Noobienomore
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Having had it pointed out to me recently just how few tube vapes had removable batteries smaller than 18650 - and even those fairly rare, and not particularly high quality, I'm interested in making a tube with a small (18500? 18350?) removable battery, possibly with a micro USB port for emergencies?
18650 tubes are simply too big and bulky to carry around, let alone a box mod - half the joy of vaping for me is that I no longer need to bring 2, 3 packs of cigs out with me to a day in the pub, no lighter required, and I have weaned myself off the ciggies enough that I actually vape very little - a 3.5, 4ml tank will do me all night without charging or refilling.
I would be able to pick my own battery with a decent capacity, and would probably base it on the sub-ohm tank from a Vaporesso Sky Solo.
I rarely need to change a coil, only vaping menthol, and mix my own, so carrying an extra 10mls of juice and a spare battery wouldn't be a hardship.
I have a degree in Mechanical engineering and know a fair bit of electronics - the first 2 years of my 4 year degree were shared with the Electronic Engineers, as well as the extra material's sciences.
No real need for an Oled Screen, or adjustable wattage - as I'll be using the tank and coil from my favourite daily carry, that is pretty much set in stone. Or, I might pick bits to vary things a little around a fixed point.
I have access to an "old skool" lathe, and my Uncle is a wizard on it - he may be half blind, but "You read the numbers, son, and I'll stop when I need to".
I'm thinking simple Aluminium tube, probably part knurled, a custom button and possibly twist wattage control around the sweet spot for my chosen coil again POSSIBLY an Oled screen or just go by how it vapes.
I know it may well end up expensive, and nothing compared to the fantastic creations I have seen on here - but it would be how I like it, with no niggling faults that annoy me day to day with "top fill" tanks like the Vaporesso veco solo.
There may well end up being a Mk1,2,3 or more of this "grail" (for me) tube, before I get it just how I like it - but I enjoy building things and striving for my version of perfection.
I'm going to have a look at some of the parts available from suppliers on here, and probably draw it up in 3D CAD to make sure everything will fit!
18650 tubes are simply too big and bulky to carry around, let alone a box mod - half the joy of vaping for me is that I no longer need to bring 2, 3 packs of cigs out with me to a day in the pub, no lighter required, and I have weaned myself off the ciggies enough that I actually vape very little - a 3.5, 4ml tank will do me all night without charging or refilling.
I would be able to pick my own battery with a decent capacity, and would probably base it on the sub-ohm tank from a Vaporesso Sky Solo.
I rarely need to change a coil, only vaping menthol, and mix my own, so carrying an extra 10mls of juice and a spare battery wouldn't be a hardship.
I have a degree in Mechanical engineering and know a fair bit of electronics - the first 2 years of my 4 year degree were shared with the Electronic Engineers, as well as the extra material's sciences.
No real need for an Oled Screen, or adjustable wattage - as I'll be using the tank and coil from my favourite daily carry, that is pretty much set in stone. Or, I might pick bits to vary things a little around a fixed point.
I have access to an "old skool" lathe, and my Uncle is a wizard on it - he may be half blind, but "You read the numbers, son, and I'll stop when I need to".
I'm thinking simple Aluminium tube, probably part knurled, a custom button and possibly twist wattage control around the sweet spot for my chosen coil again POSSIBLY an Oled screen or just go by how it vapes.
I know it may well end up expensive, and nothing compared to the fantastic creations I have seen on here - but it would be how I like it, with no niggling faults that annoy me day to day with "top fill" tanks like the Vaporesso veco solo.
There may well end up being a Mk1,2,3 or more of this "grail" (for me) tube, before I get it just how I like it - but I enjoy building things and striving for my version of perfection.
I'm going to have a look at some of the parts available from suppliers on here, and probably draw it up in 3D CAD to make sure everything will fit!
