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Infinite stingray switch too touchy
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No help in the fixing dept except a slightly stronger spring maybe.
My Stingray X's throw is only about 2mm and it would be awesome if i could get a longer throw,
I'll hit the button sometimes and for a second i think iv'e locked the damn thing it's so short, but i do likes me a stingray.
My Stingray X's throw is only about 2mm and it would be awesome if i could get a longer throw,
I'll hit the button sometimes and for a second i think iv'e locked the damn thing it's so short, but i do likes me a stingray.
Sounds like that's just how the throw is on stingrays. Will definitely have to look into a new spring or magnets though.
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The stingray has a really touchy switch and by the way it's set up i don't think there is much you can do to change it.
Since its a magnet switch with hardly any space in between unlike a spring loaded switch you are kind of stuck with it.
Mine doesn't even feel like I'm pressing anything when it fires.
I can't even feel it engaging at all.
Since its a magnet switch with hardly any space in between unlike a spring loaded switch you are kind of stuck with it.
Mine doesn't even feel like I'm pressing anything when it fires.
I can't even feel it engaging at all.
My switch just fell off when I was spinning the lock without looking. It looks like there's a spot for a pin to stop it from turning. Can you confirm this?
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The lock gets caught up with the switch really easy so it's not very hard to accidentally unscrew the switch and all when trying to turn the lock.
When I spin mine the lock and switch tend to stay together.
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My stingray has been on my rack and has not been used for a few years now.
I quit using mechs when regulated mods got up to around 120 watts because I usually stay below 120.
I quit using mechs when regulated mods got up to around 120 watts because I usually stay below 120.
Is there a small pin that runs vertical through the switch?
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First off you need to confirm what exactly you have so that people can help you. Is it a regular Stingray or is it a Stingray X because there are differences between the 2 if you were not aware.
Don't know what i was thinking when i brought springs in the mix,,, Stingray's are Magnetic switches.
Jeez i'm pitiful at times.
sorry for the miss info .
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No, mine has a flat head screwdriver slit across it and it's round about the size of a dime.
There is a Rice pin under the big flat head screw , maybe mykreign is stalking about that little baby ,,, are you?.
I'm guessing this is what it looks like.
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Yeah that little pin runs through it to stop it from spinning when you've adjusted it to the battery.
I went camping and was unlocking it without looking at it and the switch came apart and fell in the sand. I tried looking because I figured there had to be a pin in there but I couldn't find it.
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Go to a hardware store and look for a "roll pin". You should be able to find one the right diameter, then just cut it to length.
I doesn't fit in there tight, just enough to keep things from turning.
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I doesn't fit in there tight, just enough to keep things from turning.
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I'm guessing this is what it looks like.
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@Mykreign if this is the one you have then here are a few fixes you can do for it.
On the pin you can find some replacement rice pins at Fat Daddy Vapes. Or you can make your own if you have a binder clip like this
Then cut one from the silver handles or cut several as can be easily lost.If you decide to order from fat daddy then you might as well get a new set of magnets for your mod from there as well. You do not mention how old your mod is but it seems they can sometimes lose their opposing strength especially if in the past they were accidentally heated. The opposing strength determines if you can set it down with a tank on it without locking and not have it fire.
As for the throw if new magnets don't get you where you need to be. Then one thing you can try is to remove the black delrin piece and put some paper shims under it and put it back if careful you can probably add 1/2 to 1mm of additional throw.
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The "vertical through the switch" part is throwing me off.
I have 2 different ones a black with copper inside and a silver.
I am going to break them both out and see.
I can clean them and apply naolox to the threads which I usually do around once a year to keep all my mechanical mods in good shape.
Do you have calipers or mics? If so, can you measure the length and diameter of that pin for me?
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Ok, neither of mine have those pins inside of them. Lol
I have two nemesis clones that have them inside though so I know what you mean and why they are so important.
The mod won't work without it.
I have two nemesis clones that have them inside though so I know what you mean and why they are so important.
The mod won't work without it.
I believe that pin is what stops the switch from spinning when you've adjusted it to your battery length.
I'm going to try and make some at work. You want me to make you a couple if I can?
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Thanks man, I love this thing, but like all mechs, Just wish I could get a bigger hit sometimes
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I have figured out how to add more throw relatively easily. I am out for dinner, but will walk you through with pictures when I get back.
I have done a few mods to my Stingray x, and these two are something every owner show try. Both easily undone, and both changed the relationship I have with it. For the throw, I used a thicker o ring from a 510 drip tip. After taking the switch all the way apart, I put that o ring at the top of the threads of the top magnet holder. Screw that into your delrin piece, and be sure that you see a slight gap between the metal and the delrin. In my picture it's not screwed in all the way, but when it is, it does show a small gap. If done correctly, when it's back together it will have an obvious difference in throw available. If not, try a thicker o ring or even a second one. This has worked more than perfect for me, with only one downfall; the mod now exhibits more lean when standing without the locking ring engaged. A few people have pointed it out and I always tell them that my mod just has a gangsta lean. I also don't have to worry about an autofire from the weight anymore, but I have done other mods to it, so I can't be positive this was the fix.
The other mod is something I can't put enough emphasis on. If you haven't done it yet, do it right now. Like, stop eating dinner and get it done! I hated this mod because of the janky feel of the switch. Literally reminded me of chewing broken glass, and other non vapers could even hear that it didn't sound right, and rattled like a windchime. Take a pencil and completely coat that tiny rice pin, the groove that the pin sits in, the whole collar that the groove is on, and the inside of the sliding copper piece that fits over it. Pictured for clarity. I thought it sounded ridiculous at first, but it is like a dream come true! It went from a mod that I wouldn't recommend to an enemy, to a really good backup mod. No more potato chips when I press the switch and it doesn't sound like it's falling apart. Both are free and easily reversed too.
The other mod is something I can't put enough emphasis on. If you haven't done it yet, do it right now. Like, stop eating dinner and get it done! I hated this mod because of the janky feel of the switch. Literally reminded me of chewing broken glass, and other non vapers could even hear that it didn't sound right, and rattled like a windchime. Take a pencil and completely coat that tiny rice pin, the groove that the pin sits in, the whole collar that the groove is on, and the inside of the sliding copper piece that fits over it. Pictured for clarity. I thought it sounded ridiculous at first, but it is like a dream come true! It went from a mod that I wouldn't recommend to an enemy, to a really good backup mod. No more potato chips when I press the switch and it doesn't sound like it's falling apart. Both are free and easily reversed too.
Thank you! It's way to early to try and comprehend that. I'll get back with you tonight after work lol
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yer i was thinking the same thing,,,,,,,,,
YUP i was thinking the same thing,, way too early for me to think...
Haha getting some coffee in me now. I'll be good soon
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You're very welcome. If you have any questions, I'll be here to help
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I'm back in action. Made some out of M2 steel lol. @5150sick you want a couple?
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They look really nice.
I don't need any though.
You can afford to even drop a few of them now.
I didn't even think it through but I bet a piece of 20ga wire would work too.
Even if you had to stick two or three pieces in the hole.
The pin is about Ø2mm x 5.3mm or Ø.078in x .209in if you can find anything around there
Edit: my pins must be larger in diameter than the stock because I don't have any rattle anymore
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Dammit !!! now i'm gonna have to measure my rice pin ,,,,,,, just for the heck of it.
Dammit !!! now i'm gonna have to measure my rice pin ,,,,,,, just for the heck of it.
Haha! Do it! I'm curious
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I'll get my Starretts out and see what we have, after work.
Finally got around to it.
so , in inches 0.077" x 0.244" .
thats very close to what you have ,( now i know who has extra rice pins lol.).
This is out of an authentic stingray x.
good job Mykreign.
Thanks! If you ever need one hit me up. I'd be happy to help
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Oh and if u ever wanna get rid of the stingray x, u can get a hold of me too lol
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