Firing Problems Tesla Invader

[jamal01]

Hey all

been having an issue with my tesla invader. Basically sometimes when I fire it will only fire a small pulse and stop firing. Sometimes it will happen and then work fine for another 10-15 draws or so and then happen again. Sometimes it pulses for a split second but sometimes it will stop 1-2 seconds into the draw. The batteries and the button are not hot at all.

At first I thought maybe it was my resistance being low as it was 0.3 so I went up to a 0.6 but the issue persists
Obviously no issue with same coils on IPV2

Using new samsung 25r. Any idea what the problem is, because I love this device. Feels great and hits awesome when it works.

Thanks

 

[jamal01]

bump in hopes of solving this

 

[Bad Ninja]

Sounds like something isn't making a solid contact.
Check to be sure the atty and positive pin are making solid connection all the way to the battery.
I've never been inside one but it has the symptoms of a loose connection.

 

[jamal01]

took it apart and the connections seem solid - will take a picture when I have a better camera in hopes of solving this thing

 

[jamal01]

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I took a video of what is happening as well but I think it is self explanatory. Sometimes when I hold the button the coil fires for a split second and then stops

 

[Bad Ninja]

I still think your atty isn't making a solid contact with the center pin on the mod.
When there is a close, but not solid connection, you'll get weak, intermittent firing.

Something isn't making contact.
It's a mechanical so there are only a few things that can cause this
Resistance isn't a factor here.

 

[jamal01]

Ah sorry man misread your message and totally skipped over the word atty. You may be right as I am used to a floating pin and this one I think is fixed.

I tied the atomizer down really tight and haven't had the issue.

Sorry for the noob question and appreciate your help, hopefully that fixes the issue!

 

[jamal01]

damn..still having the issue with the atty tight to the mod. Using a different atty didnt help either.

 

[jamal01]

been having an issue with my tesla invader. Basically sometimes when I fire it will only fire a small pulse and stop firing. Sometimes it will happen and then work fine for another 10-15 draws or so and then happen again. Sometimes it pulses for a split second but sometimes it will stop 1-2 seconds into the draw. The batteries and the button are not hot at all.

The atomizer is flush on the pin

No issue with same coils on IPV2

Using new samsung 25r. Any idea what the problem is, because I love this device. Feels great and hits awesome when it works.

Thanks

Picture of wiring: http://postimg.org/image/rrzrcjta5/

 

[classwife]

Moved to Mechmods from Ecigarette Technical Issues

Merged duplicate threads

 

[Bad Ninja]

been having an issue with my tesla invader. Basically sometimes when I fire it will only fire a small pulse and stop firing. Sometimes it will happen and then work fine for another 10-15 draws or so and then happen again. Sometimes it pulses for a split second but sometimes it will stop 1-2 seconds into the draw. The batteries and the button are not hot at all.

The atomizer is flush on the pin

No issue with same coils on IPV2

Using new samsung 25r. Any idea what the problem is, because I love this device. Feels great and hits awesome when it works.

Thanks

Picture of wiring: http://postimg.org/image/rrzrcjta5/

If the atty is making good contact, trace the connection.
Next Would be the positive wire, if tight and solid, check the switch.

Something isn't making a solid contact.
There is a limited amount things that can go wrong.
Mechs are insanely simple devices.
If I had that box I front of me, I could sort it out in minutes.
Don't give up
We can find the problem.

 

[jamal01]

Appreciate the help...without a doubt a very simple device.
This isnt a true mech mod from what I understand, since it has a PTC fuse in it

There is one connection that seems like it may not be soldered well...from the fuse to the button.
But the connection is there, posted some pictures in hopes that it can help.

Thanks so much again, was going to trash it but it was too beautiful.

 

[tFOrRESTee]

My guess is the problem is in your button somewhere. The connections look fine even though the soldering isn't that good. Not sure how things go inside the hot glue though.

This mod has only the fuse but not a mosfet so the current passes thru the button (so it's not like the button pushes something to complete the circuit without current passing thru it). After long uses, it could mess up with your button.

Another possibility is the fuse which is like a circuit breaker so it kicks in when the current exceeds the limit.

I read that the invader II has 3 mosfets in it.

 

[jamal01]

So I notice it pulses when I dry burn always, so it must be a heat thing or something cutting off the current?

 

[rks1949]

Did you ever get it figured out? I have a invader and it has worked flawlessly from the first day I got it. I've used mine so much that the finish has worn off it! I re-coated it with truck bed spray in liner,and like it more than ever now! Hope you got it sorted out.

 

[93gc40]

Bad switch resistor or battery. maybe the "fixed" 510 pins need to be adjusted. You do say the Atty works OK on another mod there for the mod is the issue. Get you VOM out and find the loose connection.