Foot-Activated Vaporizer
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god damn thats a nice idea, we might be able to market it for you.
Scrimshaw
Vaped Crusader
No vaporizers were harmed in the making of this mod! i.e., nothing soldered directly to any vape parts
While I realize this may seem like something of a novelty, it may actually be medically useful for people with usability issues. The reason I stumbled on this mod, was that the force required to push the mechanical button of the 8 vape aggravated my hand injury.
While trying various ways of making the button easier to push, I had the idea of not actually pushing a button at all. So, then I got to tinkering, and... 
The other application is true hands-free usage. Next thing I will try is mounting the vape on a microphone stand at the right angle and height so you can just walk up and hit it while playing guitar, knitting or whatever!!!
While I realize this may seem like something of a novelty, it may actually be medically useful for people with usability issues. The reason I stumbled on this mod, was that the force required to push the mechanical button of the 8 vape aggravated my hand injury.
While trying various ways of making the button easier to push, I had the idea of not actually pushing a button at all. So, then I got to tinkering, and... The other application is true hands-free usage. Next thing I will try is mounting the vape on a microphone stand at the right angle and height so you can just walk up and hit it while playing guitar, knitting or whatever!!!
StormyPinkness
Rhymenocerous ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
Amazing idea for a lot of usability issues. I have a hands free setup with my herb vape, but nothing for my wax stuff. Nice one dude.
syrupy
Authorized Buyer
How about hooking it up to a wah-wah pedal, for variable voltage vaping? 
/VoodooChile riff
C'mon, you know Jimi would vape...
@Vitolo, do you see any use for this with the folks your work with?
This would be great for those that are juggling vapes and glass tools and could use a..ahem... hand.
I would stay away from the soldering unless you're good with it.
Electric foot switches aren't expensive. I like the looks of the first one.
http://www.amazon.com/Linemaster-T-91-S-Treadlite-Electrical-Momentary/dp/B002P4XREA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1412973586&sr=8-7&keywords=electrical foot switch
http://www.amazon.com/Woods-10203W-Extension-Lighted-15-Foot/dp/B000HE8QZU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1412973586&sr=8-2&keywords=electrical foot switch
http://www.amazon.com/Linemaster-Clipper-Switch-Electrical-Momentary/dp/B002P55Y36/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1412973586&sr=8-3&keywords=electrical foot switch
/VoodooChile riff
C'mon, you know Jimi would vape...
@Vitolo, do you see any use for this with the folks your work with?
This would be great for those that are juggling vapes and glass tools and could use a..ahem... hand.
I would stay away from the soldering unless you're good with it.
Electric foot switches aren't expensive. I like the looks of the first one.
http://www.amazon.com/Linemaster-T-91-S-Treadlite-Electrical-Momentary/dp/B002P4XREA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1412973586&sr=8-7&keywords=electrical foot switch
http://www.amazon.com/Woods-10203W-Extension-Lighted-15-Foot/dp/B000HE8QZU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1412973586&sr=8-2&keywords=electrical foot switch
http://www.amazon.com/Linemaster-Clipper-Switch-Electrical-Momentary/dp/B002P55Y36/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1412973586&sr=8-3&keywords=electrical foot switch
Scrimshaw
Vaped Crusader
Wow, thanks everyone! Hmmm, maybe I'm not so crazy after all... Nah!
Here's a nice expression pedal by Moog. I have one of these and it is smooooooth! I'd love to have an activation pedal like mine next to a temp control pedal with this thing! Would give a whole new meaning to the words Daily Driver!!!
Yeah @syrupy, that was my next thought too! I like the idea of using MIDI gear, because it's simple circuitry, cheap, durable and some people have it already. MIDI footpedals like the one used here simply complete a circuit when depressed. MIDI "Expression" (read: wah-wah/volume) pedals operate by control-voltage (CV in the modular synth world). Many of them have a small dial to set the lower limit of the pedal. I'm sure a better tinkerer than I could make it control VV vaping, but my scrappy ass is not about to mess around with wall current!How about hooking it up to a wah-wah pedal, for variable voltage vaping?
/VoodooChile riff
C'mon, you know Jimi would vape...
Here's a nice expression pedal by Moog. I have one of these and it is smooooooth! I'd love to have an activation pedal like mine next to a temp control pedal with this thing! Would give a whole new meaning to the words Daily Driver!!!
Wow, thanks everyone! Hmmm, maybe I'm not so crazy after all... Nah!
Yeah @syrupy, that was my next thought too! I like the idea of using MIDI gear, because it's simple circuitry, cheap, durable and some people have it already. MIDI footpedals like the one used here simply complete a circuit when depressed. MIDI "Expression" (read: wah-wah/volume) pedals operate by control-voltage (CV in the modular synth world). Many of them have a small dial to set the lower limit of the pedal. I'm sure a better tinkerer than I could make it control VV vaping, but my scrappy ass is not about to mess around with wall current!
Here's a nice expression pedal by Moog. I have one of these and it is smooooooth! I'd love to have an activation pedal like mine next to a temp control pedal with this thing! Would give a whole new meaning to the words Daily Driver!!!
this has me thinking there might be a off the shelf part that can get it done.
Vapoholic420
-Loyal To The Oil-
Also, try out a pedal for a tattoo machine. I'm a tattoo artist, and I'm pretty sure it's exactly what ur looking for! Here's a link:
http://mithratattoony.com/collections/foot-switch
Plus they also have digital power supplies that are similar to the concept of the Core. I'm sure something could be made from it. Good luck and cool idea.
http://mithratattoony.com/collections/foot-switch
Plus they also have digital power supplies that are similar to the concept of the Core. I'm sure something could be made from it. Good luck and cool idea.
Grim Chiclets
Well-Known Member
I immediately thought of a guitar pedal as well while reading through- but I've just thought what about a sewing machine footpedal? It's got a linear potentiometer in it, and is likely much cheaper.
Or maybe a TIG welding foot pedal? (might break the bank on that one)
I have early Carpal Tunnel, and any way to avoid repetitive tasks would be fantastic, it's too bad voice to type sucks on.. everything
edit- holy crap those are some cheap pedals
Or maybe a TIG welding foot pedal? (might break the bank on that one)
I have early Carpal Tunnel, and any way to avoid repetitive tasks would be fantastic, it's too bad voice to type sucks on.. everything
edit- holy crap those are some cheap pedals
Scrimshaw
Vaped Crusader
Right on, @Vapoholic420! So whether you have a music or tattoo background, you might already have the goods to be pedal-vapin'!
MIDI footswitches are at about the same price point (under $20), and from what it looks like, exactly the same shit (1/4" connector that completes a Tip-Sleeve circuit when depressed). Great news because it provides many affordable options. And patients could even choose other tactile or even sound-triggered interfaces to suit their needs. Clap-vape, anyone?
Tattoo power supplies could be interesting, and the sewing pots too, thanks @Grim Chiclets! Gotta get my electrical chops to where my programming chops are...
I should mention another interesting approach is breath-activated vapor, of which AFAIK, the ElevapeSV is the sole pioneer. It's a great lil vape, but the magnetic lid is not so nice for those of us with hand injuries.
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