Proetus Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Gonna start this thread to document my DNA20 build. Hopefully i wont kill it! I have had my board for awhile. I just ordered the majority of my parts. I still have some switches and Screen cradle to get. But i'm holding out on those as there will be a coop for some DNA30's and hopefully some switches in the near future elsewhere. Parts List Hammond 1590BCB Cobalt Blue Aluminum Enclosure 5V Mini USB 1A Battery Charging Board Panasonic NCR18650PF 2900Mah 2pk 1S2P 3.7V 18650 Holder Case with Build-in PCM SS Chi-You Top Cap w/ Adjustable center pin Parts to buy still Screen Cradle Misc Buttons - Fire and Wattage adjustment
IMEDICx90 Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Nice! I thought about doing this and making it a bottom feeder. I'll be perusing your parts list and see if I can't swing that.
spydre Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 Two questions. First, Proteus, is the DNA just the chip or circuit board that goes into the mod? At least, that's what showed up when I did a search on it. Actually, my second question I'll post in IMedic's rebuildable guide, as my question may already be answered in there.
Proetus Posted January 16, 2014 Author Posted January 16, 2014 Yes it's just the board/chip. It's a VW chip 7-20W specs list 1ohm however it will fire down to .6
Proetus Posted January 31, 2014 Author Posted January 31, 2014 Battery Holders and Top cap in hand. Buttons and fuses are on order. Now to gather up the odds n ends, wire, epoxy, flux and solder etc.
Proetus Posted February 8, 2014 Author Posted February 8, 2014 Just ordered Silicone wire, heat shrink tubing, a fire button and my cradles! spydre 1
Proetus Posted February 16, 2014 Author Posted February 16, 2014 So i have most of my parts needed in order to build my DNA20, so i figured i would get started! It is my first build so don't expect greatness! No need to list my parts as most of them are linked in many of the other posts. Sadly i didn't get to far. I have come to the realization that my cheap *** soldering iron isn't up to the task. I didn't have a problem soldering the pin on the top cap, my problem came when attempting to solder the negative to the stainless steel. Even with a a microtorch for additional heat it wasn't making a good bond and would come off with the slightest pressure once cooled. It could be my iron or that i couldn't find any flux. I will order some flux and a new iron and then see where it gets me. Once i realized i wasn't going to be able to do the top cap, i figured i would tin my wires and do the dna20 leads. Well i was having a problem even tinning the wires so i called it a night. I was able to get my top cap in, however slightly misaligned it may be and the positive wire on the pin. More updates to come once i get a new iron and the flux.
Proetus Posted February 16, 2014 Author Posted February 16, 2014 Picked up some helping hands on amazon, as the ones i made with clips, copper wire and solder fell apart! Some harris flux from airgas (thanks Mike!) and a new solder station from Hobbyking. Hopefully that will do the trick! New Iron Would have loved to get a Weller but the vape budget hands were going up and down! Hopefully that will do for me!
Proetus Posted February 19, 2014 Author Posted February 19, 2014 Screen cradles arrived today, not sure which I'll use yet.
DragonGunner Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 I can't wait to see your final build probably as much as you want it to be completed. After its success I'm sure you will get tons of requests from us for you to make us all one. Nico5point0 1
Proetus Posted February 19, 2014 Author Posted February 19, 2014 Heh I got 2 DNA30 chips coming soon as well. joejoevapekins 1
Nico5point0 Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Sounds and looks like it's gonna be a real nice build Proetus Proetus 1
Proetus Posted February 21, 2014 Author Posted February 21, 2014 In a holding pattern awaiting my new soldering iron which as irritating as it is, just shipped yesterday.
DragonGunner Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 I should have paid more attention in electronics shop in HS. If I try this at home you will see Tampa looking like a post apocalyptic wasteland. Love2VapeDaily 1
Joshuab3687 Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Lmao! Me too! North West Arkansas would be completely melted down! Edited February 22, 2014 by Joshuab3687 DragonGunner 1
Happy Vapor Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I've been waiting on building one. Today is the day I start ordering my parts. My mill, lathe , and press was hooked up today. I have a 50 lbs block of aluminum I'm going to make my housing out of. Will probably start in the morning. Can't wait. Nico5point0 1
Happy Vapor Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 hey im the machinist here don't be angry. Surely you don't live near me.
Proetus Posted February 26, 2014 Author Posted February 26, 2014 Small update! I wasn't expecting my soldering iron until fri/sat so i have been procrastinating! Well it arrived today, so i figured i should get moving! I got the Fire button installed as well as the up/down wattage buttons. Pictures show a KFL on top. Never mind the tape, it's there so i don't scratch up the paint. You can ignore the busted *** unfinished wall in the background too, im in the basement! Maybe more later, we'll see off to make some food. Nico5point0 1
joejoevapekins Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Looking really good. Keep up the good job
Joshuab3687 Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Good job bro! Looks fab! I'm the kinda nut that would leave the tape on just to avoid fingerprints! Lol
DragonGunner Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Totally awesome Proetus! We are all anxiously awaiting. How much more do you have to do? What's the estimated time of completion?
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