Author Topic: DNA20 (Read 164700 times)

Littlefeather · « **Reply #150 on:** March 15, 2014, 01:51:02 PM »

Quote from: studiovape on March 14, 2014, 11:57:48 PM

Been a while but I did finish my steampunk Dna20 here's a link to the pictures if anyone is interested
http://forums.aussievapers.com/modding-technical/21854-steampunk-dna20-bottom-feeder-studiovape.html

Very nice work on the steampunk also! Love the patinas from different techniques.

Boonos · « **Reply #151 on:** April 10, 2014, 12:25:34 AM »

Quote from: studiovape on March 14, 2014, 11:57:48 PM

Been a while but I did finish my steampunk Dna20 here's a link to the pictures if anyone is interested
http://forums.aussievapers.com/modding-technical/21854-steampunk-dna20-bottom-feeder-studiovape.html

thats amazing! where did you get that temp gauge?

im currently making a wooden DNA30 box mod and was wondering about battery ventilation holes and whether i need them. Is this the reason you have a big hole in the enclosure?

studiovape · « **Reply #152 on:** April 10, 2014, 05:30:53 AM »

Quote from: Boonos on April 10, 2014, 12:25:34 AM

thats amazing! where did you get that temp gauge?

im currently making a wooden DNA30 box mod and was wondering about battery ventilation holes and whether i need them. Is this the reason you have a big hole in the enclosure?

The temp gauge is made from two sections of brass pipe one slid over the other annealed and peened over with a hammer. Gauge dial face was designed and printed and cut out with a compass cutter, needle is from the second hand of a watch, glass is lexan cut with compass cutter, and guts/bimetallic coil are from a $2 plastic thermometer. time consuming.
The hole in the enclosure is to enable sqonking as it is a bottom feeder, but it would serve as a venting hole I suppose.
my box mods are never hemetically sealed as such, so even without the hole to squeeze the bottle through they would be unlikedly to explode

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #153 on:** May 10, 2014, 03:06:46 PM »

Hi this is my first post, I made a DNA20 box mod a while ago, thought you might like to see it. Can't get photo to upload, Can anyone advise . Thanks.

Breaktru · « **Reply #154 on:** May 13, 2014, 05:56:12 PM »

Quote from: Suzukiv6 on May 10, 2014, 03:06:46 PM

Hi this is my first post, I made a DNA20 box mod a while ago, thought you might like to see it. Can't get photo to upload, Can anyone advise . Thanks.

Welcome to the forum.
See: THIS

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #155 on:** May 13, 2014, 06:11:59 PM »

Quote from: Suzukiv6 on May 10, 2014, 03:06:46 PM

Hi this is my first post, I made a DNA20 box mod a while ago, thought you might like to see it. Can't get photo to upload, Can anyone advise . Thanks.

Breaktru · « **Reply #156 on:** May 13, 2014, 06:49:11 PM »

Well done Suzukiv6

Very well made with a touch of elegance

breakstuff · « **Reply #157 on:** May 13, 2014, 06:52:40 PM »

Beautiful mod Suz

What type of battery are you powering it with?

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #158 on:** May 13, 2014, 07:03:46 PM »

Hi breakstuff, pleased you like it. I used an 18350 battery, I wanted to keep the mod small, and have made it so the bottom plate is quickly removed to change the battery, it unscrews with the aid of a coin. See photo.

mamu · « **Reply #159 on:** May 13, 2014, 07:22:55 PM »

Gorgeous mod, Suzukiv6! Do you have a name for it?

Single 18350? How is that doing for you?

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #160 on:** May 13, 2014, 07:45:39 PM »

Hi mamu it's called a TVS20. I find the 18350 battery is fine for my use, I only use it with low settings ie 1.8 to 2.0 ohm coil set at 8.0 to 9.0 watts with 18mg tobacco . Two batteries gives me a days vaping.

CraigHB · « **Reply #161 on:** May 13, 2014, 08:17:34 PM »

Wow that's nice looking, looks totally factory.

Littlefeather · « **Reply #162 on:** May 13, 2014, 10:00:44 PM »

Suz! WOW! That there is puuuuurdy! Nicely done!

Boonos · « **Reply #163 on:** May 14, 2014, 05:38:43 AM »

awesome

columbusbk · « **Reply #164 on:** May 14, 2014, 08:56:15 AM »

Yes awesome

Is that a pre-made case? I've seen a few mods like that.

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #165 on:** May 14, 2014, 10:02:34 AM »

Hi columbusbk, I made the case, in fact I made all the parts except the chip and button switches. The fire switch is home made. Here is a pic of all the parts.

Visus · « **Reply #166 on:** May 14, 2014, 10:56:32 AM »

super sharp suz

really cool how you made the 510 raised deck with the plug

Breaktru · « **Reply #167 on:** May 14, 2014, 01:40:12 PM »

Very skillful of you

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #168 on:** May 14, 2014, 03:34:28 PM »

Thanks for your kind complements. My idea of publishing these mods is to show what can be done in the home workshop, with the hope of encouraging other vapers to have a go at mod making.
Here are some pictures of another small DNA 20 mod I made. The box is made from some reclaimed mahogany and the white parts are reclaimed ivory with brass inserts. It has a 14500 800 mAH battery which with my preferred low settings works fine. I find this mod good for using when out and about with it being so small,and changing the battery only takes a few seconds using a coin to unscrew the bottom cap. The last photo shows two vent holes and a battery rattle adjusting screw in the slot of the bottom cap.

Breaktru · « **Reply #169 on:** May 14, 2014, 04:39:48 PM »

Another masterpiece. I luv your handy work. Thank you for sharing with us

memoevapor · « **Reply #170 on:** May 15, 2014, 10:33:40 PM »

Very Very NICE Suzukiv6!

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #171 on:** May 29, 2014, 01:55:10 PM »

Hi I have made a SS button and bezel which fits over the tactile firing switch, a lot better to use with this fitted. See photo.

Breaktru · « **Reply #172 on:** May 29, 2014, 02:04:33 PM »

Quote from: Suzukiv6 on May 29, 2014, 01:55:10 PM

Hi I have made a SS button and bezel which fits over the tactile firing switch, a lot better to use with this fitted. See photo.

It came out excellent. Well done M8

memoevapor · « **Reply #173 on:** May 29, 2014, 05:12:40 PM »

Very nice craftsmanship!

Littlefeather · « **Reply #174 on:** May 29, 2014, 06:00:07 PM »

Suzukiv6

That is flat out clean. I've gotta try something like that. Well done sir!

Littlefeather · « **Reply #175 on:** May 29, 2014, 06:07:42 PM »

Do you mind if I ask what the overall dimension are? 14500? It almost appears there'd be enough room for 18490? Yes/No?

Littlefeather · « **Reply #176 on:** May 29, 2014, 06:19:24 PM »

BTW, I love the materials!

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #177 on:** May 29, 2014, 07:10:35 PM »

Hi littlefeather, Pleased you like the mod. The size is - length 72mm x 22 mm wide x 33mm deep. If you take a look at the pic above of it you will see I have fitted a tube to take the battery, so it will not take a battery of any other size. I did make another one with a 1200mAH round lipo battery and USB charger which are the same dimensions only the length is 90mm. Here is a pic of it . Hope this helps .

simon28 · « **Reply #178 on:** May 29, 2014, 07:32:29 PM »

Quote from: Suzukiv6 on May 29, 2014, 07:10:35 PM

Hi littlefeather, Pleased you like the mod. The size is - length 72mm x 22 mm wide x 33mm deep. If you take a look at the pic above of it you will see I have fitted a tube to take the battery, so it will not take a battery of any other size. I did make another one with a 1200mAH round lipo battery and USB charger which are the same dimensions only the length is 90mm. Here is a pic of it . Hope this helps .

Nicely done

How do the batteries make connection in the tube?

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #179 on:** May 29, 2014, 07:54:26 PM »

Hi Simon 28, If you take a look at the photo , it shows the connections.

Littlefeather · « **Reply #180 on:** May 29, 2014, 07:58:12 PM »

Yup! I see that now. I'm thinking about the overall dimensions of the DNA20/30 and your box @ 72mm overall height and being only 33m deep, did you have to make a pretty radical bend in the OLED ribbon to get that fit?

simon28 · « **Reply #181 on:** May 29, 2014, 08:10:52 PM »

Quote from: Suzukiv6 on May 29, 2014, 07:54:26 PM

Hi Simon 28, If you take a look at the photo , it shows the connections.

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #182 on:** May 29, 2014, 08:12:41 PM »

Hi The screen is laying on the back of the DNA board. The screen and board are fixed in with a fine bead of araldite. Here is pic of the DNA fitted.

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #183 on:** May 29, 2014, 08:32:25 PM »

Hi here is another couple of pic taken during construction. The top and bottom plates are finished to size after the box has been glued together. Also check the pictures near the top of this page. Hope this helps .

Littlefeather · « **Reply #184 on:** May 29, 2014, 08:35:13 PM »

Very nice! That's some tight work! BTW I seem to remember something similar I saw on a video some time ago. Looked to have very similar aesthetic. The owner wasn't the maker and was just plain chuffed. By chance was that some of your work?

Littlefeather · « **Reply #185 on:** May 29, 2014, 08:43:47 PM »

Looks like you've got some more in the works. I love to see what craftsmen come up with!

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #186 on:** May 29, 2014, 08:58:56 PM »

Quote from: Littlefeather on May 29, 2014, 08:35:13 PM

Very nice! That's some tight work! BTW I seem to remember something similar I saw on a video some time ago. Looked to have very similar aesthetic. The owner wasn't the maker and was just plain chuffed. By chance was that some of your work?

Hi I think it could have been, if it was a video made by Todd of Todds Reviews here in GB it was. That was very observant of you .

Littlefeather · « **Reply #187 on:** May 29, 2014, 09:11:49 PM »

Yup, that would be the one. He was liking it and so he should! BTW thank you! You've given me some very good inspiration.

Ness42 · « **Reply #188 on:** June 17, 2014, 04:49:15 PM »

sorry I am a Noob here. so i have a question in this picture can someone tell me what is that chip under U6 in this board. one of my atomizers keeps burning it and i already used and old vamo v5 to fix it but it burned again. the board works but there is no power to the 510 connection. were could i find some of this ones to fix my DNA 20. thank you.

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #189 on:** June 17, 2014, 05:42:35 PM »

Quote from: Ness42 on June 17, 2014, 04:49:15 PM

sorry I am a Noob here. so i have a question in this picture can someone tell me what is that chip under U6 in this board. one of my atomizers keeps burning it and i already used and old vamo v5 to fix it but it burned again. the board works but there is no power to the 510 connection. were could i find some of this ones to fix my DNA 20. thank you.

Hi I was going to suggest you send it back to Evolv, they repair their DNA 20 quite cheaply, but I don't think your DNA 20 was made by Evolv, unless they have changed their layout of the board. Here is a pic of genuine one of mine for you to compare.

CraigHB · « **Reply #190 on:** June 17, 2014, 06:14:14 PM »

The quality of the parts used on your board is not as good as the DNA board pictured below. I don't think the design would have changed that radically from one revision to another. Where did you get your board?

In any case, that U6 part is a power MOSFET. If you can get a number off one that isn't burned up, you could replace it. That part is burning out due to overload which should not be happening under any conditions if the board is operating the way it should.

miskol · « **Reply #191 on:** June 18, 2014, 03:44:53 AM »

Quote from: Ness42 on June 17, 2014, 04:49:15 PM

were could i find some of this ones to fix my DNA 20. thank you.

that is NOT Evolv DNA 20, that's DNA 20/30/32 (clone) from hotcig, China.

ant1 · « **Reply #192 on:** June 24, 2014, 04:20:36 PM »

After reading about all the great DIY mods here, I finally got around to making one,

The eggplant is a compact DIY evolv DNA20D based 18650 battery mod, built out of carbon fiber / epoxy and aluminum

Dimensions : 74 * 44 * 22 mm ( h: 2 15/16? w: 1 3/4? d: 7/8? )

If you want to make your own DIY eggplant mod I've posted a how-to, pictures, the bill of materials, usefull DIY mod making guides I used, etc. here :

http://eggplantmod.wordpress.com/

Have fun

ps : Is there a way to embed videos in forum posts, and how can I create a topic in the modding forum ? thanks