First attempt at a DNA40 build.

[Greg]

After getting inspiration from seeing everyone making their own mods I thought it was time to dip my toe in the water and have a bash at a DNA mod.
I really liked the idea of a lightweight mod so decided to buy a Shapeways enclosure, the Aries mini DNA40.

Three parts are required, the main body, the battery door and the battery sled.

www.shapeways.com/product/MVRZDANGV/aries-mini-dna-40-main-body?li=search-results-1&optionId=43296578

www.shapeways.com/product/HEYBSBAU9/aries-battery-door-v2?li=shop-results&optionId=23792863

www.shapeways.com/product/942B9FLJL/aries-battery-holder-dual-18650?li=shop-results&optionId=42830103

Here's the 3 parts along with the other items required. 
 



The other items I bought were :-

A varitube 22mm spring loaded 510 - www.stealthvape.co.uk/index.php?route=mobile_store/product&product_id=350

A 16mm Vandal proof switch www.stealthvape.co.uk/index.php?route=mobile_store/product&product_id=208

An Evolv micro usb charging board www.stealthvape.co.uk/index.php?route=mobile_store/product&product_id=339

Two tactile switches www.stealthvape.co.uk/index.php?route=mobile_store/product&product_id=293

20 3mm * 1mm magnets to hold the battery sled and battery cover in place www.stealthvape.co.uk/index.php?route=mobile_store/product&product_id=360

A Keystone battery holder www.stealthvape.co.uk/index.php?route=mobile_store/product&product_id=322
note this is to rob the two terminal contacts only for the Shapeways Aries battery sled.

And a DNA40 board www.stealthvape.co.uk/index.php?route=mobile_store/product&product_id=337

I also bought lots of silicone flexible wire from hobby king, 1.5 * 6mm Rakon screw from ebay to secure the DNA board, red and black heat shrink from eBay, some soldering bits and bobs and some 20 minute two part epoxy resin.



And finally a soldering station and third hand.







Firstly I tried a dry fit of all the components to check if they fitted and two didn't. The holes on the base for the tactile switches were way to small so I opened them out a little with a round file. Similarly the opening for the usb charge board was too small and I opened that up a little with a flat needle file.

I also originally intended to make this a DNA30 mod as I got two half price boards, unfortunately the box really needs a DNA40 as the mounting relies on the additional rails and the board itself holds the screen in position so I'll have to order a DNA40 board and save the 30's for the next mods. I did contemplate making a retaining holder or using epoxy to secure but I think that could end in disaster !

Next up I soldered the positive wire to the 510, stripping the 510 down first and soldered the 510 negative wire to the supplied banjo, both connections were then heat shrieked and the 510 fitted to the enclosure and tightened up. I may expoxy the 510 nut in place later to prevent it coming loose with atty changes, I'll check the mod works first though 
 


Showing two of the 8 wee magnets glued in position to secure the battery holder in place, check and double check you have the little blighters in the correct orientation so each pair attract. 

Two of the battery terminals need to be removed from the doner Keystone battery sled, these just slide out pushing from the bottom with a bit of brute force.
Once inserted into the Aries sled they were a little loose and the bottom of the the terminals were perilously close to the 510 positive pin holder so I cut the lower part of the battery terminals off then soldered respective wires to each terminal and then covered each joint with epoxy for good measure and to prevent vertical movement of the terminals when changing batteries. No part of the terminal or bare wire/joint protruded lower than the sled.
I also glued the corresponding magnets into the battery sled.






And checked the battery would fit 



And that all parts fitted together  





Fire button fitted and the rest of the magnets glued in place for the battery cover, 20 magnets in total !






Tactile switch tails soldered on and heatshrinked.



Waiting on delivery of a DNA40 board now.
Dn40 Arrived   

All  wires soldered to the DNA board and board and screen secured in place with Racon 1.6 * 5mm self tapping screws.
i've used a 200 ohm resistor in series with the  LED of the fire switch.
Almost there   




Fire button wires soldered and battery installed - the moment of truth

We have life



Really pleased the LED works



And it's important you everything you need to hand



Resistors

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300981063392?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=600154796692&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Rakon screws

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rakon-M1-6x6mm-Self-Tapping-Pan-Head-Screws-M1-6X6SPH-10-/371145905731?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item566a051643

[Deleted]

coming along nicely buddy i wonder if the swearing jar is filling up
as am sure it's a job with many of those beeps and more beeps

[Greg]

May 30, 2015 13:37:20 GMT @zuza said:

coming along nicely buddy i wonder if the swearing jar is filling up
as am sure it's a job with many of those beeps and more beeps

Yeah there's been a few oh &£@? why did I do that moments but nothing disastrous, yet 

[VapingBad]

Good on ya Greg, coming along nicely and lots of good info for the next batch of have a go heroes

[bigd]

Aaaaagh another mod perfectly. Why do you all make it look so easy?

[Greg]

Dropped a magnet on the carpet, took 20 minutes to find it, thank god there'll all glued in place now

Top tip, buy more than you need

[letsavit]

Looking good Greg, enjoy watching mods get made, think I'm start mine............
































Maybe tom, going on the pish again soon, got get rid of this hangover....

[VapingBad]

May 30, 2015 18:19:14 GMT Greg said:

Dropped a magnet on the carpet, took 20 minutes to find it, thank god there'll all glued in place now

Top tip, buy more than you need

I lost one for at least a month, found it stuck to my cross lock tweezers.

[Deleted]

Loving the blue Greg think your first customer is going to be letsavit
How you finding the 3d stuff, well thought out init.

[Greg]

May 30, 2015 19:10:10 GMT @windows said:

Loving the blue Greg think your first customer is going to be letsavit
How you finding the 3d stuff, well thought out init.

Quite amazing how well all the bits fit together, had a couple of little challenges with some of the orifices but dead easy to tweak.

not sure about the display cut out yet and it's a few mil bigger all round on the inside. I've ordered a DNA40 as adapting the 30 without the rails might be a challenge to far at this stage.

im assuming the screen is held in place by the board itself and it'll be a case of nipping the four board screws up and gently tweaking the board position until it's align before fully securing the board screws to hold the screen in place.

I'll find out when the board arrives 

[Greg]

letsavit can make his own, lazy sod

[Greg]

Almost there, should be either working or smouldering tomorrow night

[crystal]

Excellent work Greg

Not as difficult as it first seems

Congrats on your first build, that it all works as it should.

[geordie_vaper]

very noice!!

[letsavit]

Jun 4, 2015 21:25:55 GMT Greg said:

Almost there, should be either working or smouldering tomorrow night

Come on where's the money shot....