DIY Water Wand
During summer 2021, I got my wisdom teeth removed and I was requested to wash the area of removal regularly with a water dental flosser. But after it healed, I never used it again.
So I decide to recycle it for this project. Hope you enjoy and have a great day :)
Supplies
- Cordless Water Dental Flosser (https://www.amazon.com/Water-Flosser-Cordless-Teeth-Rechargeable/dp/B08SM447BQ/) - the model I'm using is a Panasonic EW1411
- Li-Po Battery - 3.7V with 150mAh (https://www.amazon.com/sea-jump-Battery-Quadcopter-Increase/dp/B072QC85CJ/)
- Trigger PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
=> You can download the PCB Gerber file from this link (https://u.easyeda.com/join?type=project&key=a38bdfda16f38628d19994ee4a7039dd&inviter=fc31228d757f4825adbf0d969b62da55) and use the two other linked files for SMT Assembly on a PCB manufacturing website such as JLCPCB (https://jlcpcb.com).
- Soldering iron
- Screwdriver 0
- Screwdriver TR6
=> The toolkit I use : https://www.amazon.com/iFixit-Essential-Electronics-Toolkit-Smartphone/dp/B0964G2Y7S/
- Wires
- Wire cutter
- Tweezers
- Tape
Optional (if you wish to augment the water capacity) :
- Hydration bag with water bladder (https://www.amazon.com/Hydration-Pack-Insulated-Tactical-Backpack/dp/B09X2Y8MWM/)
- Flexible PVC tube 6mm (https://www.amazon.com/Tubing-Flexible-Hybrid-Lightweight-10-Feet/dp/B08TZW6Q32/)
Opening the Device
View images for more information on how to open the water dental flosser and what to remove/keep for the build.
Preparing the Trigger
View images for more information on how to prepare the trigger for the build.
Adding the Battery
View images for more information on how to prepare the battery for the build.
Optional
View images for more information on how to prepare the extra water capacity.
End
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