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I am putting together a more comprehensive post to update you all on the current state of these models, but with regards to the lid fastening options, I can tell you this: Flux Deluxe: The lid of this device will be attached by magnets, and will have an easily accessible internal power switch...

Thanks! The prongs on the corners are actually thumb screws to keep the lid on. The LED lid is too heavy and complicated for magnets. More on this soon. I will post a text description of the current design details when I have time.

I don't have time to write up a long post at the moment, but the latest PCB testing is going very well. I uploaded four new demo vids to my YouTube channel, featuring three prototypes built from the latest PCBs. The prototypes aren't feature complete - more on them and their testing progress...

Thanks. Taking my time is sort of baked into this activity, as it were ;) , and I'm definitely enjoying the creative and development processes. I don't intend to rush things, but at the same time I do need to keep things moving forward. My budget isn't infinite, and I eventually need to sell...

Hi all, I hope everyone had a good week. Some updates: Flux Deluxe: Lots of motion on the Deluxe this week, but not a lot of success to show for it, other than confirming that "testing is important" and "it isn't ready yet." :science: In my attempt to fix a major issue with the last PCB, I...

So... there may be a way to make us all happy here :brow: Turns out, this enclosure I'm using is also available with a .28" x ??? cutout...

Thanks for the comments! > isn't there a lower profile option? Like a rocker type switch or something... Yes and no. I have severely limited space available for a switch that needs to safely carry around 5A, so I need to plan for 10A (@12V). That means it needs to be small, but also needs to...

@Ramahs - Yep, that's my thinking, too. But I need to make these for people to buy, and if the buyers want an external switch, I'll give them one. That said, since I want an internal switch on mine, and you want one on yours (and probably a small percentage of others do, too), I believe I can...

Thanks for the suggestions, @Hackerman and others. FWIW I've been considering the Deluxe's on/off switch "situation" for at least a week, and I can tell you that it is tight, and there is considerably less room than you are able to judge from the pictures. Long story short, this is what I'm...

Flux Deluxe: A question about the on/off switch for the folks considering a Deluxe: I have very few good options for the on/off switch. My best option seems to be inside the box, under the cover, where I have a good spot for it. The advantages of putting it inside are a much smoother case...

Thanks! I’ll try to reward your patience with a stable and fully functional device. :tup: I do plan on shipping internationally, though I’m concerned these could be classified as general vaping equipment and I could get fined for violating some obscure regulations related to vaping nicotine...

Thanks! Yeah, this is going to be about as compact a 3x 18650 heater as is possible, I believe. There won't be much free space when it is done, but I've tried to keep enough space and air passages so that hot air can circulate and escape. I have given this an awful lot of thought, so I'm very...

So weird on the images. Will try again Changed to a different image host - they should be visible now.

Flux Deluxe updates: Got the latest batch of boards yesterday, a few days earlier than expected. The Deluxe is definitely coming along! Check it out: The 90°C thermal fuse, wrapped in kapton tape, is visible as a small gold rectangle in the above picture, just "above" the work coil...

Thanks for the post, @pxl_jockey . Warning! Warning! Warning! Much wordiness below! > "please take your time & get it right." No disagreement. I have every intention of getting this right - that's always been my goal. And although I am eager to bring this device to market, I'm not going to...

Flux Deluxe Update: For anyone keeping vigil on the fate of the Deluxe PCB that showed up a few days ago - sorry, but we're gonna be on this road a bit longer. :rip: That board was a dud, but I've made some corrections and will have another candidate here in a week or so. Stay tuned. :popcorn...

Understood. I may do a "vanity run" of a few of these, just to put one on the shelf. I'll let you know if that happens, as there will be extras available. Thanks for the comments. Cheers!

Sorry for the confusion, but there have been a few changes in my plans as the models have taken shape. At this point, I am coming out with two new portable models: The Mother Fluxer, which runs on 3x 26650 batteries or 3x 18650 batteries in a Hammond 1590BBS enclosure. The Flux Deluxe, which...

It was quiet at work and I had some comp time coming, so I decided to make it a half day. I came home to all of this, none of which I was expecting this soon! Friday afternoon just got a lot more interesting :) Clockwise: NVD5890NLT4G chips, Flux Deluxe prototype board 1.0b, :leaf: , 80°C and...

Hi all, it's Friday and I thought I'd share a few pre-weekend updates, as it's still Friday morning in my time zone. The Flux Deluxe: According to DHL, I have some circuit boards coming by 9PM tonight!! This is a surprise, as their expected delivery date was going to be next Tuesday, October...