My Box Mod

[bamani71]

So I decided to try building a box mod with a dna 30 clone chip. This is the first time I've soldered anything and I didn't want to kill an authentic chip with my non-existent skills. So after hitting up fasttech I started my mod! I apologize in advance for the image heavy post.

I used Padauk because I liked the color. It's actually pretty easy to work with! Progress pics:

Chip labeled and wired:

Things were going well until I cracked the screen. Good thing I got 2!

The wiring is a mess. Not enough space to work with, so the wires are longer than I'd hoped. The fuses (huge) kept the battery from fitting so I've taken them out for now. As soon as I figure out how to solder 2 SMT fuses together without burning them out I will replace them.

The screw for the 510 is uncomfortably close to the battery so I'll be running to the store to buy some liquid electrical tape to paint the screw. Don't want any shorts!

So here is the finished product! Made the window too small so it completely cuts off the battery indicator and part of the W. I got glue everywhere and the finish hadn't cured as much as I'd hoped.

Doing this has already given me ideas for improvement so hopefully the next one will be much better. I need to learn how to make my own pcb to mount the DNA chip to so that I can reduce the amount of wire in the box. I'm also feeling pretty confident about soldering so my next one will definitely be an Evolv. Maybe a DNA40 even!

 

[Harlen]

Not bad at all for a first time
Way to go

 

[GeorgeWachsmuth]

Great job!

 

[rolf]

hi bamani71 !
I applaud you for jumping in and build your own boxes and learn to solder as well !
I think it turned aut very nice . after building 15 or so boxmods they get better all the time .working on a bottom feed with a pump now .
what a hobby ! dream it you can build it,,,,have fun

 

[Norrin]

Not bad first go and I'm sure you'll get better the more you do.

 

[cowjelly]

Padauk is one of my favorite woods. I developed an allergy to the dust from it after working with it for a week. Way to jump right in, looks good to me. I recently wasted a OKR 10 chip jumping right in. Vape it proudly, keep it up.

 

[bamani71]

Thanks! I'm excited to try again (probably with the same wood since I bought so much of it) but I already have thought of a way to do it better!

 

[Rat2chat2]

Congrats to you. Gosh you should be very proud. Looks very nice.

 

[Mad_Dispatcher]

Just out of curiousity, what are the demensions inside and out. Been thinkin about building one too and curious how big this is.

 

[bamani71]

Outside is 79mm x 43mm x 25mm. Interior is 70mm x 32mm x 20mm. I'll probably make the walls a little thinner for more space so that I can actually fit in the wiring for the led in the fire button.

 

[Mad_Dispatcher]

Outside is 79mm x 43mm x 25mm. Interior is 70mm x 32mm x 20mm. I'll probably make the walls a little thinner for more space so that I can actually fit in the wiring for the led in the fire button.

Thanks! Looks great btw.

 

[doots]

Looks nice. Better than I could ever do As long as it works is what matters!

 

[rhelton]

I like it. I dont get along with wood very well, thought about trying one though.

 

[bamani71]

I didn't mention how many times I had to start over trying to learn the quirks of my budget band saw...

 

[DavidOH]

For your first try it's stunin as Todd would say. You may already know about this but I'll post the link just in case. I've been searching for a regulated bottom feeder and it's looking like I'll have to make one.

DIY Mod Shop by jonniemac on Shapeways

 

[JohnnyDill]

Great job. Great first mod. Me likey!

1. What do you think of the FastTech clone DNA board?

2. Did you get your LED fire switch to light up yet?

 

[bamani71]

Great job. Great first mod. Me likey!

1. What do you think of the FastTech clone DNA board?

2. Did you get your LED fire switch to light up yet?

The clone board is alright. Coming from a Vaporshark I admit to being spoiled. There is a delay with everything, but it does do what it's supposed to. It rounds the ohms up, though, so it makes a difference in voltage used to achieve the watts set.

I am saving the LED for version 2. I pulled the wiring out in hopes of rewiring, but I figure I'll just go with the second idea to give myself more space to work with. If I can cut down on the wire, I should be able to squeeze it in as long as I stop snapping the little legs off the transistor!

 

[dbeast64]

Very nice job!

 

[bamani71]

I'm kind of stalled now. I rewired with a genuine dna board and was in the process of diagnosing a "check atomizer" issue when my husband had a severe allergy attack. I guess I won't be getting around the cold weather by soldering and gluing in the house this winter!

 

[Deeo]

Wow impressed. I would be afraid to make my own. I would be afraid to try it in fear of blowing my face off lol.