Intro To The "3DFS ALPHA" By: Digitalciggz.com

[RippleInStillWater]

I'm sorry for your struggles, my mod-loving friends.....I sure was hoping for the best from this baby, this thread has been a hard read a lot of the time lately......

 

[Sacker]

while waiting for email for support, i was looking up into the EQ... it might be serialized, but not sure... on what I can see is a 22 etched on the alum where the battery gets seated. (the eq on the outside is the front of the EQ) you will need a flashlight and just look straight up, if you have ejuice in your pump.

was wondering if anyone that has thier EQ already, can they check to see if they have any type of etchings on thiers? it could be serials dunno, until others have looked.


was something to pass time with

 

[Friend of Atlas]

I'm still waiting to hear from anyone that's tried to use thier EQ in daylight and change the settings.

Also, I just found my EQ on (no auto shut off) after setting it down for 3 hours this afternoon - lied it down on its back- no atty installed and no juice in the unit.

Had it in the car to work today and I no problems feeding it, but I COULD NOT see the green LED's well - could see them better with sunglasses on, but still not well. Didn't feel very safe when I changed the voltage while driving.

That video actually creeps me out, LOL. It would've been better if it ended around 20 -25 seconds.
Thanks for the effort Drummer.

Seriously, my EQ shipped Monday. Tomorrow is Friday and I haven't received yet. Tomorrow evening I expect to have it in hand. I so hope I get a problem free EQ.

Are the voltage switching problems universal?

I am not having as many voltage resets as others seem to be, but I have had them occur. I will be noting them in a log for reporting in a few days.

I used mine all day today and had no voltage re-sets. I must say though that I have not used the 4v range, only the 5v-5.9v and 6.0 locked. Tomorrow morning I'll try the upper 4's and let y'all know. About the weirdest thing that happened to mine is I tried to run the pump program and the display froze with the first 2 green led's on. Took out the battery, replaced it, and it hasn't happened since.

Also, are everyone's voltage re-sets with a 901/801 with adapter or just 510's?

Have had it happen with 510 2.3 ohm @ 4.9V & 306 3.6 ohm @ 6V.

Is anyone else using the 306 adapter - mine is extremely loose on both ends - anyone else?

 

[Sponge Bobiwan]

Cancelled order #2260 @ 6:14 PM CDT, Friday August 12, 2011.

 

[cdaugherty]

Got my confirm of cancellation from Michael. Just waiting for the refund. Best of luck to you all.. looks like me and my Ali'i VV will have to do me for now. Will be keeping a close eye on the future of the EQ as I still feel it is a very promising device.

 

[NCC]

while waiting for email for support, i was looking up into the EQ... it might be serialized, but not sure... on what I can see is a 22 etched on the alum where the battery gets seated. (the eq on the outside is the front of the EQ) you will need a flashlight and just look straight up, if you have ejuice in your pump.

There's a 24 on mine.

 

[Aceyboogie]

I really wanted mine to work out as well- and had participated in some of the betas and early releases you mentioned. My frustrations go beyond the issues we've identified- I thought it unfair to post subjective opinions (I do have a less than stellar opinion about usability) until we could get some of the objective issues adressed but its unclear that that's going to happen- short of fixing a bricked or leaking unit, we've had no acknowledgement of any of the issues and no public support from DC. Given this is a supplier posting and was used as a marketing vehicle for the device, I think its rude that DC has elected to not make the effort to actively participate here during this crucial time.



One difference is we've seen open discussion on the betas for the aformentioned devices- for some reason, possibly the confidence we had in Mario, it seemed to be a non issue here- I (probably like the rest of you) assumed that any issue comming from the Beta testers would be fully resolved before the units shipped. Clearly we were wrong. I still think we deserve an answer as to why Mario is no longer participating in this discussion. I don't know what's going on on the back end but I don't think Mario is involved in this any more and I think if he were, we'd have some clear dialoge and commitment to get these issues fixed.

I will say that subjectively I think the device is unsuited for mobile use - I found the UI cumbersome at best and impossible at other times- imagine driving and trying to check the remaining charge or set the voltage when you can't see the LEDs... As per BasiRay's video- remembering settings past the first three taps is a PITA. I hope between now and his next review he gets to take it out and about, puts it on his meter, and does a bit of side by side against a Darwin and a ProVari.

Jim, I totally concur...it's a damn shame that DC is not stepping up to the plate and addressing these concerns.

 

[Vtwin]

Been vaping hard on mine (2nd shipment) for 2 days with no problems. No voltage resets or "lockout". The only problem I had was that I fried a new Iken 2.2 Ohm 306 after about 3 minutes at 4.4V. Iken's 306 attys don't usually "fry" at such low voltage.
Maybe just a bad atty. I switched to a standard 510 and been vaping at 4.4V with no problems. Waiting on a 510/801 adapter
from SuperT to try some of my Iken 801 "shorties". Have some Cannons on the way also. I much prefer 801s to 510s. Will post again if I have any issues. So far so good.

 

[NCC]

Vtwin, that's great to hear! I just got mine late this afternoon and just got it assembled and working in the past half hour.

Please keep us posted.

 

[cypresss]

while waiting for email for support, i was looking up into the EQ... it might be serialized, but not sure... on what I can see is a 22 etched on the alum where the battery gets seated. (the eq on the outside is the front of the EQ) you will need a flashlight and just look straight up, if you have ejuice in your pump.

was wondering if anyone that has thier EQ already, can they check to see if they have any type of etchings on thiers? it could be serials dunno, until others have looked.


was something to pass time with

There's an 18 on mine.

 

[Drumonron]

Another Week, Another round at it:

at the request of a brutha vapuh

an updated list:

The Fraternal Brotherhood of the EQ

UN / order #
jimho 2196 ------------------------->shipped 08/01/2011----->1st one received!! on 08/04/2011
Drumonron 2197 - X2 ordered ------->shipped 08/01/2011----->received on 08/04/2011
mxbnw 2198 ----------------------->shipped 08/01/2011----->received on 08/04/2011
bengalbacker ????------------------->shipped 08/01/2011----->received on 08/04/2011
crippledbazooka 2200 --------------->shipped 08/01/2011----->received on 08/04/2011
mwa102464 2205 x2 ordered------>shipped 08/08/2011-------->received on 08/10/2011
rusty272 2206------------------------>shipped 08/08/2011---->received on 08/10/2011
Vtwin 2207------------------------->shipped 08/08/2011------->received on 08/10/2011
Friend of Atlas 2208---------------->shipped 08/08/2011-------->received on 08/10/2011
harpo ????-------------------------->shipped 08/08/2011--------->received on 08/10/2011
misterD #2210 **1st one to cancel and get his moneys back**-->08/05/2011
cypresss 2211---------------------->shipped 08/08/2011-------->received on 08/11/2011
A4tune8one 2212------------------>shipped 08/08/2011-------->received on 08/11/2011???
Sacker 2213------------------------>shipped 08/08/2011-------->received on 08/10/2011
basilray ????----------------------->shipped 08/08/2011-------->received on 08/10/2011
NCC 2215-------------------------->shipped 08/08/2011-------->received on 08/12/2011
crazylegsnorthrup 2216-------------->shipped 08/08/2011-------->received on 08/11/2011
irukandji9111 2220------------------>shipped 08/10/2011-------->received on 08/12/2011
jifjifjif 2222------------------------->shipped 08/10/2011-------->received on 08/12/2011
simplydraven 2231 xxcanceledxx-->08/11/2011
eastman 2233
ioicctsniw 2234
mspace 2237
Recht 2241
cdaugherty 2246 xxcanceledxx-->08/12/2011
Cuseguy 2250
fenderbc 2253
Sponge Bobiwan 2260 xxcanceledxx-->08/12/2011
Rottwyler 2266
dogtownvapster 2268
medman1234 2269
DTO 2274
Camp43 2277
Aceyboogie 2278 xxcanceledxx-->08/05/2011 **2nd person to cancel**
Filthy-Beast 2280
Haadkoe 2291 xxcanceledxx-->08/12/2011
ken729 2296
rockstarr 2561

red = canceled
blue = returned to Digitalciggz for repair

40 units accounted for so far...

...nice!

The Original 100 placed orders beginning on July 1, 2011 @ 7:00PST
The Eclipse EQ's were all but gone in much less than a day's time.
We are bonded for eternity by this endeavor.

Points of interest:

1.)Shipping confirmation numbers started to be received on 08/01/2011
@ approx 02:24 pm PST / 05:24pm EST.

2.) First person to receive their EQ was Jimho!! on 08/04/2011 @ (see post for time)
***************************************************************
08/13/2011, FRIDAY VIA EMAIL...
...DIGITALCIGGZ RECALLS THE FIRST 26 UNITS FOR POSSIBLE WELL LEAKAGE ISSUES THAT
COULD LEAD TO MANY SHUTDOWNS, LOCKUPS, ETC....FULL RECALL BY DC.
***************************************************************

Those listed are people who posted their order numbers....

....wanna be on the list? Post the order number.

Failures(returned for service):

1.) mxbnw-1st batch
2.) Drumonron-1st batch
3.) harpo-2nd batch
4.) sacker-2nd batch

 

[Drumonron]

while waiting for email for support, i was looking up into the EQ... it might be serialized, but not sure... on what I can see is a 22 etched on the alum where the battery gets seated. (the eq on the outside is the front of the EQ) you will need a flashlight and just look straight up, if you have ejuice in your pump.

was wondering if anyone that has thier EQ already, can they check to see if they have any type of etchings on thiers? it could be serials dunno, until others have looked.


was something to pass time with

I'm at work and it's not with me but I'll check tomorrow morning and let you all know.

 

[Friend of Atlas]

while waiting for email for support, i was looking up into the EQ... it might be serialized, but not sure... on what I can see is a 22 etched on the alum where the battery gets seated. (the eq on the outside is the front of the EQ) you will need a flashlight and just look straight up, if you have ejuice in your pump.

was wondering if anyone that has thier EQ already, can they check to see if they have any type of etchings on thiers? it could be serials dunno, until others have looked.


was something to pass time with

17 on mine

 

[NCC]

Something for Drummer to add to his compilation?
The mystery numbers. No repeats yet. Is it the order number? (which would count as a serial)

17 Friend of Atlas
18 cypresss
22 Sacker
24 NCC

 

[jimho]

Looks like my serial number is 8 - Good find Sacker!... took me a little time to find it- it's in the battery compartment, betwen the battery guide rails on the back side of the EQ button side.... about 1/2 way up.

Drumon can start adding it to his list.

 

[mwa102464]

I have 11 & lucky 13

 

[cuseguy]

Even more remarkable than secret etched serial numbers is still no response from you-know-who. Just sayin...

 

[jimho]

!!! Check your emails guys = total recall!!!

 

[mwa102464]

I think it's obvious that Mario has gone AWOL, we should just let it lye for now, he could have person reasons or whatever, he will be back theres no doubt in my mind.

 

[mwa102464]

!!! Check your emails guys = total recall!!!

Oh NO, WHAT ?