First of all I want to thank everyone who posts in this forum for the ideas, schematics and walk-thru's provided in order for me to begin producing my own concepts.
I began building a 5v Nicostick just before the holidays, solely using RS parts.
Obviously I didn't have all of the parts I needed to finish it up (connector, batts). So of course I headed over to madvapes and put in an order for some extra parts and connectors; then over to DX for some batts and charger.
Two days ago I received my madvapes package (still waiting on my DX order), so I decided to build a 5v Pass Thru using the free Madvapes keychain flashlight.
The flashlight comes apart quite easily, so provided a great casing for the mod. The switch was a simple mechanical button that was easily pulled out, along with the battery connections. The hole left was nearly perfect (slight widening needed) for a 510 atty connector.
I attempted using the provided plastic cover from the flashlight for button placement, but it cracked while placing the hole. Decided an unused guitar pick would work beautifully. Could've been placed a little better for aesthetics sake, but I was blowin' thru it to get it done.
The POS/NEG wires from the USB cord used were too thin to hold solid connections during regular use, so I connected them to some 22g wiring pre-casing, then taped up the mess. Unfortunately I couldn't find my Gorilla tape, so duct tape was used to conceal the wiring connections.
Whadda ya think? All comments, criticisms, concerns welcome!
I began building a 5v Nicostick just before the holidays, solely using RS parts.
Obviously I didn't have all of the parts I needed to finish it up (connector, batts). So of course I headed over to madvapes and put in an order for some extra parts and connectors; then over to DX for some batts and charger.
Two days ago I received my madvapes package (still waiting on my DX order), so I decided to build a 5v Pass Thru using the free Madvapes keychain flashlight.
The flashlight comes apart quite easily, so provided a great casing for the mod. The switch was a simple mechanical button that was easily pulled out, along with the battery connections. The hole left was nearly perfect (slight widening needed) for a 510 atty connector.
I attempted using the provided plastic cover from the flashlight for button placement, but it cracked while placing the hole. Decided an unused guitar pick would work beautifully. Could've been placed a little better for aesthetics sake, but I was blowin' thru it to get it done.
The POS/NEG wires from the USB cord used were too thin to hold solid connections during regular use, so I connected them to some 22g wiring pre-casing, then taped up the mess. Unfortunately I couldn't find my Gorilla tape, so duct tape was used to conceal the wiring connections.
Whadda ya think? All comments, criticisms, concerns welcome!
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Not sure exactly on the in difference either sellers supply, but both work equally as well. 
