The Ruinovo DNA30

[laurie9300]

Presenting my first home made box! Authentic DNA30, 2 x 18650, micro USB Charging, Spring loaded 510.

First of all I have to thank all the Modders who came before me, without them sharing what they have learned this would not have been possible.

Special thanks to all the AVF Modders whose posts have been a continuing source of motivation and inspiration.

Extra Special thanks to mamu and bapgood here at ECF. Their How-Tos and Tutorials have made this build a lot easier than it might have been!







Here's a mamu style How-To for those that are interested....

Ruinovo DNA30 How-To Guide - DOWNLOAD - 4shared

Ruinovo DNA30 How-To Guide - DOWNLOAD - DocDroid (this one should work with no login)

Please feel free to comment, criticize, question, ask for more detail or anything in between....................

I hope you like..............................

 

[disambiguated]

Will you be selling these? If so, how much?

Thanks!

 

[laurie9300]

Will you be selling these? If so, how much?

Thanks!

Sorry I'm not selling it. It took me months to build in 15 minute chunks whenever I had a bit of spare time. Which is not that often.

Thanks for the interest though.....

 

[meanckz]

looks great, and thanx for the detailed PDF

 

[DrVonDeafingson]

This is awesome. Any chance of fitting a sx350 in there?

 

[retird]

Nice build and a great tutorial.....

 

[mamu]

Well done, laurie!

I know how time consuming doing a tutorial is - thanks so much for taking the time and sharing with us. Absolutely awesome write-up!

 

[laurie9300]

This is awesome. Any chance of fitting a sx350 in there?

The SX chip is 2mm wider than the dna so it would be an even tighter fit, but I would have to try it to say it wasn't possible......

 

[laurie9300]

Well done, laurie!

I know how time consuming doing a tutorial is - thanks so much for taking the time and sharing with us. Absolutely awesome write-up!

Thank you so much for taking the time to post mamu! You are the one who deserves 90% of the credit for this mod. I do hope you realise how much the modding community owes you. Thank YOU for everything you have contributed!

 

[DetraMental]

Nice workmanship and an exceptional manual. You really put a lot of work and thought into this mod. Congrats on your 1 of a kind . Enjoy!!

 

[gdeal]

Wow that was a great tutorial. And its a great looking mod. Thanks for sharing it.

 

[DrVonDeafingson]

The SX chip is 2mm wider than the DNA so it would be an even tighter fit, but I would have to try it to say it wasn't possible......

I might try it. I've been looking at enclosures similar to the one you used. I've already got a dna30 and I'm really interested in building an sx350 system next.

 

[Visus]

Well done
niice mod
factory looking mod
love the 510 modding and light pipes

How does it vape?

 

[Visus]

I might try it. I've been looking at enclosures similar to the one you used. I've already got a dna30 and I'm really interested in building an sx350 system next.

Heres an ideal enclosure; well I like it, the windows a bit bigger becuase made for dna but nothing tinting could not cover and still look awesome.either way.
New SX350 Chip from China

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[CMD-Ky]

What a fine tutorial, I've never done a tutorial but I "think" I can appreciate the time and effort. The DocDroid link worked fine.

Presenting my first home made box! Authentic DNA30, 2 x 18650, micro USB Charging, Spring loaded 510.....

 

[antoine]

Very nice

Thanks

 

[Phone Guy]

Outstanding job. I ordered one of these to do a build, which I still never got around to doing. When I ordered it months ago, I didn't think through.... and without clam shell style open access I just figured I've now got a pretty power bank

I had envisioned the layout slightly different, but it looks amazing. I'm super impressed, and I know how hard it was.....guys, its tiny in this enclosure. I'm a big guy and its hard to manipulate my fingers in there.....

WELL DONE

 

[Phone Guy]

I do have a couple questions.... how long are the parallel vtc5's lasting? can you compare to a single battery tube mod? I seem to go through a minimum of 2 batteries (vtc5s) a day, sometimes more depending on work schedule, environment, etc (ie: how often I can vape if allowed where I am...) Ive heard running batteries in parallel improves longevity, being lipos or imr (or 18650). plus it halfs the resistance... I can't help but wonder if a 2 vtc5 parallel array would last me through the day? I hate not being able to quickly swap fresh batteries

You used the original usb charger, I can't remember but I think it was rated at 1amp? so I'm guessing <2 hours to fully recharge?

You are not using the output usb ports right? so its strictly pv, not a power bank anymore.

Last, you think it would be possible to use the built in switch as the fire switch? If someone rebuilds this, and assuming the usb output is no longer being used, couldnt you tap in to the switch on the top board and use it to fire the mod? or might that risk damage to the dna30?

 

[laurie9300]

Firstly, thanks again for the great comments.

Now......

1. Battery life is hard to compare, I have not used a mech in a long time now, but 2 x 18650s should last anyone a full day. For me it lasts about twice as long as a single in a similar device.

2. Yes it's a 1A charge board but I have only charged it overnight so I'm not sure of the charge time

3. No charge outputs, PV only

4. Using the built in switch would present a few challenges. Firstly, as you said, you would have to isolate it from the board. Secondly, you would have to find another way to pass the wires from the charge board to the DNA, and the wires for the switch as well.

5. Using the switch would not damage the DNA, providing it was isolated from the charge board.

Having said all that, I am reluctant to say it is not possible, you just have to be inventive. I never considered using the original switch as it would end up being on the bottom, and I did not want to fire with my pinky!

Thanks for your interesting questions, I hope I have helped......

 

[brexin]

Lookin good!