510 Passthrough Question

[yokidd20]

Hello all, I feel like an idiot. I just recieved my second USB passthrough from Jason today (last one arrived last week) and I thought my first was just broken but I don't think so anymore. I think I am dumb. Soooo does the battery charge in the box? and then when that is fully charged it should work right? I have had them plugged into my MacBook Pro and they are 2.0 ports for about 5 hours now? I think, and I have one plugged into a wall charger and neither seem to be working so what am I doing wrong? I don't think it's the product. I think its me...

 

[Oldnamenomore]

From what I have heard macbooks change their voltage for usb if you're not plugged in. I am using a USB hub with its own power supply and my passthru works great.

 

[yokidd20]

From what I have heard macbooks change their voltage for usb if you're not plugged in. I am using a USB hub with its own power supply and my passthru works great.

what kind of hub? I have been needing one and this is just the reason to really have to buy one.

 

[Oldnamenomore]

Newegg.com - CyberPower CP-H420P 4-Port USB2.0 Hub - Hubs
is the one I use I bought it at walmart

 

[menthollight]

Hello all, I feel like an idiot. I just recieved my second USB passthrough from Jason today (last one arrived last week) and I thought my first was just broken but I don't think so anymore. I think I am dumb. Soooo does the battery charge in the box? and then when that is fully charged it should work right? I have had them plugged into my MacBook Pro and they are 2.0 ports for about 5 hours now? I think, and I have one plugged into a wall charger and neither seem to be working so what am I doing wrong? I don't think it's the product. I think its me...

I know that I sometimes overlook the simple little things, and never think to double check ... since you've tried two passthroughs in both a MacBook port and a wall charger with no luck, is it possible the battery is inserted backwards?

Both of my passthroughs (including one from Jason) worked immediately, even before the battery was fully charged.

 

[applefr3ak]

very odd indeed, but i can attest to the macbook voltage dealio.. and if the wall charger doesnt have enough amperage it wont even activate either

 

[yokidd20]

I had a dream that it worked and then I realized that it was a dream. Kind of sad when you dream of smoking a 510

 

[applefr3ak]

dont worry man, im trying to get the tracking number on the passthroughs i have coming.. i will be able to replace them shortly

Jason

 

[yokidd20]

Thanks jason you rock

 

[qdilla]

Dose the batt have to be fully charged for this thing to work? Cause my batt is low and now it's pluged in and it's not working.So i think it has to get to 3.7v to start working,I need my voltmeter.

 

[gr8dane]

Often PC laptops (including my work one, and my home one) don't provide enough power to charge something (including cellphones) when they're undocked from main power (especially if they go into sleep or hibernate mode...don't know about screen saver mode). Also, most manuals that I've seen on USB chargable devices tell you that if the battery is completely drained, to charge it from an AC/USB charger, rather than a computer USB port.
-Kathy

 

[Apatel]

I'm having problems with my 510 passthrough as well. It was working fine until yesterday. Now to activate it, I have to press the switch down VERY HARD, to the point of it leaving an indentation on my finger. Before I just pressed the switch lightly and it activated instantly!!

I received my order around the 14th of May, So I think I'm out of the warranty period

 

[applefr3ak]

yeah, i am going to bring the quality issues to the attention of the manufacturer. see if they can get an upgraded switch in them soon.

Jason

 

[aphazia]

Am I the only one getting lighter hits when I smoke through the passthrough, be it plugged to any of my PC's (2 desktops, 1 laptop plugged in) or my Jeep (USB on the stereo, can charge my phone off it)?

With a normal manual battery and the passthrough back to back, there is a definite difference in the 'hit' I get.

I have two passthroughs, but have not tested on my second one. Possibly the length of the cable etc. is introducing a bit of resistance or something similar?

Am I alone on this one? It's still very usable, but it's making me prefer my manuals, which sort of defeats the purpose of the passthrough. I have 5 manuals so it's no big deal.. just.. convenient to have a passthrough since my Jeep has a USB port!

 

[applefr3ak]

well i have talked to the supplier on this issue, and have gotten a bunch of batteries that im going to be selling pretty cheap. I wonder somewhat if its a battery issue.. not getting a full charge or something.. i honestly dont know, i dont use my passthrough a ton, but i just busted one out today and threw at battery in it and it seems okay, sometimes i get poor hits but most of the time its great.. but hey at least im honest about it and im clueless as to what/why there are inconsistoncies..

 

[CardinalWinds]

Well, I just now ordered one. Once it gets here I'll post on how it works.

 

[applefr3ak]

Sounds good

 

[feathersncream]

Do you sell 510 passthrough batteries or know of anyone in the US that does?

 

[applefr3ak]

Yes actually.. i do. I just got a bunch in and need to put them on the site

 

[CardinalWinds]

Wow, fast shipping this time Jason! You mailed on Saturday and it made it to me in New England today. Passthrough works fine. I have it pluged into a USB 2.0 port on my desktop...well actually a USB 2.0 port on my flat screen monitor now since it's more convenient, but I've tried both with equal results. Totally acceptable performance, although it's about the same as a freshly charged battery...no extra "kick" or anything.

Two pluses to it for me...it saves on battery wear and tear since the batteries are only good for a limited number of charge/discharge cycles, and also, the connector to the atomizer, while shaped exactly like a battery, is much lighter in weight. I like that. Oh, and the manual switch on mine works great, just like the battery switches. No complaints here...very worthwhile purchase IMHO.