Is there a How To for the tekkeon mod?

[llopps]

A few days ago I bought the tekkeon 1800 power pack, and just thought I would be happy using it with a pass-through.

I thought wrong, with the pass-though the setup has become a hassle to work with.
It gives a great hit, days of power... but I find myself thinking how much easier it would be not to have to deal with the cord of the pass-through.

I searched but I just can't find a guide on how to put a atomizer connector in the top of this thing. Is there a guide somewhere that I haven't been able to find? I'd really like to do this mod right, and just not guess and burn up the unit (and maybe my house, lol).

 

[CloudBurst]

Parked50 had a how to. Searck tekkeon. Been awhile ago.

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[Bubo]

Parky's Tekkeon Mod... V2

 

[congaman]

I knew it was only a matter of time untill cigar guy showed up here on ECF!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bubo]

I couldn't resist after reading about him yesterday.....

 

[SurvivorMcGyver]

I've made several of these with great success. It has been my all day every day unit for the past 4 months - carry in on my belt WHEREVER I go. I'd be happy to do a tutorial, but there are so many variations to base it upon...... Plus I offered at one time but there was a lack of interest so I've saved it for my own pleasure It is nothing like what is offered at any of the suppliers to do date. Other than (comparing to one supplier) it has always been a variable volt unit ('cept mine adjusts to the higher ranges) - and unlike any - my latest verions use a tact switch. (The little silver dot between the grey spots)



I call it the VV Tek©. A real sweet unit.

MUCH THANKS TO PARKY for the the discovery.

Let me know it you need help.

 

[cos]

I've made several of these with great success. It has been my all day every day unit for the past 4 months - carry in on my belt WHEREVER I go. I'd be happy to do a tutorial, but there are so many variations to base it upon...... Plus I offered at one time but there was a lack of interest so I've saved it for my own pleasure It is nothing like what is offered at any of the suppliers to do date. Other than (comparing to one supplier) it has always been a variable volt unit ('cept mine adjusts to the higher ranges) - and unlike any - my latest verions use a tact switch. (The little silver dot between the grey spots)





I call it the VV Tek©. A real sweet unit.

MUCH THANKS TO PARKY for the the discovery.

Let me know it you need help.

thanks SurvivorMcGyver and to parky too. i am going to attemp to make this mod but i want to make it variable but not sure if i want the lower or higher numbers. what volts does it adjust to on the higher numbers like yours Survivor? what kind of chip did you use? thanks

 

[WillyB]

thanks SurvivorMcGyver and to parky too. i am going to attemp to make this mod but i want to make it variable but not sure if i want the lower or higher numbers. what volts does it adjust to on the higher numbers like yours Survivor? what kind of chip did you use? thanks

How many mods have you made? How are your soldering skills?

You'd be better off just using the existing circuitry (unless you have some experience) and build it like this.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modders-forum/93138-perfect-battery-pack-mod.html

 

[llopps]

I've made several of these with great success. It has been my all day every day unit for the past 4 months - carry in on my belt WHEREVER I go. I'd be happy to do a tutorial, but there are so many variations to base it upon...... Plus I offered at one time but there was a lack of interest so I've saved it for my own pleasure It is nothing like what is offered at any of the suppliers to do date. Other than (comparing to one supplier) it has always been a variable volt unit ('cept mine adjusts to the higher ranges) - and unlike any - my latest verions use a tact switch. (The little silver dot between the grey spots)



I call it the VV Tek©. A real sweet unit.

MUCH THANKS TO PARKY for the the discovery.

Let me know it you need help.

A real tutorial would be great.
I'm really getting a good idea of what to do just by looking at the pics in the Parky's Tekkeon Mod... V2 thread.

But "An Idoits guide to modding a Tekkeon" would be wonderful.
I can't imagine there wouldn't be a huge amount of interest.

The only thing that turned me off at first was that from the pics the unit looks huge.
But, in person, this thing's very small, light, and power for days. The perfect mod.

 

[CloudBurst]

I agree, I would like a VV tutorial! I'm gonna but one if you'll do it.

 

[cos]

How many mods have you made? How are your soldering skills?

You'd be better off just using the existing circuitry (unless you have some experience) and build it like this.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modders-forum/93138-perfect-battery-pack-mod.html

WillyB
Thanks for the link. I think you may be right. maybe i am not ready yet. all i am looking for is a a basic setup and i do want Variable volt. But there are so many chips out there to use and i wouldnt know where to start. so maybe i will try the link you sent me first.
i dont know anything about electronics. all i do is what i learn on here. all the folks on here amaze me. If anyone ever seen the insides of the Big Brother by Kens box mods it is really something how small he condensed everything and its a variable volt. i wouldnt know where to begin doing that but would love it.

anyway WillyB thanks for the How to Tekk.
you can add me to the list of having interest in SurvivorMcGyvers How to. Thanks to all that help people like me to build these mods. you dont know how much we value your experience.

 

[happest]

The Tekk mod was my first mod I made. it was actually very easy. there is only 6 total solder points for the 5v version. the pictures that are out there are good. you just need to take it apart and play. don't be afraid to play. If your going to play with the big dogs your going to have to get off the porch

 

[WillyB]

WillyB
Thanks for the link. I think you may be right. maybe i am not ready yet. all i am looking for is a a basic setup and i do want Variable volt. But there are so many chips out there to use and i wouldnt know where to start. so maybe i will try the link you sent me first.
i dont know anything about electronics. all i do is what i learn on here. all the folks on here amaze me....

The Tekk can be a pain. Be very careful drilling for the atty connector. I would suggest a couple layers of epoxy on the back of the top piece before starting, and go slow. Also the 2 solder points are quite small and will take a delicate and quick touch.

Small mods may be cute, but many times compromises are made.

Want VV? Then build this.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...6-very-easy-vv-mod-w-switching-regulator.html

The only suggestion would be to raise the board up a hair (use your imagination) as just about the whole backside is a heatsink.

 

[Ngspotts]

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[SurvivorMcGyver]

thanks SurvivorMcGyver and to parky too. i am going to attemp to make this mod but i want to make it variable but not sure if i want the lower or higher numbers. what volts does it adjust to on the higher numbers like yours Survivor? what kind of chip did you use? thanks

Mine are designed to run between 3v and ~8.1V [Max battery + a portion of built in boost controller output of 8.7 - chip and circuit overhead of about .35V running @ ~1.5 amps] Although it won't hold the higher limit for more that a few hours I find it's not needed. Even with a 5.4 Ω Atty, which I'll ussually run at 7.7V, I get all day (at least) from this unit before the regulator starts to drop out.

I am currently running at 6.4v with 4.9 Ω custom atties - Although these will run nicely up to around 7Vish I find the flavor, vapor and longevity of the atty to be best in the 6.3-6.4v Range.

My current in-use unit has a TI UCC383-adj in it. A note here -- At about 1.3 Amps the chip runs cool and the batteries last right at 2 days. If I'm runing 1.5Ω atties the chip is dissipating waaaay to may volts/amps (= heat) to run without a heat sink. Plus the batteries hardly last the day at that drain rate. I have several switching regulators I'm tempted to use on my next 4 but they Just don't have a high enough output to run the Higher ohm/ low amperage atties I like. So I'm currently working on a Sepic regulator to add to the unit -- hoping it will get me the best of both worlds -- but it's not looking promising as the inductor selection qualification formulas for the control chips I'm working with are simply NOT liking the variation I'm trying to achieve.

Sorry for the run on - moving along..... But Feel free to ask away

 

[SurvivorMcGyver]

A real tutorial would be great.
I'm really getting a good idea of what to do just by looking at the pics in the Parky's Tekkeon Mod... V2 thread.

But "An Idoits guide to modding a Tekkeon" would be wonderful.
I can't imagine there wouldn't be a huge amount of interest.

The only thing that turned me off at first was that from the pics the unit looks huge.
But, in person, this thing's very small, light, and power for days. The perfect mod.

Add me on that list for the how to.

I agree, I would like a VV tutorial! I'm gonna but one if you'll do it.

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I have most of the text just missing a few key pictures (and time) right now. But' I'll put it to task (unless someone beats me to it).

BTW - the unit DOES fit's VERY nicely in the hand doesn't it

 

[SurvivorMcGyver]

The Tekk can be a pain. Be very careful drilling for the atty connector. I would suggest a couple layers of epoxy on the back of the top piece before starting, and go slow. Also the 2 solder points are quite small and will take a delicate and quick touch.

So true. I am looking at possibly laminating a thin sheet of Stainless Steel over the Top as well as the epoxy below to help strengthen it. I dropped mine on the marble floor of my hotel bathroom the night before my flight out a couple weeks back and needless to say - the top flew apart in 2 pieces. Thank goodness for super glue -- About 10 minutes later I was up and vaping. Relieved - to say the least

 

[SurvivorMcGyver]

Mine are designed to run between 3v and ~8.1V [Max battery + a portion of built in boost controller output of 8.7 - chip and circuit overhead of about .35V running @ ~1.5 amps] Although it won't hold the higher limit for more that a few hours I find it's not needed. Even with a 5.4 Ω Atty, which I'll ussually run at 7.7V, I get all day (at least) from this unit before the regulator starts to drop out.

I am currently running at 6.4v with 4.9 Ω custom atties - Although these will run nicely up to around 7Vish I find the flavor, vapor and longevity of the atty to be best in the 6.3-6.4v Range.

BTW one may find challenges getting these voltage from the main board as it simply is not designed for it - especially at the ampergages we need. Adding a Suplemental regulator WILL and is, IMHO, the ONLY way to go for versatility as well as stability.

 

[cos]

great idea about adding thin of stainless steel strip to the top of the Tekk. There is a guy selling one on the classifieds and he said the top of his cracked so he filled it with epoxy. Hey at least the guy waqs honest and admitted it. but i like your idea much better. regardless its still a real nice looking case. Thanks for the idea SurvivorMcGyver.

Cos

 

[Para]

Add me on that list for the how to.

Ditto on the How-To

I've read a couple of different descriptions on how they did theirs and I don't want to screw it up. Basic wiring details....neg batt connector to ???? and pos batt connector to ???? and button wiring to ???? would be a BIG help.

Thanks