My First battery mod, aint it cute

[Scubabatdan]

Well I was inspired by others on here to try my hand at this. I have been hanging out in the DIY ejuice forum for awhile, made a couple USB passthroughs and played with different power to go devices.

Well here is my first battery mod, I used a $2.99 pill container from the pharmacy, and drilled out the top and added a 901 connector and led. After a little fignegalling (small space to work in) I got the top working and used a epoxy resin to hold everything in place.
All the parts:

Partially assembled, I used a VCR mom switch for the on off button, works great. LOL and the LED out of the same busted VCR.

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LED work great can tell when it is on!

Side by side my original 901, about the same size, just a little heavier, I can hold it in my mouth with out the weight bothering me.

I used a 18350 battery I had, until I figured out it was unprotected. I have 16340's comming in, alsmost the same size .1v less and 1mm less but has a PCB so I should be good!

Well this is my first hope you like it!
Dan

 

[nubee]

Like it? I love it!

Pefect size.
So, where did you get the pill box (what pharmacy)?
Where did you get that swtich?

I've been wanting a larger batt but without growing the length to the end of my arm and this is perfect.

It looks metal (conductive) so I am guessing you were able to use the shell for the negative connection - yes?

Nice job!

 

[Porphy]

Clean and sweet, very good first mod Scuba. I'd subdue the LED if it were pointed at my face like yours is but that's just a matter of functioning aesthetics and is expected to vary person to person. Very well thought out design.

 

[Scubabatdan]

The pill fob I got at a local pharmacy for 2.99, but this is the identical one on amazon:
Amazon.com: KIKKERLAND Waterproof Storage Container Key Chain with Vial Compartment: Shoes

The mom switch was a small round (not square) VRC mom switch for play, pause ect... their were 12 on the front control panel of the broke VCR.

Hope this helps.
Dan

ADDED:

Yes the body is aluminum, and the case is the ground. Only one wire to worry about.
Dan

 

[nubee]

Helps a lot - thank you.

Just hope the wife and kids understand why the VCR is broken tonight

 

[mnealtx]

Great looking mod, Dan!!

 

[Scubabatdan]

Helps a lot - thank you.

Just hope the wife and kids understand why the VCR is broken tonight

LOL! Dude go to a thrift store and ask if they have any broken ones in the back, always thowing them away.
Dan

 

[Scubabatdan]

Clean and sweet, very good first mod Scuba. I'd subdue the LED if it were pointed at my face like yours is but that's just a matter of functioning aesthetics and is expected to vary person to person. Very well thought out design.

Good reason to wear sunglasses at night! LOL

 

[warp1900]

That really does look nice, this is good not only for a first mod, but for an experienced one!

My respects Dan.


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[Scubabatdan]

That really does look nice, this is good not only for a first mod, but for an experienced one!

My respects Dan.


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Well my 400lb mill and metal lathe were just sitting there begging to be used LOL, worse than the kids!
Appreciate the kind words!
Dan

 

[a2dcovert]

Well my 400lb mill and metal lathe were just sitting there begging to be used LOL, worse than the kids!
Appreciate the kind words!
Dan

Wow Dan, if this is your first mod I can't wait to see what's next. Very clean and well designed. Those of us who don't have the heavy duty tools can only drool.

Kevin

 

[RenaissancePuffer]

Great job Dan! Very clean, and much better looking than my first mod!

Vaping DIY'ers represent!

 

[one_raven]

Good thinking and Great Work!
I have one of those keychain pill tubes and didn't even think about using it for that.

Impressive mod.

 

[nubee]

Just an FYI/safety tip I read on the batt modder forum.

Li Ion batts vent (from the positive terminal) when they fail, even protected ones. Several posts talk about drilling vent holes in the body of the mod to help that process should it occur.

 

[geeker]

It's not just cute, it's downright adorable It's a MiniMe of the big boys.

 

[ProfessorDaffy]

Nope, that's not cute at all. It's smokin' hot. You really need to be proud of that mod. Sleek and stylish. Well done!

--Prof Daffy

 

[Stormynights]

It is just beautiful. I can't wait to see what you make next.

 

[Hangtime]

That is sweet Dan. Great work!!

 

[Scubabatdan]

Just an FYI/safety tip I read on the batt modder forum.

Li Ion batts vent (from the positive terminal) when they fail, even protected ones. Several posts talk about drilling vent holes in the body of the mod to help that process should it occur.

Thanks for the tip will keep that in mind!
Dan

 

[Porphy]

Good reason to wear sunglasses at night! LOL

Fixed!!!

Phear my mad photoshopping skills!!