Zmax+Bottomfeed+Steampunk=ERMAGHERD!!!

[Dougiestyle]

So, I've been brainstorming this contraption for a few months. I had become attracted to steampunkish mods. I've seen the builds around here, and the newest local B&M, Vintage Vapors, has some cosmetically modified APVs in the steampunk fashion. This gave me the idea to incorporate the functions of my VW (dna 12) bottomfeeder into a custom-built copper and brass housing. I've wanted the ability to see remaining battery voltage and coil resistance. Unfortunately, the dna 12 doesn't do anything but regulate, albeit consistently. Luckily, I was able to source a Zmax circuit from Hoosier here: Zmax PCB

I began buying materials such as copper and brass sheet, brass escutcheon pins (for the "rivets"). After measuring and remeasuring and cutting and grinding and soldering and tinkering and liberal amounts of cuss words, I present my finest accomplishment in my homemade arsenal. I hope your appreciation equals my pride in the results...














ETA: After discussion over in Reoville, it was brought to my attention that these pics make the steambox look significantly larger than it is. The actual measurements are 3-1/8"(80mm)x2-1/4"(56mm)x7/8"(23mm), so, smaller than a pack of King-size stinkies. Here"s another shot to show perspective. I'm 6'1" for hand size reference.



After I got it all assembled, I realized I could have decreased the width by 1/4", as I was uber-liberal with the area needed to install the PCB/wires. It's still very pocket-able tho!

 

[Vash]

Very nice Dougie!!! Love the steampunk look

 

[Dougiestyle]

Before anyone asks, the RDA on top is a modified Smok mini RDA, AKA "Squid". I cut it down and sanded the grooves. I cut the nylon insulator for a channel to allow liquid to pass from the connector to the coil. I added a silicone o-ring to seal the base to the connector, hence no drip cup neccessary.

 

[Dougiestyle]

Very nice Dougie!!! Love the steampunk look

That just so happens to be the DIY 5% NET that you like in the bottle, too. Thanks for the reply!

 

[JayTater]

That's a work of art there! How did you make the connection on the mod itself? I've been wanting to build my own wood bottom feeder, but not sure how to make the 510 connection and feeder together.

 

[State O' Flux]

Nice... although the atty is far too, ah... shiny. ;-) Seriously though... I know quite a bit of thought, effort and workmanship went into incorporating the SP concept into a fully functional, finished product. Love that from the 3/4 view angle, the window appears heart shaped.

 

[Dougiestyle]

That's a work of art there! How did you make the connection on the mod itself? I've been wanting to build my own wood bottom feeder, but not sure how to make the 510 connection and feeder together.

It constitutes modifying the center pin on the 510 connector to allow the addition of a feed tube. There is a tutorial, here: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/95728-tutorial-juicebox-around-8-a.html

I hope this helps!

 

[Dougiestyle]

Nice... although the atty is far too, ah... shiny. ;-) Seriously though... I know quite a bit of thought, effort and workmanship went into incorporating the SP concept into a fully functional, finished product. Love that from the 3/4 view angle, the window appears heart shaped.

I totally missed the heart-shape! (Goes to get wife...)

As far as the shiny atty, my plan is to break out the Bernz-o-matic and hopefully get it to a nice bronze color.

 

[asdaq]

Great job! Especially noteworthy are the bottle window and switch plate. I don't quite follow what the rivets are from, are they just soldered on?

Edit: Ah, brass nails, I get it. I've used a few myself.

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[Filthy-Beast]

Very nice work, cool looking one of a kind.

 

[State O' Flux]

I totally missed the heart-shape! (Goes to get wife...)

As far as the shiny atty, my plan is to break out the Bernz-o-matic and hopefully get it to a nice bronze color.

Maybe next time... incorporate an actual heart shape. Something discrete, again, not so noticeable at first look... kind of a "pleasant surprise".

A nice heat bronze topper will be a perfect accompaniment to the box.

Cheers!

 

[Dougiestyle]

Great job! Especially noteworthy are the bottle window and switch plate. I don't quite follow what the rivets are from, are they just soldered on?

Edit: Ah, brass nails, I get it. I've used a few myself.

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I'm honored by your approval! Some of your builds helped inspire me.

The bottle window and switch plate are, indeed, especially noteworthy, as I carved them, completely by hand, using a drill, tin snips, wet-stone and needle files! Oh yeah... and cuss words.

 

[Vash]

That just so happens to be the DIY 5% NET that you like in the bottle, too. Thanks for the reply!

Then if I could I would like it twice! Thanks again for all the NET help my friend.They are all I vape now !

 

[element77]

Quite beautiful. That's something to be really proud of, thanks for sharing here

 

[Dougiestyle]

Quite beautiful. That's something to be really proud of, thanks for sharing here

Take a roadtrip to Knoxvegas tomorrow, and you can touch it!

 

[super_X_drifter]

Doug. You are a talented, inginuitive craftsman my brother. That is amazing. Damn.

 

[ukeman]

freaking awesome !

time machine... lemonysnicket ... retro back to the future ... its an art piece; that actually works. are you the Mad Professor?

haha. love it and i like the flat top... haha you can get any b/f atty on there, like a cyclone with afc...

how about a DNA20 for more power?

 

[Sundrinkr]

Man, that looks so cool! Congratulations! Wish I were going to be in K-town to see it in person!

 

[Dougiestyle]

freaking awesome !

time machine... lemonysnicket ... retro back to the future ... its an art piece; that actually works. are you the Mad Professor?

haha. love it and i like the flat top... haha you can get any b/f atty on there, like a cyclone with afc...

how about a DNA20 for more power?

I considered the DNA 20, but have no use for 20w. I have this baby set up @ 8.5w with a micro 1/16" 4/5 wrap of 32awg and cotton. It sets the flavor of my DIY NET up perfect! While I've admired the DNA 20 builds and followed Brandon's (Evolvapor) circuit evolution, the Zmax circuit was more sturdy for construction, features single button menu and has all the features I desired. The DNA 20 was my 2nd choice for this mod, tho.

 

[Dougiestyle]

Man, that looks so cool! Congratulations! Wish I were going to be in K-town to see it in person!

C'mon! last meet we had over 250 people show up! The more, the merrier.