EHPro Mini Buddha

[proteckt3d]

Yes, the cleaning methods I was suggesting were for the center post that went bad. Sounds like they improved the new one tough. If it holds up well it'll definitely be on my purchase list when I get the chance to purchase

 

[stvn77]

i dont want to take the risk, if old center post was rust... well i have now spare orings, glass, etc
i really like this little tank, the flavor, the draw

 

[Belhade]

So I ran into a problem...one of my afc screws went in too far and now it won't come back out. When I try, it turns...but clicks like it's not threaded properly. I only have one small screwdriver available else I'd put a second in through the air intake and try to thread it with that.

Still works, though now the air flow is too restrictive to go back to low-ohm coils.

You can drill it out if your careful. Or find a very small lefthanded drill bit and use that to get it out.

Last night I took out the center pin and examined the unit. The AFC screws go right into the center channel where the center post goes. Realized that the two screw holes are opposite each other, so I took out the other screw, pushed a small drill bit through one hole against the damaged screw, and managed to work it out like that. Putting it back together I found that the center post has four slots for the air to pass through, but it wouldn't line the slots up to the AFC holes now. It does however provide airflow and, without either AFC screw in, provides a nice airy vape.

 

[Btsmokincat]

I stuffed a hand wrapped clapton coil into my mini buddha. It is guzzling the juice but oh boy what a great vape!

 

[SS stingray]

I don't have one yet but very interested. I use protank 2's and rebuild. Just a thought maybe the Kanger nano glass and o rings may be the same size since they both are 18 mm . I have a nano but too airy for me........

 

[TheotherSteveS]

for what its worth I just got another one! Love these things!!

 

[TheWestPole]

I don't have one yet but very interested. I use protank 2's and rebuild. Just a thought maybe the Kanger nano glass and o rings may be the same size since they both are 18 mm . I have a nano but too airy for me........

Unfortunately, the Kanger Subtank Nano glass tank is too short for Mini Buddha. Too bad, it would be cheap and easy to get.

 

[Belhade]

I'd love some glass...I shattered mine the other day.

@Btsmokincat what is that Clapton? I had a 32/28 5/6 wrap in mine for a bit...yeah, it's the bee's knees

 

[Btsmokincat]

I'd love some glass...I shattered mine the other day.

@Btsmokincat what is that Clapton? I had a 32/28 5/6 wrap in mine for a bit...yeah, it's the bee's knees

It's a 26 with 32 gauge, 6 wraps. Came out to .7 ohms. Still working great!

 

[eddiea]

I've been busy with my other new toys lately (Velocity RDA, Goblin Mini, Subtank Mini V2) but finally wrapped a twisted Titanium build on my Mini Buddha (using 26g Spider Silk Ti, 6/5 wraps, 2.5mm ID @ .22ohms) and it is putting out some really nice flavor and thick vapor. Still enjoying this lil beast.

 

[proteckt3d]

Cool setup Ed. The d2 regulates temperature ok with this setup? Also I would like to ask how did you choose the wire gauge, based on resistance level or were there other factors?

 

[eddiea]

Cool setup Ed. The d2 regulates temperature ok with this setup? Also I would like to ask how did you choose the wire gauge, based on resistance level or were there other factors?

Thanks @proteckt3d and yes the D2's YiHi chip performs quite well. I've not experienced any issues with this setup. I have it set at 17J 380F in Ni mode and it seems to be the sweet spot for me with this build and my DIY Tobacco Absolute. The D2's typical Joule resistance range for accurate TC is 0.05Ω to 0.3Ω (although users have reported going as high as 1.0Ω without issues) so my target was to stay under the 0.3Ω mark. I haven't tried going higher but plan to try 1.0Ω later. I chose 26g Ti for lower resistance (but not too low) from a thicker gauge, and I plan to try others gauges soon. I chose 2-wire twisted since it is normally what I prefer for most builds on any tank/RDA, and for the Mini Buddha I also chose 2.5mm ID to leave room for better airflow while still having sufficient wicking thickness...3mm ID would be too tight of a draw for my preference. I removed the airflow control screws from the base permanently.

I recently wrapped approx 2 feet of Clapton wire using 28g/32g Kanthal but haven't tried it yet because I've been experimenting with Ti and temperature control exclusively ever since I received my D2 three weeks ago, but I have vapemail enroute (an EHPro LB RDA) so I'll probably wait for it to arrive to try my Kanthal Clapton wire.

Enjoying Day 2 of my Ti build on my Mini Buddha...this calls for more vape porn:

 

[Belhade]

Man, you're making me miss my Buddha.

But what about guitar porn? I recognize Olympic White, and it looks like a Strat, but not that bridge...

 

[eddiea]

Man, you're making me miss my Buddha.

But what about guitar porn? I recognize Olympic White, and it looks like a Strat, but not that bridge...

I read your post about breaking your glass...major bummer. Although it seems a spare tank is nowhere to be found, I'm wondering if EHPro would sell one or at least provide a list of vendors who might sell it separately.

That guitar is a Jackson JS32R with a Floyd Rose JT580 tremolo.

 

[TheWestPole]

Why did I wait so long to put a twisted coil on one of my Mini Buddhas? Dumb. Had been using 26 gauge/3mm/5-6 wrap; now it's twisted 28 gauge/3mm/4-5 wrap. Big improvement in flavor, vapor density and vapor production, very much like a well built dual coil. Stays juicy because of the big fluffy wicks, and the draw is still wide open the way I like it for lung hitting. More than ever this Mini Buddha is living up to its nickname: Little Big Atty.

Clapton coil next, I suppose. But I'm happy with the simple twisted for now.

 

[TheotherSteveS]

Thanks @proteckt3d and yes the D2's YiHi chip performs quite well. I've not experienced any issues with this setup. I have it set at 17J 380F in Ni mode and it seems to be the sweet spot for me with this build and my DIY Tobacco Absolute. The D2's typical Joule resistance range for accurate TC is 0.05Ω to 0.3Ω (although users have reported going as high as 1.0Ω without issues) so my target was to stay under the 0.3Ω mark. I haven't tried going higher but plan to try 1.0Ω later. I chose 26g Ti for lower resistance (but not too low) from a thicker gauge, and I plan to try others gauges soon. I chose 2-wire twisted since it is normally what I prefer for most builds on any tank/RDA, and for the Mini Buddha I also chose 2.5mm ID to leave room for better airflow while still having sufficient wicking thickness...3mm ID would be too tight of a draw for my preference. I removed the airflow control screws from the base permanently.

I recently wrapped approx 2 feet of Clapton wire using 28g/32g Kanthal but haven't tried it yet because I've been experimenting with Ti and temperature control exclusively ever since I received my D2 three weeks ago, but I have vapemail enroute (an EHPro LB RDA) so I'll probably wait for it to arrive to try my Kanthal Clapton wire.

Enjoying Day 2 of my Ti build on my Mini Buddha...this calls for more vape porn:

Looks great! Why are you not usin Ti mode out of interest? Works great for me!!

 

[eddiea]

Looks great! Why are you not usin Ti mode out of interest? Works great for me!!

I've determined I can set lower temperatures in Ni mode (versus higher temperatures in Ti mode) and get better performance out of it...and as a result better battery life too. This "side-effect" (using a different mode on a different wire) relates to the algorithm and how chips on TC mods regulate temperature for a specific wire type. For example, if I set it at 450F in Ti mode I can lower it to around 380F in Ni mode (using identical Joules) and get more intense flavor and thicker vapor. Which TC mod are you using? Try Ni mode on your Ti build and let me know the results. If you haven't tried it yet, I think you might find it interesting.

 

[proteckt3d]

Well at least these mods are getting better in the future and not worse Is there a thread where people try different gauges of Ti?

 

[eddiea]

Well at least these mods are getting better in the future and not worse Is there a thread where people try different gauges of Ti?

There are several threads...try this one:
Titanium wire, vaping and safety | E-Cigarette Forum

or check out the broader threads/forums likes these:
Coil Builds | E-Cigarette Forum
Wick and Wire | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[smokewell]

Have mine coming from Spain. Any issues with the 510 pin. Is the resistance solid for tc builds?