 2 screws is there enough room (eliminating the USB connector) to squeeze in a batt connector and switch, being able to simply use 4 batteries?

 

[Charged]

Charged, you know that booster fits really nice under the switch/usb cover. the internal board has a spot for a led also.

I saw there was room under the board but.... The regulator is a step up so for 5V regulation I only need 3 batteries. I want to cut a section out of the circuit board where the switch is now and solder a KR8 connector there. Momentary switch will go back-side above the belt clip to power the KR8 connector. Then i'll have the best of both worlds, USB pass-through (always powered) or cartomizer manual switch.

 

[Charged]

Looks good, but where's the atty/switch at?

At the bottom of your pic, under the the 2 screws is there enough room (eliminating the USB connector) to squeeze in a batt connector and switch, being able to simply use 4 batteries?

4 batteries just don't cut it. Yes they start out at around 5 volts full charge, but not very long and they are down to between 4.3 and 4.5V (just not acceptable to me). connector and switch coming shorty.

Sorry myown didn't mean to hijack the thread.

 

[myownslave]

looks like this is going to be my next attempt at a mod. i truly do like the nimh rechargeables mainly because i can get em at either nearby walmart at any time of the day 364 days a year

 

[Bubo]

You modded a Juice Box?!?!?! Is nothing sacred?!?!
What's next? A milkshake??!?!?!?!?

 

[myownslave]

mmmmmm milkshake lmao

 

[WillyB]

You modded a Juice Box?!?!?! Is nothing sacred?!?!
What's next? A milkshake??!?!?!?!?

That ain't nothing. Look for DumbWaldo on YouTube vaping a turd. Yes you read that right. 8-o

 

[Charged]

looks like this is going to be my next attempt at a mod. i truly do like the nimh rechargeables mainly because i can get em at either nearby walmart at any time of the day 364 days a year

After bragging how the 3 batts work all day with the step-up, I took some measurements. The (3) 1.2V batteries do work well for a while (depending on useage) then it gets a little strange and you probably won't notice but.... As the batteries drain you will get 5V out for 3 to 5 seconds (enough to get a hit) then regulator drops out and gives you about the level of the batteries 3.5 to 3.8V. Now that I see this (darn it anyhow) I'll be switching over to some li-ion batteries in the same box.

 

[eGeek]

LMAO, myownslave I love it, it's brilliant and no-one is ever going to guess what that is. Brilliant stealth vape concept

 

[Bubo]

That ain't nothing. Look for DumbWaldo on YouTube vaping a turd. Yes you read that right. 8-o

I... Umm... Oh...I just don't know what to say to that.... Eww....

 

[Bubo]

Okay - I found it....
Plastic Dog Poop Vaper... Now it's funny.. But still.. Eeew!

 

[radwor]

I won't say I told you so. But if your going to do it, do it right and put 4 li's in series and tuck the booster under the board. Gut the battery from the a pass-thru and install a switch in it's place, then you will be good to go with a killer portable set up.

After bragging how the 3 batts work all day with the step-up, I took some measurements. The (3) 1.2V batteries do work well for a while (depending on useage) then it gets a little strange and you probably won't notice but.... As the batteries drain you will get 5V out for 3 to 5 seconds (enough to get a hit) then regulator drops out and gives you about the level of the batteries 3.5 to 3.8V. Now that I see this (darn it anyhow) I'll be switching over to some li-ion batteries in the same box.