*GEM: A new RTA by MarkBugs

[dems86]

Pulled the deck out of the other GEM, the posi post is definitely noticeable higher than the neg like I thought (I noticed it while building the first one). Tolerances I'm sure are very small, but it didn't seem like your posi post was any higher than on both of mine...ionno

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[turbocad6]

don't know which model you have but here is how mine sits

with nothing mounted it shows as a short, the center pin is touching the hybrid adapter, it's only after the tank is snugged down that the center screw puts a little pressure on the center contact and creates a gap. the dry burn ring has more threading so it may be pushing it down enough but then when you mount the tank it's just a little too short. try turning that center screw out slightly should do it I think

 

[UKPaul]

I am using it on a vaporshark rdna and has same issue on my little ohms checker.

 

[turbocad6]

ewww, then no, sounds like it's something in the chamber I guess

 

[UKPaul]

It is a great design though, so easy to get the deck in and out.

Can't wait to get it sorted.

 

[dems86]

It is a great design though, so easy to get the deck in and out.

Can't wait to get it sorted.

I'd contact MB and tell 'em what's happening, perhaps they'll have an idea what's going on, or if there is indeed an issue

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[UKPaul]

Just a thought,

When you push your deck into the chamber is there approx a 1mm gap that you can put your nail in to pull the deck back out,

Or does it push rite in tite ?

 

[dems86]

Just a thought,

When you push your deck into the chamber is there approx a 1mm gap that you can put your nail in to pull the deck back out,

Or does it push rite in tite ?

There is a small gap to fit your nail in

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[qorax]

Just a thought, When you push your deck into the chamber is there approx a 1mm gap that you can put your nail in to pull the deck back out, Or does it push rite in tite ?

There is a small gap to fit your nail in

There's supposed to be no gap at all. Yes you can wriggle in your nail, to pull it out, but that's b'coz of the natural bevels between the faces of two touching metal sub-parts.

 

[qorax]

@mommabird62 : Thank you Ma'am And CONGRATULATIONS !

 

[dems86]

There's supposed to be no gap at all. Yes you can wriggle in your nail, to pull it out, but that's b'coz of the natural bevels between the faces of two touching metal sub-parts.

BOTH of my GEMs go in this far EXACTLY...so, I dunno

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[UKPaul]

I will check tomorrow Q but sure there is a clear gap of 0.5mm to 1mm and assumed that was part of the design.

Perhaps my posi post is high and stopping the deck going all the way in, although when I screw the 510 cap on it screws down flush to the afc ring.

 

[UKPaul]

BOTH of my GEMs go in this far EXACTLY...so, I dunno

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Yeh, that looks similar to mine.

 

[dems86]

They couldn't possible go in any farther because the chamber moves inwards as a stopper...

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[qorax]

BOTH of my GEMs go in this far EXACTLY...so, I dunno

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Dems, that deck of yours is NOT sitting well. Pls wriggle it a bit, aligning the guiding groove with the stud, and then press it further. It should sit snug. Yours is not.

 

[UKPaul]

I have to sleep now as I am extremely envious of you all vaping on you gems.

 

[dems86]

I have the stud and guide dead on, and they both sit like that (the picture is with the second one I haven't built yet). Perfectly aligned guide and notch, it won't budge in a fraction of a mm farther on either GEM *shrugs*

Slides in perfect and stops with the top of the notch making a flat surface with the bottom of the deck

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[qorax]

Dems, that deck of yours is NOT sitting well. Pls wriggle it a bit, aligning the guiding groove with the stud, and then press it further. It should sit snug. Yours is not.

Ps: Or, your coil is obstructing its movement inside the chamber. Another reason for it to short out soon - if not already.

 

[dems86]

Ps: Or, your coil is obstructing its movement inside the chamber. Another reason for it to short out soon - if not already.

My coil is inside the cup, no shorts after 6 tanks and three days

Not even a hundredth on the resistance

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[qorax]

I have the stud and guide dead on, and they both sit like that (the picture is with the second one I haven't built yet). Perfectly aligned guide and notch, it won't budge in a fraction of a mm farther on either GEM *shrugs*

Slides in perfect and stops with the top of the notch making a flat surface with the bottom of the deck

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Remove the coil and see. That deck will sit flush. If not - you've a runaway GEM, which needs replacement.
Ps: The length of the stud is roughly the same as the width of the base plate of the deck. They marry perfectly.