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take a close look at the picture that shows the RCA and you will notice the cover was cut so it would fit the connector under pressure, no glue.
That goes for the plastic connectors, the metal one, i cut the cover of the RCA plug to the desired length (so the center prong touches the center prong of the batt connector)
you can then either solder the connector to the metal cover, or glue it...works both ways. i will post a couple of pics later of the inside so you can figure it out better, hope it will help mnealtx
I'm wondering if you can make a 510 socket from a gutted RCA socket or plug ...
Need about 6mm diameter inside.
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Unfortunately i don't have a 510 and never did.
Isn't a 901 atty thread about 6 mm?
P.S. i just took the close pics of the RCA's , I'm reducing size and cropping them to post them in a few
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I did see the pics...it just wasn't readily apparent HOW you got various atomizers and such in there - looking forward to the new pics. What RCA adapters are you using for the shells, in the pictures with the 3 different adapters?
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O.K., as you can see in the first pic, the plastic caps are chopped at different lengths since the cap is tapered depending where it will be wider or narrower. 901 and 801 are very similar in diameter so the caps were cut basically at the same point. the prongs inside the RCA were cut to about 1/8 inch long only and i soldered a little cable from those to the batt connector.
On the second pic you see the negative prong inside the RCA was cut off completely since the whole thing is making contact with the outer edge of the battery connector. The center prong was left intact so it makes contact with the center of the connector also, no wires, no soldering, just 2 drops of glue to secure both the 901 and 801 to the RCA cap.
I have yet to make a metal 401 adapter, i still don't know how since it is much smaller and i have to figure out how to hold it in there (maybe epoxy or a glue gun?)
As you can see, the metal plugs are much easier to work with and faster, but you need to do a decent straight cut on the cap.
I got all the connectors at radio rats.
On the second pic you see the negative prong inside the RCA was cut off completely since the whole thing is making contact with the outer edge of the battery connector. The center prong was left intact so it makes contact with the center of the connector also, no wires, no soldering, just 2 drops of glue to secure both the 901 and 801 to the RCA cap.
I have yet to make a metal 401 adapter, i still don't know how since it is much smaller and i have to figure out how to hold it in there (maybe epoxy or a glue gun?)
As you can see, the metal plugs are much easier to work with and faster, but you need to do a decent straight cut on the cap.
I got all the connectors at radio rats.
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Thanks for the pics, that makes it a lot clearer.
Could you possibly link to the connectors you used at RS? I might just incorporate something like this into a Nicostick that I'm planning.
Could you possibly link to the connectors you used at RS? I might just incorporate something like this into a Nicostick that I'm planning.
here are the links Mike:
Phono (RCA-Type) Plug (2-Pack) - RadioShack.com
Phono Plug (8-Pack) - RadioShack.com
this one is for the jack that would go in the box...
Panel-Mount RCA Phono Jack (4-Pack) - RadioShack.com
if you are going to order online, I would suggest looking in other places, since radio shark prices are...well, ridiculous!
warp -
i have a suggestion on how to make the adaptors smaller.
Take off all the plastic. Join (solder) the atty socket to the RCA as closely as possible. Then use magic putty (epoxy putty) to fill the space and make a nice round finish.
This stuff begins to set after a few minutes and is usably strong in 1/2 hour.
When I say 'all', probably need to keep the ring on the RCA but can cut off all the threaded part, and don't then need the cover.
i have a suggestion on how to make the adaptors smaller.
Take off all the plastic. Join (solder) the atty socket to the RCA as closely as possible. Then use magic putty (epoxy putty) to fill the space and make a nice round finish.
This stuff begins to set after a few minutes and is usably strong in 1/2 hour.
When I say 'all', probably need to keep the ring on the RCA but can cut off all the threaded part, and don't then need the cover.
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Great idea kina, how about you show us some pics of it when you are done? 
I already have more adapters than i need, and they are working perfect, that was the purpose of my "creation", to forget about having to deal with connectors every time we build a new mod.
The only thing i will probably try in the near future is getting a 510 (so much buzz about it) and build an RCA adapter for it.
I really hope people catch on on this soon, it has saved me so many headaches and as you have seen has given me the chance to extend my options far beyond what i imagined before.
I already have more adapters than i need, and they are working perfect, that was the purpose of my "creation", to forget about having to deal with connectors every time we build a new mod.
The only thing i will probably try in the near future is getting a 510 (so much buzz about it) and build an RCA adapter for it.
I really hope people catch on on this soon, it has saved me so many headaches and as you have seen has given me the chance to extend my options far beyond what i imagined before.
Great idea kina, how about you show us some pics of it when you are done?
I already have more adapters than i need, and they are working perfect, that was the purpose of my "creation", to forget about having to deal with connectors every time we build a new mod.
The only thing i will probably try in the near future is getting a 510 (so much buzz about it) and build an RCA adapter for it.
I really hope people catch on on this soon, it has saved me so many headaches and as you have seen has given me the chance to extend my options far beyond what i imagined before.
I'm sure it will work
That putty stuff is not quite rock, but it would give a stronger unit. But the main point would be to get the adaptor as short as possible. < 1cm should be possible.
oh, I need a parts list for all this stuff.... please. Do you get it at radio shack? Where do the little black boxes come from? Questions and more questions. I and my hubby will try to make one.
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http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2126
Here's a link to how to build, and recommendations for parts (exclusive of warp's RCA parts, listed above):
How to build the Nicostick
I just stumbled upon this. Very nice idea!!! I love the dual 18650 power pack. I think running two of these and stepping it down to 5 volts would be a great idea.
stepping down the voltage...
Has anyone been able to come up with a way for doing it for real.
Any realistic approach?
Probably some sort of power diode to drop the volt.
Another way would be to read the resistance and the current draw of the atomizer and put an appropriately sized resistor inline.
Another way would be to read the resistance and the current draw of the atomizer and put an appropriately sized resistor inline.
Thank you very much for this idea. I finished my first mod today and it uses this method (as will anything else I build). I just wanted to say thanks and post pics to show off your idea at work.
Below is a copy of what I posted at VF (pasting instead of linking because I dont know how a link would be taken here):
Below is a copy of what I posted at VF (pasting instead of linking because I dont know how a link would be taken here):
]I finally got my first mod finished. I have been messing with flashlights for a week and without tools kept failing. I have been drilling holes with a sharpened screwdriver while everyone in #vapors irc channel laughs at me. I finally splurged on a cheap soldering iron, hot glue gun and a flashlight just like the maddog vids show. I followed most of his tutorial which surprisingly is very much like what I had started doing on my own before this. My main problem was that I was using a different type of flashlight and no soldering iron.
Overall it went well the second time around and it works, although it needs some airholes because I get almost no air through it. My button worked great until I put it in the case and now you can barely feel the click when you press it. I am overall pleased with the way the rca connector is working and still need to pull it apart and solder it up.
Now for some pics (large on purpose, wanted you to see detail).
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