Thoughts of building my first mod.

[FenrisKomplex]

I began vaping with a K-go from Hoosier, and then I graduated onto a Ipro. Now I feel like I am ready to venture into modding even though I am not knowledgeable in electronic engineering at all. To start off I want to build a Variable Voltage mod using 18650 in series cheaply since I am currently a college student without a job and I was wondering would it be possible to build one with the vv kit from Madvapes. Another thing I am curious about is how to connect a voltmeter into it since I cannot find a schematic/tutorial that shows how to. Also I was wondering if a knob could be placed on the potentiometer from that kit, and what other buttons would work since the button that comes with the kit looks basic and unappealing. I would also like to know how to also connect a LED into the mod using that set up.

Project Box 134x70mm with battery door, Bone

Project Box 4.5 x 2.75 x 1 with battery door, Black

I was wondering which box would be best for this intended build these two are ones that caught my eye while surfing Mad Vapes.
Another question I have is where could I look more in depth at the electronic knowledge I need for building mods?

 

[studio52]

Good luck...to build a viable VV mod you need to use quality parts....and you need to know what your doing inside and out..lol...most modders dont start out building a VV box mod...so again...Good Luck

 

[FenrisKomplex]

Good luck...to build a viable VV mod you need to use quality parts....and you need to know what your doing inside and out..lol...most modders dont start out building a VV box mod...so again...Good Luck

Yea I know lol but I am the type of person to jump into things instead of just dipping a toe in the water.

 

[studio52]

LOL..Good for you, I hope your very successful. You may be the person that creates the next best mod. Go for it my man and I love your attitude.

 

[FenrisKomplex]

Thanks for the encouraging words, hopefully I can find the information I am looking for. Since I want to find what should I order and not make a mistake in that since I am not padded with cash at this moment lol.

 

[BJ43]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/252448-acdc-v2-1-a.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/220307-vvbox-vvpassthru.html

At the beginning of each thread you see the same box used, these may give you some ideas.

 

[FenrisKomplex]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/252448-acdc-v2-1-a.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/220307-vvbox-vvpassthru.html

At the beginning of each thread you see the same box used, these may give you some ideas.

Where can I find the box being used in the ACDC, and thanks for the links I am looking at the threads right now. Also how are the 14500 batteries working for you ? I've heard varying opinions on them.

 

[BJ43]

ACDC from radioshack and the others from Madvapes... I hardly ever use batteries so really not a good person to ask but when I do they 14500 give me 10hrs of very heavy vaping.

 

[TomCatt]

The ACDC v2.1 uses the 4" x 2" x 1" project box from Radio Shack. Trustfire 'Flames' 14500s last me ~10 hours (probably a bit longer, but I haven't kept close track on the time ). I have some gray Ultrafires which don't last nearly as long.

 

[TomCatt]

Hi BJ

 

[FenrisKomplex]

The ACDC v2.1 uses the 4" x 2" x 1" project box from Radio Shack. Trustfire 'Flames' 14500s last me ~10 hours (probably a bit longer, but I haven't kept close track on the time ). I have some gray Ultrafires which don't last nearly as long.

Ah ok I will look at radio shack then hopefully they have a white version since for some odd reason I want the mod to be white .Yea that's one reason why I would like to look into 18650s since I already have to charge my 14430s for my Ipro every day lol. Eh for me my German blood went too far and when I got my Ipro and the two sets of batteries I did tests of how long the batteries lasted at my vape pace lol I want to put a VM in the mod but I read your post in your thread did anything else give you a problem besides the epoxy during installation ?

 

[BJ43]

LM2596 DC Step-Down Adjustable Converter Power Module | eBay

No problems, only now I use this model of stepdown regulator, same electronics in a smaller package.

 

[TomCatt]

Ah ok I will look at radio shack then hopefully they have a white version since for some odd reason I want the mod to be white .Yea that's one reason why I would like to look into 18650s since I already have to charge my 14430s for my Ipro every day lol. Eh for me my German blood went too far and when I got my Ipro and the two sets of batteries I did tests of how long the batteries lasted at my vape pace lol I want to put a VM in the mod but I read your post in your thread did anything else give you a problem besides the epoxy during installation ?

I still have trouble coloring inside the lines . The only problem I had with the VM was making the hole too large and then trying to clean up after that. Someone had suggested making the hole for the VM undersized and using a file to finish the hole. I'm going to try that for the next mod I put a VM in.
I may try fitting a piece of Plexiglas in the VM "window". Now where'd I put that caulk gun?


ETA:
I don't think Radio Shack has white project boxes. For my first "ACDC" mod I used this off-white box from eBay - http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-2pcs-Pl...lectrical_Equipment_Tools&hash=item2a14ebd7d3

 

[FenrisKomplex]

I still have trouble coloring inside the lines . The only problem I had with the VM was making the hole too large and then trying to clean up after that. Someone had suggested making the hole for the VM undersized and using a file to finish the hole. I'm going to try that for the next mod I put a VM in.
I may try fitting a piece of Plexiglas in the VM "window". Now where'd I put that caulk gun?

Ah well at least it was just a measurement problem. Just wondering have you ever worked with the board that is sold on the madvapes site? If so how would I go about connecting a volt meter into the mod ? Since all the wiring besides trying to include the vm seems easy.

 

[TomCatt]

I tried doing the MV vv board when they came out with version 1 and crapped up the pot . Check out Mamu's Dena how-to for hooking up a VM. - http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ena-vv-mod-denalis-lil-sis-step-step-how.html

 

[FenrisKomplex]

I tried doing the MV vv board when they came out with version 1 and crapped up the pot . Check out Mamu's Dena how-to for hooking up a VM. - http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ena-vv-mod-denalis-lil-sis-step-step-how.html

She definitely made some very nice mods, was curious to why did she use two toggle switches on the Denali or Dena which one I don't recall this moment but it does add an interesting touch/look.