Spindle Vaporizer (aka. Filament Vaporizer)

Spindle Vaporizer

Pictured here is my self-constructed Spindle Vaporizer (G2). A drop of oil is placed on one or more filaments. The top is clicked on and switch flipped. Tons of cold vapor within seconds... The main thread for this unit (with more pictures & info) is here.

Input: honey oil or hash oil
Heating: 4 x quartz-halogen tungsten filaments (1-2 W each)
Energy Source: 2 x NiCD D-Cells

 

cool

 

what the fuck is that?

 

It is fun for the lung and high for the brain

 

holy shit... that looks amazing. wanna make me one? lol

 

It is amazing... there are some minor issues with G2 though. One is that the resin condenses on the batteries (not a functional problem, just sticky on the fingers). Another is the filaments can't be optimally positioned due to the batteries taking up so much space.

Thus, I'm planning on one final revision of this design, G3. Below are my notes for its construction. I'll be taking orders but am unsure of the safety of shipping units to the US, due to their Draconian paraphernalia laws.

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Spindle Vaporizer [G3]
Codename: Harmony

This unit is a derivative of G2; the differences between it and G2 are:

1. Hereafter referred to as the BS, a 25-size spindle is attached to the bottom of the main 50-size unit, inverted and glued.

2. The BS holds two D-cell holders and wiring.

3. Wires travel thru holes and deliver power to sockets in upper spindle (US).

4. Sockets in US are arranged in a flower-petal design.

5. Number of sockets in US is 8 (two strings of 4 in parallel). These two string are hereafter called L1 and L2, respectively.

6. Air intake hole routing is undecided.

7. Switches. Three switches are used; S1 energizes both L1 and L2, S2 energizes L1, while S3 energizes L2. They are spaced one linear inch or thereabouts from each other, measured along the circumference of the spindle edge.

S1 is in the middle; flipping it will turn on all eight filaments. S2, located one inch to the north of S1, will power L1. S3, located one inch to the south of S1, will power L2.

NOTE: It will be necessary that S1 use all four connectors (DPDT). L1 and L2 will connect to separate terminals on one side of S1. Two connectors on S1's power side will be merged inside the unit with a marrette. This is to prevent L1 and L2 from being shorted when S1 is off, which would result in both L1 and L2 being energized with the throw of either S2 or S3 alone.


The G3 design has some advantages over G2:

1. The US vapor chamber's volume is increased by removing cells. Cells will no longer become sticky due to resin condensation.

2. US can be isolated from BS, providing safety against cell burning.

3. Layout of sockets in US can be optimized. Radial flower-petal configuration preferable and finally obtainable.

4. Doubling the filaments from 4 to 8 will cut filament loading in half, preventing drips and increasing vapor production rate.


Parts in Stock:

1. Memorex CD/DVD spindle, 25-size [BS]

2. Memorex CD/DVD spindle, 50-size [US]

3. 1 x D-Cell holder

4. 2 x D-Cells

5. 6 x 12V 100W Halogen bulbs (Bulbrite Q100GY6/12)

6. 3 x Pico #1751 BP (22-18 AWG Stud .187) quick connects

7. 5 x Pico #1749 BP (22-18 AWG Stud .110) quick connects

8. 5 x Pico #1750 BP (22-18 AWG Stud .110) quick connects

9. Epoxy (2-part)

10. Glue

11. Zip-Strips

12. Cat3/5 ethernet wire, single-strand, untwisted

13. 2 Marettes


Parts Required:

1. 1 x D-Cell holder

2. 2 x 12V 100W Halogen Bulbs (Bulbrite Q100GY6/12) [ordered 6 2008/01/04]

3. Switch (SPST or DPDT), having male quick connects of size .187 to mate with Pico #1751 BP

4. 8 x GY6 or G6.35 Sockets (Albrite)

5. 3 x Pico #1751 BP (22-18 AWG Stud .187) quick connects (pkg. of 9)

6. 1 x Pico #1749 BP (22-18 AWG Stud .110) quick connects (pkg. of 9)

7. 1 x Pico #1750 BP (22-18 AWG Stud .110) quick connects (pkg. of 9)

 

Spindle Vaporizer [G3]
Codename: Harmony













Yesterday I completed the third-generation filament vaporizer device! It was tested last night and works like a charm, much cleaner than G2... I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to make this unit. Below is my working notes, the plans which fed yesterday's feverish creation. Some minor points may have changed in the execution, but not much. Also, the D-cells remained cold throughout operation of two sessions.

See here for more details.

 

wow thats neat

 

What will you be charging?

 

No idea, the top costs are the two spindles, one 25-disc and one 50-disc Memorex. It would be different depending on whether the recipient had a use for blank CDs/DVDs. The other components are cheap ($35).

Memorex DVD+R 50-size spindles cost $22.59 CDN with tax.
Memorex DVD+R 25-size spindles cost $24.85 CDN with tax (weird, eh?)

Total for spindles is $47.44

So total cost to build without any profit is about $82.44 CDN

I will be calling Memorex on Monday to inquire regarding the availability of empty spindles, which shouldn't cost more than a dollar or two.