Hopefully thread of the year. Step inside>

[rebgold]

I don't understand the idea in the first place, as I barely understand the electronics to even use my ego twist, lol, but wouldn't this all be simpler if he just bought a second cheap 1100 or 1000 battery to switch out when the first one dies? That's what I do, take one to work, have one charging at home, switch them out when I get home and again in the morning. Neither of them cost over 30 bucks.

 

[Bud Man]

I'm hoping to get a 1200mah VV PT like this SLB eGo-V v2 MEGA 1200mah PassThrough eGo 3.0-6.0v OLED - STNLS [gv-SLBeGo-VMEGA-STAINLESS] - $35.95 : GotVapes.com, E-cigarette Supplies - Atomizers Cartomizers Mods Juice and more
and run it to a wall/car USB, and connecting it to a portable USB PSU in my pocket if needed. Even if I never use up the 1300mahs, keeping it on the PSU will prolong the life span of the PT.

Not much love in this thread LOL

To the OP this will work fine for what you are wanting to do ( the snip I quoted) I run a 900mAH bat hooked to a 1.5A 5volt source in my car for long trips daily chain vaping and have had no issues for several months.

 

[charmschool]

Umm, I really hate to say it because I've personally had nothing but nice replies from the forum users since I've been here. But, sheesh. I'm starting to have flashbacks from other forums I've been to in the past. Frankly, I'm kinda taken by surprise. As horrible of an idea as it might be, I never expected the poor fella to be targeted like he has been. He has every right to be upset, in my opinion. Almost every one of you did nothing but mock him and then derail the thread into utter uselessness.

I dunno. I guess I'm so shocked because I never thought some of you would behave in such a way to another forum user here.

You know, I chastised some people in the New Users forum for this exact behavior the other day, but there is a huge difference here. He posted in the GENERAL DISCUSSION forum using a provocative title, with a subject that belongs in the MODDER section. Very little of what happened was harsh (most was hilarious), and he was warned that he was posting in the wrong place. He could have started a new thread where it belonged, but instead, chose to continue with this one, and add fuel to the fire. There is no innocent victim here. Dude was seeking attention, and he got it.

*edit* And one more comment. Most of the people involved in the derailing are VERY active in the forum, and are never anything but helpful when someone needs real guidance, something OP would have found, had he posted in the correct forum.

 

[mmudder]

He cannot move the thread. Posting another one would have only resulted in these same people following him and doing the same thing they're doing now. I've seen mods move countless threads, and they will likely either move or flat out close this one as well. A provocative title? I don't know what's going on with you all hating on the title so much. In his mind, he had a good idea in the works, I'm sure. He was probably very excited, truth be told. He even added a "Hopefully" to it. In short, he wasn't declaring his thread to be earth-shattering.

While the thread might have been posted in the wrong forum, that does not equate to a mob-like mentality. It might have been hilarious to you, but often times, fun at the expense of others can be to those doing it.

As for your comment about the character of the people who were doing the derailing and mocking, being helpful only if someone posts in the right section means little when you alienate people who make mistakes. I see this as a community of sorts. Are you going to start tarring and feathering people for small mistakes like posting in the wrong section? No matter what you may think, you are not a moderator. It's their jobs to handle stuff like this, not ours. We only make ourselves look bad to newbies who might be browsing.

 

[Absintheur]

Not going to bother reading through all the sarcasm and bashing...

Charged the power pack last night, been using it with a passthrough this morning. I have power vaped through about 2.5mls of juice using a 1.7 ohm Ikenvape with the passthrough set at 3.6 volts...no issues, the power pack is staying very cool to the touch. Vaping very well. Power pack showed 4 lit dots when I started, dropped to 3 fairly quickly but has stayed on 3 lit dots since.

I will keep using it today but so far I am happy with the results.

 

[charmschool]

He cannot move the thread. Posting another one would have only resulted in these same people following him and doing the same thing they're doing now. I've seen mods move countless threads, and they will likely either move or flat out close this one as well. A provocative title? I don't know what's going on with you all hating on the title so much. In his mind, he had a good idea in the works, I'm sure. He was probably very excited, truth be told. He even added a "Hopefully" to it. In short, he wasn't declaring his thread to be earth-shattering.

While the thread might have been posted in the wrong forum, that does not equate to a mob-like mentality. It might have been hilarious to you, but often times, fun at the expense of others can be to those doing it.

As for your comment about the character of the people who were doing the derailing and mocking, being helpful only if someone posts in the right section means little when you alienate people who make mistakes. I see this as a community of sorts. Are you going to start tarring and feathering people for small mistakes like posting in the wrong section? No matter what you may think, you are not a moderator. It's their jobs to handle stuff like this, not ours. We only make ourselves look bad to newbies who might be browsing.

"mob mentality"? Over react much? Out of however many thousand members, a handful have a bit of fun with someone LOOKING for attention? There are all sorts of cautioning statements and stickies (READ THIS FIRST) about putting you posts in the correct section. OP ingored all that. Rude was met with rude. It doesn't make it right, but if you expect any less, either here or in RL, you're going to be sadly dissapointed.

And if you think anyone would have followed to "tar and feather" him in another thread (beyond the usual spirited debate), all I can say is, wow. You may have actually made your point if you (or anyone browsing) think that would have happened.

 

[Dougiestyle]

Wow. This thread has been entertaining.

This thread may have warranted a different title.

Cyber-bullying happens on ECF, now, huh?

To the OP,

The answers to your inquiry are easy:

The source must provide ample power to the drain.

One or both (source and/or drain) should have some protection (over charge>drain/over drain<source)

If your drain is unregulated/unprotected, the full amperage of the source is supplied

If your drain requires a limited (let's say 1amp) supply and your supply is offering 2amps, you're withing spec. The circuit of your drain will only pull 1amp. It will prevent the full current of the supply by its regulation

If you attach an un-regulated drain of +2.1amps to a source which is regulated to supply that only offers 2 amps, the most current you'll get into your drain is 2amps

I hope this answers your questions. To be short, yes, you can hook an eGo PT to a PSU, as long as the PSU supplies the current required by the PT to function. Both should have protection.

To all the hijackers, thanks for the useless entertainment

OP, post in the correct area from now on. ECF does like to help when presented with ideas in the proper manner.



ETA: the PSU that you have pictured is 4x 3000mah 18650-parallel, providing 8-20amps to the internal chraging circuit. That circuit uses the excess amperage to produce the supply voltage of 5v. The circuit regulates the supply voltage to 2.1amps. If you connect something that draws more than 2.1amps, the PSU will not function. Basically, you're safe. Stick a belt-clip on that thing and go about your business with your portable, week-long PT.

 

[Rocketpunk]

Well, I for one would never hound anyone or chase them through subforums. That's just plain mean. I'm only speaking for myself.

I do own both the passthrough and the SLB mega mentioned in this thread and I love both. I actually bought two Megas because I sold my Twist to a knuckledragger and had to rescue it back.

 

[charmschool]

"mob mentality"? Over react much? Out of however many thousand members, a handful have a bit of fun with someone LOOKING for attention? There are all sorts of cautioning statements and stickies (READ THIS FIRST) about putting you posts in the correct section. OP ingored all that. Rude was met with rude. It doesn't make it right, but if you expect any less, either here or in RL, you're going to be sadly dissapointed.

And if you think anyone would have followed to "tar and feather" him in another thread (beyond the usual spirited debate), all I can say is, wow. You may have actually made your point if you (or anyone browsing) think that would have happened.

I've got one more thing to add, and then I'll shut up, I promise. The flip side of "making us look bad" is how many newbies would be intimidated by clicking on a link that invites them to "step inside" in the GENERAL DISCUSSION FORUM, only to be confronted by a discussion full of techincal jargon? Yes, the mods should (and I hope they will) close or move this thread. In the meantime, I think a "citizen's arrest" was made, however inelegantly, and those that read through it considered it as such.

 

[Absintheur]

sad...I make a relevant post that addresses the OP and it is ignored in favor of egotistical posturing...

 

[schmicknick]

Wow ...that is sure an attention grabbing title!

...I'm glad it works! I had been thinking about this to orchestrate into an Arakis-style stillsuit modified for vaping, but have further chosen to consider mechanical electrical generation + solar cells embedded into the fabrics. ...but still... I like it.

Modern Day New York. The Ghostsbusters are old. There aren't a lot of ghosts anymore. Business is slacking. But then something happens...

...This is even more awesome... very exciting storyline... big time..

Thanks...I think... Cheers, ~M

 

[Rocketpunk]

Are... are you discussing... Dune?!

God save me, I might hijack the thread again!

(I love Dune. Shai-Hulud for the win.)

I wish all of you guys would hang out in the Lounge so we wouldn't get in trouble.

 

[PLANofMAN]

...Stick a belt-clip on that thing and go about your business with your portable, week-long PT.

Belt clip? And lose the unrestrained freedom that a fanny pack offers! Why on earth would he want to do that?

Well, I for one would never hound anyone or chase them through subforums. That's just plain mean. I'm only speaking for myself.

I do own both the passthrough and the SLB mega mentioned in this thread and I love both. I actually bought two Megas because I sold my Twist to a knuckledragger and had to rescue it back.

I remember reading that thread. Hilarious. "...You have to screw it in to charge it?" lmfao

sad...I make a relevant post that addresses the OP and it is ignored in favor of egotistical posturing...

Your post was great and wonderful. This post ^ is egotistical posturing. Someone so full of themselves must think that they are the Mahdi! Mahdi! Lisan-al-Gaib! Mahdi!

Wasn't "Ghostbusters: The Game," supposed to be the spiritual "Ghostbusters 3 movie?" I could swear that I remember reading that somewhere.

 

[Rocketpunk]

Wasn't "Ghostbusters: The Game," supposed to be the spiritual "Ghostbusters 3 movie?" I could swear that I remember reading that somewhere.

You're correct, sir.

I wish it had been a real film instead of a game, however. Not the game. My plot, instead. ;-)

 

[Baditude]

sad...I make a relevant post that addresses the OP and it is ignored in favor of egotistical posturing...

Absintheur, I like you and you bring much to this forum. I personally thank you for that. I enjoy seeing your vast collection in your pics.

However, apparently a lot went wrong in this thread. First off, the title was misleading, literally inviting scrutiny once the topic was presented. Thread of the year? Hardly. It was posted in the wrong sub-forum, it was a topic on modding and should have been begun there.

I appologise if my own actions were not up to my usual no-nonsense, facts-only discussion, especially to the OP. However, by the time the fun started the thread was basically a train wreck already. The main topic had basically run its course, and the thread was then open to change directions as many of them frequently do.

Was what happened inappropriate. I don't think so. It was good-natured fun. Things got on a roll and it may have actually turned into the "thread of the year" because of the enjoyment that I and others got from it. Life is too short to be so serious all of the time.

 

[Judge Dredd]

Alright boys and girls, that's quite far enough. There's too much size-comparison going on (if you catch my drift) for this thread to continue.

Legitimate inquiries about custom devices or modifications should be made in the respective forum.

End of story.