My First Flashlight Mod, The D.B

[salemnh37]

This is my first flashlight mod, i was looking at upgrading my ego and wanted to see what the difference was with 5v, So i started off last week and made a 3xAA 5v mod box which was a vast improvement to my standard ego but i was looking for something that i could use a 18650 battery for 3.7v and 2 RCR123A batteries for a 6v mod, i looked around for a flashlight and finally came up with this which cost me just under $5 for the flashlight so i purchased 2 of them and came up with my first flashlight mod.

I am using a 510 cart with a drip tip and i could not be happier it looks great, feels great and produces all the vapor i want I have called it The D.B.

 

[Parky50]

Awesome... Way to go !!!
Looks great.

 

[warbdan]

What is the atty connector seated in? Was that part of the flashlight or did you make it?

 

[salemnh37]

What is the atty connector seated in? Was that part of the flashlight or did you make it?

It is just the end of the flashlight, that is why i purchased 2 flashlights so i could use the ends as it is perfect to attach the atty too.

 

[WillyB]

Really like the way the atty connector is sitting in that nice juice well. Looks good and very functional. Can't quite tell what kind of switch you got.

and 2 RCR123A batteries for a 6v mod,

Are these your batteries?

http://www.tenergybattery.com/index...facturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=27

If so you are actually vaping at 5V. Here's the loaded volts with a fresh pair firing a Joye 510.

 

[Ngspotts]

Nice job man! Looks very sleek with the matching Atty. Where did u get the flashlight?


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[asdaq]

Nice mod. Juice well? That could catch near a few ml's Getting them to suck back into the atty could be tricky though.

 

[warbdan]

I can't find suitable flashlights anywhere. They all are like maglites where you have to twist the head to turn it on. Has anybody used this type?

 

[WillyB]

I can't find suitable flashlights anywhere. They all are like maglites where you have to twist the head to turn it on. Has anybody used this type?

I don't know exactly what your needs are but these very common lights available all over, with a quarter (25¢), or washer (7/8" fender) as a top piece, a connector, a switch and an 18500 (~1600mAh) battery are quite easy to make and work well. The finished product packs quite a punch, lasts long and is surprising small and light weight.

3-1/2" Nine LED Flashlights, 2 Pack

Want to use an 18650? Look here.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/138319-i-built-18650-mod.html#post2194742

 

[VV Vapster]

I don't know exactly what your needs are but these very common lights available all over, with a quarter (25¢), or washer (7/8" fender) as a top piece, a connector, a switch and an 18500 (~1600mAh) battery are quite easy to make and work well. The finished product packs quite a punch, lasts long and is surprising small and light weight.

3-1/2" Nine LED Flashlights, 2 Pack

Want to use an 18650? Look here.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/138319-i-built-18650-mod.html#post2194742

Ha ha funny, When i bought the flashlight for my 18650 thread, i also bought that exact flashlight in this OP, didnt think of buying 2 and using both bottom caps, thats a great idea! I'm gonna have to steal that one, although I'm working on making it variable voltage! Can;t wait! great job on the OP, glad i can see a finished product of what it's gonna look like without having built mine yet! I like where you put the LED too!

 

[capecodjim]

Ya, I agree... great idea to use two end caps. I've got a couple flashlights around just screaming to be turned into mods.... I need some kind of juice feeder for regular vaping though....

If you like dripping, you'll love dripping on a bridgeless atty!

 

[VV Vapster]

well, i tried putting my endcap on the top this morning, its a no go, my threads are different, just barely, and it won't go, darn it! I guess its not the same flashlight, it looks exactly the same.........where did you buy yours?

 

[duby]

The flashlight he's using is significantly larger than the 9LEd flashlights many people use. I too am curious as to where you found it.

 

[NuMoNiC]

Aye, can you post what flashlight you used?

 

[WillyB]

well, i tried putting my endcap on the top this morning, its a no go, my threads are different, just barely, and it won't go, darn it! I guess its not the same flashlight, it looks exactly the same.........where did you buy yours?

Why does it have to thread on properly? FL mods usually don't have removable tops. Do yours?

Scrape, file, whatever it takes to get it jammed on and in place.

 

[VV Vapster]

Why does it have to thread on properly? FL mods usually don't have removable tops. Do yours?

Scrape, file, whatever it takes to get it jammed on and in place.

Tis true willyb, I suppose I could do that as well, It would be nice if it did screw on if it ever needed something fixed tho.

 

[WillyB]

The flashlight he's using is significantly larger than the 9LEd flashlights many people use. I too am curious as to where you found it.

It's about 5" long and the build quality is better than most. It also has a red laser with good range and OK focus.

They have it in a 2 pack at HomeDepot, with a 4" one (no laser) for $4.88. So you will have 2 end caps. The ones like VV Vapster's are 4" for $1.88 each.

Don't expect to just slide in an 18650, some adjustments need to be made.

 

[breaktru]

What is the atty connector seated in? Was that part of the flashlight or did you make it?

salemnh37,
The atty/battery connector, what did you use to keep it from spinning when you screw in the atty? did you epoxy it in. I bought several connectors from Madvapes and I thought there would be a threaded base with a lock nut or something. Just a smooth rounded base on the 3 styles I bought.

 

[salemnh37]

The flashlight i used was from Home Depot about $4.88 it comes in a twin pack with a smaller one, you know if you have the right one because it also has a laser built into the leds of the flashlight, i think it is the only one with the laser. And yes i used epoxy to stop the 510 connector spinning but it was a tight fit anyway.

 

[xanas]

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