Sign up for on line mod classes
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I'm definitely interested. Sign me up for the class too. Just tell me when & what tools I need so I can get them ASAP. Hope I'm not too late!
Looks like 100 or so students but no teachers?
... and therein lies the problem. The thread was started as a means of showing the modders just how many would appreciate their instruction. A few have posted instructions for their mods. so there is a place where you all can start to learn the basics and while developing your skills and such. When you run across specific questions, you can post a thread with your question(s) and the wonderful folks around here will probably supply you with plenty of feedback. So far, though, there hasn't been much interest in taking on the responsibility and commitment of formal instruction - more like an older sibling teaching a younger one, as they ask for help. I, personally, would much prefer to teach a group in person than online - it all seems so drawn out when we have to wait for responses that come at one another's leisure and I can say things a whole lot faster than typing them.
I think I had 4 or so people show up for my first live on-line mod class, and none the next. A handful of us have posted tutorials (check the stickies) with step-by-step and instructions and pictures. On top of that, theres a lot of vitriol on these forums, and tbh its often just not worth the hassle of going through all the effort of writing up instructions, taking pictures, etc, etc when every time you turn around some newbie wants to attack you for something or other.
My offer to teach online mod classes still stands, but its not really worth my time to set aside the block of time, get everything ready, webcam set up, and all the other stuff if only one or two people are going to bother to show up.
After I posted my tutorial/instructions, my PM box was FULL of interest from all the WRONG people. I had people asking me how to make a mod that would last a week or two in the wilderness without electric, how to make a mod using alkaline batteries that would be as small as mine, etc. I was flooded with questions, most of which should have been asked out in the public forum to get more varied input and to avoid redundancy. It seemed like these people hadn't read a single word outside of my thread. Then some others started selling the NicoStick in the classifieds, and for prices I refuse to compete with - my time and effort are worth much more than the ten dollar profit margin they are running with, so I won't be selling any more of them.
The shortened version: if you want to learn bad enough, you will get off your duff, buy the stuff, make an attempt or two, and ask for the advice/answers you need. MANY of us started out here knowing little to nothing about electric and batteries and such. We gained our knowledge by reading and asking questions and trying on our own. The information is already here.
The shortened version: if you want to learn bad enough, you will get off your duff, buy the stuff, make an attempt or two, and ask for the advice/answers you need. MANY of us started out here knowing little to nothing about electric and batteries and such. We gained our knowledge by reading and asking questions and trying on our own. The information is already here.
I understand completely what you and nerf are saying. I myself read through the nicostick and rca threads 3 times before I made my first. Actually bought my 510 connectors from Nerf. First thing I ever soldered in my life. It may be easier for those that want to teach to just do a video and post it.
Thank you both for your comments. I appreciate so much all of your help. Yes this thread was put up to encourage people to teach us how to make a simple vaping device that any one could make. At the time this was started there were only 2 step by step instructions for people to follow. One was the nicostick by Nicowolf and the other the magnum by Maddog. Now there is a large selection of instructions. I made a few myself and I am an old lady that normally would just crochet or weave baskets. If I can make a mod anyone can. The instructions are here.
These instructions have helped so many people. One lady that is handicapped had her son make mods to give to her friends. There is no way to know how many people have been helped by the kindness of the different ones that have made the tutorials. Unfortunately the ones that give the most comments are the ones that complain. I have seen many of these mods copied and sold in the classified and swap section. I don't see enough thank you's. Nerf has a tutorial for a better pass through than any that you can buy. The lessons are here and easy to find they are either sticky or in the links thread. You just have to look for them. There are many wonderful people here sharing ideas. Anytime you need help you can find all the help you could ever need. Now it is time to just get the soldering out and make something. It is addictive and you wont know when to stop. Thank you too to everyone that signed up for the mod classes. I think this thread has been a success but it has served its purpose. The classes are here.
I would love to learn. I can use a soldering iron, but would consider myself a beginner.
If your still operating I would love to be a student and learn a lot more.Also if I can have a little time in advance I will be at the classes np. David
Sign me up! lol I have 0 experience but I have been alearning alot on this thread over the last couple days.
If your still offering the classes, I would be MORE than willing to participate.. =)
I would LOVE an online lesson! Deal me in!
quote=stormynights;327779]Anyone interested in a class on line to learn how to build a mod with step by step instructions please sign up here.
We also need on line teachers to sign up. Our teachers can give us a list of supplies and tools. Next they can post a lesson step by step with pictures. This can be done one lesson at a time. It doesn't have to be a completed project before posting. This will be easier for the teachers. We could even have another thread for posting comments and pictures of our finished work done in class. Video's are great for some but are worthless for people on dial-up. Post a reply and list whether you are interested in being a student or a teacher. Teachers can start their own thread with their own creation with a link back to here so we can keep track of the classes. Does this sound like a good idea?
The classes could be on different levels maybe beginner to advanced.
Just reply whether you are interested in being a student or a teach. List what you can teacher and what you would like to learn.[/quote]
quote=stormynights;327779]Anyone interested in a class on line to learn how to build a mod with step by step instructions please sign up here.
We also need on line teachers to sign up.
Our teachers can give us a list of supplies and tools. Next they can post a lesson step by step with pictures. This can be done one lesson at a time. It doesn't have to be a completed project before posting. This will be easier for the teachers. We could even have another thread for posting comments and pictures of our finished work done in class. Video's are great for some but are worthless for people on dial-up. Post a reply and list whether you are interested in being a student or a teacher. Teachers can start their own thread with their own creation with a link back to here so we can keep track of the classes. Does this sound like a good idea?The classes could be on different levels maybe beginner to advanced.
Just reply whether you are interested in being a student or a teach. List what you can teacher and what you would like to learn.[/quote]
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