My first attempt at a 3D DNA30 case

[sanjosse]

Since I've seen at lot of members creating their own 1-off DNA30 cases, I thought I'd give it a try.

I'm still trying to figure a few thing like how I'm going to access/switch the battery, and if the usb charging port will fit, or if I even want it.

Any and all comments are welcome

 

[sanjosse]

Here's a red version with a stinger button.

If you can't tell… I'm a Chevy fan

I've also been working a dna30/battery tray integrated into a single unit. The battery tray section is based on the Keystone 1042.

 

[vewdew]

I like the compact design, really well done now you only need a way to access the battery for removal.

 

[sanjosse]

That's what I was shooting for, thanks .

So far it's about 5.25" tall x 1.5 x x 1.25.

I think If I use the micro usb charging unit, it'll cut down on the wear & tear for sure. But first I need to get the dimensions and create a cradle for it that will fit down towards the base somewhere.

 

[vewdew]

That's what I was shooting for, thanks .

So far it's about 5.25" tall x 1.5 x x 1.25.

I think If I use the micro usb charging unit, it'll cut down on the wear & tear for sure. But first I need to get the dimensions and create a cradle for it that will fit down towards the base somewhere.

Let me show you a picture of the case I am working on right now, its made out of wood and its a lot smaller than yours. I think if you change your design it can be rather smaller than that. Mine is 4.5" tall and I could shave 1/4 more if I wanted to by 1" wide by 1-5/8".

Its your design but there are lots of room for improvement, mine still a work in progress making changes as needed.

 

[vewdew]

A few more pictures.

 

[sanjosse]

vewdew,

I like your design for sure. I prefer wood, it's more natural and doesn't make my hands sweat

Without having any of the actual component and only relying on spec sheets, I'm trying to design it with some wiggle room. Plus my initial idea was to have it so I could remove the battery and dna30 assembly as one unit that would somehow connect to the other components via some type of plugs.


Maybe I'm just pulling a Don Quixote, but on the plus side I'm learning a new program and how to create things in 3D

 

[vewdew]

Hey nothing wrong with learning, I am not a carpenter this is my second attempt to a wood mod AND I learn has I go.

This box is all hand made only tools used are a drill a hobby knife and lots of sand paper, you know what they say practice makes perfect, I was only stating that you can always improve no pun intended, and I do like your design.

 

[vewdew]

You know I been looking at the same idea of having same type of plug for easy removal, and I have used this banana connectors on my quadcopters and they make really small ones to bad they are a litlle long 1/2. But someday I will come across a micro plug that will work.

 

[TheReign]

Very cool! I agree with the wood as well Josse, I just dig the feel of the wooden box mods all together. Buddy of mine is working on a Parallel wooden box mod thats gettin shipped out to me this week, cant wait for that and some other goodies to get in the mail so I can start fogging the house up even more Lol

 

[sanjosse]

@ vewdew, I know, right? whether it's a simple contact type connection (which I'd prefer), or a more complex solution. I'm open to any and all suggestions.

I really do appreciate your input. I, by no means, pretend to be an electrical, or a mechanical wizard. I'm just a guy that wants to learn more about how to create a decent APV

@ TheReign, when you get it in, post some pics. I'm always interested in checking out other modders works

 

[Deejayh]

Looks great guys. Been toying with the idea of making my own Box Mod and have just ordered a DNA30
So I'm getting bits of information together...such as buttons, 510 connectors (must be adjustable!) Batteries - maybe 1860 but some say try LPO batteries and add a USB port!

May try it all out in a cheap plastic box first.......

 

[mick8844]

that is really cool

 

[sanjosse]

Hey all, I've updated my design by adding the micro-usb charger under the battery and ported it out the backside. I've also notched out the top domed part of the dna30 tray so I could move down the UP/DWN buttons and shorten the overall height to 5" inches / 127mm.

 

[sanjosse]

So it's been a while since I've updated this thread cause I've been busy looking for a job . But I finally uploaded the parts of my SJbox-V1 onto shapeways.com. The price to print it out is a little cost prohibitive at the moment, approx. $80 including shipping. On top of that, I still need to pick up the buttons, wire, FD510, fuses, battery contacts, Hakko tips, etc. But on an upshot, the soldering iron I ordered from hobbyking back in April has FINALLY left WA

 

[classwife]

So it's been a while since I've updated this thread cause I've been busy looking for a job . But I finally uploaded the parts of my SJbox-V1 onto shapeways.com. The price to print it out is a little cost prohibitive at the moment, approx. $80 including shipping. On top of that, I still need to pick up the buttons, wire, FD510, fuses, battery contacts, Hakko tips, etc. But on an upshot, the soldering iron I ordered from hobbyking back in April has FINALLY left WA

And...?

 

[sanjosse]

Thanks classwife for re-opening this, you're the best

So… back at the ranch… I'm still working on the 3D files and trying to make it a bit smaller. But in the meantime, I've uploaded a DNAx cradle for the fasttech hana enclosure on shapeways and sculpteo. If you need some great info on building one, here's a great thread;

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...nclosure-looking-tips-tricks-suggestions.html