IMEDICx90 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Well I'm gonna start a thread on my build/conversion. It's not a build from scratch but it's gonna be a first time thing from what I can tell through my google search. So I'm taking my vtr and I'm chopping the ring to make it usable with a 22mm atty, and I'm gonna install a DNA30 board in place of the original one. The plan is to use the existing screen as a screen cradle, aka I'm cutting the screen for the DNA screen lol. Here is the finish on it I did, still needs one more light sand down and a buffing wheel but it's going to look generally how you see it: Well that's as far as I have gotten, but I will be installing the board today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compenstine Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'll be interested to see how this works out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshuab3687 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I really dig that idea of the patina finish Medic! Looking forward to seeing the build progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoevapekins Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Going to be awesome. I've only seen MVPs done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMEDICx90 Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 Well I got it torn apart, and fried the current board and forgot my soldering iron at work, so it's gonna be until tomorrow, and I need to pick up some extra wire for extensions as it's a pretty tight fit. Thinking about adding regular up and down voltage buttons to the side as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proetus Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Be very gentle with the board/screen. They will snap off in an instant. You can mount the board 180 degrees onto the back of the screen with double sided tape, just dont apply any sideways pressure on the ribbon cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Vapor Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Gonna be awesome can't wait to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMEDICx90 Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Alright so it's gonna be a bit before this is finished. Either way I have to remove some existing stock in the mod itself(not structurally or electrically important, but just in my way for the dna30) and with it being stainless steel it's not gonna be quick or fun. I'm now realizing this project is NOT for anyone with just basic hand tools. I have most of the equipment at work, and if all else fails someone offered to mill it out for me so it's more of an extreme modFor no given reason lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compenstine Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Good for you for not giving in. I think you will enjoy it when it is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMEDICx90 Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Meh maybe. I'm gonna have to fabricate a new switch cover so I can use a different switch it has 28g wire on it now and it's not nearly long enough, so unless I can actually run some 24 from it(replace the 28g and have it work right) I'll need a new switch which means a new housing or a bigger cover. Since there isn't enough room to widen the housing, I have to fabricate a cover. Will be doing it out of thin aluminum or possibly brass if I can find it(might ask my dad if ford has any scrap thin thin aluminum, or if a tinner can make me a new cover altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMEDICx90 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Well I have been slacking! I haven't touched it since last week. I just got my hands on a real Dremel, so I'm gonna try the channel down the tube, if that fails, I have a fabricator who said he would make me a plate for the front out of aluminum, which would be ultimately easiest, and I could remove said plate for any defects, but, I'll try it my way first for no body modifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintage-speed Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Dont know if this will help but here is one that has been done http://www.ecigarette-public.com/t21253-vtr-powered-by-dna20d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMEDICx90 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 You are the ******* man!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwick Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I'm sitting here with my VTR in hand, and trying to imagine it as a DNA 30 mod.. I'm not quite sure how I feel about the finish you did. I don't dislike it by any means. But I'm not sure I'd want it done to mine. However, it's a cool look! I think I just love mine too much to even think about doing this. Best of luck, Medic! Hope it comes out the way you want it to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMEDICx90 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 I'm sitting here with my VTR in hand, and trying to imagine it as a DNA 30 mod.. I'm not quite sure how I feel about the finish you did. I don't dislike it by any means. But I'm not sure I'd want it done to mine. However, it's a cool look! I think I just love mine too much to even think about doing this. Best of luck, Medic! Hope it comes out the way you want it to! Well here is how I looked at it. I didn't use it because I never use protanks anymore, and the extension looked stupid with a 22mm atty. So I could either let it sit there, try and fix it, or sell it. As I'm reluctant to let go of my mods in general, the third wasn't an option, and I was craving a DNA30. so it made it pretty easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Thanks for this info Medic, I would like to do this also, please keep us updated and add photos Did you simply sand the surface of the VTR and the brass below came out like that? Or is it painted or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwick Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Well here is how I looked at it. I didn't use it because I never use protanks anymore, and the extension looked stupid with a 22mm atty. So I could either let it sit there, try and fix it, or sell it. As I'm reluctant to let go of my mods in general, the third wasn't an option, and I was craving a DNA30. so it made it pretty easy! LOL! Understandable. I think it is a cool idea, I just love mine. I still use my protank2 and vivi novas on it, so it still gets plenty of use. I also use my trident, omega, and helios clones on it. I found that putting the ego cone adapter thing that came with my Protank2 on the extension makes it look a little less dorky. :P But that's only at home in front of my PC. I'm excited for you! I want a DNA30 mod as well, but that just isn't in the budget right now. Heck, the chip isn't even in my budget at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMEDICx90 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Thanks for this info Medic, I would like to do this also, please keep us updated and add photos Did you simply sand the surface of the VTR and the brass below came out like that? Or is it painted or something? Yep I just started with 400 grit, then moved to 600 and finished it with wet 800. and I'll be adding photos as soon as I get a little further. Don't worry I'm taking pictures all along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Any updates? About the finish, I'm a bit confused. So you DID put some brass color on it? What product did you use? Or is the VTR just chrome plated brass? Which would be strange because I have seen the ring removed without any brass showing. I'd love to make the finish of my VTR a little bit more like brushed steel. But if it's chrome that might be a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMEDICx90 Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 I didn't do anything but sand down the finish. It's copper plated steel. Then it's chromed over the copper. I just sanded down the chrome to the copper for a steampunk type look. And I haven't been able to work on it much lately, life's been a bit busy. Hahaha! But this week sometime I'm sure I'll finish it, at least to the point where I can make the button cover later on spare time and have it function for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proetus Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 How you making out with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMEDICx90 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Well I have fitted the board just fine, only problem is, I seem to have misplaced the screws to put it together. So, I will have to hunt for them once I catch a break here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshuab3687 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Nice to see ya again Medic! Sorry to hear about your loss! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'm also still planning to add the DNA 30 to my VTR. 15 watt doesn't cut it anymore for a dual coil fogger V4 I want to try and fit a normal analogue potentiometer to mine. You connect 3 pins to the board and it detects the range in between 1k to 10k ohm. This could actually be easier / faster to use for changing wattage. My DNA30 arrived, but I'm still waiting for a mod to arrive (so I have an alternative when working on the vtr) and still need to buy a potentiometer and a new solder pen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack389 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I'm also still planning to add the DNA 30 to my VTR. 15 watt doesn't cut it anymore for a dual coil fogger V4 I want to try and fit a normal analogue potentiometer to mine. You connect 3 pins to the board and it detects the range in between 1k to 10k ohm. This could actually be easier / faster to use for changing wattage. My DNA30 arrived, but I'm still waiting for a mod to arrive (so I have an alternative when working on the vtr) and still need to buy a potentiometer and a new solder pen. Hey Dejay, I'm also planning on putting a DNA 30 in my VTR. I also have a Fogger V4. I have removed the ring on my VTR to fit larger RBAs, but the fogger's airflow adjustment ring doesn't allow for a good fit. Are you using the fogger without the ring, or with the extension on the VTR? If you removed the ring, how are you working around this limitiations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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