The HighLighter (Glass-Core Open-Source Halogen Log) Kit Hosted by REFC Labs

[4everpushingaboulder]

So after rebuilding the highlighter a few times the pro forms screen got a little loose and balls would fall out periodically.

Eventually I noticed that the basket was twisting when I would reset it as one side was slightly lower than the other and would naturally slip to that side.

I tried to reform it several times by hand but eventually the same thing would happen.

I bought some 30 mesh ss screen and cut a piece a bit larger and made sure the sides of the basket were all at least a cm tall. Rebuilt and hoping that solves it.

TBH the balls falling out is the one risk I still see and wish there was a more secure way to tie everything in.

 

[howie105]

Lost the O rings (somehow) and need to purchase replacements does anyone know their dimensions? Thank You.

 

[4everpushingaboulder]

Lost the O rings (somehow) and need to purchase replacements does anyone know their dimensions? Thank You.

Live bill of materials link on this page. You can click the link and order the same ones if you want.

Project HighLighted BOM and Datasheet

A Live HighLighter Bill Of Materials (BOM)for Version 1.0 can be found here. Tutorial videos for Version 1.0 can be found here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoSXMqAmWwc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM8Z3hEMgHA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO7BG8EPXxg Tutorial for Version 1.1 can be found...

refc-labs.com

And here is the BOM itself.

HighLighTED BOM Rev 1.0 by REFC Labs - Google Drive

docs.google.com

 

[lazylathe]

So after rebuilding the highlighter a few times the pro forms screen got a little loose and balls would fall out periodically.

Eventually I noticed that the basket was twisting when I would reset it as one side was slightly lower than the other and would naturally slip to that side.

I tried to reform it several times by hand but eventually the same thing would happen.

I bought some 30 mesh ss screen and cut a piece a bit larger and made sure the sides of the basket were all at least a cm tall. Rebuilt and hoping that solves it.

TBH the balls falling out is the one risk I still see and wish there was a more secure way to tie everything in.

I used a pair of scissors to cut my screen so it was nice and even and sits flat.
I also installed it upside down for a bit more space between the heat and the herb.

Just tried some concentrate on cotton... Turn the power up and ape away!
Amazing flavor and the clouds are nice and big and last forever! well almost...

Very versatile this vape!

 

[4everpushingaboulder]

Hey @RedEyeFlightControl have you considered a larger version with a bigger lightbulb?

https://www.reddit.com/r/nextfuckinglevel/comments/pz8lth

 

[RedEyeFlightControl]

Hey @RedEyeFlightControl have you considered a larger version with a bigger lightbulb?

https://www.reddit.com/r/nextfuckinglevel/comments/pz8lth

That's PhotonicInduction on youtube, his videos are always amazing! Always really interesting and educational, and often a riot

 

[Pukka]

Just tried some concentrate on cotton... Turn the power up and ape away!
Amazing flavor and the clouds are nice and big and last forever! well almost...

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I had totally forgot about using cotton to vape hash on and was about to attack a mighty concentrate pad w/a dremmel to make it fit my ...

 

[Kudzu407]

https://imgur.com/a/tpxyoda

I finally got around to building my Heavy Green core. Put about 10 grams of beads and got the bulb all the way to the screen. Really thick glass and once warmed up it milks the couch potato in a couple seconds. After over an hour of use, it was still no problem handling bare handed,just like a regular core. It is for sure different and works great. Another fun HighLighter build and a keeper!

 

[badbee]

Heavy Green core

What exactly is that and where did it come from (I just mean the glass)?

 

[Kudzu407]

What exactly is that and where did it come from (I just mean the glass)?

It’s just called heavy glass. I think it may say hvy glass on the website. It is from same place as regular core and listed on the bill of materials. @4everpushingaboulder posted a link above on this page I think.

 

[Philabrookla]

I was hoping for a drop today, but now that I've put one together, I am tempted to just order the bulb, bulb socket/base, DC power jack, and soda lime balls from Red, then ordering the preforma screen from Amazon and a few of the 18/26mm glass blanks from mountain glass.

I have power adapters and o-rings, if I can manage to cut and form the thick screen, and red can toss in some ti wire for me, I think I'm pretty set. The power jack issue was resolved and the Jacks on refc are solid Im assuming.

 

[3migo]

I was hoping for a drop today, but now that I've put one together, I am tempted to just order the bulb, bulb socket/base, DC power jack, and soda lime balls from Red, then ordering the preforma screen from Amazon and a few of the 18/26mm glass blanks from mountain glass.

I have power adapters and o-rings, if I can manage to cut and form the thick screen, and red can toss in some ti wire for me, I think I'm pretty set. The power jack issue was resolved and the Jacks on refc are solid Im assuming.

I believe the standalone parts are moreso meant for people to acquire replacement parts one-off, not to assemble a whole core from them. I'm sure there will be another kit drop soon.

 

[Philabrookla]

I believe the standalone parts are moreso meant for people to acquire replacement parts one-off, not to assemble a whole core from them. I'm sure there will be another kit drop soon.

Agreed, and I definitely appreciate Red for pulling it all together. No need for me to get impatient

 

[badbee]

It’s just called heavy glass. I think it may say hvy glass on the website. It is from same place as regular core and listed on the bill of materials. @4everpushingaboulder posted a link above on this page I think.

Thank you. I'm so tempted, I love the look of it. Too much thermal mass too far from the heater can, in theory, rob heat and reduce performance. What do you think? Is this heavier glass better, slower to preheat, the same, or just undefinably different?

Edit: just checked the shipping charges, ouch, three times the price of the stem

 

[Kudzu407]

Thank you. I'm so tempted, I love the look of it. Too much thermal mass too far from the heater can, in theory, rob heat and reduce performance. What do you think? Is this heavier glass better, slower to preheat, the same, or just undefinably different?

Edit: just checked the shipping charges, ouch, three times the price of the stem

I have only ran it for a couple hours and so far seems pretty much like a regular core. I like the looks also as all internal parts are very visible.Just something to play around with and its better than I thought it would be but no better than a regular core.

 

[oldfool]

I have only ran it for a couple hours and so far seems pretty much like a regular core.

Is the inside diameter the same as stock? Just thicker glass?

 

[masonjars]

So I finally tried the Lotus wpa with my HLT. Here is an Imgur album of my first couple attempts and dialed in to my liking at the end. Enjoy!

https://imgur.com/a/Eof1S3U

 

[Kudzu407]

Is the inside diameter the same as stock? Just thicker glass?

No it is not the same. It is a little larger.

 

[badbee]

No it is not the same. It is a little larger.

More balls baby.

 

[4everpushingaboulder]

More balls baby.

I thought it wasn’t the length of the stem or the size of the balls that impacted performance, but how hard you suck!?

 

[Kudzu407]

I thought it wasn’t the length of the stem or the size of the balls that impacted performance, but how hard you suck!?

“Giggity”

 

[masonjars]

HLT w/new piece!

https://imgur.com/a/pMYWQuP

 

[Kajiym]

HLT w/new piece!

https://imgur.com/a/pMYWQuP

What temp do you have the Highlighter set on while in the Heatshield?

 

[masonjars]

What temp do you have the Highlighter set on while in the Heatshield?

5.3-5.4v gets coffee brown AVB (6.6-6.7v w/o)

 

[Improvaper]

Today I'm playing around with controlling the Highlighter with a PID. It simply turns it on and off to maintain the temperature... not the best for bulb life, but it does seem to work. My aim is to have it crank a bit harder when in use to eliminate the refractory period between back-to-back baskets. I'll let y'all know how it goes...