Only reasons I can see is back up and using different flavors. I change flavors all day. I keep at least two going, sometimes four.
Bartleby PV review
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Only reasons I can see is back up and using different flavors. I change flavors all day. I keep at least two going, sometimes four.
Thanks Wireguy. I would think that just changing atties will take care of that though.
Ive been using 14500's for over 6 months and havent had a problem yet. they are so cheap you should get about 4-6 of them. they last a long time.
This is a very nice device BUT the seller cybervex fancies himself a tender genius who is easily disturbed. When you write him in an email, be advised you're walking on eggshells. You might set him off, and he may not respond. If you follow up about the unanswered message, he may respond with a curt reply. Consider yourself lucky that he responded to you at all!
This is not a good way to do business dude. Please rectify it.
This is not a good way to do business dude. Please rectify it.
My Bartleby is still going strong after 2+ months of non-stop vaping. I haven't even TOUCHED a 510 battery since I got this thing!
I have dropped mine SEVERAL times, and, thankfully, nothing has been damaged in the process. I have also flooded it SEVERAL times (I tend to re-drip a bit too often, haha). Overall, this thing is a beast. I have NEVER ran the battery completely down (I'm usually at a computer... at home and at work... sooooo). However, I have used it for an entire 8-hour shift of work and an hour round-trip drive without recharging, and it was still going strong. I do not vape a lot at work, though.
The only problem I've had is with the negative side connection of the battery (the silver thing with the spring that connects to the switch). During one of my drops I apparently knocked it loose, so that it will "fly out" anytime I remove the battery. I lost it under my desk at work once during one of these episodes. 10 minutes later, I found it. LOL. I'm thinking of putting a little glue on it to hold it in place... no biggie.
I certainly recommend one of these, but as for the 5V Bart, a true passthrough would be more usable for me, as the USB function is the biggest reason I got this thing.
Two thumbs up from me. My first, and only, mod. I don't really see any reason to go any further... I love it!
I have dropped mine SEVERAL times, and, thankfully, nothing has been damaged in the process. I have also flooded it SEVERAL times (I tend to re-drip a bit too often, haha). Overall, this thing is a beast. I have NEVER ran the battery completely down (I'm usually at a computer... at home and at work... sooooo). However, I have used it for an entire 8-hour shift of work and an hour round-trip drive without recharging, and it was still going strong. I do not vape a lot at work, though.
The only problem I've had is with the negative side connection of the battery (the silver thing with the spring that connects to the switch). During one of my drops I apparently knocked it loose, so that it will "fly out" anytime I remove the battery. I lost it under my desk at work once during one of these episodes. 10 minutes later, I found it. LOL. I'm thinking of putting a little glue on it to hold it in place... no biggie.
I certainly recommend one of these, but as for the 5V Bart, a true passthrough would be more usable for me, as the USB function is the biggest reason I got this thing.
Two thumbs up from me. My first, and only, mod. I don't really see any reason to go any further... I love it!
Has anyone tried to replace a switch on one of these yet? Mine is finally starting to give out from use and I can't expect Jay to guarantee the switches forever. I've just started down the modding path and thought about replacing the existing switch with one of the ones I just got from MadVapes.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
I got one this week...and he was very helpful and nice when i ordered mine. I even questioned him about using cartomizers on them.
Great device...i love vaping it while sitting at the computer, and it charges up the battery as I vape !
This is easily one of my favorites...Gonna have to change my banner to add the Bartleby there
Great device...i love vaping it while sitting at the computer, and it charges up the battery as I vape !
This is easily one of my favorites...Gonna have to change my banner to add the Bartleby there
My girlfriend and I received our Bartlebies from CyberVex about a month ago and I am extremely pleased with it so far.
The battery in mine lasts ALL day long. Today in fact it finally gave out after around 22 hours since last charge. I also love the convenience of just plugging the thing in via the USB cable. No messing around with batteries and I can still use it while it's charging.
For those that are wondering, the adapters from AltSmoke fit perfectly in these babies. I know because my girlfriend's bartleby was a 901 which I thought she should try out for less of a harsh throat hit. But as it turns out she didn't like the decreased vapor, so I bought a 901 to 510 adapter and it drops in the recessed battery connector hole perfectly.
I would definitely recommend these to anyone. The bartleby works great and the price is right!
The battery in mine lasts ALL day long. Today in fact it finally gave out after around 22 hours since last charge. I also love the convenience of just plugging the thing in via the USB cable. No messing around with batteries and I can still use it while it's charging.
For those that are wondering, the adapters from AltSmoke fit perfectly in these babies. I know because my girlfriend's bartleby was a 901 which I thought she should try out for less of a harsh throat hit. But as it turns out she didn't like the decreased vapor, so I bought a 901 to 510 adapter and it drops in the recessed battery connector hole perfectly.
I would definitely recommend these to anyone. The bartleby works great and the price is right!
If it's the horn button you'll probably need a much larger hole, might be tricky.
You're right. I e-mailed Jay and he gave me some tips on removing the epoxy and drilling out the old switch. He also said the MV horn switch wouldn't work.
Got my Bart yesterday. What a great PV! I had actually gotten it a couple weeks ago, but it had a problem with the charging LED. It worked as a box mod, however, so I did get a chance to see how it vapes...amazingly well, with considerably stronger vapor and hit than regular or mega 510 batts, and it lasts many hours on one 14500 batt. Because of the LED, however, Jay replaced it...no, he sent me a new one along with the old one, since it was still usable as a PV, just not a recharging one. So I ended up with two PVs!! Thanks Jay!
I absolutely love this Bart! fits easily in the hand...in fact if you have big hands, it will hide in the fist with only the cart sticking out. Depending on how you vape, the batt will last offline for about 5 hours (chain vaping) to maybe a day or two with occasional vaping. But it charged a totally drained batt in about 80 minutes on USB. While using it as USB PT, I would be surprised if you could chain vape hard enough to outrun the USB charging. I would vape for a while on it, making the red light come on (meaning it is charging), and in a minute or so the light would shut off...it was already topped off.
I think 510 attys really like 3.7V on the coil, which is almost what the Bart gives. Reg batts give a coil voltage of about 3.1V, and this difference is not just noticeable in vapor production, TH, flavor, but it seems the attys are just more healthy on it. Attys that I have that I had thrown into the "permanently clogged" or "weak" bag are now operating almost as good as new. Seems the added voltage and wattage is vaporizing that which I could not clean out. The added vaping strength is also forcing me to lower my nic levels, and yes, the pacifier effect is greatly reduced. Flavors are much better now too.
And while a straight-wire 5V PT will cause a power serge on my computer USB port, I got no indication of this with the Bart while plugged in. That said, I am still favoring an external pwered hub, or else an AC/USB converter, just to be on the safe side.
Solid, well-built, impressively neat inside, with electronics sealed off from juice leaks. Jay puts out a killer device with great customer service for a low price. This is my first, and likely last mod for quite a while. I'm not interested in 5V or more. A real 3.7V is all I can handle at this point. Get one, you will not regret it.
I absolutely love this Bart! fits easily in the hand...in fact if you have big hands, it will hide in the fist with only the cart sticking out. Depending on how you vape, the batt will last offline for about 5 hours (chain vaping) to maybe a day or two with occasional vaping. But it charged a totally drained batt in about 80 minutes on USB. While using it as USB PT, I would be surprised if you could chain vape hard enough to outrun the USB charging. I would vape for a while on it, making the red light come on (meaning it is charging), and in a minute or so the light would shut off...it was already topped off.
I think 510 attys really like 3.7V on the coil, which is almost what the Bart gives. Reg batts give a coil voltage of about 3.1V, and this difference is not just noticeable in vapor production, TH, flavor, but it seems the attys are just more healthy on it. Attys that I have that I had thrown into the "permanently clogged" or "weak" bag are now operating almost as good as new. Seems the added voltage and wattage is vaporizing that which I could not clean out. The added vaping strength is also forcing me to lower my nic levels, and yes, the pacifier effect is greatly reduced. Flavors are much better now too.
And while a straight-wire 5V PT will cause a power serge on my computer USB port, I got no indication of this with the Bart while plugged in. That said, I am still favoring an external pwered hub, or else an AC/USB converter, just to be on the safe side.
Solid, well-built, impressively neat inside, with electronics sealed off from juice leaks. Jay puts out a killer device with great customer service for a low price. This is my first, and likely last mod for quite a while. I'm not interested in 5V or more. A real 3.7V is all I can handle at this point. Get one, you will not regret it.
I have dealt with Jay a couple times. I can't believe you are saying this. He has been super nice and has handled the few problems I have quickly and efficiently. He makes a nice, sturdy product.
I concur entirely. In my dealing with him with this minor issue of the first Bart he sent, his emails were not wordy, but he was fast in response, and was clearly only interested in me having a satisfying product that I had paid for. He didn't at all have to give me the non-charging one for free, nor had I even hinted a request for it. He couldn't sell it, of course, so he just sent it back along with the new one.
I think one needs to be conscious of the fact that Jay evidently has a real job, and he makes these Barts in the evenings and weekends. His emails are not at all unfriendly, but they are the typical short ones I am very used to in the academic world. Meaning, "I am super busy, so let's get to the point and do some business." That said, his workmanship is very good with these Barts. The insides are neat and orderly and well-designed. The USB connector is a tight solid fit. Electronics are sealed in a polymer material to isolate them from accidental juice leakage. The whole thing is very professionally done, IMHO.
He was most excellent in my dealings with him. I hope he can handle the obvious increase in demand for Barts. He is just one guy, and I personally would have a hard time with so many crazy vapers demanding a good product for not much money. Anyone can have a bad day, and perhaps there is more to this situation mentioned than is being publicly posted. Perhaps he prefers putting his attention to creating a good product, rather than yacking away in email. No complaints about him here, but busy can often appear short and curt.
YUP! love my bumblebee! Jay was quite pleasant when I conversed with him regarding making one. Think I may order another, and possibly a 5v model which I hear he will make on request?... hearsay, but am gonna ask him about it.
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meant to add, I got it within three days of ordering!
Kurt,
Really glad to see you popped for a Bartleby. What you say above is almost exactly as I would describe my experience and take, on all aspects - the sustained peak v's, the 'self-cleaning' aspect, and the added flavor and the lowered nic levels - as if the Joye 510 atty was made for the 14500. Jay's added ideas are just icing on the cake.
Well, it was comments from you about general quality, and Scottbee's voltage measurements that told me it was a good mod to try. Indeed, it is worlds better than the 510 with megas or the PT 10440s. My 510 PTs all eventually died, and some quickly, and I had gotten very used to being able to work long hours without changing batts every time I got into the zone. The Bart has solved that issue hands down, and the vaping is way better too. Clearly the 510 atty was meant to run its best and healthiest at a true 3.7V. Would 5V be better? Dunno, and don't care at this point. From what I've read, maybe, but its easier to burn attys out at 5V, and this is plenty good enough for me.
And ya, the extras Jay put in it are icing on the cake, but I've always loved icing! The fast USB charging and solid internal work make it a really great box mod. And I like it that I can put it in a pocket easily, or in my Case Logic Flash Drive travel case without fear of it going off.
Ya, I'm gushing. The Bart is just a really smart mod.
Smart Bart ;-) Glad my input was put to use. I have the 5v Bart (well, Scott has it right now ;-) and I'll be using it to squeeze the best vapor out of the cartomizers I have. No more 510's on the 5V ;-) ... and I lost a TW mega atty on it!!$@#%
The recharging time on the Bart is incredible as I see the red lights on the V3 and my other JS trying to put power into the 10440 - a losing battle really... although I'm liking the V3 on some flavors - DV's black currant for one.
Happy Vaping!
Smart Bart ;-) Glad my input was put to use. I have the 5v Bart (well, Scott has it right now ;-) and I'll be using it to squeeze the best vapor out of the cartomizers I have. No more 510's on the 5V ;-) ... and I lost a TW mega atty on it!!$@#%
The recharging time on the Bart is incredible as I see the red lights on the V3 and my other JS trying to put power into the 10440 - a losing battle really... although I'm liking the V3 on some flavors - DV's black currant for one.
Happy Vaping!
Bummer about the mega atty death! Those are not cheap! Took a look at the V3 at HG. Looks like a 10440 box mod. Am I right? And a 302 atty. I like the button placement, but not the USB port placement, but maybe when its a PT the cable ends up between the fingers. The button can go on top since the 10440 is shorter than the 14500, but still Jays button internals seem too beefy for that even. That's my only criticism of the Bart: the button placement, but that's a VERY small criticism.
So my guess is the V3 is essentially like a 510 PT, but probably putting better voltage on the coil than the PT due to no long very thin wire, and less other stuff in the current path. And a bit less coil voltage than the Bart, since the batt is smaller. Would that sum it up?
Kurt:Bummer about the mega atty death! Those are not cheap! Took a look at the V3 at HG. Looks like a 10440 box mod. Am I right?
Yes.
And a 302 atty.
Yep and it fits better than on the V1/V2's - more sticking out... but I'm now using it with the 510 adapter ;-)
I like the button placement, but not the USB port placement,
I actually like this - it has a 90 on the plug and it's placed so that you can't place the V3 'on it's button' while charging.
but maybe when its a PT the cable ends up between the fingers.
It's not a problem. I thumb the button on the bottom so the plug is on the inside nowhere near the palm for me even though my main knuckles are across the top of the device, little finger on the end. Because of the right angle on the plug, it doesn't stick out as far as the V2.
The button can go on top since the 10440 is shorter than the 14500, but still Jays button internals seem too beefy for that even. That's my only criticism of the Bart: the button placement, but that's a VERY small criticism.
I'd prefer the V3 button on the Bart but the one Jay uses is pretty solid and doesn't stick out as much as some - madvapes, eg. A perfect 'V4' would be the same size with the 14500 and the black 'rubber'/matte finish is great. An on/off feature would still be nice - they could build it into the switch with a rotation perhaps.
So my guess is the V3 is essentially like a 510 PT, but probably putting better voltage on the coil than the PT due to no long very thin wire, and less other stuff in the current path. And a bit less coil voltage than the Bart, since the batt is smaller. Would that sum it up?
Close but the voltage unfortunately isn't that much better than a PT - like all JS's in 801 it's a 'cool vape' and can bring out flavor in the lighter fruits/berries flavors when one wants a break from the tobacco/coffee based ones that shine on the Bart. With a consistent "cadence" I get about 22-25+ smoke rings from a double drag with the Bart and about 15-18 with the V3.
Yes.
And a 302 atty.
Yep and it fits better than on the V1/V2's - more sticking out... but I'm now using it with the 510 adapter ;-)
I like the button placement, but not the USB port placement,
I actually like this - it has a 90 on the plug and it's placed so that you can't place the V3 'on it's button' while charging.
but maybe when its a PT the cable ends up between the fingers.
It's not a problem. I thumb the button on the bottom so the plug is on the inside nowhere near the palm for me even though my main knuckles are across the top of the device, little finger on the end. Because of the right angle on the plug, it doesn't stick out as far as the V2.
The button can go on top since the 10440 is shorter than the 14500, but still Jays button internals seem too beefy for that even. That's my only criticism of the Bart: the button placement, but that's a VERY small criticism.
I'd prefer the V3 button on the Bart but the one Jay uses is pretty solid and doesn't stick out as much as some - madvapes, eg. A perfect 'V4' would be the same size with the 14500 and the black 'rubber'/matte finish is great. An on/off feature would still be nice - they could build it into the switch with a rotation perhaps.
So my guess is the V3 is essentially like a 510 PT, but probably putting better voltage on the coil than the PT due to no long very thin wire, and less other stuff in the current path. And a bit less coil voltage than the Bart, since the batt is smaller. Would that sum it up?
Close but the voltage unfortunately isn't that much better than a PT - like all JS's in 801 it's a 'cool vape' and can bring out flavor in the lighter fruits/berries flavors when one wants a break from the tobacco/coffee based ones that shine on the Bart. With a consistent "cadence" I get about 22-25+ smoke rings from a double drag with the Bart and about 15-18 with the V3.
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