Moby .... v1

[asnider123]

I have a friend who wanted me to make him a 5v long-battery-life mod for his tank mod, so here is my first monster: Moby .... v1

Starting with a 2-C battery box, I made this around MV's 4-pin 3-amp 5v regulator. It is designed for 18500 batts and has a master switch, a hidden power LED, and a top-mounted trigger.

I really like the mod, think I will make another for me, this time a VV cause I prefer about 4.7v.

View from the front...note the access panel for the atty connector:


Inside showing the spaghetti wiring. Parts are hot-glued in place to avoid damage from shifting parts and wires. Note the foam rubber batt compartment padding, keeps the batts from rattling around


Top view, showing placement of switches, LED and atty connector .. the LED is recessed inside about 1/4", reminds you to turn off the master switch when not in use.


Loaded with batts. Since I don't have any 18500s, I used the old "stack of nickels trick" and a pair of 18350s. I need to order some 18500s


Yummy


Thar she blows, Matey!

 

[Dalton63841]

Very nice! I have a personal aversion to box mods the size of a pack of Camel Wides, but I can recognize nice work.

For your future reference, a ptn04050C with a 10k resistor between Vout and Vadj will output right at 4.7v, and requires only one battery. Of course you could put 2 batteries in parallel and get some great battery life, especially using 18500's...

 

[TomCatt]

Another good one, Alan! That box would hold 18650s wouldn't it?

 

[asnider123]

You guys got me thinking .. what would 3v vaping be with practically unlimited current? I slapped 2 alkaline Rayovac "C" cells in the baby and lit it off.

Surprisingly, it works decently at 3v ... about the same vapor as our old 510 kits (and I bet the batts would last for weeks!) ..

I wonder what voltage the little 510's are .....

 

[asnider123]

My latest mod was named for the 1851 American classic by Herman Melville. Apparently it must have offended someone, for it was edited by one of the moderators, eliminating a part of the name of my mod .. unaware (apparantly) of the historical significance of the name.

I wanted to stress that it is a giant whale of a mod and I thought the name aptly described it, however those unfamiliar with American literature might take it incorrectly and find it offensive. To those who found it offensive, I am sorry, but you should visit the library occasionally.

I am sharing with you a short article for educational purposes only. So as not to offend anyone, I will replace the offending word with the name "Richard".

Moby-Richard, also known as The Whale, is a novel first published in 1851 by American author Herman Melville. Moby-Richard is widely considered to be a Great American Novel and a treasure of world literature. The story tells the adventures of the wandering sailor Ishmael, and his voyage on the whaleship Pequod, commanded by Captain Ahab. Ishmael soon learns that Ahab seeks one specific whale: Moby Richard, a ferocious, enigmatic white sperm whale. In a previous encounter, the whale destroyed Ahab's boat and bit off his leg. Ahab intends to take revenge.

In Moby-Richard, Melville employs stylized language, symbolism, and metaphor to explore numerous complex themes. Through the main character's journey, the concepts of class and social status, good and evil, and the existence of gods are all examined as Ishmael speculates upon his personal beliefs and his place in the universe. The narrator's reflections, along with his descriptions of a sailor's life aboard a whaling ship, are woven into the narrative along with Shakespearean literary devices such as stage directions, extended soliloquies, and asides. The book portrays insecurity that is still seen today when it comes to non-human beings along with the belief that these beings understand and act like humans. The story is based on the actual events around the whaleship Essex, which was attacked by a sperm whale while at sea and sank.

Moby-Richard has been classified as American Romanticism. It was first published by Richard Bentley in London on October 18, 1851, in an expurgated three-volume edition titled The Whale, and weeks later as a single volume, by New York City publisher Harper and Brothers as Moby-Richard; or, The Whale on November 14, 1851. Although the book initially received mixed reviews, Moby-Richard is now considered part of the Western canon.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moby-....

 

[NicksVap3]

that is kind of ridiculous. we are all adults and should know what moby "richard" is, and not be offended by "richard"

 

[Dustydragon]

I agree when will the censorship end? aren't we all supposed to all be over the age of 18 to be on this site? wow names of personal mods are being censored WTH? BTW Nice mod and Name of it!!

 

[Cronus6]

Okay, that's pretty ridiculous, both the size of that box mod AND the censorship issue.

Seriously, the guy named his new, HUGE box mod after the most famous whale in history this side of Shamu. Hard to believe anyone could be offended over that.

If my real name was Richard and had chosen the username dick1969 would THAT be allowed?

In the context of this mod it's usage was fine. In the context of that user name it's usage was fine.

Calling someone a 'Richard' on the other hand... well I think we all know that's NOT fine.

This isn't preschool, or a church. Although, I don't think anyone in either of those 2 places would object to the title either....

 

[Dalton63841]

There is a fair chance that a person didn't actually edit that. The software for these forums includes a blacklist that will automatically change any word you put in the list to something else. For instance, changing .... to ****.

Haha I just tested my theory. The four dots in the previous sentence were the actual word when I typed it, but immediately upon posting it turned into that. That was NOT edited by a person, but by a word blacklist. The downside of the blacklist is they are global, not taking context into account.

 

[Dustydragon]

just call it Moby D!CK v1 lol

 

[asnider123]

Very interesting ...... an automatic filter, who would've thunk?

 

[Cronus6]

Very interesting ...... an automatic filter, who would've thunk?

I've been to forums that have auto filters before. Generally there is a setting in your control panel to turn it on and off.
When 'on' you get #### instead of the word someone else typed when 'off' you get whatever they actually typed.

The default setting is 'on' usually. I can't say I've ever been anywhere where there wasn't an option though. (except here)

 

[Dalton63841]

I've been to forums that have auto filters before. Generally there is a setting in your control panel to turn it on and off.
When 'on' you get #### instead of the word someone else typed when 'off' you get whatever they actually typed.

The default setting is 'on' usually. I can't say I've ever been anywhere where there wasn't an option though. (except here)

The filter is set by the site admin, in CPanel, or whatever that particular site may use. You can set it to show anything in place of words that are blacklisted. The last site I adminned I actually gave each blacklisted word it's own replacement word. For instance, speaking of torrents was against the rules, so I set it up to change the word "torrent" to the word "download".

The filter is a godsend for site admins, because it would take ages to manually monitor peoples posts for unacceptable language.

 

[breaktru]

Maybe the name is a Registered trademark. And don't even think about try to sing happy birthday either.

 

[breaktru]

Yes it is a filtered word.
Just tried it in the sandbox and it filtered the word out and replaced it with = ....

 

[asnider123]

Happy Moby .... To You, Happy Moby .... To You ..... LOL

 

[BiancaMontgomery]

Happy Moby .... To You, Happy Moby .... To You ..... LOL

My gawd, what has happened to this thread

 

[breaktru]

My gawd, what has happened to this thread

It was Harpooned

 

[BiancaMontgomery]

It was Harpooned

You're a funny one!

 

[asnider123]

Towards thee I roll, thou all-destroying but unconquering whale; to the last I grapple with thee; from hell’s heart I stab at thee; for hate’s sake I spit my last breath at thee. Sink all coffins and all hearses to one common pool! And since neither can be mine, let me then tow to pieces, while still chasing thee, though tied to thee, thou damned whale! Thus, I give up the spear!