Rosin Tech

My parts list is $65 bucks....I don't where you got your Numbers @hyroot
I hope you weren't being Too Hyperbolic

A cheap PID controller may not be desired, but come on this is DIY.....usually aiming for the lower end of cost...

I suspect that more of what you are talking about HyRoot is the PID tuning function more than the actual hardware itself, which isn't much to begin with and not prone to failure.

I agree having a nice Omega or Exetec would be awesome. But why, again this is DIY and I don't need a precision temp range...

I used to sit for hours in a lab running test columns of pH, No4, No3.....one of the 1st things you do in this type of testing as some are aware, is titrating your sample correctly and warming it up...Long story short, I would have my heat stirrer plate on for hours due to sample volume and Yes, the temp was extremely stable and I imagine it rides a lot on PID tuning itself......The DIY press will not be running for hours on end, maybe even just a few minutes at time, hardly much of worry, ihmo....

Again, I provided another cheap option that could be a compromise...the Arduino...if those would want to learn to code, its a $20 option to build an Arduion PID and is even MORE tune-able because of its chipset.

To each their own, and High Vape is Great, but I can only guess after looking at them, that they too use the same type of PID controller...Only one press I have seen uses Omega gear....


One the 2nd point, yeah maybe if you don't know the difference between parallel wiring or serious wiring or how to computate Wattage from a given voltage and current or you don't know the Difference between AC/DC, then yeah, I Might suggest that this probably shouldn't be your 1st project... It might be a fire hazard...I have TWO electrical journeyman to check my work, not worried about it.....

and Blocks...what is wrong with Steel Plate...although a Stainless set could be built for about $15.....this is not precision metal working to make this press blocks....It can be, but it certainly doesn't Have to be to make Great Rosin.

I tried the High 5 vape PID returned it, now i have the omega, quality US made product, not that china crap.

@Abiqua what press uses the omega gear?

Twitch said:

I tried the High 5 vape PID returned it, now i have the omega, quality US made product, not that china crap.

@Abiqua what press uses the omega gear?

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I was actually referring to [email protected]...

I thought maybe you were working towards a commercial unit..or is it just a Homebrew too?


Think I might just skip to a Omega interface with an Arduino, I want everything together and if something new comes up I can change it with it buying a new PID controller at least

Does induction quickly heat a plate beyond useable temperature? Or better question... has.anyone tried building a press using inductance?

Gonna try this for the first time soon.....any advice if all I have atm is a hair straightener.....wax paper?

Parchment, not wax.

iHearAll said:

Does induction quickly heat a plate beyond useable temperature? Or better question... has.anyone tried building a press using inductance?

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I'm familiar with induction stoves but I can't envision an inexpensive way to use that tech in a press application.

Bugeye said:

I'm familiar with induction stoves but I can't envision an inexpensive way to use that tech in a press application.

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Itd be cost effective AFTER neglecting the cost of the original stoves. Itd be the same press look but instead of a big bundle resistive wire on each plate, there would be a flattened coil of copper pipe with a center tap for power. It would heat up in a second or less and would turn off when the plate comes to temp.

It could come out to about 60$ without a power supply. Or it could be built to run off of a car battery.

I sorta mixed the idea of buying stoves and making stoves from parts.

iHearAll said:

Itd be cost effective AFTER neglecting the cost of the original stoves. Itd be the same press look but instead of a big bundle resistive wire on each plate, there would be a flattened coil of copper pipe with a center tap for power. It would heat up in a second or less and would turn off when the plate comes to temp.

It could come out to about 60$ without a power supply. Or it could be built to run off of a car battery.

I sorta mixed the idea of buying stoves and making stoves from parts.

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If you can do that for $60, more power to you! Good luck.

Can you post a picture of what you arr talking about? Iam having trouble visioning this.

The side pictures are just trying to explain that the plates need to be a large flat hoop with the inductor coiled through one side. Id use a thermalsensitive transistor to determine the temperature and this would only drop or raise current accordingly.

The plates could be welded or screwed together to make that shape. Otherwise a pancake coil could be used and simply fastened to the backs of regular iron plates.

A friend asked me if rosin could be converted to a liquid form for use in his vape pen. I'm assuming it can, anybody done this? Glycerin? Any pointers appreciated, I don't have experience with these vape cartridges.

depends on what pen he is using, is he trying to use an e cig tank or is he trying to use a vape pen for concentrates

Bugeye said:

A friend asked me if rosin could be converted to a liquid form for use in his vape pen. I'm assuming it can, anybody done this? Glycerin? Any pointers appreciated, I don't have experience with these vape cartridges.

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Concentrates made with different solvents require different mixtures. In the case of rosin, I am not sure. I am pretty much just familiar with alcohol extracts. I would try alcohol extract methods first.

First, I would stay away from glycerine. I like to look at it as the concentrate is a replacement for the glycerine. Then, what you need to do is add somewhere around 50% kosher propylene glycol (PG/USP). I get mind from High Desert Vapes. It may require gentle heat to get them to infuse. Since the concentrate has already seen heat, being rosin, just stay within the heat parameters from when it was made, and the concentrate should not degrade more than what it already is. If they stay infused, that is great, it may not be permanent, but with the newer vaporizers it doesn't really matter since most are bottom coil and you can quickly shake to mix it up again. The cannabis concentrate is heavier than the PG so it will go to the bottom anyway. There is a possibility to get them to infuse well, it may require one or two drops of something like 192 proof polish vodka. Just an idea here. Most likely, I can't see why it can't be made into an e-cannabis oil to be used in e-cigg devices.

My current favorite set up, if you want powerful hits, is the Kanger SUBOX nano and the Joye e-Vic VTC. Either of those with a 0.5 ohm coil and vaping e-cannabis, is wicked!

Just my two cents and if you would like to know more, start a conversation with me (PM).

Twitch said:

depends on what pen he is using, is he trying to use an e cig tank or is he trying to use a vape pen for concentrates

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That is a good question, I need to see it to know for sure. He describes it as a vape pen, but it sounds like it takes an e-cig style cartridge.

Grow Goddess said:

Concentrates made with different solvents require different mixtures. In the case of rosin, I am not sure. I am pretty much just familiar with alcohol extracts. I would try alcohol extract methods first.

First, I would stay away from glycerine. I like to look at it as the concentrate is a replacement for the glycerine. Then, what you need to do is add somewhere around 50% kosher propylene glycol (PG/USP). I get mind from High Desert Vapes. It may require gentle heat to get them to infuse. Since the concentrate has already seen heat, being rosin, just stay within the heat parameters from when it was made, and the concentrate should not degrade more than what it already is. If they stay infused, that is great, it may not be permanent, but with the newer vaporizers it doesn't really matter since most are bottom coil and you can quickly shake to mix it up again. The cannabis concentrate is heavier than the PG so it will go to the bottom anyway. There is a possibility to get them to infuse well, it may require one or two drops of something like 192 proof polish vodka. Just an idea here. Most likely, I can't see why it can't be made into an e-cannabis oil to be used in e-cigg devices.

My current favorite set up, if you want powerful hits, is the Kanger SUBOX nano and the Joye e-Vic VTC. Either of those with a 0.5 ohm coil and vaping e-cannabis, is wicked!

Just my two cents and if you would like to know more, start a conversation with me (PM).

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Thanks, you gave me a lot to chew on! I think I got glycerine confused with glycol in my mind, I keep a humidor. Anyway, appreciate the help!

Anyone know what the best hair straighteners are for rosin? or is there something better than straighteners to use for a personal amount?

This is first press of one my new test strains pez berry sour.

Simi said:

Anyone know what the best hair straighteners are for rosin? or is there something better than straighteners to use for a personal amount?

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Well I do pretty good with my 18.99$ conair from miejer break em but I press alot. As you see at 1 lowest setting an tight packed 25 micron homemade envelopes I get my rosin out

Picking up arbor press an steel hinges new straightener to take apart for heat plates an bam. Need some help ready to process a 4x4tent 1100 total watts of my pez berry sour, Phoenix Fire #1, an strawberry og can't wait hand press of pez berry sour was big return

Drysift rosin made from SkunkApe.