Attn: Variable Volt and Touch switch Mod users!

[forcedfuel50]

I need your feedback! As many of you know, i've been working on a variable voltage, juice feeder box mod. As is my philosophy in mods, I want to make the most reliable mod possible.

My question is, for those who own variable voltage/adjustable voltage mods and/or touch switch sensor mods, what types of failures and/or problems have you been experiencing in your mods? This thread isn't to bash other mods, so you don't even have to name your mod brand, just any problems you've encountered. Voltage adjusters, pot failures, switches, atomizer connectors etc would be seem the most likely culprits and i'm just curious what people are experiencing.

Thanks in advance!

David

 

[boomboom]

Atomizer connector in the Saber Touch was troublesome. Some 510 atties worked and others didn't. Touch sensor worked every time though.

 

[vapn]

I found the touch sensor really needs a way to cut off when not in use. I would fire up the device and not know it simply by touching that spot... i.e. pulling it out of my pocket, carrying it around, and also if I had another device in hand it might touch the body of the other mod and fire up. So a cut off is necessary. Reliability 100% though. Excellent choice to go with on a box mod.

 

[thewomenfolk]

I have a variable voltage Mod and had a switch problem but it's being sent back to me now. A very quick turn-around. But I think switch problems are just bound to happen. I've never known of a Mod with a switch that didn't sooner or later have a switch problem. That's why I like mechanical Mods. The variable voltage Mod I've got is a superior little ecig that works well and one advantage is not having to worry about stacking batteries as they lay side-by-side. The little voltage dial on the side works well but can change settings without me noticing, too easily in other words, so that'd be something that you could work on, the ability to set it to a certain voltage and not have it move from there unless you intentionally move it. Those are the only two problems I've had with this Mod, or could see ever having with it. But I'd buy it again in a heartbeat because of its very small size and power.

 

[5cardstud]

Except for the pitbull all I use is variable volt mods and passthrough. I have a stack battery one (The Buzz) and a side by side 14500 mod I made and a passthrough with volt/amp display. The problem I have is having to take time out to fill cartos. I havent had any problems I can think of. I just don't like fixed voltage anymore except for the pitbull. Like the previous post I would worry about switches. Never had one go out on my variables but it can happen.

 

[doots]

touch sensor drove me crazy. you have to really watch it closely that you arent touching the switch. too much trouble but worked great every time..

switches are the big problems i see with vv mods and others also.

go for a small size would be great with an easy to regulate volt control. good atty connector that accepts all attys, not with just some and not with others. reliable switch that doesnt hurt your fingers to press.

 

[Switched]

Just a little clarification here (for womanfolk):

In series (or stacked/staking) means connecting the positive end of one battery to the negative end of another battery, and they do not necessarily need to be one on top of the other, they could indeed be side by side. Connecting in series effectively doubles the voltage whilst maintaining battery capacity (mAh)

In parallel (side by side) means connecting both positives together and both negatives together effectively doubling battery capacity (mAh) while maintaining a constant single battery voltage. They share the load equally and will last twice as long.

 

[jude8753]

Just a little clarification here (for womanfolk):

I take it all men are naturally born with battery knowledge? Thanks for clarifying.

 

[forcedfuel50]

I have a Tekkon power pack that people use for Tekkon mods, it's not modded, i just use it to power my Ipod in the car and used the LED on the end as flashlight. But i've had that about a month and maybe used it ten hours max and the on/off slide switch on the top already is wonky, sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. How about the variable voltage, how long can we expect these adjustable pots to last reasonably?

 

[misterD]

i never heard of a pot going bad. i only had 1 VV and it worked well. it was a bit touchy as the protection circuit would shut the unit off numerous times. i think the problem was the connector. never owned a touch switch unit so i cant give no input on that

 

[Switched]

I take it all men are naturally born with battery knowledge? Thanks for clarifying.

Didn't mean to insult women in general, some are indeed quite knowledgeable, even with batteries. It was meant for the poster "thewomanfolk"

 

[Switched]

I have a Tekkon power pack that people use for Tekkon mods, it's not modded, i just use it to power my Ipod in the car and used the LED on the end as flashlight. But i've had that about a month and maybe used it ten hours max and the on/off slide switch on the top already is wonky, sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. How about the variable voltage, how long can we expect these adjustable pots to last reasonably?

Don't know Dave. However it is a "mechanical electronic" component. The ones with a worm gear should be your safest bet from what I hear for the "mechanical" portion. The lectronic portion, well your guess is as good as mine.

I picked this up for a box mod I am making. Can't build one for that price. It's pretty much plug and go. You do need to solder the wires to the switch, atty and batt conenctors though DC-DC Converter Board regulator In:3-30V Out:1.3-18V - eBay (item 300459975900 end time Oct-24-10 23:28:48 PDT)

 

[thewomenfolk]

Taking this opportunity to thank Switched for his inborn battery knowledge! And to ask if the 'off' switch on a variable voltage Mod could be hit simply by turning the dial way down to zero.

 

[forcedfuel50]

Don't know Dave. However it is a "mechanical electronic" component. The ones with a worm gear should be your safest bet from what I hear for the "mechanical" portion. The lectronic portion, well your guess is as good as mine.

I picked this up for a box mod I am making. Can't build one for that price. It's pretty much plug and go. You do need to solder the wires to the switch, atty and batt conenctors though DC-DC Converter Board regulator In:3-30V Out:1.3-18V - eBay (item 300459975900 end time Oct-24-10 23:28:48 PDT)

Yes, i have one of those switched, it looks really well made for the price. It's not suitable for a mass producton mod, at least from the size parameters i desire, but it would be great for any diy type mod.

 

[Kobudo]

i never heard of a pot going bad. i only had 1 VV and it worked well. it was a bit touchy as the protection circuit would shut the unit off numerous times. i think the problem was the connector. never owned a touch switch unit so i cant give no input on that

Pots can and do go bad, especially in a dirty environment where they're left open to the elements. They can be cleaned out to an extent, but once they get damaged, your mid-range is gone. Just ask any guitarist who has owned a wah pedal, or has an older guitar that was used in gigs in smoky bars. You can actually hear filthy tone knobs scratching through the amp and speaker when twisting them. Usually any mid-range goes to crap, and you wind up going from the pot's full-closed position to a full-open one. In a variable volt mod, this would be like having it turn into a "two voltage" mod.

 

[misterD]

Pots can and do go bad, especially in a dirty environment where they're left open to the elements. They can be cleaned out to an extent, but once they get damaged, your mid-range is gone. Just ask any guitarist who has owned a wah pedal, or has an older guitar that was used in gigs in smoky bars. You can actually hear filthy tone knobs scratching through the amp and speaker when twisting them. Usually any mid-range goes to crap, and you wind up going from the pot's full-closed position to a full-open one. In a variable volt mod, this would be like having it turn into a "two voltage" mod.

dang! i have a pot on my box that had suffered all kinda of things but its still going. hope it doesn't die on me cos it'd be a pain in the .... to get a new one in there... LONG LIFE TO MY POT!!!!

 

[Kobudo]

Lol, well, like I said, they don't usually just "die." You can clean them out with potentiometer cleaner (available at any good electronics store).

 

[Switched]

Yes, i have one of those switched, it looks really well made for the price. It's not suitable for a mass producton mod, at least from the size parameters i desire, but it would be great for any diy type mod.

Yeah! tell me about it Dave. I'm having a B of a time finding a box to put that SOB in LOL. I wanna run 2 x 18650s oooooooh lala. Might have to settle for 2 x 164340 IMRs though.

 

[Switched]

Taking this opportunity to thank Switched for his inborn battery knowledge! And to ask if the 'off' switch on a variable voltage Mod could be hit simply by turning the dial way down to zero.

... as usual you are most welcome.

I do not believe so as current is still flowing to the pot, whether or not it is allowed to go through or not. A master on off switch when placed properly, shuts off all current going to the electrical components. But I could very well be wrong with this belief.

 

[Kobudo]

... as usual you are most welcome.

I do not believe so as current is still flowing to the pot, whether or not it is allowed to go through or not. A master on off switch when placed properly, shuts off all current going to the electrical components. But I could very well be wrong with this belief.

Nope, that's correct.

edit: I mean about the on/off switch. Potentiometers vary resistance, IIRC.