# \#diy **URL:** https://420vapegeeks.com/tag/diy/115.md [Latest](https://420vapegeeks.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://420vapegeeks.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://420vapegeeks.com/tags.md) --- ## [DIY (ish) - jackrod’s log vapes](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-ish-jackrod-s-log-vapes/2313)
**Author:** [@jackrod](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/jackrod)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-ish-jackrod-s-log-vapes/2313 "2026-10-25T00:20:33Z")
Hello everyone, Still missing FC, but I thought I would check out this new forum. I’ve been making log vapes for a little while now. Started on FC and recently moved to some discord groups which have been doing well. Ha… --- ## [Diy halogen log vape by sithross](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-halogen-log-vape-by-sithross/3571)
**Author:** [@sithross](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/sithross)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 4:45am UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-halogen-log-vape-by-sithross/3571 "2026-10-11T04:45:19Z")
I’ve been working on a DIY halogen vape. Part way through design I realized it was practically the same layout and design of the Musa3000. Largely wanted to do something like the REFC HI-liter, but metal housing more in … --- ## [DIY Wireless 14mm Injector (for 16mm Coils)](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-wireless-14mm-injector-for-16mm-coils/3443)
**Author:** [@MrGrumpyMcGrumpster](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/MrGrumpyMcGrumpster)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 12:18am UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-wireless-14mm-injector-for-16mm-coils/3443 "2026-10-19T00:18:07Z")
A while ago, I got impatient waiting for a wireless ZX to be released, so I wondered if maybe I could cobble together a home brew amazon special until one did come out. It’ll be cheap, dirt cheap, but still aiming for a… --- ## [Colourfool Noema - a handmade all-glass-airpath halogen system](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/colourfool-noema-a-handmade-all-glass-airpath-halogen-system/3121)
**Author:** [@Colourfool](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/Colourfool)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/colourfool-noema-a-handmade-all-glass-airpath-halogen-system/3121 "2026-10-17T22:26:47Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Colourfool from Germany. Some of you may remember this project from FC, where the heater was previously known under its working name, Beacon. What started as a single device has gradually grown into a … --- ## [DIY PID wiring help, please](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-pid-wiring-help-please/3522)
**Author:** [@Old-fart](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/Old-fart)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-pid-wiring-help-please/3522 "2026-10-13T06:40:02Z")
I posted this on Reddit, and surprise surprise, no good answers. I’m hopeful I can get some good help here. I’m putting together an XMT7200 based PID, and I would like confirmation or advice on the wiring. Attached is a… --- ## [Community DIY Halogen vape/s project](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/community-diy-halogen-vape-s-project/3516)
**Author:** [@sithross](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/sithross)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/community-diy-halogen-vape-s-project/3516 "2026-10-11T15:45:55Z")
While looking for my next VAS purchase, I decided to spend the money on a DIY project instead. Largely inspired by the REFC labs HighLighter kit and Jackrod’s diy log vapes. Driven by the desire for a halogen vape. I wan… --- ## [Log vape power alternatives](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/log-vape-power-alternatives/3481)
**Author:** [@Old-fart](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/Old-fart)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/log-vape-power-alternatives/3481 "2026-10-10T15:22:52Z")
There was some discussion in the Couchlog thread about power supplies. I figure the discussion could be applicable to other log vapes as well. There VVPS unit’s, buck converters, buck-boost units, bench power supplies, … --- ## [DIY heat coils anyone?](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-heat-coils-anyone/2872)
**Author:** [@vaporbro](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/vaporbro)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-heat-coils-anyone/2872 "2026-10-10T12:30:13Z")
Anyone heat glass vapes with a home made heat coil? Just wrap the sucker in nichrome and hook it up to a power supply with alligator clips or solder? I assume if you pick the right resistance wire and put in the right vo… --- ## [PID Controllers with built in Solid State Relays](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/pid-controllers-with-built-in-solid-state-relays/3388)
**Author:** [@MrGrumpyMcGrumpster](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/MrGrumpyMcGrumpster)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 3:18am UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/pid-controllers-with-built-in-solid-state-relays/3388 "2026-09-19T03:18:39Z")
I was pleasantly surprised when I opened up my old Freight Train PID Controller for parts and found it doesn’t use an external SSR, instead powering the coil directly. Unfortunately, it isn’t labeled but it looks like a… --- ## [Coil Holder (3D Files for printing at home)](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/coil-holder-3d-files-for-printing-at-home/3361)
**Author:** [@MrGrumpyMcGrumpster](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/MrGrumpyMcGrumpster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/coil-holder-3d-files-for-printing-at-home/3361 "2026-09-11T20:08:38Z")
With filament printers so insanely cheap now, everyone should have one and we should all be sharing files. Hopefully if there’s enough interest, maybe the mods could enable step file uploads to make it all easier. To t… --- ## [Aroma-3-XL Lids](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/aroma-3-xl-lids/3265)
**Author:** [@MrGrumpyMcGrumpster](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/MrGrumpyMcGrumpster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/aroma-3-xl-lids/3265 "2026-09-08T05:24:57Z")
Hey all! Thought I’d share a FreeCAD file for a lid to the Aroma-3-XL grinder. I was sent a step file ages ago on FC, but I wanted something I could easily modify. Took some measurements and cobbled one together in Fr… --- ## [DIY Polar Blast](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-polar-blast/3142)
**Author:** [@Gotsniff](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/Gotsniff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-polar-blast/3142 "2026-08-03T20:04:44Z")
Posted this on Reddit in the past. Reposting here for posterity. This is a DIY guide on how to create your own Polar Blast bong-tumbler. It’s a great standing-pipe rig. My latest iteration operates as a dry piece with 1… --- ## [DIY: Sherlock Pipe mod, 14mm joint](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-sherlock-pipe-mod-14mm-joint/2996)
**Author:** [@Gotsniff](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/Gotsniff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-sherlock-pipe-mod-14mm-joint/2996 "2026-07-08T21:55:43Z")
Posted this on Reddit in the past. Reposting here for posterity: This is a DIY guide on how to squeeze a 14mm adapter into the bowl of a sherlock style tobacco pipe using o-rings! This mod works well with many 14mm vape… --- ## [Which balls for Elev8r?](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/which-balls-for-elev8r/2622)
**Author:** [@vaporbro](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/vaporbro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 3:35am UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/which-balls-for-elev8r/2622 "2026-06-26T03:35:38Z")
Hey I got an Elev8r recently and use it with a torch. I want to add balls to it to help with heat retention so I don’t have to reheat it as much. I’ve seen not to use ruby balls with it if using the the torch, although s… --- ## [Stick Vape Heating Mod Ideas](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/stick-vape-heating-mod-ideas/2862)
**Author:** [@adAstra82](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/adAstra82)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/stick-vape-heating-mod-ideas/2862 "2026-06-20T13:25:52Z")
One of the things I love the most about the vaporist community is the tinkering and “stoner engineering,” so here is my contribution: I have been looking for a way to decouple the heater portion of a stick vape and the … --- ## [DIY modular glass contraptions](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-modular-glass-contraptions/2702)
**Author:** [@DarthDomo](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/DarthDomo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-modular-glass-contraptions/2702 "2026-06-03T15:38:06Z")
I thought this could be a fun place for folks to share their craziest or most creative homemade glass setups. One of the best things about GonG connections are the crazy possibilities. I’ve used my arizer XQ2 bowls as ad… --- ## [DIY Cheaponic](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-cheaponic/2165)
**Author:** [@lazybones](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/lazybones)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-cheaponic/2165 "2026-05-27T22:28:35Z")
This is one of my Cheaponics (long version). Inspired by Terpedo from TRWW. An 8 mm borosilicate cocktail straw and a 12 x 75 mm test tube. Perfect for microdosing and works great with amounts ranging from 0.02 to 0.1 g … --- ## [DIY - Ballvape station for 4 coils](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-ballvape-station-for-4-coils/2356)
**Author:** [@wowbagger](https://420vapegeeks.com/u/wowbagger)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://420vapegeeks.com/t/diy-ballvape-station-for-4-coils/2356 "2026-05-16T15:24:35Z")
Wanted to share a ballvape station I made recently. I was annoyed of the vape desk getting more and more messy. Before, I had the concept of of modular coils - that was nice in the beginning, since you could take a stati…