Cash's upcoming usb

[sixstring]

I'm an honored beta tester!

I received a USB "bat" for my 901 from Cash a few days ago, black with a red led. I've been using it at work on my old-ish computer with a USB 1.0 port. It does not have a manual switch, so it activates just like a normal bat.

So far, so good. Used it all today and Yesterday at work. It performs just like an almost fully charged bat - all day long. Probably would work even better with USB 2.0...

The only dicey part are where the threads connect up to the atomiser. They're a little loose and wobbly - but no big deal. I've been assured this will get fixed very soon.

I'm told they're going to available from PureSmoker.com - Your #1 Source For ECigs, Parts, & Accessories! within the next 24-48 hours for the 901, pen, and peewee.

PS: Before you even ask, I don't know the costs.....

 

[robw]

Cant wait to get mine.

 

[Jaaxx]

If he keeps this up, we're gonna need a direct pipline to Georgia!

 

[sixstring]

If he keeps this up, we're gonna need a direct pipline to Georgia!

Just like at the drive thru banks - money gets sucked to California, and e-cig stuff comes back... Just have to wait for that vacuum cleaner noise...

 

[nakli_dhumrapan]

Thanks for the review, sixstring. I'm definitely looking forward to finally getting a usb battery.

 

[keys]

damn, can't wait!

 

[dnakr]

I was also a beta tester for Cash's USB, except mine was for the "Classic Atomizer". As sixstring says the USB I received was all black with a red LED. The wire is secure at the end. The ones I have tried from e-cig.com were loose and you could actually move the wire around. This wire seems more secure.

After I initially tried it at home on my laptop, I put it in my purse to try at work. For some unknown reason Monday morning when I left for work, I forgot my extra batteries and chargers, don't know what I was thinking when I left.

Anyhow, I remembered Cash's USB. The draw on my atomizer was a little different than when it is connected to a battery. It was much lighter. It was nice. I used it all day wth no problems, except I dropped it a couple of times because I was not use to being wired to my computer - LOL..

I then decided to use it again yesterday while at work. No problems. So I will continue using this at work as my main e-cig to see how it holds up.

Will post with any updates.

 

[Davidyang]

I was also a beta tester for Cash's USB, except mine was for the "Classic Atomizer". As sixstring says the USB I received was all black with a red LED. .

Sounds interesting, the USB black with red LED, if there is a pic will be better

 

[Rockbassray]

Yes how and where would a LED be placed on a USB connection for the E-cig? the line going to the USB connection replaces where the LED would be , DNAKR can you post a picture of this led.

 

[Soot]

Sounds interesting (hope the UK suppliers are reading this thread).

Just one thing - I wonder if the USB is weaker? I've 2 USB setups - the Janty and one I made after one of Bastage's early videos. Both rigs are okayish - a little on the limp side / like a dying battery. Some might like this - I don't.

I think the issue is that a computer USB doesn't provide the power that batteries do (albeit briefly). Later mods have battery setups. At first I thought the idea was to lose the wire but I wonder if it was also to do with delivering more power?

Anyway - I'm rambling. Does the USB behave as well as a good battery?

 

[Di]

the usb from bestecig has led on the end,
the usb wire comes out thru the grey plastic - ash -
which is the led light cover.
Di .....

 

[Davidyang]

the usb from bestecig has led on the end,
the usb wire comes out thru the grey plastic - ash -
which is the led light cover.
Di .....

Great thanks

 

[ainako]

pics or didn't happen!

 

[Di]

here is pix of the usb with LED
sorry can't see the light much, it is there.

Di .....

 

[rattlerviper]

My credit card is burning a hole in my wallet.

 

[Di]

yes, these little usb things are cheap,
but they certainly do the job....
I havn't used a battery in 4 days !!!

I am dying for the new usb with switch from David
I wish we could just do a sci-fi instant beam in from china, the waiting is excrutiating.......

Di ......

 

[ApOsTle51]

usb output =500mA
e-cig draw >1000mA

what protection is in these to prevent your motherboard going BANG !!

that's the reason Janty have the battery !!!

 

[Soot]

Exactly Apostle! A computer USB does not deliver the power required by a e-cig (or not in my experience). A couple of examples:

The Janty USB setup is via a battery box. The battery powers the e-cig, the USB recharges the battery. Toking on the e-cig discharges the battery faster than it's charged and the performance is poor.
A direct USB to e-cig link brings up a warning window on my laptop - but not on other computers. I've checked the circuit and all connections are fine. It performs around the same as the Janty/USB/Battery setup - a little better.

I've tried using a mobile phone recharging battery pack instead of a computer - but it's no better. I guess the power output is set to match that of a USB - makes sense since anything else would have MP3, mobile and camera customers very unhappy.

The best mods posted here (that I know of - not wanting to insult others!) are from Trog, Madog and Bastage. All three use custom battery arrangements.

I'd love to be wrong about this.

 

[ApOsTle51]

even mr.Yangs USB pen goes down the battery box option.

see a piccy here

not to be negative here , but I sure as hell wouldn't trust an unprotected bit of chinese wizardry messing with my £150 motherboard.
maybe Cash could shed some light on it ..

 

[cucurucho]

even mr.Yangs USB pen goes down the battery box option.

see a piccy here

not to be negative here , but I sure as hell wouldn't trust an unprotected bit of chinese wizardry messing with my £150 motherboard.
maybe Cash could shed some light on it ..

Cheers, I was originally taking that photo to put in this thread, but decided I might as well write a whole review of it. You beat me to the linking