My First Box

[deception]

Hi guys, I finally made my first mod box.. Nothing to gloat about it just wanna share that although it tedious work. But at the end of the day. You will appreciate it a lot!

My regulator used is the OKR-T/3-W12-C from RS. Adjustable by a 500 ohms poti which I salvaged from my workplace. The switch is just a generic one which I too kapo from work

The 510 connector is also a salvaged one from my old 510 manual batt. And finally the voltmeter is from DX.

Its my first time cutting boxes so bear with me with the ugly finish. And also I don't have much real estate after getting all the parts together hence the 'forest' looking wires.

 

[Muramasa]

very very nice!!! one thing though, get a nice box and xfer the innards to it. the new box would be pretty much the same inside just that it'll be halved. (the wire etc will be oneside, and the batts on another. (dunno how to describe lol)

 

[deception]

hahaha.. i still have thoughts for the next one.. wont be so soon.. i'll be keeping this as it is.. and improve on the next one with the experience earned

thanks for the advise though.. any recommendations on the next box i should use?

 

[classwife]

I think you did a great job ! It works !!!

Get creative with your next one...look around to see what looks interesting to you to make into a PV !

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Idea...nice looking trinket boxes ?
Deluxe Wooden Inlay Secret Boxes

 

[Muramasa]

eh.. basically my idea is that ur batt side is one half, the other half is the wirings etc, then close the 2 half together. = more handy~ (then box one looks very pretty~)

 

[deception]

I think you did a great job ! It works !!!

Get creative with your next one...look around to see what looks interesting to you to make into a PV !

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Idea...nice looking trinket boxes ?
Deluxe Wooden Inlay Secret Boxes

Ya it works! now I have to be careful with the unprotected batteries as I wasn't if protected ones will allow high current output.
If I ever gonna create a new one I might be adding on a voltage supervisory chip. But then again I have to consider space needed.

I'm slowly gathering ideas. might even add in a digital poti. which is gonna be close to breaktru's mods.. but of cause credits to him.

Mmmm wood... I might just make a wooden box of my own if I can get hold of some wood scraps. Lets hope my neighbors throws away wooden furniture that I can salvage..

 

[deception]

eh.. basically my idea is that ur batt side is one half, the other half is the wirings etc, then close the 2 half together. = more handy~ (then box one looks very pretty~)

yup I understand what you meant.. perhaps I can make a new one which is slightly thicker so that i can house the wires and components underneath the batteries. I feel that my current one is a little too wide. Doesn't really look comfortable when I put it into my pockets.

 

[jimbalny]

Nice job! Feels good when you make something that works, doesnt it? And if it doesnt work, u learn anyway from troubleshooting so its always a win!

You can save a lot of space by using a pcb that's set up kind of like a breadboard, then cutting it to size. As opposed to having spaghetti just a suggestion: next time maybe use some wire shrink wraps at your connections or just glob some hot glue over it. Better sorry than safe is what I always say, kill two stones with one bird ya kno? Or something like that

 

[deception]

Nice job! Feels good when you make something that works, doesnt it? And if it doesnt work, u learn anyway from troubleshooting so its always a win!

You can save a lot of space by using a pcb that's set up kind of like a breadboard, then cutting it to size. As opposed to having spaghetti just a suggestion: next time maybe use some wire shrink wraps at your connections or just glob some hot glue over it. Better sorry than safe is what I always say, kill two stones with one bird ya kno? Or something like that

You are right! I feel darn good about it.
I understand what you mean about using those DIY PCB boards. Thing is I got too anxious.. haha after I got my hands on majority of the parts I didnt think much and just begun soldering. Perhaps when I do my next mod I will plan more.

Just a side note. I do know that in SG its difficult to get part for example ready made PV batts. I believe rather then asking around which batts are the best. Why not make your own mods instead. I believe there's tons of modders ready to help every part of the way. Treat it as a rite of passage or a jedi needs to make his or her own lightsaber. Once you made your first. You will cherish what you have.

Back then when I first started out I wasn't really satisfied with what batteries I have. Hence I began researching sure its tedious but I've finally made one. I feel more accomplished.

Ok enough said. Please don't flame me. It's just what I feel.

 

[Domtine]

Dammit!! U beat me to it. I haven't even started prototyping the circuitry using the okr!!!

 

[deception]

Dammit!! U beat me to it. I haven't even started prototyping the circuitry using the okr!!!

Aiya. You wanted to use the okr too? You have it on hand? Its very small right?

 

[lighter]

@deception

well done , bro
finally u completed yr box mod, it suppose to complete during christmas holiday rite?

yr green push button is the right choice. Im using this type too..

 

[Vachelon]

Very nice box mod, if only it can be refined using one of the woody boxes... Damn nice omg.

 

[deception]

@deception

well done , bro
finally u completed yr box mod, it suppose to complete during christmas holiday rite?

yr green push button is the right choice. Im using this type too..

ya lo.. haha in the end my first batt box broke cause I accidentally drilled too hard and too fast..

then also got held back due to PT school work and end of year closing for work too.. zzz

then I got lazy.. kept staring at the components with no box.. so before cny I went to sls to get a box again and stared longer during the busy cny..

but suddenly one night my fingers and heart got itchy.. and went for it.. completed within the night and thats what you see.. haha..

oh ya one more thing you can see how badly the lines are cause I didnt have any files to use.. and guess what i used.. the file attached to the nail clippers we use.. hahahaa

 

[deception]

Very nice box mod, if only it can be refined using one of the woody boxes... Damn nice omg.

yup I just might go crazy and go get some wood to play with.. hahaa

 

[Vachelon]

yup I just might go crazy and go get some wood to play with.. hahaa

Eh really, on a serious note the box mod will be damn awesome with a wood makeover...

 

[Dumbo]

Home made pv.... Looking good!!!

 

[Currynoah]

Wood takes alot of work... Usually you pay for their finishing touch rather than the wood...

 

[deception]

Wood takes alot of work... Usually you pay for their finishing touch rather than the wood...

Hm. Care to elaborate on that?

 

[Currynoah]

If you decide to make A PV out of wood, and decided to make it real nice, it would be common sense to charge it @ good price. E.G: Touchwoods' PV.

If you were to make it real nice, and decided to sell, I WOULD buy from you!