Little itty bitty mods under $100.
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Best I can tell it must be MEAN, because it sure feels hotter than the 2 (high-end) devices I compared it with. It feels hotter than my original iStick 20w, too!...but that could be because it's all new and shiny!
Cute, but...
from their site:
3D printed Box MOD Ice Candy I3 4 type color Black / White / Lime / Pink
- atomizer range : <0.5 ohm
- battery protect funtion
- lightweight
- fire lighting
doesn't bode well...
from their site:
3D printed Box MOD Ice Candy I3 4 type color Black / White / Lime / Pink
- atomizer range : <0.5 ohm
- battery protect funtion
- lightweight
- fire lighting
doesn't bode well...
My biggest issue is its size: 4"L x 1-3/4"W x 7/8"D (101.6*44.5*22.2mm), which I'm sure is required for its (probably) higher quality Li-Po battery. This is easily a 3-4 year device before the battery dies. Everything in vaping is still a tradeoff. An individual should purchase what is important to her/him.
The device itself is easily a 3-4 year device, it's built like a brick jailhouse, but I think the only way any Li-Po is going to last 3 years is if it's babied and discharged less than 10%, and even then, you're still going to lose 10% capacity a year just from oxidative breakdown. Some links you might find interesting:
How to Prolong Lithium-based Batteries - Battery University (Figure 1 and Tables 2 and 3)
Understanding RC LiPo Batteries subheading: THE 80% RC LIPO BATTERY RULE TO THE RESCUE!
http://www.rogershobbycenter.com/lipoguide/ subheading: LiPo Packs versus NiMH Batteries
I personally don't like built-in batt devices, especially those that employing 2 or more batts that take the Jaws of Life to get to. There's so much involved in keeping batts married I don't want to be bothered with it. And I don't trust device electronics to do it well either. Single removable batts I can toss every year for fresh ones are definitely my cup of tea. But that preference is my own paranoia, and, of course, to each his own.
The device itself is easily a 3-4 year device, it's built like a brick jailhouse, but I think the only way any Li-Po is going to last 3 years is if it's babied and discharged less than 10%, and even then, you're still going to lose 10% capacity a year just from oxidative breakdown. Some links you might find interesting:
How to Prolong Lithium-based Batteries - Battery University (Figure 1 and Tables 2 and 3)
Understanding RC LiPo Batteries subheading: THE 80% RC LIPO BATTERY RULE TO THE RESCUE!
http://www.rogershobbycenter.com/lipoguide/ subheading: LiPo Packs versus NiMH Batteries
I personally don't like built-in batt devices, especially those that employing 2 or more batts that take the Jaws of Life to get to. There's so much involved in keeping batts married I don't want to be bothered with it. And I don't trust device electronics to do it well either. Single removable batts I can toss every year for fresh ones are definitely my cup of tea. But that preference is my own paranoia, and, of course, to each his own.
Agreed. I do believe however that many users would get 2 days of vaping out of the 4500mAh Li-Po. With the really good Li-Po batts showing litttle degradation for up to 1000 charge/discharge cycles, that's as many as six years. Taking account of the oxidative breakdown, I figured 3-4 years to be reasonable. Many have their three(?) year old original MVPs still performing flawlessly.
BTW, it is my understanding that Li-Po oxidative breakdown is much more of a problem in high charge/discharge use such as RC vehicles. Oxidation should be much less of a problem for us as we charge and discharge them much more slowly.
I prefer exchangeable/replaceable batteries myself. However, I much prefer Polymer technology to IMR/Hybrid. It's just much better chemistry for our purpose. Most Li-Po use in APVs has it "built-in" however. The biggest problem is current Li-Po batteries are not generally available in form-factors ideal for an APV. I hope to see that change soon.
ETA: I wish I could purchase a good charger for less than $50 that allowed me to set the target voltage at 4.1 instead of 4.2. Our APVs already limit discharge to 3.2-3.5v. Li-Ion specs are usually 2.5v for max discharge. We're pretty easy on batteries with our regulated devices. Many mech users, OTH, not so much. Most should stick with IMR/Hybrid technology.
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Not, it's a tiny 18350 box. Not regulated, but does offer USB charging. I have one of their Mustang SX350 mods, and it's great, but have no experience with the Ice Candy.
You make excellent points, thanks! I really hope China listens to us about wanting to use our own batts. Looking at the pricex10000units it just doesn't seem there's much wiggle room for them to be installing top of the line batts themselves.
two ideas from Soshine Co. - you can pull the batt when the green light flashes at 90% :
Four Panasonic NCR18650A 3100mAh batteries, and Fast 18650 Lithium-ion battery charger (four charging bays) It has an auto-shutoff.
charger only no batts here: Amazon.com: Soshine 4-Slot Li-ion 18650 Battery Smart Fast Charger w/ 2-Round-Pin Plug Adapter / Car Charger: Electronics
review here (don't use slot #1 and don't use with closed lid - see photos):
Test/Review of Charger Soshine S1 max V3
or, go cheap, and watch the digital readout for it to hit 4.1: http://www.orbtronic.com/batteries-chargers/universal-battery-charger-with-lcd-display-for-li-ion-18650-18350-18500-14500-14350-rcr123-ni-mh-aa-aaa
( With this little guy you'll need to charge on a flat surface as the batt will fall out if it's moved around, but it's a great little travel charger )
Just stumbled onto this thread and copied the spreadsheet, immediately. And WOW!
THANK YOU so much to the person/ people who created/ updated this! I greatly appreciate this valuable resource!
THANK YOU so much to the person/ people who created/ updated this! I greatly appreciate this valuable resource!
Awww shucks. 
It was truly a collaboration in the honest sense of the word. I played faithful secretariat. Enjoy it, dbirdb. And make yourself a copy!
It was truly a collaboration in the honest sense of the word. I played faithful secretariat. Enjoy it, dbirdb. And make yourself a copy!
Awww shucks.
It was truly a collaboration in the honest sense of the word. I played faithful secretariat. Enjoy it, dbirdb. And make yourself a copy!
Modesty from our fearless leader, OP, secretariat, referee and Queen Tootle Puffer!
This is the best $22 I've ever spent...I just ordered another one!
Please link me to that tank!
Is that a mini Fogger?
Yes it is. I had to modify the crap out of it to suit my lazy lung hit habit, but it performs marvelously now. Believe it or not, that tank has the best flavor of any tank I own! I guess it's because of the super tinny chamber. (micro-chamber doesn't even describe how small this thing is) A 28awg x 2.2mm coil just barely fits between the screws!
YiLoong Mini Fogger - YiLoong - RTA’s & RDA’s
beware: the draw is extremely tight right out of the box. We're talking old school carto-tight!
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There's more data on Innokin's Cool Fire IV and it's MSRP is about $45.
Just saw a review at Innokin's FB page AND noticed their new ad shows more colors -- an actual red, silver, black, blue, purple (probably istick red) and amethyst (a lavender).
Looking for a preorder on the amethyst.
Just saw a review at Innokin's FB page AND noticed their new ad shows more colors -- an actual red, silver, black, blue, purple (probably istick red) and amethyst (a lavender).
Looking for a preorder on the amethyst.
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Got my
Smowell 50 W from Gearbest
Ordered 4/20/2015 got here Today 5/18/15
Leaving Battery in it and USB Charging
Too big a hassle to switch battery`s
I`m Happy paid $27.99
Smowell 50 W from Gearbest
Ordered 4/20/2015 got here Today 5/18/15
Leaving Battery in it and USB Charging
Too big a hassle to switch battery`s
I`m Happy paid $27.99
There's more data on Innokin's Cool Fire IV and it's MSRP is under $45.
Just saw a review at Innokin's FB page AND noticed their new ad shows more colors -- an actual red, silver, black, blue, purple (probably istick red) and amethyst (a lavender).
Looking for a preorder on the amethyst.
That amethyst is pretty. So is the red...
TY for the heads up, Rose!
Kanger recently announced their new Subox Mini. The starter kit comes with a matching SubTank Mini and is available in black, white or silver. $82.90 MSRP; replaceable 18650. No size specs published but should fall within our "itty, bitty" definition...
Eleaf Istick Competition - Heatvape Defender
Nice find! Interested.... Looks close in size given the size of the ST mini and the 18650. See above link to Kat....
Nice find! Interested.... Looks close in size given the size of the ST mini and the 18650. See above link to Kat....
Here's your answer on the Coolfire.
Cool Fire IV by Innokin - Box MOD / 20W +
I just pulled the trigger on the Mini Jedi 50W and got a tiny bit of buyers remorse after seeing them post this lol!
Got an email from VaporTekUSA on this. They have a pre-order for $69.99 with 5% off.Kanger recently announced their new Subox Mini. The starter kit comes with a matching SubTank Mini and is available in black, white or silver. $82.90 MSRP; replaceable 18650. No size specs published but should fall within our "itty, bitty" definition...
Kanger Subox Mini
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