Mike n Tibs DNA Mods!

[EvlSmrk]

I'm going to meet with the owner of the local vape shop who liked my 1590G build, now that I have my second one done, the 1590A, I'm going to have a sit down with him, let him play with them while connected to my laptop and talk coin about building some for him. I have my doubts he'll want to pay what I would have to charge. There are mods out there now with the 200 that I'm sure he could buy at wholesale less then what I would charge, but I'm not going to do all that work for peanuts.

Not going to tell you how to run a potential business, but I suggest sticking to your guns. Don't undersell yourself. You'll likely lose some business, but your time and work are worth money. If they like it enough, they will pay it. I used to do some really slick work on 360 controllers (modified buttons and custom artwork on the shell), and they weren't cheap. Probably could've sold many more if I lowered the price, but I was already not earning minimum wage, and anything less didn't feel worth it to me.

 

[bilboda]

Bout the BRD door. Take a teeny tiny screw driver and wiggle it till it's inside between the door and body, repeat this along the top edge, working your way back and forth along the edge, increasing the gap until it's loose. Then it should slide right off.

 

[Pdizzle]

I actually slid id off this morning without a problem. Thanks guys

 

[Alexander Mundy]

Pics (of you fishin with those things) or it never happened

Not as glamorous as you thought?

 

[Alexander Mundy]

Reeling 'er in

 

[Alexander Mundy]

And a pair of keepers

 

[mikepetro]

Those of you who are verified might want to check out the "Discussion" forum..........

 

[drmarble]

Mike:
I have expressed interest over there but I am unable to post in that thread due to inadequate permissions, actually insufficient privilege. I can't look at the spreadsheet either.
I will have to express my enthusiasm here: woo-hoo.

 

[mikepetro]

Mike:
I have expressed interest over there but I am unable to post in that thread due to inadequate permissions, actually insufficient privilege. I can't look at the spreadsheet either.
I will have to express my enthusiasm here: woo-hoo.

Strange, if you can "see" it you should be able to "post" there.......
I would report it to the Admins as something isnt right.

 

[jonniemac]

Strange, if you can "see" it you should be able to "post" there.......
I would report it to the Admins as something isnt right.

When I look at the thread the top has a lock on the far right and this message at the top "Thread Status: Not open for further replies."

 

[mikepetro]

When I look at the thread the top has a lock on the far right and this message at the top "Thread Status: Not open for further replies."

Thanks, my bad, didnt know they locked them by default.

@drmarble you should be able to post now.

 

[SlickWilly]

Not going to tell you how to run a potential business, but I suggest sticking to your guns. Don't undersell yourself. You'll likely lose some business, but your time and work are worth money. If they like it enough, they will pay it. I used to do some really slick work on 360 controllers (modified buttons and custom artwork on the shell), and they weren't cheap. Probably could've sold many more if I lowered the price, but I was already not earning minimum wage, and anything less didn't feel worth it to me.

That's good advice, Thank You! I'm retired, not really looking to start a business but who knows where the road will take you? I look at it as a way to pay for some of my vape gear, it would be more of a hobby for me. I enjoy tinkering, it gives me something to do, I learned some new things, bought some more tools (which is always good!) and I got a lot of satisfaction from building the mods. When I go to meet with this guy, I may sell him the two mods I already built and build a couple more for myself from a kit, if I can find any kits...... Then go from there, see if the guy want's me to build more for him, my thought was to have him buy the parts and supplies, I'm sure he can get better prices then I can, then have him just pay for my time to build them. My concerns are being responsible if something goes wrong with them, I wouldn't have a problem fixing something I did wrong, but I don't want to get stuck having to fix mods someone took apart and screwed with or abused. A few of those and suddenly any profit I made is gone along with all the time invested.

 

[Pdizzle]

Newb question
What Method do you use to desolder the battery leads from the board without letting the sparks fly?

 

[SlickWilly]

Newb question
What Method do you use to desolder the battery leads from the board without letting the sparks fly?

Well you could also cut the wires away from the board and solder back to those wires later, just cut one first, put heat shrink over the cut on the battery then cut the other wire and heat shrink that cut end.

If you want to desolder from the board, I would clamp the board so it can't move, with pliers or something that won't slip, grab the wire close to the board then heat the solder and carefully pull the wire straight up and away from the board, put heat shrink over the exposed wire then repeat for the other wire.

 

[awsum140]

Clip them close to the board, then de-solder.

 

[SlickWilly]

Clip them close to the board, then de-solder.

That's better yet. Good idea!

Just be very careful when you do it and make sure the board can't move while working on it.

 

[Pdizzle]

Im just nervous to hit them with the iron. When I soldered on my negative it sparked a bit

 

[SlickWilly]

Im just nervous to hit them with the iron. When I soldered on my negative it sparked a bit

Just be careful, get everything set up, look it over and think about just what your moves are going to be and take your time.

I've changed outlets and switches without shutting the breaker off, wouldn't recommend but I've done it. I've been bit enough to know it stings but it's not going to kill you. Although I have heard rumors 110 can kill you, but I haven't known of anyone who has died from it. 220 is another story and I wouldn't temp fate with it. Three times I watched my grandfather stick his finger in lamp sockets to see if they were working.

 

[turbocad6]

I really need to ground the motor on my 3 phase mill, I get shocked to all hell every time I happen to be touching the mill and also touch anything metal around it. I tell yeah it really keeps me on my toes as to exactly where my hands are at all times though

 

[EvlSmrk]

That's good advice, Thank You! I'm retired, not really looking to start a business but who knows where the road will take you? I look at it as a way to pay for some of my vape gear, it would be more of a hobby for me. I enjoy tinkering, it gives me something to do, I learned some new things, bought some more tools (which is always good!) and I got a lot of satisfaction from building the mods.

Good points, and that will drive your price. The way I see it though, is that he's buying a product that you are producing, regardless of whether he's paying for the whole mod as complete or your services to build from parts he bought...you're still selling him something...therefore a business. I think my experiences might be right in line with what you are talking about. For me, airbrushing is also a hobby, but it's a hobby that's worth my time, effort, and technique. The number of people that jumped on them through Twitter was amazing, but what was equally amazing was the number of people that thought it should cost the same or less as a stock controller. Everyone thought they were great until they realized that I wasn't giving them away. LOL! EIther way, each one took 30 hours from start to finish, plus the cost of buying the pieces, and shipping to purchaser...those that understood it and went with them are very happy, those that understood it and elected not to were still appreciative of the work and time involved, those that didn't get it thought I was gouging and disrespectful.