Mech MOD: 101?

[Paramaniac413]

I was curious if there was a 'Mech mod:101' around. Like a website or anything that explains basically everything about them...how they work, batteries, voltage, ohm limits, etc. My Physics 251 class last semester was all electrical and magnetism and I've been trying to relate what I learned in that class and the only electromechanical enginering class I took (Electromechanical engineering for biomedical devices - joint class between the engineering students and us life science nerds) to what I've read on here, but I'm still not putting it all together. This is all more educational curiosity at the moment than wanting a mech mod or REO or anything (although a REO would be cool someday when I acually have money - lol).
Thanks! (and apologies for spelling/typos...I'm using the tablet tonigĥ and I think it's drunk...it doesn't like my typing for some reason)

 

[Susan~S]

Mech Mod/Rebuildables -- Baditude 101

If you are new to mech mods and rebuildables I highly recommend you spend some time with Baditude (one of our resident battery experts) and visit his blogs. You are now 100% in control of your own safety (and others around you). Make sure you purchase an ohm reader and a voltmeter or DMM so you can measure your builds, check for shorts and measure the remaining charge on your batteries.

Baditudes Blogs. The blogs regarding mods and rebuildables are listed below:

BATTERIES

9. Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
* Another essential read to understand which batteries are safe to use in mechanical and regulated mods. Includes a frequently updated list of recommended safe-chemistry, high-drain batteries with their specifications.

17. Purple Efest Batteries not as Advertised
* A cautionary blog that reveals that the purple Efest batteries may not have the specifications advertised. Also includes a commentary on "continuous discharge ratings" vs "pulse discharge ratings" of battery specs.

OHM'S LAW

14. Ohm's Law for Dummies (Vapers)
* My attempt at explaining Ohm's Law in layman terms and how it relates to vaping.

16. Explain it to the Dumb Noob: Ohm's Law Calculations
* As simple as it is to use, some people have a tough time grasping the concept. Warning: Includes graphic photos of mod explosions.

MECHANICAL MODS & REBUILDABLES

7. Information Resources for Your First RBA
* An essential read and reference guide for someone new to rebuilding coils. Includes a multitude of useful links on battery safety, mod safety, coil meters, coil building, and the differences in the three types of RBA's.

15. Inexpensive Mechanical Mod/RDA Setup
* A response to the frequently asked question on how to get into rebuildable atomizers with a mechanical mod inexpensively. Includes a list of commonly used tools and supplies for rebuilding and where to find them.

BATTERIES - WHERE TO BUY

Only buy batteries from a reputable supplier (not ebay or Amazon) as there are many counterfeit batteries being sold. Here are several reputable battery suppliers in the US.

* RTD Vapor
* Illumination Supply
* Lighthound
* Orbtronics

 

[Debadoo]

^^^^^^ nuff said! Susan is miss johnny on the spot with them links! So helpful. I saw you had 1 reply......I'm glad it was hers!!

 

[alicewonderland]

yeah i learned how to relate it in my physics class as well, when we got to electromagnetism and ohms law with all that, it was easy to understand because I could relate it to vaping. Resistance, voltage, current, amps, etc. electrical systems, parallel - series. So much easier when you can relate it to stuff you actually do IRL.

 

[Paramaniac413]

alicewonderland: Yup! I was using a Vision Spinner and the least expensive clearo they had when I was in my physics class, so I couldn't relate any of this to what I was learning. Now that I have graduated...from college and to more advanced vaping stuff...I'm trying to put it back together. lol. Someone should write a 'Vaping for Dummies' book that includes everything from basic-advanced equipment to the electrical theory to how to apply it.

Thanks for the links, Susan!