Anyone know where I can get a good aluminum box? Approximately 3x2x1? I just want to build an aluminum puck and be done with it.
I just want a decent aluminum enclosure
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also and here is some real help without being a chode... check out those backup phone chargers, they come with a battery usually in a nice case.
Old thread but its 1am..... Yes I want to do the same. I need one tired of my AA explosions when I drop it
That's classic RTFM material right there...at least you didn't RickRoll him.
Old thread but its 1am..... Yes I want to do the same. I need one tired of my AA explosions when I drop it
Expanding on what tmassey said, my first mod was a Puck in an Altoids tin with a 4xAAA box inside. I know you said AA, but for shock resistance it may be worth the change. I attached it using Velcro, a piece the same size of the box (My first thoughts were to be able to switch the box between devices). On the front is a piece of adhesive rubber strip (makes the box contact the lid of the tin to null travel when using the on/off switch). The hot glue around the wiring is obvious.
This trio of unintentional safeguards made the tin very tough. I've dropped it numerous times with no damage save scratches and minor dents.
Please excuse the ugliness of my switch hole, I used a 1/4" drill bit and a round file, the only tools on hand at the time.
Of course the AA option is still viable if you went with a larger enclosure, but much bigger than the tin starts getting awkward to hold.
If you get your aa container from jameco electronics it'll fit. Not the box with a lid, if anyone needs I can probably find the link, built it about a year ago but I've still got mine. But it is a VERY tight fit lol
I have some pics of it in this thread http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/391533-couple-pucks.html#post8950527
I knew I had posted it somewhere just had to find it. Only downside is jameco has a 10$ minimum order so you gotta stock up on extras
I knew I had posted it somewhere just had to find it. Only downside is jameco has a 10$ minimum order so you gotta stock up on extras
I think my next project will be in an altoids tin. But after seeing the link tmassey put maybe I'll go all the way with vv. How difficult is the putting the vv board in there. I read through some of that thread and I was a little lost. The puck was stupid easy to build, and I didn't want to pay 20 bucks for a madvapes vv board.
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never mind I saw the drawing I went to the link that was talking about putting a tack switch instead of a 3 amp switch
I went to the link that was talking about putting a tack switch instead of a 3 amp switch
You can use a tactile switch if you include a 10uf capacitor in the circuit. You could also include a potentiometer which would give you the VV option. This thread has the how-to. If the whole point was originally for a more rugged mod, adding more components can add more fragility. My not-so-pretty Altoids example uses AAA instead, but they still last a couple of days and I can pitch it across the room with little harm done (I've actually done this, the lid popped off but the batteries etc. were fine). That's the reason I keep it around as a back-up.
BTW- the above parts can all be found for around $1-2 each or less if you look hard enough...my most recent WIP is a VV 3.7-6v that is engaged by a mini-tactile switch - I got all of the components for less than $10US, including the batteries (2x14500 3.7v, 900mAh). I think I spent maybe an additional $7 on shipping though.
BTW- the above parts can all be found for around $1-2 each or less if you look hard enough...my most recent WIP is a VV 3.7-6v that is engaged by a mini-tactile switch - I got all of the components for less than $10US, including the batteries (2x14500 3.7v, 900mAh). I think I spent maybe an additional $7 on shipping though.
I ordered one of these, $3.40 External Enclosure Case for Mobile Power Bank DIY - fuchsia / compatible with HP-0123 PCB board at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping, added 2 18650's, a usb charger, https://www.fasttech.com/products/1323104, a 510 connector and a Radio Shack n/o switch, to have a good solid mod that lasts 3 or more days. I plug it in to my computer to trickle charge while on line...
thats a good find! Will probably now spend a few hrs on fasttech now. Going to start building my altoids tin, been stuck on trying recoil a vivi nova with some nichrome wire I got from hobby king. It just doesn't/hasn't preformed well with silica wick(taste wicking), till this evening I cut a piece out of an old 100% cotton t shirt (yeah I know maybe thats gross but I'm to impatient to order anything) However it works well now, and I haven't gotten the faintest hint of tide
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