Recycled Zipo

Good to hear.
I'm still .comghing.

 

wouldn't the top be all floppy or have you managed to keep the insert as well..

c'mon, show us the insides, i promise I won't .comgh, one thing i ain't is a purist.

how cool would it be if you popped the top open and that hid the atty and turned it on !

 

Believe me I gave it a lot of thought, but there is no way to keep even a cut down insert. The height of the batteries prohibit jt. I have to make a catch to keep the lid tightly closed but need to figure out a way to mount the latch. Main issue is lack of space. Stainless steel is a bastard to solder to without the correct gear. No pictures of the inside until its tidied up. I do have some pride. (Not much)

 

One question Stoney

Have you ever pulled one of the new lithium 9 volt rechargeable batteries apart?? Are they the same construction as the old alkaline with aaaa size cells inside??

 

not even seen a rechargeable 9v lithium, not looked either.. but I will now.
the old 9v batterys needed 6 cells to get the 9v, not all had 6 cylindrical either, some where 6 rectangular and stacked.
its probable the new ones maybe 3 x 3.2v Cells, no idea what shape though.
I do have some flat 9v lithium primary cells here left over from a job last week, i will rip one to bits and take a peek.

 

14250 would be the cell size, 3 cylindrical cells laying across each other bottom to top.
measured with calipers .. 14mm dia and 25mm long
View attachment 1934

 

Thanks for that Stoney

I might look around for a phone battery that will slip into the case and leave some room for the rest of the stuff.

 

These are the batteries, but dont know anything about them, discharge rate etc??

 

looks like they're pretty light on from a few data sheets I can find
http://www.google.com.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=cp9v&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CCIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gmbattery.com%2FDatasheet%2FCP%2FCP9V.pdf&ei=sDZ-T-acBYOdiAfZ-qWTDg&usg=AFQjCNG9G04V7FPbMgTuhTCqg_XTTHGxOw

Max. pulse current (mA) 800

could be something here worth looking at as they're often used for RC cars/planes etc (maybe check some RC hobby shops for some 7.2v packs)
Lithium Polymer Batteries,polymer batteries,LIPo batteries,battery packs

nice idea

 

D1git, thanks for that. Certainly food for thought. Need to find a supplier that will do a couple at a time. MOQ from the manufacturer is rather high!!!

 

Who's gonna be the first to make a BIC mod? I think I've got about 15 sitting around ha!

 

Hey Stoney

Went looking around ECF and found this. Much better than my attempt so maybe worth a look. All sorts of stuff about modding lighters.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/110366-up-challenge.html

 

I know John (JiB) has used these guy's for batts and bits.
Reckon one of the packs here would fit the bill and no MOQ and good prices
HobbyKing R/C Hobby Store : LiPo, LiFe, NiMH Battery>Turnigy nano-tech
cheers
D1g

 

Thanks D1git

Certainly lots to look at on that link. I have just realised that the answer is closer to home. Just removed the battery on my Skype Phone and its almost there!!! Cant use this one as Its my land line replacement, but it points in the direction to look.

 

cool,
just be careful to check the specs
volts and mah are important, but max pulse current or peak discharge will help prevent melting things or major battery failure.
remember you're likely to want to pull a couple of Amps and purely electronic devices seldom need that kind of grunt but batteries that drive motors are designed for this kind of output

 

Totally badass!

 

Robray, did you find the link to Connman's photo essay on building the Zippo mod?

Zippo Lighter Mod pictures by _Connman_ - Photobucket

 

Hi johnpencraig


Hey thanks for that. No never came across it. Actually mine is in the things to finish box. Sorta moved on to other thing. One of my less redeeming features is that I have the attention span of a squashed frog!!!

I will certainly have a browse, as mine didn't actually get a lot of thought. Just a proof of concept more than anything. Maybe worth another look.