Cuboid 150 Watt or the Istick TC 100 Watt

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question 1-5 is yes and 6&7 is no, the isticks build quality is super nice, the 510 is nicer than the joyetech&wismec models, i havnt scuffed my white one yet (its a pocket dweller), and the batteries do last longer as they are in parallel. Cuboid VTC and RX200 all have the same 510 pin, its square ish and the one in the istick seems about 1mm deeper and is round ish
IMO the istick feels a bit plasticy (though it isn't), but that might be due to the Cuboid being so much heavier.

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In reply to sofarsogood, they will both have approximately the same run time, as long as you keep the wattages matched. Yes, a parallel cuts amperage in half, but series stacks voltage and then uses buck modules to lower the voltage the atomizer recieves, dependant on your settings, which in turn evenly cuts how much power the batteries need to draw. So at 120 watts (iStick 100W TC's max after update) the Cuboid and iStick both get the same runtime.
My istick gets a slightly better battery runtime than my Cuboid, but that has of course nothing to do with parallel vs series. Seems that there might be some slight problem with efficiency in the Cuboid. It definitely gives more vape time than the VTC Mini though. About twice that of the mini, based on ml vaped.

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As someone who had 3 Cuboids and has 3 Istick 100 TC's I can honestly say my Istick last longer then the Cuboids and that is why 3 Cuboids are now somebody else's problem. Istick feels better in the hand, not as heavy and the firing button is smooth.
I felt in hand the Cuboid and the IStick 100w TC in my hand without batteries before purchase and i feel and think the IStick feels great in hand and very well built. The Cuboid though did feel like a great quality mod that would be for a hands on worker but i have a desk job, so i'm good!

Also, i'm not sure if this is because this device is newer compared to my Sigelei 150w box mod or vs my IPV3 Li but damn! I chain vape....a lot... and with fresh Yellow LGs, not even the Brown LG 30a batteries, but this thing lasted me 2 full days! Im running a single 316 Stainless Steel 24 Gauge 0.4 Ohm build at 65 Watts, 470 F. and its on my second day and i'm not even at half battery life yet. My Wismec RX200 with a 0.2 Dual coil build same wire as above lasts me 2 days barely... i think the IStick chip is just more battery efficient?
 

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Only problem I have had so far (TC100W) is some tanks with longer 510 connections don't sit flush. On that note the Sapor RDA stands about two to three sheets of paper off the MOD. I have to say I don't know if that is true with the Cuboid.

Looks like it may involve more of their mods...
Wismec Reuleaux RX200 Issues With SMOK TFV4
 
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Here's my new stealth on/off graphic for the Cuboid, made with NFirmwareEditor Releases · TBXin/NFirmwareEditor · GitHub. Was difficult to get a good picture, but those are ninjas from the old Commodore 64 Bruce Lee game :)

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Is that a difficult program to use? I'd like to get some funny images on my cuboid. Also, does it coincide with the current firmware releases from Joyetech?
It's fairly simple, but can be time consuming as you have to manipulate pixel by pixel. It's also a good idea to save frequently when editing as the program seems to crash often. The program works with the newest firmwares for the istick 100 tc, the rx200, the evic mini, and the Cuboid at least. Might work with the vf and presa firmwares as well, but I'm not sure.

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It's fairly simple, but can be time consuming as you have to manipulate pixel by pixel. It's also a good idea to save frequently when editing as the program seems to crash often. The program works with the newest firmwares for the istick 100 tc, the rx200, the evic mini, and the Cuboid at least. Might work with the vf and presa firmwares as well, but I'm not sure.

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this is something id be interested in! ive got no real experience programming or anything of that matter, but I am fairly good with computers and a quick learner. Is that program something even I could use to make my Istick smile at me or some goofy shtuff like that?
 

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do you know of a site or something that could help me learn the basics etc?
No, sorry. I'd recommend just playing with the editor until you learn it. As long as you don't upload the edited firmware there won't be any problems, and even if you load the new firmware you should be able to remedy any problems by reflashing the original firmware. The program really only alters the stuff you see on the screen, none of the actual functions.

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I am glad now that I searched on the forum and found this comparison. I am upgrading this weekend during a sale at my local BAM, and these were my 2 options. Based on what I've read, I think the Istick is the way for me to go. Going to get the Smok TFV-4 full size to go with it.
Good choice, soon after buying the Istick 100w TC i bought the Vt200 DNA200 mod and even after customizing it and getting all the materials uploaded etc., i use my Istick 100w TC more, its just so comfortable in hand, AMAZING battery life and that side squeeze trigger.. WOO love it!

I also like the vape more from the Istick; and Chasperk don't forget to upgrade it to the 120w TC.,
 
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