Sourcing parts for DIY mod?

[YEOJ]

Howdy y'all.... I am looking for some advice on where tosource these parts... I would like the least expensive parts possible, got any coupon codes?! Can these be had locally or is it a must to order online? I'm in the CHI area currently...

Here is a list of what I want:
OKR T/10
Hammond 1590g Enclosure
Dual 18650 Battery Sled
Stainless Steel Dome Fire Switch
Standard 510 Connector
Master ON/OFF Switch
200 ohm Potentiometer
220 ohm Resistor
1k ohm Resistor
Zener 5.6v Diode
4 x Round Magnets

Any idea of what this would cost shipped? Ball-park figure?

I am also curious about the use of a toggle switch, that would look cool and potentially be cheaper?

Thanks for the help guys!

 

[Smann245]

The planning and parts gathering is the hardest part of building a mod usually. For the connector I HIGHLY recommend using a fatdaddyvapes 510. Stainless steel, spring loaded pin, great piece for a great price. I've used a v3 before and would not use any other connector.

 

[YEOJ]

Haha soldering might be the hardest part for me, but this is taking a close second. Thanks for the advice on the fatdaddy 510.

 

[TXBiker]

+1000 on the fat daddy 510's. I used the v4 for an istick fix. It comes with a user replaceable 15mm top cap. The tops come in different sizes for I believe $1.95 more. The v3's are awesome and I've used them on a couple of boxes. Hammond boxes reasonable on amazon and even ebay. I get my electronic parts from Mouser because their close and I only have to wait maybe a day.

 

[classwife]

Moved to the Modding Forum from APV Discussion

 

[rhelton]

When I did my raptor same board as the t-10 but its 60w and uses the same parts I got it all from Mouser. Then I ordered the 510 from Varitube, I have used three of since then and they are great.

Welcome to VariTube.com - A Better Alternative to Smoking Look here for 510 and other goodies and the mess below is my parts list that I used to build my raptor.

Just to add, I did not use the caps, slide switch and mosfet. I did use the diode the rest you dont need, I figure I made the mod I should be able to put the batteries in the right direction or at least I hope I can



Mouser #: 546-1590G-BK
Mfr. #: 1590GBK
Desc.: Enclosures, Boxes, & CasesEnclosure, Diecast 3.90 x 2.00 x 0.80"
1 $8.72 $8.72
1 Shipped Sep 02, 2014 35945079

Mouser #: 652-3352T-1-201LF
Mfr. #: 3352T-1-201LF
Desc.: Trimmer Resistors - Through Hole3/8"round 200ohms 0.5watt 20%
1 $1.48 $1.48
1 Shipped Sep 02, 2014 35945079

Mouser #: 894-NQR010A0X4Z
Mfr. #: NQR010A0X4Z
Desc.: Non-Isolated DC/DC Converters4.5-14Vin 0.59-6Vout 10A Pos.Logic SIP
1 $8.55 $8.55
1 Shipped Sep 02, 2014 35945079

Mouser #: 612-PV5S64011
Mfr. #: PV5S64011
Desc.: Pushbutton SwitchesAnti-Vandal PB Swch Off-(On) blk-blk
1 $5.15 $5.15
1 Shipped Sep 02, 2014 35945079

Mouser #: 858-91AR200LF
Mfr. #: 91AR200LF
Desc.: Trimmer Resistors - Through Hole3/8inch 200 LEADFREE Thumbwheel
1 $1.37 $1.37
1 Shipped Sep 02, 2014 35945079

Mouser #: 534-1048
Mfr. #: 1048
Desc.: Cylindrical Battery Contacts, Clips, Holders & Springs18650 DUAL SM BATTERY HOLDER
1 $4.63 $4.63
1 Shipped Sep 02, 2014 35945079

Mouser #: 810-FK11X7R1C226M
Mfr. #: FK11X7R1C226M
Desc.: Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors MLCC - Leaded22uF 16volts X7R +/-20%
2 $0.73 $1.46
2 Shipped Sep 02, 2014 35945079

Mouser #: 611-1101M2S3CQE2
Mfr. #: 1101M2S3CQE2
Desc.: Slide SwitchesSP ON-NONE-ON PTH AG
1 $3.68 $3.68
1 Shipped Sep 02, 2014 35945079

Mouser #: 271-4.7K-RC
Mfr. #: 271-4.7K-RC
Desc.: Metal Film Resistors - Through Hole4.7Kohms 1% 50PPM
1 $0.13 $0.13
1 Shipped Sep 02, 2014 35945079

Mouser #: 78-BZX55B5V6
Mfr. #: BZX55B5V6-TR
Desc.: Zener Diodes5.6 Volt 0.5W 2%
1 $0.10 $0.10
1 Shipped Sep 02, 2014 35945079

Mouser #: 291-220-RC
Mfr. #: 291-220-RC
Desc.: Carbon Film Resistors - Through Hole220ohms 0.05
1 $0.10 $0.10
1 Shipped Sep 02, 2014 35945079

Mouser #: 781-SUP75P03-07-E3
Mfr. #: SUP75P03-07-E3
Desc.: MOSFET30V 75A 187W

 

[JohnnyDill]

+1 for Mouser. I just ordered a slew of items for my first OKR project. They shipped out the same day.

Some of the items like the resistors, batteries and wire were found on eBay for cheap, as well as various 510 top caps.

 

[rhelton]

Yah they ship fast too What was nice when I ordered from them the raptor was my first build so as soon as I located the first part, all the rest of what I need was at the bottom of the page in a scrolling window. It helped or at least gave me some confidence in what I was buying because other people were buying the same parts.

It was a good experience

 

[gchirki]

I'm not sure whether this is cheaper or not but this looks like what youre looking for. Products – Find My Vapes
He sells complete kits too.

 

[JohnnyDill]

I'm not sure whether this is cheaper or not but this looks like what youre looking for. Products – Find My Vapes
He sells complete kits too.

-That guy has an excellent video tutorial as to how to build an OKR box. It convinced me to order all the parts and give it a go. Can't wait for the deliveries!

 

[gchirki]

-That guy has an excellent video tutorial as to how to build an OKR box. It convinced me to order all the parts and give it a go. Can't wait for the deliveries!

Ooo nice. Let us know how it goes. His videos motivated me to really start planning a build. Good luck

 

[YEOJ]

I first saw AL USAF's videos and then Fred Yen's.... they are doing some pretty cool stuff. I like that Fred sells a complete kit, but I am what you could consider a penny pincher, and I don't want to pay a premium for someone to gather parts for me =p now if only that Hammond box wasn't on back order! I think I will make an unregulated wood box for my first project, keep it cheap...

 

[rhelton]

At mouser its on backorder? Check the other options im sure they have one it just may be blue or natural or orange etc

 

[YEOJ]

Ahhh ok thank you!

 

[YEOJ]

Unregulated box mod with a Mosfet: http://youtu.be/9Pmlhm6NkII

I really like the design of this box! Do any of you reccomend something to be different than the way it is in that video as far as an unregulated box goes?

 

[rhelton]

No he's using a mosfet but.................

The box he is using is a 1590B you could park a truck in there maybe even two. The 1590G is a much nicer size and has plenty of room to build a mod. I would not suggest using bare wire your asking for trouble on your first build. But thats really up too you, he built the box in a safe manner so go for it.