Thanks. Well, that sounds complex. I'm sure I could handle Ohm's law (current is voltage over resistance; I'm fairly sure I don't need Kirchhoff's reformulation in terms of current density, field strength, and conductivity, nor the quantum electrodynamic fundamental explanation involving wavelength vs lattice spacing etc.), but if battery safety is such a critical concern even without the uncontrolled variables of DIY cores, then I guess it might not be an ideal way to go.
My ability to understand the theory aside, I've never built electrical technology, and have no experience at it. I also wouldn't trust myself to perform the delicate manual tasks involved in DIY core building well enough to avoid defects if a defect can mean a battery explosion. Hence, the pre-built atty.
I had assumed that the Tricktank is simply compatible with the Pro Mech, as promotional pictures (manufacturer's website) show these mods with Tricktanks attached, and they do come from the same manufacturer, one which makes precious few other devices the tank might be intended for instead. On the other hand, a review I found online says the pin on the tank is not adjustable and not very long...
I'd also assumed that the firing button on a mech can be locked to prevent it firing in your pocket etc. Is that not the case? It would seem easy to implement something like a mechanical twist lock, latch, etc., and given how important the battery safety issue apparently is on mechs, it seems strange if that's not the case. I realize there's a certain element of I-can-do-it-myself pride in building and using a mech, but surely, there can be at least minimal safety features?
I'm not saying I have to buy from Vgod specifically (and I do realize they're more expensive than most others); but I've only looked at a few brands, and there's a lot out there, so right now my understanding of the market is somewhat limited. Still, from the Vgod site I did look at, their Pro 150 box mod doesn't seem too bad for a two-battery device.
I particularly like the fairly sober look (I'm not much for flashy designs; I prefer simple lines and a clean look, ideally in black or shades of gray for electronics), and that at least its shortest dimension is small (24 mm they say, which I guess is about as little as can fit an 18650 battery). The other two dimensions are, in fact, smaller than the metal cigarette case I usually carry (about 100 x 80 mm the case vs 77 x 56 mm the box), so I guess even with another ~35 mm of an RDTA attached, it's still technically "pocket size" (since the RDTA only covers a fraction of the box's depth dimension).
So the only issue is the weight. The manufacturer doesn't mention it, but how much can a two-battery compact box like this weigh? 250 g including the pair of batteries and atomizer, maybe?
Thx again, Mike
My ability to understand the theory aside, I've never built electrical technology, and have no experience at it. I also wouldn't trust myself to perform the delicate manual tasks involved in DIY core building well enough to avoid defects if a defect can mean a battery explosion. Hence, the pre-built atty.
I had assumed that the Tricktank is simply compatible with the Pro Mech, as promotional pictures (manufacturer's website) show these mods with Tricktanks attached, and they do come from the same manufacturer, one which makes precious few other devices the tank might be intended for instead. On the other hand, a review I found online says the pin on the tank is not adjustable and not very long...
I'd also assumed that the firing button on a mech can be locked to prevent it firing in your pocket etc. Is that not the case? It would seem easy to implement something like a mechanical twist lock, latch, etc., and given how important the battery safety issue apparently is on mechs, it seems strange if that's not the case. I realize there's a certain element of I-can-do-it-myself pride in building and using a mech, but surely, there can be at least minimal safety features?
I'm not saying I have to buy from Vgod specifically (and I do realize they're more expensive than most others); but I've only looked at a few brands, and there's a lot out there, so right now my understanding of the market is somewhat limited. Still, from the Vgod site I did look at, their Pro 150 box mod doesn't seem too bad for a two-battery device.
I particularly like the fairly sober look (I'm not much for flashy designs; I prefer simple lines and a clean look, ideally in black or shades of gray for electronics), and that at least its shortest dimension is small (24 mm they say, which I guess is about as little as can fit an 18650 battery). The other two dimensions are, in fact, smaller than the metal cigarette case I usually carry (about 100 x 80 mm the case vs 77 x 56 mm the box), so I guess even with another ~35 mm of an RDTA attached, it's still technically "pocket size" (since the RDTA only covers a fraction of the box's depth dimension).
So the only issue is the weight. The manufacturer doesn't mention it, but how much can a two-battery compact box like this weigh? 250 g including the pair of batteries and atomizer, maybe?
Thx again, Mike
