EVO USB charging tip

[Kitabz]

It seems that laptops don't always have enough oomph to fully charge EVO batteries. I've had them plugged in for hours and hours but the charged light never comes on (the LED tip of the battery for EVOs). I've tried 3 EVO batteries and two laptops and they all have the same problem. They still charge but I cannot tell how much.

After reading another post about USB pass-throughs being more powerful from the mains, I tried recharging an EVO via a USB hub which happened to have a separate mains adaptor (and without the hub even being plugged into any computer). This worked fine; with all three batteries the LED did finally come on after a while.

I can't say if USB ports on desktop computers are okay 'cos I don't have one but if, like me, you only have laptops, then I recommend getting some kind of mains powered USB adaptor.

 

[Cellmeister]

You Are 100% Correct! But It Does Not Matter What Brand or Model!

You should always use the USB from a Powered USB Unit (not a laptop USB Port), A Battery Power Pack or An AC to DC USB Adapter (like MP3 Style, try to use one with a minimum of 750 mAh Output).

You can buy a MP3 / Cell Phone AC to DC USB Adapter almost any where, Look for This Output Rating: 4.2 to 5 Volt with 1000 Mah is Really the perfect one to get. If it does not have ratings listed an/or not the same as above do not buy it or you may cook your device..

Especially with Laptops! I know they can handle it but I don't suggest it, laptops are not designed (some may argue it) to really charge any device through their USB Ports, they are designed to power the device as needed.

Trying To Charge from a Laptop is Using Constant Power Through the USB Which You Should Not Do to the type of power it is using, it will be Fine if you add a Powered USB To The Laptop Port and Use a USB Port That is Off the Powered USB Unit.

This will apply to Charging, Using a USB ByPass Model's and / or Using a USB Power Type Cord.

As for a Standard Computer I Prefer to Use A Powered Adapter Port as Well.

Hope This Helps

 

[Terraphon]

Uhm...

I charge things through my laptop USB port ALL THE TIME. Have been for years.

It charges my evo batteries just fine (and in just the same amount of time as if I hook the USB charger up to a mains -> usb converter) with the lights coming on and everything.

I also charge my zune through USB on a regular basis.

And my cell phone...every day.

So...like...there...

 

[Kitabz]

Uhm...

I charge things through my laptop USB port ALL THE TIME. Have been for years.

It charges my evo batteries just fine (and in just the same amount of time as if I hook the USB charger up to a mains -> usb converter) with the lights coming on and everything.

I also charge my zune through USB on a regular basis.

And my cell phone...every day.

So...like...there...

Hmm, that's interesting, I guess it's just some types of laptops then (and in my case both of mine - Samsung & Sony).

Thanks to this thread - forum/tips-tricks/6973-charge-m401-dse901-charger.html - I'm now using my 901 charger for the EVO as well.

 

[igetcha]

yep, i charge my evo and pretty much all my other e-cigs using my laptop without any problems either!

evo takes 15 mins for the led to light up and remain solid to indicate a full charge

 

[rock]

I just received my Janty KissBox and the USB Adapter does not work and it has not light

 

[Cellmeister]

Like I Said, I Just Don't Suggest It.. Read What I Said Please.

Your Putting an unnecessary load on your laptop... Laptops have small power supplies, you will BUM Out IF IT Goes and Possibly Take Your Data With It.

Is It Worth $10.00 For An AC to DC USB Power Adapter or Risking Your Laptop?

Make Your Educated Decision To Decide Based On Cost vs Loss.

Ya Some People Go For Years Using It For Power, Some People Go Just Once....

I have worked on & repaired blown laptops hundreds of times, don't matter to me.

No Doubt it works, It's Your Computer & Your Decision.

Again It Is Just My Opinion.

 

[Cellmeister]

Hey rock, go look at the damn manual 1st so at least you know what you are doing 1st.

Here's the Link Since You Probably Can't Find Your Manual, but if you can't read it, find someone to sit with you to go over it with you.

MANUALS

JANTY™ CLASSIC
janty classic penmodel electronic cigarette set
DOWNLOAD PDF MANUAL

JANTY™ KISSBOX CLASSIC MANUAL

JANTY KISSBOX CLASSIC

I hope that gets you started

 

[Terraphon]

yep, i charge my evo and pretty much all my other e-cigs using my laptop without any problems either!

evo takes 15 mins for the led to light up and remain solid to indicate a full charge

Same results, here.

Fully dead to fully charged in 15-20 mins, every time.

Works perfectly.

 

[frantory]

I have an evo usb charger as well and the led light never comes on as suggested in the manual, could this be why Im not getting a good throat hit, battery not being fully charged and therefore Im not getting good performance form my cig?

 

[Randall Fox]

I have an evo usb charger as well and the led light never comes on as suggested in the manual, could this be why Im not getting a good throat hit, battery not being fully charged and therefore Im not getting good performance form my cig?

I just received my EVO today and put it on to charge and am having the same problem. I am charging via desktop USB which I know puts out plenty of power because my penstyle USB passthru works great on it.

Any ideas? Maybe I got a bad battery?

 

[Flitzanu]

i had another post about this:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/6986-my-evo.html

i'm having the same problem with the light not coming on to indicate the battery is charged. i just sent an email to intellicig, hopefully i can get an answer soon.

 

[Lemonade727]

i had another post about this:

i'm having the same problem with the light not coming on to indicate the battery is charged. i just sent an email to intellicig, hopefully i can get an answer soon.

Thanks for the link Flitzanu, and hopefully you get an answer in your email soon. The response by Cekte in your post actually appears to make sense as well, so that might be what's going on that they sent out the old batteries with the new usb adapters, so there's no indication light of any kind for when it hits full charge.

 

[Jimi Modo]

Thanks for the link Flitzanu, and hopefully you get an answer in your email soon. The response by Cekte in your post actually appears to make sense as well, so that might be what's going on that they sent out the old batteries with the new usb adapters, so there's no indication light of any kind for when it hits full charge.

It all depends on your PC. I have one of the new stubby chargers and all batteries light up when charged on my PC, which is around 5 years old now.
On my PC at work it doesn't light up when charged but they are definitely charged and run for hours as normal. I have tried the charger on 6 PCs and 4 laptops, 2 PCs and 1 laptop light the battery, the others don't but still charge okay. A friend who is a systems engineer reckons that some PCs will cut power to the port when it is not being demanded, ie when a battery is fully charged. Also, if I leave the battery connected on my home PC the light only stays on for around 10-15 minutes then goes off, then comes back on after 10-15 minutes! As for a 250ma battery killing your laptop and eating all the data......I like living on the edge!;-)
Jimi.

 

[lostit]

I charge my Evo on my laptop ,it takes 15-20 mins and never had a problem with any of my Evo's including my black one.....Maybe I am thinking about the power supply in different countrys such as UK or US are they different in some way.. I don't know just a thought!!

 

[frantory]

If anyone is looking for answers form intellicig, good luck. Ive been trying for 4 days now.
Really getting ...... off now. To me every thing about the evo stinks.

 

[Terraphon]

If anyone is looking for answers form intellicig, good luck. Ive been trying for 4 days now.
Really getting ...... off now. To me every thing about the evo stinks.

You just going to run from thread to thread bashing the evo?
Pretty much nothing you've said, in all the threads you've posted in, makes any sense.

How have you been trying to contact them?

Email? Phone? Standard mail?

Tip #1 RTFM

Tip #2 Make sure you're doing it right.

 

[frantory]

Wow ......now I need some guy to give me intructions on how to contact someone.

What part dont you understand, I think evo sucks........you stated before that you dont have any other type anyway, dont even have a 901. So I can see why you dont understand.

I can see that if you like a light cigarette like Marlboro lights then you probably would like the evo, but if you were a full flavor smoker like me and I used to smoke Newports then the evo just wont cut it. All Im doing is giving plenty of warning, and the support isnt good at all I called left messages, emailed and still no response.

But Terraphon you really dont have much to give an opinion, not trying to flame you...but this is the 3rd time you stated you dont understand.

 

[e-pipeman]

Wow ......now I need some guy to give me intructions on how to contact someone.

What part dont you understand, I think evo sucks........you stated before that you dont have any other type anyway, dont even have a 901. So I can see why you dont understand.

I can see that if you like a light cigarette like Marlboro lights then you probably would like the evo, but if you were a full flavor smoker like me and I used to smoke Newports then the evo just wont cut it. All Im doing is giving plenty of warning, and the support isnt good at all I called left messages, emailed and still no response.

But Terraphon you really dont have much to give an opinion, not trying to flame you...but this is the 3rd time you stated you dont understand.

It's clear that you don't like your Evo. I have several and I think that they're great, so we'll have to agree to differ. I also have penstyles, the original Intellicig and a Golden Shimmer e-cigar. I use a usb passthrough on the original Intellicig and my 901b. So yiu can see that I've used a few different e-cigs - and the Evo is still excellent in my opinion. Why? Because it delivers great vapour, long battery life and is very dependable - all in a small e-cig at a low price. I'm sorry that you don't enjoy yours, but as I mentioned before there are lots of different tobacco cigarettes and not all smokers like every brand out there.

 

[igetcha]

Wow ......now I need some guy to give me intructions on how to contact someone.

What part dont you understand, I think evo sucks........you stated before that you dont have any other type anyway, dont even have a 901. So I can see why you dont understand.

I can see that if you like a light cigarette like Marlboro lights then you probably would like the evo, but if you were a full flavor smoker like me and I used to smoke Newports then the evo just wont cut it. All Im doing is giving plenty of warning, and the support isnt good at all I called left messages, emailed and still no response.

But Terraphon you really dont have much to give an opinion, not trying to flame you...but this is the 3rd time you stated you dont understand.

well i have the evo, mirage, 402, 901, 801, e-cigars, npro, original intellicig, joye510 etc etc etc and i still think the evo gives a fantastic throat hit and plenty of vapour........and i was a high tar, high nic, heavy smoker.

you dont like the evo, thats fair enough.........plenty of others do


and im sure terraphon is entitled to his own opinion as much as what you are!