Evolv-ing Thread

[BillW50]

Are you using the SXiQ software? You should be able to make a power curve that can give you better ramp up.

Yeah I am using the SXiQ software. I get that error without battery and no connection with battery. Doesn't matter if the mod is on or off. So I can't use the software except for firmware upgrades. Ok I'll look for Busardo's video. Thanks for the help.

 

[Rossum]

Have to agree Mike, we are all one stupid move from being smokers again!

I don't think I am. I had (most of) one cigarette as a test about 3 months after I switched to vaping. I really enjoyed the first half, but after that, I felt the irritation in my windpipe, that had been with me constantly for a couple decades, that I was so glad to be rid of, and said, "Nope, not going back to that, ever!" I haven't had a single puff off a real ciggie since then, and have been around plenty of people smoking -- at least as long as I'm able to vape.

Now all bets would be off if I wasn't able to vape, so like Mike, and I suppose most everyone else here, I've made darn sure that I'll always be able to.

 

[KTMRider]

No Yihi SL today . Hopefully tomorrow.

@Steamer861 - I've only vaped TC since it was available on DNA's. I think that was the main reason I didn't like the SX Mini I had (M class?).

 

[Steamer861]

Yeah I am using the SXiQ software. I get that error without battery and no connection with battery. Doesn't matter if the mod is on or off. So I can't use the software except for firmware upgrades. Ok I'll look for Busardo's video. Thanks for the help.

Have you tried different usb cables? If the Yihi mod came with it's own cable, try it.
Seems like all cables would be the same, but they are not

 

[Steamer861]

No Yihi SL today . Hopefully tomorrow.

@Steamer861 - I've only vaped TC since it was available on DNA's. I think that was the main reason I didn't like the SX Mini I had (M class?).

I remember The Black wicks!
I'm curious to see if they improved their TC? The newest one I have is the Mini "Q" Class, with the SX450 & it's the same in TC as the older versions TBH I can't see even a one improvement with the 450!

 

[cigatron]

No Yihi SL today . Hopefully tomorrow.

@Steamer861 - I've only vaped TC since it was available on DNA's. I think that was the main reason I didn't like the SX Mini I had (M class?).

One thing for sure, up to and including the yihi sx450j TC was not dc output even though power mode was. Maybe the newer ones output dc in TC, not sure. DNAs have always been dc ouput in TC and power mode iirc.

My atraction to the sx450j was dual 18650, the ability to set tcr on the mod and well, the Qclass was just sexy. TC worked but not that great, slow to fire even in Q mode and random temp surges in tc using Ti, SS430 and NiFe52.

 

[ShamrockPat]

Have to agree Mike, we are all one stupid move from being smokers again!

This could be me. Today makes 3 years and 3 days without the slightest urge. I tried quitting smokes 3 times in 30 years. Each attempt ended abruptly right at the 6 month mark, with buying 1 pack due to a serious life moment.

 

[BillW50]

Have you tried different usb cables? If the Yihi mod came with it's own cable, try it.
Seems like all cables would be the same, but they are not

Exactly the same results with YiHi cable. I saw Busardo's 7/29/2016 video and that is how I thought it should work. I can only connect with the software if I remove the battery and atomizer. But I am still locked out of Settings and SXi-Q due to that error. And I can't do anything with a battery installed since it won't connect.

Being locked out of Settings, I don't think matters since you can do this with the mod alone too I believe. The SXi-Q power curve thing can only be done within the software. I can see the power curve thing being useful for power mode (something I don't use anyway). But in TC, I can't see it being that useful. Anyway a big thanks for all of the help. I think this is the best it is going to get.

 

[BillW50]

One thing for sure, up to and including the yihi sx450j TC was not dc output even though power mode was. Maybe the newer ones output dc in TC, not sure. DNAs have always been dc ouput in TC and power mode iirc.

Still the same PWM with TC even on the latest chipsets. It is more noticeable in your vape the higher the wattage (joules) you go.

 

[BillW50]

I agree with Mark Twain when it comes to quitting smoking.

"To cease smoking is the easiest thing I ever did. I ought to know, I've done it a thousand times."

-- Mark Twain​

 

[KTMRider]

I remember The Black wicks!
I'm curious to see if they improved their TC? The newest one I have is the Mini "Q" Class, with the SX450 & it's the same in TC as the older versions TBH I can't see even a one improvement with the 450!

I remembered I also had a Boxer with a SX chip so 2 Yihi mods I wasn't happy with. One feature I really liked was the auto screen flip.

This could be me. Today makes 3 years and 3 days without the slightest urge. I tried quitting smokes 3 times in 30 years. Each attempt ended abruptly right at the 6 month mark, with buying 1 pack due to a serious life moment.

4 yrs and 3 months for me. I also tried 3 times in over 30 yrs. Once was for 7 days on a bet and I won 7 dinners. 2nd was with a patch and gum. The patch gave me a rash and the gum made me vomit so that lasted a few days. 3rd was for a month. Vaping was the only thing that got me off smokes and I've had no urges.

 

[BillW50]

I remembered I also had a Boxer with a SX chip so 2 Yihi mods I wasn't happy with. One feature I really liked was the auto screen flip.

It is still there with YiHi mods. I don't know how to do it on the mod, but the option is there if you can connect to Settings in the software.

 

[KTMRider]

It is still there with YiHi mods. I don't know how to do it on the mod, but the option is there if you can connect to Settings in the software.

The SL has a similar screen as the 75c so it's vertical and not really an issue.

Have you tried deleting the device in Device Manager or re-install the windows driver?

 

[BillW50]

Yes, I deleted the driver 4 times now.

Hopefully you will have better luck.

Still getting a better TC vape from my DNAs and battery life. Although the YiHi camp claims that YiHi has a faster sampling rate. I am not sure how they know this, since I never seen anywhere what DNAs are.

 

[tiburonfirst]

 

[mikepetro]

 

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[ShamrockPat]

Once was for 7 days on a bet and I won 7 dinners. 2nd was with a patch and gum. The patch gave me a rash and the gum made me vomit so that lasted a few days. 3rd was for a month.

I did all 3 cold turkey, predetermined but at the end finishing a pack. Yup, that was the last. In those 6 months, I never even took a puff.
First time at the 6 month mark - My Dad (stepdad, but really my Dad) had Colon cancer, on his death bed but at home. My brother and I would leave his bedside and go outside for a breather. Yeah, my brother was a smoker and I relapsed.
Second time at the 6 month mark - My best friend and I made a $1,000 bet who could quit the longest. Young, drunk, stupid, and surrounded by a lot of nekkid women, we had our waitress bring us a pack. With a smoke in each of our mouth's, we lit them with one match. I kept the pack and was gonna throw it out later.
Third time was the day of my daughter's birth. We did prenatal classes and all that jazz, but they never discussed C sections. Early on the doc brought it up and prepped her. I was so worried, I went out and bought a pack which I pretty much finished 4 hours later.

 

[KTMRider]

When I was young (pre-teen), my dad went to a buddy's funeral. He died of lung cancer and both started smoking together when they were young. He came home and threw out 2 cartons of cigs and never smoked again.

My 3rd time, I read Allen Carr's Easy way to stop smoking book. I think part of the reason it didn't work was because I really didn't want to quit smoking. But in over 30 yrs, I never quit more than a week before reading the book.

My Yihi mod is still out for delivery so I should have it in a few hours.

 

[KTMRider]

I got my SL class about 2 hrs ago and have been playing with it. I got the carbon fiber sleeve.

Initial thoughts is that it's not very well made and the metal is more like stamped steel (cheap!) and fit and finish isn't that great. I have $30 mods that look to be better made. The threads on the battery cap is horrendous. Luckily, I rarely change batteries and charge from the USB port so I hope this won't be an issue. I threw in a freshly charged Samsung 30q. It does feel pretty good in hand though.

I put on a KF5 with a .5Ω 430SS coil. I have TCR set to .00130. I found .00138 online but I got burnt hits and was thinking, not this crap again. .00132 was warm and close to a burnt hit if I took a long drag (more than 4s) so I went down to .00130 and it seems to work well now. Temp is set to 415°F and 25j (25w too but it seems it's one or the other). Now it seems to work in TC pretty well even after chain vaping with no hint of any burning.

It came with the 1.130 firmware and was able to upgrade it easily to 1.173 in about 32s. I had it plugged into a USB 3.0 and it won't connect now. I tried deleting the device in DM and still no go but it works on a USB 2.0 port. Weird. Software really sucks so I won't be using it other than updating the firmware.

Overall, it seems to have lots of bugs. This does not feel like a premium product as the price would suggest. Once I got it set up, it vapes well but it's only been about an hour of vape time.