Hello everyone, i've been thinking about this build using (mostly) recycled parts; but i want to be sure before i proceed.
inb4: "You can just buy parts" - no, the idea is to make the cheapest thing out of useless parts from assorted junk - hence the "3rd world" part in the title.
inb4: "That's not safe" - indeed, the only safety part that i'm worried about is the battery bursting, but this particular model has safety features against overheating, overcharging, or undercharging.
The idea is to make a passthrough-capable single coil RDA
These are the parts i have available (circuitry only since i'm going to make it capable of being re-assembled on other shells for aesthetic purposes):
1 Nokia Lumia battery (BL-5j) 3.7v 5.3Wh 1430mAh
1 Nokia Lumia 520 circuit board (chopped so i can use the usb charger)
1 Push button from an old pc case ("reset" button)
Assorted copper cables, epoxy.
And haven't decided on the kanthal awg to buy - but i'm thinking 24awg wrapped 6 times.
That's one option; i would like for it to be passthrough capable, non variable voltage; but if i find it too cumbersome, i'll just throw in the battery, the switch, and the RDA head which i'll assemble without soldering using screw terminals; rubber from an old tire and drilled coins.
MY QUESTIONS:
1- Will the battery be able to drive the coil?
2- If so; how much time until it reaches max temperature? (must know so i won't have it pushed too long).
3- According to steam-engine, the heat capacity is 4.16 mJ/K at a 39.8 mm length - at one-second pushes, will this temp be enough to vape a whole vg e-liquid?
4- How much of a life expectancy would the coil have at regular use? (>100 puffs a day average)
5- How can it compare to a stock eGo-T? vapor production, battery life (650mAh lasts about 16 hours - same user as previous question)
THank you for your answers
inb4: "You can just buy parts" - no, the idea is to make the cheapest thing out of useless parts from assorted junk - hence the "3rd world" part in the title.
inb4: "That's not safe" - indeed, the only safety part that i'm worried about is the battery bursting, but this particular model has safety features against overheating, overcharging, or undercharging.
The idea is to make a passthrough-capable single coil RDA
These are the parts i have available (circuitry only since i'm going to make it capable of being re-assembled on other shells for aesthetic purposes):
1 Nokia Lumia battery (BL-5j) 3.7v 5.3Wh 1430mAh
1 Nokia Lumia 520 circuit board (chopped so i can use the usb charger)
1 Push button from an old pc case ("reset" button)
Assorted copper cables, epoxy.
And haven't decided on the kanthal awg to buy - but i'm thinking 24awg wrapped 6 times.
That's one option; i would like for it to be passthrough capable, non variable voltage; but if i find it too cumbersome, i'll just throw in the battery, the switch, and the RDA head which i'll assemble without soldering using screw terminals; rubber from an old tire and drilled coins.
MY QUESTIONS:
1- Will the battery be able to drive the coil?
2- If so; how much time until it reaches max temperature? (must know so i won't have it pushed too long).
3- According to steam-engine, the heat capacity is 4.16 mJ/K at a 39.8 mm length - at one-second pushes, will this temp be enough to vape a whole vg e-liquid?
4- How much of a life expectancy would the coil have at regular use? (>100 puffs a day average)
5- How can it compare to a stock eGo-T? vapor production, battery life (650mAh lasts about 16 hours - same user as previous question)
THank you for your answers