Magic Valley Vapors Umod

Jasen

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• May 17, 2015

• #1

This is a collaboration between a fellow vapor and I. He had an idea and build skills, I have some CAD skills and in our spare time this is what we created. The Umod is a highly customizable 3D printed modular enclosure and is designed to be the easiest mod you ever built. It's offered in 1x18650 and 2x18650 in DNA 20.25.30.40,(standard and TC chip panels) SX350 SX350J, DIY kits for your Raptor, PT08100 and OKL builds, and were just getting squonker kits going. If/when someone comes out with a new chip and it'll fit in the Umod, well make a panel for it. The Umod is designed to hold the FDV v3 510
The parts are interchangeable/replaceable. If you built a DNA 40 and your SXJ chip finally showed up, you don't have to buy a whole new mod kit, just get a SXJ chip panel to slip into your existing Umod.
Quick toolless battery changes and USB charger or not . Pick your buttons, make your own buttons, modify it, pick your color, mix and match colors, paint it, wrap it, paint and wrap it, texture it, cover it in Hello Kitty stickers, we're not here to judge, just offer you more build options then a new Escalade.

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• May 17, 2015

• #2

What kind of plastics are you using?

 

Jasen

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• May 17, 2015

• #3

This is a nylon based plastic PA2200 which is pretty standard for 3D printing. It's referred to as Strong and flexible by Shapeways. It's a little flexible and stronger then one might think. If your in the oil industry, own an ISP or your mattress is getting lumpy you could even have one printed in 14K gold or platinum.

 

Jasen

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• May 17, 2015

• #4

We just finished designing a replacement cap for stripped threads on a Istick 20.
It replaces the OEM cap and will hold a FDV v3 or Varitube 510, it will also use the existing screws.
It's listed on Shapeways as BETA, I've got one on the way to test it out on my Istick.

Shapeways
https://www.shapeways.com/product/Z...-repair-cap?li=shop-results&optionId=56712739

 

Podunk Steam

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• May 20, 2015

• #5

Link fix These are now ready for purchase and are no longer in Beta.
The FDVs version designed for the 15.5 V3 shorty 510 connector.

The Varitube 14mm version.


Although they get really expensive there is everything from the plastic already mentioned to stainless steel to platinum, I want to be your friend if you order the platinum.

 

Last edited: Jun 29, 2015

Jasen

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• May 21, 2015

• #6

Podunk is Magic Valley Vapors fearless mad scientist and the mastermind behind to Umod.

Thanx for the link fix Podunk

 

Last edited: May 21, 2015

Podunk Steam

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• May 21, 2015

• #7

Fearless? Uh oh yeah, yeah that's me.

 

Jasen

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• May 23, 2015

• #8

Ok, we had a little redesign of the Istick 20 thread repair cap. We have two models, FDV 15.5mm and Varitube 14mm. There now listed at SW for as little as $6 http://www.shapeways.com/shops/magicvalleyvapors?section=Istick20+thread+repair+print.&s=0

 

Jasen

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• May 30, 2015

• #9

We're at it again, currently at MVV we're sorting out to details for a 26650 low deck mod enclosure

 

Jasen

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• Jun 17, 2015

• #10

Crazy times here at Magic Valley Vapors.
Aside from the day job trying to suck the life out of my bones...
We had some print consistency issues with the Istick thread fix. Think we got that worked out with a slight redesign, we should have the prototype in by the end of the month. We've been working on a DNA40 26650 mod, hashing out the details for a SX350 a 18650 and dabbling with a DNA hybrid box/tube mod. Then Evolv pop's up with the DNA200 so we're trying to get some specs on that so we can make a panel for the Umod to accommodate that in 1x,2x,3x 18650.
Like I say, Being a mad scientist is not as easy as it looks on TV

 

Podunk Steam

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• Jun 17, 2015

• #11

Just to make things interesting lets throw another Umod evolution in the mix utilizing the existing panels.
Dual cell, easier to wire in series and less expensive parts as I see it so far.

Pretty sure the DNA 200 is best kept at 11.1 volt range although it's been speculated the 7.4 range may be possible.

Edit: Bad info 9 to 12.6 for the DNA 200.

 

Last edited: Jun 18, 2015

Podunk Steam

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• Jun 22, 2015

• #12

The test model just showed up and the Istick thread FIX is a winner!
Here's a few pics.

 

Jasen

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• Jun 23, 2015

• #13

I love this little thing for carrying in my pocket on the job site with a vivi nova on it. It's small, light and if it falls 40ft off the scaffolding, I won't be to upset.The threads stripped out on my Istick a couple months ago and this is what we came up with to fix it. It fits nicely, looks good and works great. Took me maybe 1/2 hour to install, screwed on a tank and I got my little buddy back.

 

Jasen

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• Jun 29, 2015

• #14

We changed up what we are going to release next and it 's headed to the prototyping dept shortly.

For your next SXJ build we'll be offering the Bootlegger enclosure.

 

Podunk Steam

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• Jun 29, 2015

• #15

We're ready to go into testing with our latest design, The Bootlegger in SX350J.

The Bootlegger is a dual 18650 flask configuration with a quick change battery application incorporated. Open the battery doors, pour out your batteries, drop freshly charged batteries in, close the doors and you're ready to go.

Being nothing comes loose from the Bootlegger during battery changes once assembled there's far less chance of damaging or loosing parts of your mod.

The Bootlegger lends itself to either parallel or series wiring configuration easily and incorporates a spring loaded 510 connector for ease of use.

At this point this looks to be an entry level mod which it is intended to be, very easy to build and a complete parts list will be listed on Shapeways as soon as we have completed testing and narrowed down the parts options.

Edit: You beat me to the post again Jasen.
The Prototype is ordered and estimated shipping date is the 7th of July.

 

Jasen

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• Jul 10, 2015

• #16

The Bootlegger prototype has arrived and is being built.

 

Podunk Steam

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• Jul 10, 2015

• #17

Not being built quite yet, I have couple in front of it.

 

Podunk Steam

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• Jul 12, 2015

• #18

Okay, so the prototype jumped a few spaces in line. A few changes are being made, another prototype will be ordered, built and tested again.

 

Podunk Steam

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• Jul 17, 2015

• #19

New at Magic Valley Vapors, the 510 Wrench.

The 510 Wrench has 2 sides, one that is universal for the 2, 3 and 5 air channel 510 connectors and the other side set up for the 4 air channel 510 connectors.

Update: The newest version of the Bootlegger has passed manual pre-print inspection and is in route to be printed.

 

Podunk Steam

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• Jul 27, 2015

• #20

I'm very happy to announce the Bootlegger is now for sale in Beta as well as the 510 Wrench has been moved out of Beta.

 

Podunk Steam

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• Aug 26, 2015

• #21

Freshly updated Print file for the DNA 200 Bootlegger as of 8/26/2015, should be good to go.
The Bootlegger DNA200 is now listed on Scuplteo for about $10 less than Shapeways price. The second update to the print file was done through the night and it should be good to go. I'm still waiting for Shapeways to send my prototype and a Sculpteo customer got his before me.
Don't forget your 510 wrench.

 

Last edited: Aug 26, 2015

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• Sep 5, 2015

• #22

Really interested in this mod. Has anyone ordered a metal print yet? If so, how did it come out and what must be done differently for construction vs the plastic ones? Is assembly self explanatory once it's in your hands or is there a thread somewhere detailing it?

 

Podunk Steam

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• Sep 12, 2015

• #23

We're not set up for a metal prints of the Bootlegger yet although it has been mentioned and can be done. We'll have to make it a mixed print, plastic for the battery contacts and the rest could be metal so the circuit can be isolated.
There was an issue with the buttons and the Bootlegger DNA 200 but that has been fixed and the print file is ready to go. This may not be geared to the newer mod builders.

 

Podunk Steam

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• Sep 13, 2015

• #24

Bootlegger DNA 200 video builds are just around the corner, I have two more prints on the way just for the purpose of the build videos.
Sneak peek.

 

Last edited: Sep 13, 2015

Podunk Steam

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• Sep 30, 2015

• #25

Sorry we don't play the Lemming act with 3D prints hanging out of Hammond boxes for ballooned prices. Go play with the ECF clicks, stroke a little ego and maybe they'll let you play their pone and take your money.

Please let us know if you find any issues with any one of our prints, the print companies think they can get away with that kind of BS sometimes but they work for us we don't work for them.

 

Last edited: Sep 30, 2015