So just started vaping. I got myself a Tesla sidewinder 2. I cannot get to fully charge. I have it hooked to a 5v 1a output wall adapter with a 4.2v 420mah usb charges. After 2 days with over 6hrs each day it never fully charges. Any idwas?
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My Vision spinner requires me to remove the battery from the charger half way through and put it on again... perhaps your Sidewinder is the same? (I think the issue is in the charger and not the battery...)
sounds like the connector on your tesla SW may not be making contact w/your charger connector.
Did you ask the vendor, and also did the charger come with the unit?
You might try pulling up the center pin on the batt a tad, go around the edges ever so lightly with a toothpick and pull up slightly, then try it again.
Did you ask the vendor, and also did the charger come with the unit?
You might try pulling up the center pin on the batt a tad, go around the edges ever so lightly with a toothpick and pull up slightly, then try it again.
There was no charger that came with the unit so went to the local shop and got one. The Sidewinder lights up that it's charging. The charger flashed red/green. It just never goes solid green.
Did you purchase the charger with the battery? Are you saying it is not reaching full charge because the light doesnt turn green? I had an ego battery that did that but it seemed to work just as well and as long as another one that did change the light. I looked back at my old ego chargers and the wall adapter output was 5v 0.5 amp dont know if that would affect it or not.
Called the seller and they said it needs a 1a charger, but can't find any 1a ego chargers.
Here is a description of your battery from the Madvapes site:
Tesla Sidewinder II, Black
The Tesla Sidewinder II is a compact mod that's very much like a large eGo battery. The 2000mAh cell will last about 20 hours of constant use. It's variable voltage from 3.3 to 4.8 volts, and is adjusted by turning the knob at the bottom of the device. The connector is 510 and eGo threaded, with an optional and removeable beauty ring that threads on to it's own threading, so you can use eGo threaded atomizers while leaving the beauty ring on. This gives the device a better look when used with 510 and eGo atomizers. The switch is elongated so that it's easier to find and press. Five clicks turns the device on or off, and the light will flash when done correctly. To charge the device, remove the beauty ring, set the voltage to 4.2 volts, and attach to a 420mAh eGo charger.
Tesla Sidewinder II, Black
The Tesla Sidewinder II is a compact mod that's very much like a large eGo battery. The 2000mAh cell will last about 20 hours of constant use. It's variable voltage from 3.3 to 4.8 volts, and is adjusted by turning the knob at the bottom of the device. The connector is 510 and eGo threaded, with an optional and removeable beauty ring that threads on to it's own threading, so you can use eGo threaded atomizers while leaving the beauty ring on. This gives the device a better look when used with 510 and eGo atomizers. The switch is elongated so that it's easier to find and press. Five clicks turns the device on or off, and the light will flash when done correctly. To charge the device, remove the beauty ring, set the voltage to 4.2 volts, and attach to a 420mAh eGo charger.
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Saw that today and did everything it said. 6 hours later it was still charging. Think I'm just gonna send it back and get a new one Monday. Thanks again for all the help.
Saw that today and did everything it said. 6 hours later it was still charging. Think I'm just gonna send it back and get a new one Monday. Thanks again for all the help.
Good idea.
And, never buy a battery w/out the vendor-suggested charger. They know what works together.
Sounds like one or the other item is just defective.
And, never buy a battery w/out the vendor-suggested charger. They know what works together.
Sounds like one or the other item is just defective.
I am not sure about using a 1 amp wall adatper with a .420amp USB charger. You could set the Battery Voltage to 4.8 volts like recomended above and try to finish charge it in a Computer USB port. Maybe the 1 amp wall adapter does not matter anyone here know Anyways my 1600 mah Spinner 2 takes 6 hrs to charge with USB charger
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Just wanted to tell everyone that for reasons unknown it fully charged lastnight.
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