How to build a Mechanical Box Mod FULL TUTORIAL
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2014
- This video contains all the basic information a first time builder would need to know to assemble there own simple box mod.
I have used my box mod designs down to .18 ohm coils with my sony vtc5 batterys with nothing but success.
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The hammond 1590B box came from amazon
The push button switches came from ebay
LED & resistor I picked up at radioshack
510 connectors fatdaddyvapes.com
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Awesome video man! been looking to make my own boxes and didn't realize they were so easy to make!
Great video. I enjoy your discreet giggity
Very well put together video bud!!! Thanks for sharing!
Nice video, thanks for taking the time to illustrate how to build an unregulated box mod.
if I were to make any changes to this build it would be to use two batteries instead of one.
Thanks so much dude. Big time help! Lesson learned here: die cast enclosures is where the party begins :)
Love this video. Best one I've seen yet.
Cool video bro. I've been wanting to build my own but I've been hesitant to pull that trigger because I would have to buy more tools that I wouldn't otherwise use.
Nice work man. Thanks.
To the people that say this is not a "Mechanical" box mod. Well sorry to break it to you but this IS a Mechanical mod... just because there is a couple of wires in the power path, does not affect the fact that there is no digital electronic devices in the power path. Just because some "mechanical MODS" use the housing as the main ground does not take away this being a mechanical mod. Chassis ground is still a form of connection, just like a wire. Your just using the housing to carry the load as oppose to using wires. If you added a MOSFET in line to reduce the amp load going through the switch you then change its definition according to popular belief. Yet a MOSFET is nothing more then a relay (be it a solid state relay non the less) so to my understanding this still does not make it digital. Adding a solid state device in to a box mod is nothing more then good design and adds a bit of safety. But then again not a true "fully mechanical" mod. Ah whatever, but again the mod he is showing in this vid is fully mechanical and has nothing in the power path other then a single switch. The LED is only paralleled and has not effect on the way the power is delivered.
MasterMech77 You are mistaken, it is neither.
A Mechanical mod, as the word 'mechanical' implies, would suggest that not a single wire was used to complete the circuit.. A simple Google search will justify this statement.
This is an Analogue Mod. Evident through lack of digital circuitry, while there are still wires and components connected within the device. Again, Google will confirm this.
Just because there isn't a digital circuit board, doesn't mean to say you cannot achieve the same effect though analogue components. He even uses an LED and switch, both are analogue components.
For this to be mechanical, he would have had to do away with all of those things;
favouring no wires, no components, and a mechanical switch.
I believe: we started with mechanical circuits and devices; we then found analogue to be smaller and more manageable representations of their mechanical counterparts. Later we discovered how to shrink these analogue components down even further; to a point that a device which would have once occupied a small room, now fits into the palm of your hand.
Just look up a 'mechanical computer'.
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Well by your definition anything with a switch is no longer mechanical.... hum
+MasterMech77 this is, in no way a mechanical box mod. Mechanical mods use no wires, such as a cherry bomber, noisy cricket, snowman, incubus...a mechanical mod has a solid switch that makes contact with the 510/battery.... this is just an unregulated box mod,
Randy Steele Sorry to say but Cherry bomber uses the housing as the ground. The wood and plastic Cherry Bombers use a short bit of wire to connect the 510 connection to the negative side of the batteries. The noisy Cricket uses a bridging plate (wire) that is insulated from the housing to connect the batteries in series. The Snowman uses a spring (which is nothing more then stiff wire wrapped in to a coil, so there is wires to make that mod) loaded base plate.
This Box Mod is as mechanical and a mechanical only. Unregulated mod would have a transistor in there to prevent the fire button from having to handle to full load from the batteries. That and a couple of micro fuses.
Here is a link to what an Unregulated Box Mod really is:
www.google.com/search?biw=1320&bih=852&tbm=isch&q=unregulated+box+mod+diagram&revid=1661255741&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjz9aOhgcXJAhUDYiYKHQ6ODgIQ1QIIHA
have your considered runing a MOSFET with you switches? wiring up a N channel Mosfet will alow you to run any switch and it takes the excess amps and volts and dump them. I built 4 boxs with this setup and they are running strong for 6 months sub ohm vaping
Very professional and informative. Thumbs up bruddah. :)
Good job brother!
Nice tutorial, you should use a red LED with one of those diffused casings, so it looks more legit and isn't bright af.
Hey great video, I thinking of building my first box. I glad I got to watch some great information to build mine, also do you sell your boxes if so how much for a dual parallel box. Thanks again
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thx for the great vid ! im rel. new to vaping, and now want to build my own box mod, just like yours, looks perfect to me !
one important question? how do you charge the battery ? always open the box ? or via the 510 connector ? its possible to charge it with a egoT usb adapter charger ? thank you very much for answer in advance, greetings from vienna, rainer
Nice video man, I'm working on a project like this and was wondering what size battery holder you've used for the 18650 clearly not AAA lol
PS nice magnifying glass on your stand I want one for mine.
I dig it man, do you have a dual 26650 instruction?
is it possible to have bigger box or smaller firing button to get two batteries in it
this has got to be the best video i've seen on building, out of curiosity how many watts are you pushing out of it? id like to make something like the segeli 100 watt mod. How would you make it variable watts?
Nice Vid!
Hey! My evic vt just broke and I'm thinking about building a semi-mechanical mod using the evic vt's integrated battery pack. Do you happen to know where I could get a recharge/discharge circuit with overcharge protection?
Can you quickly explain how to wire a dual battery pack I can't seem to find any diagrams online and I been trying to figure it out I just can't get it its probably super simple to lol thanks
Hey how do you keep the mod from firing when your not using it. Maybe a master switch added? I'm not sure.
4:53 - Make sure my holes are good "giggady" lol
+AZZ Vaping
should i use the 2 hold batter thing or just the one?
SECOND TIME HERE. LEARNING BUT i WISH FOR A SMALLER BOX WHEN USING ONE BATT DUDE. I WISH i C SEE ONE.
i ordered a 60amp momentary switch for the box im about to build, i want to go down to at least 0.06, dual 18650 btw, vtc5's
Great vid. i have a rather beginner question. what resister do you use on the led and if you run 2 batteries in parallel does it change?
whats better ? use the positive wires for the switch or the negative wires ?
Please add links for where to buy items. Cole Hurst button switch hard to find.
Could u leave a link for the button I need I cant seem to find it
Have u used any resistors or mosfit on your builds and are they necessary. I am about to build mine with two 26650 batteries and was just wondering what all I would need
I brought a 3v-6v 3a button and no mosfet what will happen
what is resitor for? and if i use 2 battery what resitor i have to use
thanksss
Quick question if anyone could answer, Do you need to solder to the switch or are the screws sufficient?
Wish u could build Some box mod for mehr x)
Can I make the vape with a non conductive casing?
Man, I am having problems locating a good switch. Do you have any links to a good, 60a switch? I prefer the vandal proof type of switches. 30a??
Is there any different process to building a wooden box mod
what r/c plane is that in the background?
NICE BROO
What type of resistor did u use and how did you wire it?
Thanks bro! Ima build me one now. Cheee aloha
Pleas can you make a schematic of the circuit
bro, you have to try copper contact for better vapor production. maybe the battery plate should be changed. btw, thx for the guide :)
How much do you charge for a dual parallel mod without led
Does this setup apply to wood boxes as well? Thanks again for the tutorial, been a HUGE help..
Sure, the internals are the same either way.
How do u drill the Hammond box ?
Where did you buy the 10 amp switch?
Will that box handle 2 26650 battery's
don't they make batt trays for vaping?
Will you be making any for public sale? I'd like to purchase one from you.
what drip tip did you use?
How many watts you figure that you are pushing out of that mod?
How would you wire two battery holders in parallel? Also do you have a link to that DC switch? Do you know where I can get a box that will fit the dc switch and 2 26650 batteries?
Good news for you Harley I will be uploading a Part 2 in about a week showing a dual 18650 build wired in parallel.
If you need to know now parallel would be hooking the positive to the positive and negative to negative of each battery then wiring normally like I did in the video.
As for the switch I have seen them on Amazon & Ebay, Cole Hersee 9095
www.amazon.com/Cole-Hersee-9095-Momentary-Push-Button/dp/B001FQLQQA
Lastly about the enclosures Hammonds website is great because they list every enclosure and have 3D drawings of them with all the dimensions so you can measure you components and pick out the box that will fit everything.
www.hammondmfg.com/scpg.htm
how much would u sell u dual 18650 and nice video
have some links for the battery holder??
Im not sure how to contact you but how much would it cost for you to make me just a plain solid black mod that fires two parallel 18650 with a purple LED light contected to a click button switch
What happen if i used 3 amp switch
would max : 250v switch matter ?Xp
Hi I was wondering if I can use this setup but with a dual 26650 battery's instead of 18650 ????
you can, just get the proper battery sled or build one out of copper busbar
wow thank you I appriciate you doing such a detailed video, but it looks like after I order all those parts it would be more expensive then a reg mahine made mech mod ? true or flse ?
It depends. If you make the box out of something else besides the Machined Aluminum Boxes then you will Omit the cost of a Machined Box, for example, if you make your own from Wood, No cost there if you got the wood for free. Most box mods I've seen start out at around $65 on up. So, with the Cheapness of the 510 connector and other parts, you should have well under that. Most expensive part will be your PCB Controller board for Varable Voltage, Puff counters etc. Which then in return will Jack up the Price.
I thought a mech bod was something that didn't use wires or have tk worry about amp limits for the buttons like the dimitri or the cherry bomber etc.
hey how much to build and ship
Is this exactly the same as too. A dual. Battery. Slot. Pls make a tutorial. Vid
How much does making your own mode cost in total?
please what is the model of the case? Is the hammond 1590B?
Could you install 2x18650 with any problem?
1590B and yes
What is pre tining? I think thats what i was missing when i go to solder. The solder would never stick. is it grinding down or polishing it?
Pre-tinning is simply applying solder to each part before combining them. As opposed to sticking both pieces together and pouring the solder over them to combine them. Instead you take two pieces that you cover in solder individually and melt them together.
If your solder is not sticking one of these is likely the cause:
Cheap/weak soldering iron
Not using 60/40 rosin-core solder (smallest diameter you can get; I use .032")
Dirty wire or connection (clean with wire brush or apply flux)
A2Z Vaping Ohh ok! Flux is what i needed! Thank you!
Thank u
Where did you order the battery holder from ive been looking for it? Thanks
www.ebay.com/itm/301047600369
www.ebay.com/itm/291042773828
Hi,How can I find everything I need to make my own box mod and what kind of wire I should use if, I want to build a dual 22650 box mod?
He lists where he got it all in the video on the parts breakdown!
If you used the negative side for the switch the button will last longer.
What do you charge for a box
How can I get one made by you
Its a tight fit for daul 18650s in there isn't it? Or would it be possible with much more modifications?
Not at all! This box is perfect for dual 18650s, plenty of room for 2!
A2Z Vaping awesome thanks for the quick reply. Great tutorial!
This was brilliant , I wish I had this talent or even half your skill , unfortunately I don’t , which brings me to a question for you , I have an uwell numbchuck 2 and another mod that holds 3 batteries which I can’t remember the make , now our laws in Australia ban us from buying vapes or anything to do with vaping , I got worried that the mod I’m using now will break , trouble is the two I’ve mentioned haven’t been used for over 3-5 years and now have zero power when I put batteries in them , so if you or anyone else has any suggestions of who I could bring these two mods to so I can have them repaired I’d be so grateful, as I don’t have a clue who fixes this sort of thing apart from clever guys like a2z , unfortunately he isn’t in Australia .
Thanks everyone for reading my novel lol😂
Any help would be so appreciated
That would be really easy to make into a squonk mod
I really enjoyed your build I can't seem to find the switch anywhere I look do you think 10 amps is sufficient for a dual parallel build
Parallel builds do not stress out the button anymore than a single 18650 would.
If it were Series that would be a different story.
Well, a 10A switch can bear 10A of current, so the lowest you can safely build to is 0.42 ohms. That's assuming you can find a 10A switch.
www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/IRLB3813PBF/IRLB3813PBF-ND/2118485
How much would it cost to have you make me one of these? I priced the parts out and it's cheap to make, I'm just not any good with electrical work. Please let me know. Thank you
-Justin Duncan
You fly R/C too nice
Can I have info on you building me one?
Make sure my holes are good "giggady" lol
how much for one of them?
Where do you buy your stranded copper wire from?
Its just normal wire, I got mine from McMasterCarr. Stranded means its made from multiple strands of copper as opposed to house wiring which is one solid wire.
Single akku ?
Not Mosfet ?
What resistor did u use for the led
Joe Scrivens i realized it was in the video XD
what was your total cost?
Have you ever had any luck in grounding to your case?
Yes, but the fewer connection points the better. For example the battery would be connected to the battery holder, the battery holder is connected to a wire, the wire is connected to the case, the case is connected to the atomizer.
if you solder the battery holder to a wire then that wire to the atomizer, you have fewer connection points and a lower voltage drop.
Do you sell these
Use automotive push buttons. They are rated for dc.
how much did it cost you in total to make this mod would it be cheaper for me to make this mod or to just buy one?
Michael Leix I have made a bunch of BOX MODS, using all kinds of different buttons, battery sleds, 510 connectors. It depends on where and how much you can get your parts. I think the least I have spent was about 20 bucks (that was for a single battery wood box mod that I made from a small rectangular puzzle box) then about 140 for a full out dual battery DNA type box mode with on board digital display and USB battery charging.
quick question. Would a 12V 10A push button be okay??
with a MOSFET yes
A 12v 10a switch would work in any build but it's a bit overkill.
I have a question, how do you solder/wire a button switch that has a built in led?
You need to link the positive input for the led to the output of the switch, then run a ground line from the LED ground to your battery box. You can see an example on another mod I did here: imageshack.com/a/img539/6969/oWFZdq.jpg
Also test your button first with a 3.7v power source, some have a built in resistor that you have to remove to get it to run off of 3.7v
So far I have had to do this in a Blue led button. A green by the same maker did not require this.
A2Z Vaping Thanks man, that's a big help.
A2Z Vaping Do you foresee doing this video soon?
Yami Diaz Yes actually I plan on ordering a new box next week to make a dual battery 18650 w/ LED button. I will take a quick video to show the differences in the setups.
Is it absolutely necessary to use the resistor?
19:51 fire????????? look people!!!!
What are the benefits of dual batteries compared to one?
It doubles the mAh. So basically vape for twice as long without charging.
A2Z Vaping and how would one go about wiring both batteries to the same button? just double wire it to the same solder point?
could ya bring a friend next vid!!
can i use regular batteries like eveready or energizer??
NO
18650 is the most common batt used.
Before you build check out some of the safety vids on batteries.
Lots of cheep and potentially dangerous batteries out there.
Happy building.
Piolo Ace De Leon you are trying to pull way too much power for low draon batyeriws. you need specific high drain 18650 sized batteries or 26650. there are a few others but those are by far the most common.
All I can say is, HOT GLUE.
Hot glue is a godsend when it comes to diy projects. JB brand adhesives and menders which is more costly when working with small elecetroics.
tularem it may be a god sent but if done wrong on electrical projects it could melt all your shit
tularem a better thing to use for electrical is heat shrink
How much for a plastic version of this box mod
Ron Bush The aluminum and plastic boxes all cost about the same (at least on amazon they do) so I personally use a ABS or Polycarbonate box material. Less chances of power to ground shorts in a plastic box!