VapCap Induction Heater for Desktop and in Car Use

vaporRN

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Hippie said:
I prefer a modded ss m tip with an IH for the longer duration at temperature to extract the bowl
Some prefer the Ti tip tho for the faster heat transfer and a faster extraction
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I share the same sentiments. I prefer the SS tip on my NonaVong when in use with a water pipe, and use the Ti tip with a hemp filter when using it without a piece. I feel like the SS tip holds heat in longer than the Ti tip and has better extraction when used with a water pipe. Can't wait to see it in action with an IH!
 
Mr. Me2

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vaporRN said:
I share the same sentiments. I prefer the SS tip on my NonaVong when in use with a water pipe, and use the Ti tip with a hemp filter when using it without a piece. I feel like the SS tip holds heat in longer than the Ti tip and has better extraction when used with a water pipe. Can't wait to see it in action with an IH!
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Hey @vaporRN - to change the subject, I hope your avatar is a picture of your dog. That's one happy pup!
 
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SafeTFirst

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This thread has been quite the journey! Love it and am now insprired.

I have nearly zero hardware/electrical experience but am quite motivated to DIY this while I wait for the next batch of PS Minis. I do have a feasibility question that I hope makes sense.

I too saw antispleen's YouTube video of the bare bones IH setup and bought the parts he recommended thinking that was sufficient. However, I now see the importance of a kill switch in conjunction with a tactile switch so I'd like to make what is basically a Jarhead but instead of DC power I would use a LiPo battery (very similar to the PSMini battery) that I'll remove from the unit and in order to recharge externally.

My main question is: does the FET allow me to connect the battery, a kill switch, a trigger (tactile) switch and the driver/coil all together?

Or do I need a BMS even if I'm not recharging internally?

Hope this makes sense!
Cheers
 
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Wow. Just saw the breakdown vid of the mini.... mind blown... one question remains, is the tic tac box in there still? Looks like maybe that black base part? . ?. Awesome, should be getting mine today... so jazzed. Thanks a million Mr Pipes, and fc . Cheers!! D.
 
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CIWYW

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I just finished my own Portside built . But wen I use it my trigger / clicker gets melted on top of my Vapcap, how can I fix this? Do I need to put something between the clicker and the v apcap? Maybe cork or something? Or do I need to move the clicker way down so that my vapcap goes "deeper" in to the coil?

Thanks guys
 
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So I thought I update with some pictures:

My friend and I made this, mostly my friend, but it looks real nice to me, proud on it :D

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Basically the Portside built. Again @Pipes thanks again, you helped me through the process like a champ, really fast replies always. Now the last hiccup to be solved and I can enjoy the IH VapCap experience :)

And maybe, just maybe, I have started a guy his experience into vaping (the great friend who helped me), he is contemplating to building one himself again, a smaller one, with getting a Vapcap with it. He can use most of my stuff because you get a bunch of items when you order one. China #1
 
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CIWYW said:
So I thought I update with some pictures:

My friend and I made this, mostly my friend, but it looks real nice to me, proud on it :D

ILnwC9l.jpg


H3sFJj2.jpg


Basically the Portside built. Again @Pipes thanks again, you helped me through the process like a champ, really fast replies always. Now the last hiccup to be solved and I can enjoy the IH VapCap experience :)

And maybe, just maybe, I have started a guy his experience into vaping (the great friend who helped me), he is contemplating to building one himself again, a smaller one, with getting a Vapcap with it. He can use most of my stuff because you get a bunch of items when you order one. China #1
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Looking good!

Couple pics that might help. I use a wooden spacer with shrink tubing to keep the switch from melting.


 
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Thanks :) I have made an adjustment so that my cap doesn't melt with a piece of wood. Works good!

Now I ran it for a couple of test runs, but I'm a bit underwhelmed. No problem, because I was underwhelmed with my vapcap at the start of it as well. So I think that I need to adjust my technique a bit.

For starters, the cap gets hot and clicks, the first time after 12-16 sec? The additional times in 5-6 seconds. But when I take hits, the vapor is really cold, like really cold.. I don't feel like I'm hitting the thing. Now I thoght about this and it may seem normal, because you only heat the metal, and not the contents. A jet flame also heats the material. So the hits are smoother I guess? Is this normal for you guys?

I feel like I have to adjust the coil so that my vapcap goes more "into" the coil so that more gets heated? Or do I just need to adjust and enjoy the colder vapor?

Here is a pic of the inside:

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Also, and I don't know if this is because I thought I had to heat my Vapcap more. The wood has burned, is this normal and did I just keep the cap waaaaaay too long in it?

Thanks guys!
 
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CIWYW said:
Thanks :) I have made an adjustment so that my cap doesn't melt with a piece of wood. Works good!

Now I ran it for a couple of test runs, but I'm a bit underwhelmed. No problem, because I was underwhelmed with my vapcap at the start of it as well. So I think that I need to adjust my technique a bit.

For starters, the cap gets hot and clicks, the first time after 12-16 sec? The additional times in 5-6 seconds. But when I take hits, the vapor is really cold, like really cold.. I don't feel like I'm hitting the thing. Now I thoght about this and it may seem normal, because you only heat the metal, and not the contents. A jet flame also heats the material. So the hits are smoother I guess? Is this normal for you guys?

I feel like I have to adjust the coil so that my vapcap goes more "into" the coil so that more gets heated? Or do I just need to adjust and enjoy the colder vapor?

Here is a pic of the inside:

phLCREZ.jpg


Also, and I don't know if this is because I thought I had to heat my Vapcap more. The wood has burned, is this normal and did I just keep the cap waaaaaay too long in it?

Thanks guys!
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I've been messing with mine quite a bit in terms of technique , I stopped using my water pipe with the fat mouthpiece because i find it doesn't get me the big hits like a lighter would in 3-4 heating cycles.

The induction is much more efficient at using herb though, although it takes a lot longer. I get a bowl finished in about 15-20 cycles but you can't really let it cool down at all or you gotta heat once or twice to get it going again. I never really let it go to the second click or past at all, but i imagine that would speed things up quite a bit.
 
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Is the insertion depth and number of coils the same as Pipes's?
when I use a torch and only heat until the click, the vapor is pretty cool. but if i heat 2-3 seconds past the second click, it can get pretty hot..
 
DirtyD

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Black mini lith is here!!! Does it matter what position the on off switch is when charging? Thanks! Love this thing I can't believe it's finally here. Cheers, D
 
phattpiggie

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@CIWYW here's a picture of my M in the coil and the coil and set up.
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@DirtyD PS Mini switch in the on position, this is charging.
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Around an hour later
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Forgot to say, @yungstar it is best with the induction heater to use the clicks as a guide and add more heat after the second click especially on the first cycle.
Max 4-5 seconds and always tamp the load slightly.
Err on the side of caution and try a second and build it up to where you are comfortable.
 
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CIWYW

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asdf420 said:
Is the insertion depth and number of coils the same as Pipes's?
when I use a torch and only heat until the click, the vapor is pretty cool. but if i heat 2-3 seconds past the second click, it can get pretty hot..
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I don't know I think my depth is less than that from Pipes' if I look at that Mini picture. I'm gonna make a small adjustment so that my button is more down.
 
Phenix

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How does it work agai: how do I have to connect the IH, the glass tube, and the tactile button?
And is it alright that the cap won’t even touch the coil itself ?

Would really appreciate guidance ...
 
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