510 USB passthrough
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So, how are people liking the 510 passthrough? I haven't used mine much, but my wife says it is weaker than the 510 battery. She might be having an issue with the battery in her passthrough (or with what she plugs it into...).
Mine is rockin' and rollin'. I can't tell any difference between the passthrough and puffing on a fresh batt.
Did she use a new atom with it? Well, I did. It took a couple days to break it in.
Did she use a new atom with it? Well, I did. It took a couple days to break it in.
OK... both my wife and I have the Janty passthrough with the Janty battery. On BOTH of these passthroughs, when they are disconnected from the USB, you push the battery button and get a relatively weak drag... push the battery button again, get NOTHING... push the battery button again, get a relatively weak drag... push the battery button again, get NOTHING. When plugged in, they seem work fine...
Do we both have defective batteries? Are our batteries not getting charged properly? I find it very strange that both passthroughs have EXACTLY the same problem?
(Or have I misunderstood something and does this passthrough only work when plugged in, despite having a battery?)
Do we both have defective batteries? Are our batteries not getting charged properly? I find it very strange that both passthroughs have EXACTLY the same problem?
(Or have I misunderstood something and does this passthrough only work when plugged in, despite having a battery?)
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Does the passthrough work without the battery inside?
What kind of battery is it? If it is the type that is used for e-cig, doesn't it have only 200 or so re-charges?
What kind of battery is it? If it is the type that is used for e-cig, doesn't it have only 200 or so re-charges?
OK... both my wife and I have the Janty passthrough with the Janty battery. On BOTH of these passthroughs, when they are disconnected from the USB, you push the battery button and get a relatively weak drag... push the battery button again, get NOTHING... push the battery button again, get a relatively weak drag... push the battery button again, get NOTHING. When plugged in, they seem work fine...
Do we both have defective batteries? Are our batteries not getting charged properly? I find it very strange that both passthroughs have EXACTLY the same problem?
(Or have I misunderstood something and does this passthrough only work when plugged in, despite having a battery?)
Aren't you supposed to fully charge these batteries before you start to use the passthrough?
FYI, I just checked the tracking # for Electronicstix's shipment of passthroughs. They are on the way.
Can't wait. (Fingers Crossed.)
FYI, I just checked the tracking # for Electronicstix's shipment of passthroughs. They are on the way.
Can't wait. (Fingers Crossed.)
OK... both my wife and I have the Janty passthrough with the Janty battery. On BOTH of these passthroughs, when they are disconnected from the USB, you push the battery button and get a relatively weak drag... push the battery button again, get NOTHING... push the battery button again, get a relatively weak drag... push the battery button again, get NOTHING. When plugged in, they seem work fine...
Do we both have defective batteries? Are our batteries not getting charged properly? I find it very strange that both passthroughs have EXACTLY the same problem?
(Or have I misunderstood something and does this passthrough only work when plugged in, despite having a battery?)
im having the same results with mine too
Well... I have to answer that with questions...
How do you charge these batteries? Do they charge when plugged into the USB? That doesn't seem to be happening with the two I have... may be related to what they are plugged in to, not sure yet...
How do you know they are fully charged, or charged at all? There is no LED or any other indication that they are charged.
Even when plugged in, my wife says the passthrough is much weaker than the battery and in my limited experience, I have to agree so far.
I've ordered a battery charger and a couple more batteries from DealExtreme, so if I ever receive them, we'll see if that makes a difference. (Also ordered a multimeter so I can test these things!)
rsngfrce,
Are you plugging them into a USB 2.0 port? 2.0 ports are the ones you need to use. I don't think the 1.0 USB ports put out any power, or at least not enough to do any good. I know I have gotten them mixed up in the past, as my computers have both.
When I use my USB direct passthroughs, (No inline Battery) I plug it into a USB 2.0 hub, that has it own power supply. The hub is plugged into a known 2.0 port on my computer. I prefer to use this direct passthrough with a 120volt USB wall plug adaptor. For me, it seems to work better that way.
I was mostly just wondering if these passthroughs with the inline battery will work prior to being fully charged while plugged into a USB 2.0 port, or if it is best to wait until it is charged.
Are you plugging them into a USB 2.0 port? 2.0 ports are the ones you need to use. I don't think the 1.0 USB ports put out any power, or at least not enough to do any good. I know I have gotten them mixed up in the past, as my computers have both.
When I use my USB direct passthroughs, (No inline Battery) I plug it into a USB 2.0 hub, that has it own power supply. The hub is plugged into a known 2.0 port on my computer. I prefer to use this direct passthrough with a 120volt USB wall plug adaptor. For me, it seems to work better that way.
I was mostly just wondering if these passthroughs with the inline battery will work prior to being fully charged while plugged into a USB 2.0 port, or if it is best to wait until it is charged.
What kind of battery does it use? I have been told by one of the sellers that this is not the type of battery that can be found in store.
I am as puzzled about this as you are. Is it possible that the USB alone doesn't produce enough power to keep the 510 going? I have USB passthroughs for both 801 and 901, and neither one needs a battery.
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The battery and the circuit board are there to protect the USB port on your computer. It's also there so you can unplug and vape for a few hours. It uses a CR10440 battery which is the battery used for E-Cigars and the Janty Stick.
Thank you for the information!!! I was not able to find many details online. I didn't know that the other USB passthroughs could damage the computer. I have a plug from Kensignton portable battery that lets me plug the USB to power outlet so that may be better than plugging it to the computer.
But with the 510, the passthrough will only work while the battery works, right? These types of batteries, however, allow only certain finite number of recharges. If I keep this passthrough plugged in most of the day and use it to vape, isn't the battery constantly re-charging and thus reducing its lifespan?
I think its probably the battery's. Last week I received 4 Ultrafire 10440 battery's and a trustfire charger from deal extreme to use in 2 Nicostick mods I built (1 for 901 and 1 for 510) I charged them for 6 hours each and get like 3 good hits from each battery,Thinking I had a bad charger I modded a 901 USB charger for them and get exactly the same result. I am forced to conclude that received 4 bad batterys.These are blue labled Ultrafire TR10440
600mAh 3.6 volt. Im wondering if there was a bad run.
600mAh 3.6 volt. Im wondering if there was a bad run.
I think it will last a lot longer than you realize. The battery never really drains all the much because it is continuously topped off. Batteries decline in usefulness because they are always being drained and charged, drained and charged, drained and charged...well, you get the idea.
Works much better on a battery pack!!!
With a good battery pack you can vape for 1 or 2 days without charging or changing battery's.
With a good battery pack you can vape for 1 or 2 days without charging or changing battery's.
So whats a good battery pack?
I hear a lot about the kensington but I believe someone said it produces too much power and can fry your pass thru, is that right?
FTR, I ordered my 510 pass thru earlier this week from cigtechs.
I hear a lot about the kensington but I believe someone said it produces too much power and can fry your pass thru, is that right?
FTR, I ordered my 510 pass thru earlier this week from cigtechs.
I got one of these:
From here - USB Power Adapter
Top of the page. Less than $4 shipped.
This isn't a battery pack, but it saves a USB port and gives me consistant voltage with my non-inlinebattery 801 passthrough. It runs my 510 passthrough at the same time (two ports).
I can vape out of both sides of my mouth.
From here - USB Power Adapter
Top of the page. Less than $4 shipped.
This isn't a battery pack, but it saves a USB port and gives me consistant voltage with my non-inlinebattery 801 passthrough. It runs my 510 passthrough at the same time (two ports).
I can vape out of both sides of my mouth.
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