How to build a single 18650 box mod for dummies ??????

[moxie81]

Hi Folks,
             Been wanting to build a single 18650 box mod sx350 for ages... but im blown away and intimidated by the whole process my electronics knowledge is virtually
         "I know how to wire a plug" so im not gonna bull shit people and pretend I know what im doin or talkin about yeeah I know the basics battery -switch-current to atomizer ...........What I want to know is there a step by step guide to building and a list of components I need .......Think of the yellow books a complete guide for idiots LOL.......Thanks for any info and don't laugh to hard ....we all start somewhere....just happens ive to start from caveman generation in terms of knowledge.

Much love .

[smarties]

I'm no help moxie81 but I just got a cheap genuine dna30 chip for a first build, I'm waiting for some bits and pieces from the mod maker site so I'll be watching this thread with interest

[pipeman01]

google is your friend... and youtube...

loads of step by step stuff...

[Deleted]

Do you have any idea of what size box you want to put it into. Obviously the smaller the more difficult it can be.

[moxie81]

May 16, 2015 11:45:19 GMT @windows said:

Do you have any idea of what size box you want to put it into. Obviously the smaller the more difficult it can be.

 I SUPPOSE SAME STYLE AS A VS OR CLOUPER , SIGELEI TYPE SET UP

[Deleted]

Well you could get one of these from modmaker uk but you will need to work out chip mounting, buttons etc. Or as its your first build you could go down the 3d printed route and get something made for the sx350

[moxie81]

May 16, 2015 11:56:31 GMT @windows said:

Well you could get one of these from modmaker uk but you will need to work out chip mounting, buttons etc. Or as its your first build you could go down the 3d printed route and get something made for the sx350

yeah this be exactly the type of set up id be after .......lot of homework to do now ...thanks ...lol....ill put up a post next year when ive made progress :-)

[markscuba]

Mod maker is Your best option with easy to understand diagrams and all the parts you will need

Fast delivery and a wealth of info on the site

www.modmaker.co.uk/Mod-Wiring-Diagrams

Good luck

[phatfil]

whos got the 3d printer??

[Deleted]

May 17, 2015 15:29:52 GMT phatfil said:

whos got the 3d printer??

Shapeways

[phtumshk]

May 16, 2015 11:56:31 GMT @windows said:

Well you could get one of these from modmaker uk but you will need to work out chip mounting, buttons etc. Or as its your first build you could go down the 3d printed route and get something made for the sx350

Ive got to be honest Id over looked them boxes on mod makers as just another wonky  hammond box but now having had a good look there the DBs.

[smarties]

Just got one of those milled aluminium cases from 'the mod maker' along with a fat daddy v3, tactile switches, battery sled, wire and heat shrink, the ally case is really nice and not much bigger than a cloupor mini, it'll take some 'adjustment to the battery sled and one of the magnet posts on the ally box.

It's going to be a really tight build but it could be worth it if I find the bottle to do it, just wondering whether to get a screen mount for the dna from shapeways

[Deleted]

Here's an option for you done with an istick 50 board.

[smarties]

Yes saw that one the mod maker site just now @windows , not bad at all but I got a dna30 for 20 quid from vape escape which I thought was a bargain so in for a penny, not planning on fitting usb charging so that buys a little space but it's still going to be interesting, my main concern is drilling the holes correctly as my pillar drill got ruined in a shed disaster last year so it's hand drills and a dremmel.

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May 19, 2015 19:05:32 GMT smarties said:

Yes saw that one the mod maker site just now @windows , not bad at all but I got a dna30 for 20 quid from vape escape which I thought was a bargain so in for a penny, not planning on fitting usb charging so that buys a little space but it's still going to be interesting, my main concern is drilling the holes correctly as my pillar drill got ruined in a shed disaster last year so it's hand drills and a dremmel.

That will be fun by hand.
Problem with the shapeways chip mounts are they are mostly for the dna40 so way too wide. The depth of the box is only just deep enough to stand the board on its edge and shut the lid.
You could cut a square window and fit a bit of plexi glass in it then stick the screen to the back of the board. Then its just a case of glueing the board upright in line with the window.