Introducing 'the Mako' PV coming soon.....
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Nice Tim , Liking the size of the minow..cute little guy
can't wait to see them in-store
In the words of Alexander: 'It (the minno) makes me feel good about myself'..... don't know what he was driving at with that comment??
Really looking forward to seeing that 801 Minno Tim....woohoo!
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I'll try and get some more pics/vid up with the other options asap for you all....
I'm actually beginning to believe that you have actually grown A beard now True.....
Production will hopefully start next week now for your Mako, which will allow your beard just a little more time to establish itself...
You will have the option to buy a set either as a trio or singly and then all sleeves available separately for anyone who wants to later on add different sizes.
Looks very stylish Tim, and I love the adaptability of the Mako...
Can't wait to see Alexander's next appearance... along with his Mako, of course.
Can't wait to see Alexander's next appearance... along with his Mako, of course.
Hi YoMike,
Yes you are correct - the vent hole is located at the button end so in the event of a battery giving of gasses, the hole allows for the pressure to be released at the bottom end, away from the users face.
The midi and the maksi will both utilise protected 3.7V batteries, but the minno 3.7V option and the midi 6V option will both use unprotected batteries. We are currently trying to source protected batteries for these options too, but at the moment haven't found any.
The difficulty is that most generic ecigs take off the shelf unprotected batteries (701 e-cigar, 601 e-pipe, RS888 mini pipe etc) for the simple reason that they lead to a smaller sized device. So until there is some more will to make protected versions (thus compromising on size), we'll be stuck with some limits to what we can source.
So the toss up is compromising size for safety.... while these events are fairly few and far between, there is still a risk when using unprotected batteries and safety is key.
There are of course precautions that a user can take with unprotected batteries to avoid complications and a little vigilance goes a long way:
1/ Ensure your device has a vent hole (preferably pointing away from the face). This will prevent a pressure build up inside which could cause the weakest part of your device to blow off in an unpredictable manner.
2/ If you feel your device/batteries warming up considerably, remove batteries and check to see if one (or both if you are using two are super heating). If so place outside until they have cooled. After they have cooled, test them with a volt meter and if they read above or below the recommended discharge/overcharge levels, then they are effectively useless. Discontinue use.
3/ The most common reason for a battery to overheat is if there is a short circuit occuring in your device. In this event, remove batteries immediately and send the device back for testing/servicing. If you are more confident with electronics, tentatively try a new battery because it may be that the original battery was a defective one.... unfortunately this does happen as we all know.... cheap does sometimes come at a price.
4/ If you notice that the plastic sleeve surrounding your battery is ripped in places or exposing the metal underneath, do not use this battery. Either a/ replace it or b/ reinsulate the outside of the battery to avoid any further complications.
5/ Get familiar with a voltmeter this is the best way to understand how your batteries work and also to generally get the best from them. I know if I'm going out I always test my batteries religiously before going to make sure they're all fully charged or at least have enough power to last me. After a while, you get a feeling for it, but the voltmeter always gives good clarification if necessary.
6/ Weigh up the risks. If you don't feel confident with using unprotected batteries, then that's inevitably a personal choice. You may however have to rule out a fair number of ecig devices in the process, including many other electronic devices such as cameras etc. Of course there are devices that take protected batteries (including the midi 3.7V and maksi 3.7V), but even the circuit boards on these can sometimes be faulty.... just be vigilant.
7/ If you decide that unprotected batts are fine for you considering that many people use them without issue, (as I have also done for over a year now with ecig devices), just make sure you understand all the risks involved and how to minimise these at all costs.
PS. Sorry Mike this isn't all directed at you, but just thought you raise a good point and hopefully this might be handy for anyone weighing up the risks involved between using protected vs unprotected batteries. I'm sure there are maybe some other useful points I have missed, so anyone who wants to add to these points please feel free...
Glad you like it Chris!
Alexander has insisted on making another video, but I'm slightly nervous because he wants to talk about some new big ideas he has and seeing as we haven't even got the Mako off the ground yet....
ho hum
Very Nice indeed I really like the locking end cap for traveling
Hi Youtube
- yes it is quite practical for travelling or if you put the device in your pocket, although if you are travelling for long periods or it's going to be stowed away, obviously always best practice to remove the batteries/atty altogether with any device.Wow I just noticed the list of ecigs in your signature - that's some mod count you've got going there!
Hi Raven
Yes the prototype in the earlier videos was just a working model, but the latest video is the finished look. Both the button and the atomiser end cap have been made slightly larger/shape altered which was something we originally planned for.
This doesn't add much to the overall length (1mm button increase) when the mouthpiece is connected as the atty is recessed.
Some other improvements to the original were working in a ball bearing for a smooth turning action on the locking button, also overall improved functionality to the button which now has a much smoother action to the original and also taking in the button slightly so the travel distance has been shortened.
Hi Raven
Yes the prototype in the earlier videos was just a working model, but the latest video is the finished look. Both the button and the atomiser end cap have been made slightly larger/shape altered which was something we originally planned for.
This doesn't add much to the overall length (1mm button increase) when the mouthpiece is connected as the atty is recessed.
Some other improvements to the original were working in a ball bearing for a smooth turning action on the locking button, also overall improved functionality to the button which now has a much smoother action to the original and also taking in the button slightly so the travel distance has been shortened.
I might be wrong, but I thought he was taking a little dig at you due to the similarity to the head-cap on the Chuck...
Raven?
Hi Apple,
I haven't really studied the Chuck - is it really similar?
I guess there is only so much you can do with a cylindrical end cap without making it look totally obscure...... I've tried to keep abreast of all the designs coming out so to avoid any obvious faux pas, but it's getting harder with so many new models coming out. Thanks for the heads up I'll take a look.
Just taken a closer look at the Chuck.... I can see some similarity in the endcap, but the difference from what I can see is that the Mako atomiser cap has a wider arc, and a thinner rim.... obviously the diameter and depth is most probably very different also.
If you ask me, overall, the Chuck seems very different - perhaps Raven will clarify what he mean't, if he mean't anything at all....
If you ask me, overall, the Chuck seems very different - perhaps Raven will clarify what he mean't, if he mean't anything at all....
Don't get me wrong, I'm not calling you on it, cuz almost all the mods have one thing or another in common. I'm not saying for sure that's what Raven meant either. That's just the impression I got from the wording and his involvement with the Chuck. I like all of 'em, and wish I had the cash to buy 'em all. Really like the looks and size of the Mako and keeping a close eye on it, cuz I can really only afford one or two. Also love the customized graphics of the Chuck, the crazy steampunk versatility of the GGTS, the 5v Prodigy with the solid product and service, the SB for it's looks and high volt options, etc, etc..... all have their downsides too though, and there's always a new one being "teased" to everyone. It's crazy hard to pick just one when that's all you can afford.
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Hi Apple,
I haven't really studied the Chuck - is it really similar?
I guess there is only so much you can do with a cylindrical end cap without making it look totally obscure...... I've tried to keep abreast of all the designs coming out so to avoid any obvious faux pas, but it's getting harder with so many new models coming out. Thanks for the heads up I'll take a look.
I can totally see that. That's why I wouldn't call foul on this one.
No worries Jackson - it's always good to have some (potential) constructive criticism.... keeps those creative cogs turning...
I had no idea that Raven was affiliated with the Chuck so his comment completely went over me head... unfortunately my head's been elsewhere recently as you can probably tell!
There are quite a few mods now on the market and each differs slightly from the last.... industry button vs custom button; mechanical vs solder; small vs large; end button vs side button; colour vs natural etc etc..... I'm not surprised you're feeling overawed! 8-o
I guess it comes down to the simple things - price, size, shape, performance and last but not least how long it's going to serve.... I'm sure most won't disappoint at the end of the day, so the gut instinct will inevitably kick in when you're ready.
I have a final meeting to discuss the atomiser end cap on monday so might sleep on it to see if anything else springs to mind in the meantime... any ideas most appreciated
I'd like to see a close-up of the head-cap too, but I think you might be overreacting here, Raven. They're different sizes, different threading, it's only an head-cap shape, and as he said, how may options are there in that arena? If I took grainy cell phone pics of the Chuck's head-cap and the PS PT's headcap I could make them look similar.
Of course, if it looks EXACTLY the same, you might have some beef, but it's still just a head-cap, and not some major designing genius. I don't even think it's made from the same material, is it? And that's part of the Chuck's claim-to-fame, right? Don't get all worked up over a cosmetic similarity, please. That's all I'm askin'.
I know that sounds harsh, but I really don't mean it that way. Just get worked up. It's just a shape, there's no mechanism involved with that part. The guy that invented the Super T has a legitimate beef with someone over innovation. A head-cap is a head-cap.
Of course, if it looks EXACTLY the same, you might have some beef, but it's still just a head-cap, and not some major designing genius. I don't even think it's made from the same material, is it? And that's part of the Chuck's claim-to-fame, right? Don't get all worked up over a cosmetic similarity, please. That's all I'm askin'.
I know that sounds harsh, but I really don't mean it that way. Just get worked up. It's just a shape, there's no mechanism involved with that part. The guy that invented the Super T has a legitimate beef with someone over innovation. A head-cap is a head-cap.
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I'm not getting worked up Apple, I just thought it strange that there is so much difference in their old visual design of their head cap, compared to the current one. From the video, there seems to be a lot of visual similarities to the Chucks head cap. That is why I asked for clarification with a closeup.
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