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  1. candre23

    Darwin by Evolv Initial Impressions

    It shouldn't make a noticeable difference. Juice is non-conductive (or at least in the megohm range), so it shouldn't affect operation or efficiency. Think about it. if juice could cause a short in the atty connector, it could cause a short between one side of the coil and the other. The...
  2. candre23

    Darwin by Evolv Initial Impressions

    With a constant-wattage system, this shouldn't be the case. 8W is 8W, whether you're using a 1.5ohm atty or a 3.5ohm atty. The drain on the batteries should be the same* either way. * There may be minor fluctuations due to efficiency variations, but they should be unnoticeable
  3. candre23

    Want a MOD with super powers? PICAXE!

    I started a similarly ambitious project a while back, but never got past the design and basic experimentation phase. Microcontroller projects are interesting, but require more than a little dedication to get working. I had been thinking about going back to it, but with switching power supply...
  4. candre23

    Darwin by Evolv Initial Impressions

    This is the best method. Unlike older battery technologies (NiCad, NiMH), lithium-based batteries prefer shallow charge cycles rather than deep cycles. This means that they will last longer if you keep them topped off, rather than draining them down to empty then charging them back up again...
  5. candre23

    Darwin at the ATL Vape Meet: My Impressions

    Damn. Guess I'll just have to wait a few more weeks.
  6. candre23

    Darwin at the ATL Vape Meet: My Impressions

    For those in contact with the manufacturer, can you please find out when they will be available from other distributors or directly from Evolv?
  7. candre23

    Darwin by Evolv Initial Impressions

    Don't be concerned. Manufacturers only use "screensavers" on LCD sets because people expect it, not because there is any need for it. Active matrix LCD screens like your TV are incapable of getting burn-in, as are passive matrix displays (like the darwin).
  8. candre23

    Darwin by Evolv Initial Impressions

    LCDs do not suffer burn-in. It's only an issue for phosphorescent displays, like CRTs and plasma panels.
  9. candre23

    Darwin by Evolv Initial Impressions

    Nice review. I've been rooting for this thing for the last month or so because it is definitely the most "evolved" PV from an EE standpoint. I'm glad to hear that all the theoretical advancements holds up under real-world use. Now I'm just waiting for a reputable supplier to get some in stock...
  10. candre23

    DARWIN!! From EVOLVAPOR.COM – My Overview and First Impressions – Newest PRE-Production Prototype

    The Precious V2 may or may not fit the bill (if/when it ships), but there's precious little (pun intended) info available about how it works. If it's using an active power modulation system, then it's in the same league with the darwin and provari. If not, it isn't. I can't find any...
  11. candre23

    DARWIN!! From EVOLVAPOR.COM – My Overview and First Impressions – Newest PRE-Production Prototype

    Whatever "generation" you want to stick them in, the provari and the darwin are the only units in it right now. Active power management was the last step needed for a truly modern PV. At most, the only thing someone can do to innovate now is combine active power management with juice feeding...
  12. candre23

    DARWIN!! From EVOLVAPOR.COM – My Overview and First Impressions – Newest PRE-Production Prototype

    I suppose it comes down to personal preference, but if given the choice between the LiPo cells the Darwin is using and a functionally identical model that used prismatic LiIon cells, I'd still want the LiPos. There's a reason that laptops are moving away from prismatic cells and toward flat...
  13. candre23

    a great video worth watching

    Damn, that's some powerful stuff there. I wish that sort of emotional manipulation wasn't necessary to get people interested in science, but if it works, then it's worth it.
  14. candre23

    A SERIOUS wish list to the modders and vendors. Let's get started!

    You can't get something for nothing. Yes, a small VV mod is possible. You could even make a 3-6V variable mod the size of a standard 510 battery if you really wanted. The tradeoff would be abysmal battery life. This is true whether you vary the voltage or the resistance. Whichever you vary...
  15. candre23

    E-Cig Glossary

    Very nice. Bumping to keep it on the first page.
  16. candre23

    A SERIOUS wish list to the modders and vendors. Let's get started!

    Good, but unrealistic. Run times are limited by the energy density of currently existing battery chemistrys. Li-ion/LiPo is pretty much maxed out at ~350 watt-hours per liter, and barring some major innovations in battery/ultracapacitor design, won't be improving much any time soon.
  17. candre23

    Wanting to test different voltages

    I had some trouble with the 5V PT from madvapes. You can make your own simple 5V PT with about $6 worth of parts. I use one, and it works great.
  18. candre23

    Darwin...Is it really different?

    They both work on the same principals (active switching power supply) so efficiency-wise, they should be similar. It can safely be assumed that they're both north of 90% efficient. While one may be more efficient than the other, it can't be by much.
  19. candre23

    Darwin...Is it really different?

    The last couple pages have really gotten off track. The fake/retail/suggested/sale/actual/special price thing is irrelevant. Nearly every industry does it, and they do it because it works. It may be slimy, but a $5.99 widget will outsell an identical $6 widget every time. Likewise, a widget...
  20. candre23

    Darwin...Is it really different?

    Nice. Very nice. I have a strong suspicion that it will be out of my price range, but maybe we'll get lucky...
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