I've been using my subox Mini for a few days now. I'm wondering about charging using the micro USB port. The instructions say at full charge the oled screen will turn off. After many hours showing a full battery the screen never turned off. Also, on the down side... has anyone ever used the battery long enough to drain it to the point where the indicator flashes? Do I really need to buy a separate charger?
Subox Mini Charging
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It's always better to use a dedicated charger. Most battery accidents happen while charging. A nitecore d2 is only 15 bucks and well worth the investment.
i have recommended the subox kit to a number of folks - and i always recommend an extra battery and an external charger (can get a 2-bay nitecore d2 for about $15 from illumn.com) - i will use the usb charging in a pinch, but much prefer external charger - safer, prolongs battery life IMO
Thanks to all. Good info/advice. I just hate to invest more money on a charger... I think I'm comparing my $60 Subox Mini to my $400 smart phone. I charge my phone using its internal charging... I wish I could do the same with the Subox 
). Seems most vapers don't trust these internal charging systems when given an removable battery.
). Seems most vapers don't trust these internal charging systems when given an removable battery.
I'm also confused by the whole "don't charge with the built in charger" thing. My iStick has no removable battery and can only be charged using the USB port. Why are people insisting that you need an external charger on other mods that have removable batteries? I don't get it.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm assuming those with no removable battery will have a charge system set for that battery. With removable batteries there are many different factors that will effect charge. (MAH & amps) again, someone please correct me, this has been my reasoning for using dedicated charger.
With no removable battery, you don't have an option... With a removable battery, you have a safer option available - ultimately, it's your choice - personally, I prefer the external charger, from the standpoint of more safety redundancy in external charger circuitry
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It's because these devices are cheap. Look at the ipv4, they tend to catch fire when used as a charger. People even remove the charging circuit board entirely on that device. There was a smok m80 that caught fire while charging and burned a bed carpet and wall that was posted here last week. When you use the internal charger, heat build up, coupled with cheap circuitry and design flaws, can lead to your home being a total loss. It's entirely up to you if you want to take that risk, but for 15 dollars... Is it worth it?
The difference between your cellphone battery and these batteries are these are high drain, very temperamental batteries. Your cellphones battery is not. Though, I did have an htc evo catch fire in my pocket and burn a hole through my jeans.
And as for the istick batteries and whatnot, there's less chance of risk with those because the charging circuit is made for that specific battery. Whereas with a removable battery there are many types of batteries.
A dedicated charger has protective circuitry that the mod doesn't. It's made of fire ......ant materials, and the mod may not be. Its a risk that you're going to have to evaluate for yourself and make a decision. Look up these batteries, they are used in high powered flash lights for diving and there's a whole community of people who have been using them for longer than us. Read their threads, accidents, opinions.
The difference between your cellphone battery and these batteries are these are high drain, very temperamental batteries. Your cellphones battery is not. Though, I did have an htc evo catch fire in my pocket and burn a hole through my jeans.
And as for the istick batteries and whatnot, there's less chance of risk with those because the charging circuit is made for that specific battery. Whereas with a removable battery there are many types of batteries.
A dedicated charger has protective circuitry that the mod doesn't. It's made of fire ......ant materials, and the mod may not be. Its a risk that you're going to have to evaluate for yourself and make a decision. Look up these batteries, they are used in high powered flash lights for diving and there's a whole community of people who have been using them for longer than us. Read their threads, accidents, opinions.
Good to know. Not that I would anyway, I have back ups, but I def won't be charging with my ipv4! (I tossed the charging cable to remove the temptation, lol)
The charging board inside gets squished by the positive pin on the 510 and causes a short, you should look up removing it entirely.
Think I may do that. Thanks! I'm about to get the ipv d2. Don't plan on charging with it either, but do you think I'd be better off to go ahead and pull that one too? (I kinda like the ipv, but I'm open to other, affordable, small, rugged box to carry everywhere. Pm me for suggestions if you have any)
The design flaw is only with the ipv4, the d2 is completely different and should be fine. The 4s fixed the problem with the 4. Because of the 4, everyone is like looking at the charging board design more with ipv to make sure it doesn't happen again. I wouldn't remove every charging board from my devices because they do come in handy in a pinch, but I wouldn't make it a habit of using it. I like the d2 but it doesn't have usb, so you would have to carry the charger with you to use it, and I would rather just carry a spare battery.
Well, I purchased the NiteCore i2 and used it last night to charge my eFest 18650. I can tell during the first day of use the battery will last longer (more hits per charge). I hope it's not just in my mind. Either way, it seems the external charger is much better! The internal charger is nice to have in a pinch.
Here's a $5.95 charger. I bought it for travel but it's nice and compact so I use it on the kitchen counter as well.
XTAR MC1 USB Battery Charger
XTAR MC1 USB Battery Charger
I have a similar one so I can charge off a portable power bank, works great, 10,000mah power bank I can get 4 charges, although I do have 8 VTC4's (use them in my 70w flashlight too) so that's more for an off grid hiking/tenting situation
Getek New Skyray King High-power Super Bright CREE XM-L 7X T6 Led Flashlight Torch Lamp (9000LM Gold) - - Amazon.com
I've often thought of converting it to a quad 510 vape pen but one can only dream lol.
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