right . . . . . so, then I'd be making that tube a little looser to avoid any issues, and then we'd have guaranteed battery rattle. hmmmmmmmmmmm . . . .
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right . . . . . so, then I'd be making that tube a little looser to avoid any issues, and then we'd have guaranteed battery rattle. hmmmmmmmmmmm . . . .
I've been wondering... but couldn't tell for sure ... is your Avatar an Otto Carver mod?
No ma'am it is a J2P koi. I bought it as an investment and then went ahead and sold it.
made a small profit and got a Mirandus mod out of it too. 
Although that would open up the market for a end-less battery cozy with pull string
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Ooh ooh! What about clips? Like, the kind you push in to release, but are pretty invisible...
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This is something I want to consider. The quick release bottom cap is proving unnecessary (from the feedback I've gotten so far). Two screws in the bottom cap instead of two magnets is a design change I may be willing and able to implement. There are definitely desirable elements to this proposal. Thank you, T-cad
I’m sort of a button masher myself (even though I try to keep a light thumb press), but I haven’t had a problem past the first day with the dibi OliveR. I could see where having two screws in the bottom cap would be useful if you have a hard time regulating the power of your press though.
For me, I actually change out my batteries through the bottom cap, so having to use the bottom screws would be more of a hindrance to me than a help. Sometimes trying to get the o-ring out from the top is kinda a pain. Plus, if you happen to have that rattle, and you try the “tape on the battery” trick, if you put too much on and it gets stuck in the tube (like it did with me), you’d have to take a lot longer getting it “just right”.
I’m not saying that it wouldn’t be a great “Option” to have, I’d just hate for it to be the ONLY option.
BTW, I’m still loving this thing Pdib. I get complements all over the place, and I haven’t even got to any of the B&M’s yet. I can’t wait for my second one, and I’ve been looking into some more wood for a 3rd (PM incoming for trying to get a 3rd).
I don't have one yet but I like the idea of the magnets and even if you add screws I think the magnets should stay. Just duplicate and flop the holes on the other side for the magnet and screw. So the magnet is to the front on one side and to the back on the other.
She probably swapped spots with someone who wasn't ready but still wanted one.He pdib. If glass gal moved one spot up does this mean we all moved one spot up? Does that make me run #6
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He pdib. If glass gal moved one spot up does this mean we all moved one spot up? Does that make me run #6
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Nope, cuz I was number 70, and that now makes me number 69! LOL
I don't know if there is actually enough space, but it looks like another screw hole could be done at the bottom between the bottle hole and the magnet on the opposite side from the screw hole that's all ready there.
May lead to possible breaking point though.
Although that would open up the market for a end-less battery cozy with pull string
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Were you referring to a different type of product that is also cylindrical in shape with a pull string?
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I don't know the details... but he was unlocatable, so I'm not sure if he forfeited his spot or just got bumped down til he shows up... all I know is, I'm in this one
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I think it's fair to bump to the next group if you don't respond so production is not held up. If you don't show up or respond by the next group you're out. The length of time between runs is long enough to cover any vacation.
instead of screws, could a 1/4 turn fastener be implemented?
obviously I dont have one yet, but the bottom plate thing has come to mind. I see both sides to the issue and would prefer no screws but some way of locking the bottom would be beneficial I think.
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I agree, and to help you out I'll gladly move to group to 5 so you can squeeze into 6.
Couple of things....
First off, the "battery rattle". With my mod, I notice that there is a slight rattle of the battery at the top of the mod. It is not that bad, or even noticeable really. I know that I could solve it with a small piece of tape on the battery, but will not bother, as it has no effect on the operation of the mod nor me. I had a "gripper" that the 510 connection would wiggle back and forth tremendously. I know of some people that filled it up with silicon cause it wiggled so much. The slight rattle is not a problem, nor will it ever be. I know that in some flashlights, they put a piece of stiff cardboard in the tube to prevent that very thing as well. So, my recommendation on that is to not worry about it.
Secondly, the subject of replacing the magnets on the bottom with screws. Once again, I prefer it the way that it is. I find it much more convenient to swap the battery from the bottom of the mod. If I had to take out screws to do that, I would lose some convenience. I actually think that the magnets are much more cooler anyway. I like the fact that I can totally disassemble the mod without the use of tools. I did notice that there is much more throw to the fire button, but that took maybe 2 minutes to get used to. Again, it was not enough of an inconvienence for me to go through the effort of adding the spacers for the switch.
My vote for both ideas for improvement are to leave things as they are. I am exceedingly happy with the operation of my mod, and see no reason to improve it.
First off, the "battery rattle". With my mod, I notice that there is a slight rattle of the battery at the top of the mod. It is not that bad, or even noticeable really. I know that I could solve it with a small piece of tape on the battery, but will not bother, as it has no effect on the operation of the mod nor me. I had a "gripper" that the 510 connection would wiggle back and forth tremendously. I know of some people that filled it up with silicon cause it wiggled so much. The slight rattle is not a problem, nor will it ever be. I know that in some flashlights, they put a piece of stiff cardboard in the tube to prevent that very thing as well. So, my recommendation on that is to not worry about it.
Secondly, the subject of replacing the magnets on the bottom with screws. Once again, I prefer it the way that it is. I find it much more convenient to swap the battery from the bottom of the mod. If I had to take out screws to do that, I would lose some convenience. I actually think that the magnets are much more cooler anyway. I like the fact that I can totally disassemble the mod without the use of tools. I did notice that there is much more throw to the fire button, but that took maybe 2 minutes to get used to. Again, it was not enough of an inconvienence for me to go through the effort of adding the spacers for the switch.
My vote for both ideas for improvement are to leave things as they are. I am exceedingly happy with the operation of my mod, and see no reason to improve it.
There's really not much room to work with when you consider adding screws and keeping the magnets as well. Not all wood is hard enough to sustain that many holes without loosing structural integrity.
My idea when I PM'ed pdib a while back was to give the customer a choice. Either/or magnets or screws. Then if you went with screws there would be enough room to work in a threaded insert rather than threading the wood itself. After all you still need to be able to remove the bottom cap for maintenance like replacing the fuse and such. Something like a Helicoil or some type of solid insert.
I like the idea of quick release but I'm not familiar with any hardware that wouldn't stick out and yet still be secure enough to hold through a good button mash.
Just my
My idea when I PM'ed pdib a while back was to give the customer a choice. Either/or magnets or screws. Then if you went with screws there would be enough room to work in a threaded insert rather than threading the wood itself. After all you still need to be able to remove the bottom cap for maintenance like replacing the fuse and such. Something like a Helicoil or some type of solid insert.
I like the idea of quick release but I'm not familiar with any hardware that wouldn't stick out and yet still be secure enough to hold through a good button mash.
Just my
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