Printed DNA30 Bottom Feeder

[Kataphraktos]

I watched 2 soldering youtube videos last night. I am set to go. Bring it on!!

Find an old radio or other bit of electronics and do some practice soldering to get used to the way the iron heats the contacts and the solder flows onto the contacts.

Don't practice on a DNA30 like I did. And make sure you have flux and a solder sucker for when you need to redo a connection.

 

[Aal_]

I was making fun of myself obviously . I will/should practice.

In theory, theory and practice are the same, but in practice, they are not.

 

[SeaNap]

It wasn't very clear in the guide but be mindful of which button is the UP and which is DOWN and what position that you have them in.

Also, be careful not to get any superglue on the actual connectors on the deans connectors. Theres a little bent flap on all 4 pins that is supposed to compress when inserted, well I can tell you that the mod will not fit together if there is glue preventing it. Ive got the connectors soaking in nail polish remover to hopefully get that off.

 

[Alexander Mundy]

But I reverse my screen....................

 

[SeaNap]

Ahh, I see hold the fire and up and it will flip the screen. You know it really helps to read the manual

 

[Alexander Mundy]

Yes, that way (being right handed) when I flip my wrist to the right the screen is right side up.

"Right Mode and Left Mode: While locked, holding the fire and up buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds flips the display. This allows for maximum flexibility in designing the mod, as well as accommodating left handed use. This setting is stored to internal flash memory, and remains if power is removed. If using a potentiometer, this option can be set before soldering the potentiometer on during manufacture."

 

[Alexander Mundy]

But if you are left handed..........................

 

[jakematic]

But if you are left handed..........................

I am, but don't bother flipping the screen anymore.
Not unusual for me to swap a DNA30 device between hands from time to time.

I can read upside down and mostly look at the battery level

 

[Alexander Mundy]

Hey, don't I recognize you?
I think I saw you at Dealey Plaza once a long time ago.

 

[gdeal]

Seanap has a good point... on lefty vs righty set up. I'll update the build doc.

 

[jakematic]

Hey, don't I recognize you?
I think I saw you at Dealey Plaza once a long time ago.

Yes - I was there, several times.
You never saw me.

My Crown Vic has since been removed from the PBS video special on the NSA.
Damn modern world... can't get away with anything have fun anymore....

 

[TruckerMSA]

Fatdaddy just released bottom feeder center pins for his spring loaded connector. They are a option on the connector on his page.

Sent from the Truck O Shop

 

[TyCreek]

Thanks... done... saves me some planned work

 

[TruckerMSA]

However, doesn't leave much room to solder to and doesn't provide any grip for the tube to grab onto but we will see, I've ordered a pack.


Sent from the Truck O Shop

 

[Alexander Mundy]

Too bad they don't fit the 510 ' s this mod needs.

 

[TruckerMSA]

Too bad they don't fit the 510 ' s this mod needs.

Oh I'm sure with a lil creativity, someone will figure out how to use these.


Sent from the Truck O Shop

 

[BobC]

They appear too short anyways, need to be longer

 

[TruckerMSA]

Too bad they don't fit the 510 ' s this mod needs.

I'm sure drilling out the delrin insulator just right will accommodate these pins, after all, we made a screw fit in the 510 inserts lol


Sent from the Truck O Shop

 

[ValHeli]

Makes me wonder what other bottom feeders are out there to convince fatdaddy to manufacture this.

 

[gdeal]

The new FD 510 for BF looks interesting. I ordered a few of them to test. Does anybody know if they have the floating 510 pin or is its stationary?

A 3mm extension sounds short. I also wish he put a barb or screw thread on the tube connector.

These wont fit the current v3.1. The top plate has a larger diameter, but it easy enough to add another optional part Top Cap that these would fit, if it makes sense.