Can anyone explain dna20 for me in english :)

[Kyle Ezzio]

I am not new to vaping but could anyone explain to me why going up to 20 volts is such a revolution in mods? I am thinking of purchasing one "just because" to play with it. Currently I use a provari mini with a carto tank as my daily vaper. Basically I want to know why i would want a dna20 device.

This is just a general question please no rude responses such as "you dont need it" etc...

 

[peraspera]

It's a far cry from my favorite vape but cloud chasers like to vape very low resistance rebuildables at high power. The DNA 20 will provide battery safety for some of the less extreme builds. There are about a bazillion posts here and tons of stuff on You Tube about it.

 

[xpen]

Hi, it's 20W (watts), not Volts

Without getting too technical (please forgive heavy simplification):

With a provari, you need to adjust voltage depending on the resistance of the Atomizer you put on it, in order to maintain the same 'vaping experience' - which supposedly you may measure in watts.

With a variable wattage (instead of voltage) device, like a DNA20D or a Vamo for instance, you decide and set upfront the level of power (Watts) you like, and the device delivers that wattage with just any Atomizers. Within reason, that is

Keep in mind the DNA20D is just the core electronics of a variable wattage device, you would then need to build a device - so called 'mod' - around it. Definitely not for the uninitiated, but very rewarding.

If you want to try a cheap variable wattage device, buy a vamo instead, or a zmax, and you're all set. ;-)

 

[xpen]

To sum it up, the revolution is in the 'set it and forget it' nature of variable wattage devices, compared to variable voltage ones.

In the end both device types achieve the same purpose, but VW devices do their own calculations, so that you don't have to

 

[xpen]

For the record, I'm currently building a couple of mods based on the dna20 chip.

Still a long way to go, though...

 

[Frankenmizer]

In a variable voltage device (VV), you have know the resistance of your coil to figure out the green range, generally accepted to be from 4 watts to 8 watts.
In a variable wattage device (VW), the onboard chipset (like a DNA 20) detects the coil resistance for you. You set the wattage and the chipset regulates voltage against resistance and delivers your setting.

For instance, in an identical pair of ProTank 2's that have been used an equal amount of time, one coil has dropped from 3 ohms to 2.1 - the other is at 3.0 ohms. I have to adjust my ProVari's voltage with each tank change. If the ProVari were variable wattage, I'd simply switch tanks - the chipset would detect the resistance change and compensate automatically.

 

[tj99959]

Can't, DNA-20 is written in:

 

[Mad Scientist]

Vaporizing more juice in less time requires more energy (energy can be expressed as watts). Good wicking to a coil that can transfer its heat energy to that wick makes the chart irrelevant. The chart might work for a standard carto or CE4, but is out the window for just about any decent rba build. My best build needs 15 watts, but there are folks far better at it than me. A DNA20 can supply more power (wattage) than a lot of mechanicals with good batteries.

If you want a fully saturated, rich vape with fast heat, you need more power. In a nutshell, a DNA20 based device can deliver more power than most other available devices.

 

[Thrasher]

I am not new to vaping but could anyone explain to me why going up to 20 volts is such a revolution in mods? I am thinking of purchasing one "just because" to play with it. Currently I use a provari mini with a carto tank as my daily vaper. Basically I want to know why i would want a dna20 device.

like the other post says its 20 watts.
the DNA 12 was first, now the dna 20 came out. it is variable wattage, meaning you set the watts you like and no matter what resistance you use the chip will adjust the voltage automatically. even when you change to a different tank.

Along with raising the wattage limit there are other refinements to the chip such as better voltage regulation and screen enhancements.

many of the devices today have a 15 watt limit and the problem is on many when you get close to that the regulation may not be so great, there is also the fact that many lower resistance devices may need more then 15 watts and this chip will provide that.

as others have stated this is just a chip, but many modders are making units for sale using this chip..

 

[ZeroDisorder]

Vaporizing more juice in less time requires more energy (energy can be expressed as watts). Good wicking to a coil that can transfer its heat energy to that wick makes the chart irrelevant. The chart might work for a standard carto or CE4, but is out the window for just about any decent rba build. My best build needs 15 watts, but there are folks far better at it than me. A DNA20 can supply more power (wattage) than a lot of mechanicals with good batteries.

If you want a fully saturated, rich vape with fast heat, you need more power. In a nutshell, a DNA20 based device can deliver more power than most other available devices.

The SI unit for energy is Joules, and the SI unit for power is Watts. 1 Watt = 1 Joule per second. ie 15 Watts = 15 Joules per second.

Not saying you're wrong in the way of explaining it, but I couldn't let myself read it and not correct it.

Subject specific: I've considered gutting my Tesla and putting a DNA20 in... Havn't even looked at the size of the DNA20, but the idea has been there, none the less.

Edit: Thread specific response: Think of it as a power adapter. It will take your ~4V battery and convert it into a voltage (more) appropriate for vaporizing. Ideally it will boost your voltage to something higher, allowing higher (safer) resistances.

 

[xpen]

The SI unit for energy is Joules, and the SI unit for power is Watts. 1 Watt = 1 Joule per second. ie 15 Watts = 15 Joules per second. (...)

Correct, to be sure, but the Op asked for some plain English explanation of the DNA20D...