Help!! Noob with 5v box mod with TI chip!!!

[Curvychic]

So, I was very generously given a 5v box mod that uses a TI chip. I have the correct 14500 batt loaded. I put a brand new 510 atty on it and nothing... I put that same 510 atty on my ego batt and it fires. Then, I put an LR 510 atty on the box mod and held it just for a sec to see if it fires and it does (but I was told not use LR on the 5v.) What in the world am I doing wrong? Where can I get some atties that will work with this 5v box mod? I'm a total noob as far as this stuff goes, but I really want to try my mod. HELP!!!!!! (And please talk "dumb" because I only really know my ego T setup.)

 

[breaktru]

So, I was very generously given a 5v box mod that uses a TI chip. I have the correct 14500 batt loaded. I put a brand new 510 atty on it and nothing... I put that same 510 atty on my ego batt and it fires. Then, I put an LR 510 atty on the box mod and held it just for a sec to see if it fires and it does (but I was told not use LR on the 5v.) What in the world am I doing wrong? Where can I get some atties that will work with this 5v box mod? I'm a total noob as far as this stuff goes, but I really want to try my mod. HELP!!!!!! (And please talk "dumb" because I only really know my ego T setup.)

I'm assuming it has no adjustment and it's a PTN04050c regulator. No, you can not use LR attys at 5 volts.
Use a 2.5 ohm to 3.0 ohm atty. The 2.5 ohm will give you about 10 watts and maybe a little hot.

 

[Dalton63841]

I have ran into situations with a couple atties, where they would work on one but not on another, even on stock hardware. It seems that the atty connection doesn't always, connect quite right. Do you have any other standard atties to test on it?

 

[AttyPops]

I have ran into situations with a couple atties, where they would work on one but not on another, even on stock hardware. It seems that the atty connection doesn't always, connect quite right. Do you have any other standard atties to test on it?

This.

Try a bent paper clip and gently pry up the center post, 1st on the atty and if that doesn't work, check the connector on the box. There's a post around here on ECF about "if your atty works on one device and not another".... but I don't have it bookmarked. If this description is insufficient, try a search with some variant of the above quoted text.

 

[breaktru]

Sorry guys but you can't use LR's on a 5volt TI booster. It will shut down. It's exceeding the regs limit.

 

[Dalton63841]

Sorry guys but you can't use LR's on a 5volt TI booster. It will shut down. It's exceeding the regs limit.

The OP says the regular atty isn't working, but the different atty, which happens to be LR, is working.

 

[bmhome1]

Scrubbing both the 510 socket and 510 atty with a rolled-up paper towel's edge might reveal black residue from either/both. Helps connectivity problems sometimes.

 

[breaktru]

opppps......... That's what happens when you speed read. I saw LR. Sorry my mistake.

 

[jonboyusmc]

The 510 modders connector work great for taking up the difference in center pin height. I can't use my vape tank on my evercool box without it. It also helps dial in the draw too. I also made one to fit in a stainless drip well, for when I run an atty. These are great little adapters, just a little pricey at $7 a piece. I guarantee if you pop one of these on your box mod, then screw an atty in, it will fire. Just don't put that LR atty in there, or it's life expectancy will be pretty short.

 

[Gummy Bear]

As Dalton said, some attys just won't work on some connectors.
But the first thing before giving up is to gently pry the center pins on both of them up just a bit ( as described above). you don't need to tighten them tight. just feel them get snug and that should be fine. My wife screws hers on so tight I need a vice to get them off and then some of her attys will do just what you are talking about.
If most attys work and one every now and then don't ,,, well that does happen. I have one or two that I know that they will not work on this mod but are just fine on another mod.

 

[Curvychic]

I'm assuming it has no adjustment and it's a PTN04050c regulator. No, you can not use LR attys at 5 volts.
Use a 2.5 ohm to 3.0 ohm atty. The 2.5 ohm will give you about 10 watts and maybe a little hot.

Any suggestions on where I should purchase these atties? I have no idea about watts or anything. I've only ever used tank atties and the LR for dripping.

I have ran into situations with a couple atties, where they would work on one but not on another, even on stock hardware. It seems that the atty connection doesn't always, connect quite right. Do you have any other standard atties to test on it?

Unfortunately, I don't have any other atties. I have tank atties, the LR atty, and 4 new reg. atties given to me in PIF.

Scrubbing both the 510 socket and 510 atty with a rolled-up paper towel's edge might reveal black residue from either/both. Helps connectivity problems sometimes.

Both connectors are completely clean. The atties are brand new and I believe the mod was only tested. I'll clean them both anyways just to try!

The 510 modders connector work great for taking up the difference in center pin height. I can't use my vape tank on my evercool box without it. It also helps dial in the draw too. I also made one to fit in a stainless drip well, for when I run an atty. These are great little adapters, just a little pricey at $7 a piece. I guarantee if you pop one of these on your box mod, then screw an atty in, it will fire. Just don't put that LR atty in there, or it's life expectancy will be pretty short.

Could you please point me in the direction of where I can order one of these? (P.S. I was checking out your mods earlier, and if I had the slightest clue how to DIY one with the kits you have, I would totally go for one!!! )

 

[Curvychic]

This.

Try a bent paper clip and gently pry up the center post, 1st on the atty and if that doesn't work, check the connector on the box. There's a post around here on ECF about "if your atty works on one device and not another".... but I don't have it bookmarked. If this description is insufficient, try a search with some variant of the above quoted text.

I will check that out. Thanks!! (Even though I'm terrified I'll mess up something.)

As Dalton said, some attys just won't work on some connectors.
But the first thing before giving up is to gently pry the center pins on both of them up just a bit ( as described above). you don't need to tighten them tight. just feel them get snug and that should be fine. My wife screws hers on so tight I need a vice to get them off and then some of her attys will do just what you are talking about.
If most attys work and one every now and then don't ,,, well that does happen. I have one or two that I know that they will not work on this mod but are just fine on another mod.

This is my first ever experience with a mod of any sort. I don't have any knowledge about regular atties, carts, cartomizers, mods, etc... The only thing I'm good with are tank pvs (like Inferno, ego-T) and my juice. LOL I want to learn though. Just take it slow. LOL

 

[Curvychic]

I think I found the post (Atty problems)). I tried what was suggested, but still nothing. When I screwed the adjusted atty onto the mod's connector, it just pushed it back in. I just don't understand why in the world it's not working??? Batt is fully charged, mod is switched on and atty works on ego XL batt.

 

[jonboyusmc]

Curvy, here's the link to the connector I was talking about.

Shorty 510 Extension and Connector

I used to have the same problems with not making connections sometimes. I put one of these little guys inline, and haven't had a problem since. Take the little nut off the bottom and pitch it, if you go for one of these. Also the hole can be soldered closed to make an extra layer of protection, so juice has a harder time getting in your mod.

 

[Curvychic]

Ok, sorry for the multiple back to back posts, but I was thinking since the LR atties I have work (but not recommended to use), I could just order the regular atties from where I got the LRs (Volcano ecigs). I was reading in another post on here that the average ohms of the reg atties is 2.3-2.6. Would these be okay for 5v vaping with the TI chip???

 

[Curvychic]

So would these work? Avid Vapers. I started to google some of the things you guys were talking about. LOL I'm uncertain if this will help since the post slid back up when I screwed it in. I did find that the atties that won't work on the mod came from LiteCigUsa. (Again, they work great on my ego XL batt though). I'm thinking of ordering some reg atties from Volcano ecig where I got the LRs that seem to work (but not recommended.)

Curvy, here's the link to the connector I was talking about.

Shorty 510 Extension and Connector

I used to have the same problems with not making connections sometimes. I put one of these little guys inline, and haven't had a problem since. Take the little nut off the bottom and pitch it, if you go for one of these. Also the hole can be soldered closed to make an extra layer of protection, so juice has a harder time getting in your mod.

 

[jonboyusmc]

Yep, those are the exact same connectors. I wish I could find a cheaper source for these, because I've got the vaper's dream drawn up using these.

 

[VWFringe]

i saw a mod that might help - you take a standard staple and bend it in half, then bend small wings near the ends and drop it into the (hopefully) open hole of the connector, and the metal will make contact if there's too much of a gap...?

edit: do you have a volt-meter? and - silly, but are the batteries fresh? on Bizarro-World days LR would fire on dead batteries, and standard not at all, is today one of those days?

 

[Curvychic]

The problem is I don't think there is a gap. When I pulled the pin up on the atty and the connector and replaced the atty, it just pushed back up. This leads to me to believe that it's connecting, but for some reason, just won't fire. Thanks for the suggestion though. At this point, I'll try anything!!

i saw a mod that might help - you take a standard staple and bend it in half, then bend small wings near the ends and drop it into the (hopefully) open hole of the connector, and the metal will make contact if there's too much of a gap...?

 

[AttyPops]

I think I found the post (Atty problems)). I tried what was suggested, but still nothing. When I screwed the adjusted atty onto the mod's connector, it just pushed it back in. I just don't understand why in the world it's not working??? Batt is fully charged, mod is switched on and atty works on ego XL batt.

Well, that was step 1. Now, without a meter and some testing, this gets more complicated...

Let's assume, from your description, that the center posts are in fact connecting on that 3.0 ohm atty. Let's further assume (checking assumptions):
1) The atty is good since it works on the eGo
2) The atty is connecting on the 5 v mod
3) The 3.x volt eGo fires the 3.0 ohm atty.
4) The LR atty fires (briefly checked) while on the 5v mod

Something is strange to be sure. The LR atty actually draws MORE amps than the regular atty, so you'd think that it wouldn't work if the batteries were bad or the regulator was iffy. IDK if there's some threshold requirement, ..... you wouldn't think so. What TI chip is it? Does the mod have an adjustment thumb-wheel or small screw (pot) that you turn?

Does the regular atty get warm at all???? Put it on the 5 v mod and hold the button down for 10 seconds. Does it feel warm at all? Do you have a meter?

Note that it is remotely possible that the mod can only supply enough power to barely fire the LR atty and won't fire the 3.0 ohm atty. You may wish to try another set of batts too.