board and LED for box mod

[booblay]

Hey all,

So i'm planning on making a couple of box mods for xmas prezzies - mostly been following what garry dibbley and gothiclord have written/shown so far (many thanks btw) - 2 18650s in an altoids tin, which requires the LM2596 board and a LED voltage display, among other things.

But would this work much easier? (in a bigger tin obviously) Since it's both those things rolled into one?

www.iiet.cc/lm2596-voltage-regulator-dc-buck-converter-4528v-to-1325v-power-supply-module-with-blue-led-voltmeter-display-p-275.html

And would it be easy to wire up to everything else?

I'm a total noob when it comes to electrics and so forth, any help would be appreciated.

Oops, forgot to post the link! Duh!

[DiscoDes]

Nov 13, 2012 17:00:21 GMT booblay said:

Hey all,

So i'm planning on making a couple of box mods for xmas prezzies - mostly been following what garry dibbley and gothiclord have written/shown so far (many thanks btw) - 2 18650s in an altoids tin, which requires the LM2596 board and a LED voltage display, among other things.

But would this work much easier? (in a bigger tin obviously) Since it's both those things rolled into one?

www.iiet.cc/lm2596-voltage-regulator-dc-buck-converter-4528v-to-1325v-power-supply-module-with-blue-led-voltmeter-display-p-275.html

And would it be easy to wire up to everything else?

I'm a total noob when it comes to electrics and so forth, any help would be appreciated.

Oops, forgot to post the link! Duh!

Looks good to me, 15W 1.5A output; what I'd check is it's heatsink requirements as even with a bigger tin if it needs a big heatsink it could scupper your plans. Also what's the shipping, as it can be quite high from the USA?

[booblay]

well apparently the shipping is free, and it's not USA...what is this heatsink you speak of, Des? Remember I'm an electro-moron. ???

[maccafan]

1.5 Amps is a bit low for e-cig use and you will have to stack batteries for that to work at general vaping voltages..

If you don't do electrical, I would advise not to make anything with stacked batteries..

[DiscoDes]

Nov 13, 2012 17:18:31 GMT booblay said:

well apparently the shipping is free, and it's not USA...what is this heatsink you speak of, Des? Remember I'm an electro-moron. ???

These devices often, (but not always) need a heatsink to stop the components overheating. Usually on these sites you can download a datasheet that has this type of info on it but I can't see one on that site

Maybe Garry or macca will see the thread and be able to give you better guidance, mine was just a "heads up", it's been a long time since I worked (properly) in electronics.

Postage is £2.01, it comes from Hong Kong.

[booblay]

Hmm, food for thought...probs best to stick to the separate components then..thanks guys

[GothicLord]

I would advise separate components, it is much easier then it looks, especially with the wiring guide I sent you, I followed it, and had no problems.

My biggest issue was drilling the holes, as I'm not used to using a drill on such a small item (I'm more used to drilling computer cases).

There are plenty of people here who have helped me, and I'm sure will help you, and I am more then happy to help where I can