iPV Mini?

[Art Mustel]

Mine is pretty exact and fires down to 0.4 ohms coil. Or maybe it is wrong? Not that i was trying to make 0.4 ohms coils but rather made several trying for 0.5. Some read 0.5, some 0.4. I know I am optimist in excess and say to myself it is more precise than the other devices I own, I confess than besides VV mods to test against it I only own an el cheapo meter. Now, if I had bought expensive 0.5 ohms coils like the Atlantis ones and they didn't work then I'd be REALLY annoyed, but it seems no one had that issue yet.

To be realist, this is a good mod. Mainly speaking about price/performance/looks. Not perfect, what is? For instance, mine is the silver one, don't know if other finishes are the same but this one is a bit more polished than I like and feels like if it could slide easily of my hands (really has not happened yet). And number 2, display goes very quickly to a dim screen, actually WAY too dim to get a good reading until I press Fire again. So they are to me 2 small annoyances that don't deserve to try to return it.

 

[crxess]

With my Mini, if I have the atomizer attached and push both the + and - buttons at the same time, it goes into Mobile mode and [continuously] fires the coil until I either remove the atomizer or remove the battery.

1) Instructions say NOT to turn on Mobile while using an atomizer(Will have to dig out the book for specific language)
2) Are you using an Atlantis Atomizer when this happens? I have been seeing a trend.
3) You are supposed to be able to Push/Hold +/- to turn back off.

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Art Mustel - And number 2, display goes very quickly to a dim screen, actually WAY too dim to get a good reading until I press Fire again.

This seems to be a design feature carried over from the SX 330 Boards(IPV 2S)
Press + to get memory then Display for an extended time
Press - go get instant Display and drop by .1
Remove screen protector to increase visibility.

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windxrunner - One battery wouldn't be enough voltage for that. I believe that board is buck only, so you need 2 in series. And for that guy who said the only buck boards are the DNA40 and SX330 and people are adding on, the OKR/OKL and Raptor boards are buck as well.

Incorrect this is used in the IPV 2S Single 18650 Device. I chose that possibility for exactly that reason. Should Fit, conforms to power requirements, Doubles output +. With update delivers 7w-70w

 

[Flt Simulation]

crxess ...

It continually autofires in Mobile mode with a Kanger Aerotank Mega with the 1.5 ohm Kanger dual coil.

I also use a SvoëMesto Kayfun Lite-Plus, but I have not tried to see if it will autofire with that atomizer.
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The only reason I posted about my Mini continually autofiring in Mobile mode is that some people have said that there Mini does not do this (continually) when in Mobile mode.

 

[Flt Simulation]

The instructions say ...

"Please do not vape under the mode of Mobile On. Press + & - buttons again to exit from Mobile On."


Those instructions are fine and dandy, but the instructions won't help you one bit if both buttons happen to get accidentally pressed at the same time while in your pocket, or something like that.

 

[crxess]

crxess ...

It continually autofires in Mobile mode with a Kanger Aerotank Mega with the 1.5 ohm Kanger dual coil.

I also use a SvoëMesto Kayfun Lite-Plus, but I have not tried to see if it will autofire with that atomizer.
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The only reason I posted about my Mini continually autofiring in Mobile mode is that some people have said that there Mini does not do this (continually) when in Mobile mode.

Thanks for updating!
May as well test the Kayfun - results may be different and interesting.
Did you Attempt to Power Mobile off and it failed?

Yes I am aware this Can and Has happened. I have also asked people to pass along the warning. As you have read, some just push buttons without reading.(Assuming it works like a DNA board)

Those instructions are fine and dandy, but the instructions won't help you one bit if both buttons happen to get accidentally pressed at the same time while in your pocket, or something like that.

Might/could possibly happen. Haven't heard of any doing so. No different than pocketing a mod and not expecting it to accidentally fire.
Maybe be safe and turn off.
I even turn off my ego 350's if pocketing.

 

[Flt Simulation]

Well, I put the Kayfun with a 1.6 ohm coil on it, and it just fired for about 2 seconds and then stopped (no continual firing)

Then I put the Kanger Mega back on it, and now it will only fire for about 2 seconds and then stop (so, no continual firing on that like it did before)

So ... I am confused ... must be an intermittent type of deal now.

 

[crxess]

Well, I put the Kayfun with a 1.6 ohm coil on it, and it just fired for about 2 seconds and then stopped (no continual firing)

Then I put the Kanger Mega back on it, and now it will only fire for about 2 seconds and then stop (so, no continual firing on that like it did before)

So ... I am confused ... must be an intermittent type of deal now.

seems to be the way the unit is interpreting the load of the attached device. A phone Battery will provide a load, but should be much less than an atomizer. Likely push back(load) is shutting the circuit down.
I tested this on mine even though they do not fire. As soon as the device(kayfun) was removed 5.17v was applied to the center pin.

 

[Dan GSR]

you are more likely to press the fire button in your pocket , than both + and -
if you are worried about it, turn it off

 

[SensesFailed]

So Santa came a day early and wanted me to have my new iPV Mini today. Upon inspection after taking it out of the box, I really haven't noticed anything major in terms of cosmetic damage. My Kayfun slits flush which is a plus. Correction, seems to be some scratches or maybe the plastic over the screen wasn't fitted properly, looks weird in the light. Doesn't prevent me from seeing the screen and it's only noticeable at certain angles so it's minor. Has some weight to it in my but it's nothing major.

Although, it is reading my ohms .1 lower than what they actually are so that's another minus, but again, that's more of a slight annoyance. I'll use it for a few days and see how I like it overall, but at least it doesn't seem to have too many crazy problems as of right now *knock on wood*

 

[supermansrf]

So Santa came a day early and wanted me to have my new iPV Mini today. Upon inspection after taking it out of the box, I really haven't noticed anything major in terms of cosmetic damage. My Kayfun slits flush which is a plus. Correction, seems to be some scratches or maybe the plastic over the screen wasn't fitted properly, looks weird in the light. Doesn't prevent me from seeing the screen and it's only noticeable at certain angles so it's minor. Has some weight to it in my but it's nothing major.

Although, it is reading my ohms .1 lower than what they actually are so that's another minus, but again, that's more of a slight annoyance. I'll use it for a few days and see how I like it overall, but at least it doesn't seem to have too many crazy problems as of right now *knock on wood*

Those scratches over the screen will come off. There is a protective thin plastic cover over the entire "plastic" area. It's hard to get off.

I wish I wouldn't have taken mine off and waited for a few months when it saved the real finish from scratches. But I couldn't resist. If you really want them to come off you can take that thin film off and it will be as shiny as you would ever ask for lol

 

[Art Mustel]

I do not carry my mods in the pants pockets. This is uncomfortable. But if I did I would turn mod of before. This has been always repeated...because you can also press the Fire button without realizing it until too late lol. As someone said above, you have more chances of fire button getting depressed in your pants than 2 + - buttons at the same time.

If your mini autofires just for screwing in an atty or tank, then it is defective. (or mabe the topper is), If it gets fired in your pants...you are the only one at fault.

 

[folkphys]

Shazam.

 

[SensesFailed]

Those scratches over the screen will come off. There is a protective thin plastic cover over the entire "plastic" area. It's hard to get off.

I wish I wouldn't have taken mine off and waited for a few months when it saved the real finish from scratches. But I couldn't resist. If you really want them to come off you can take that thin film off and it will be as shiny as you would ever ask for lol

Yeah I wasn't 100% but that's what I thought it might be. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Marc411]

I do not carry my mods in the pants pockets. This is uncomfortable. But if I did I would turn mod of before. This has been always repeated...because you can also press the Fire button without realizing it until too late lol. As someone said above, you have more chances of fire button getting depressed in your pants than 2 + - buttons at the same time.

If your mini autofires just for screwing in an atty or tank, then it is defective. (or mabe the topper is), If it gets fired in your pants...you are the only one at fault.

I've been reading this thread since it started and went to post a couple times and stopped. I picked up two mini's right after they were released and so far they have been damn good.

For what it's worth my Vapor Flask fired in my back pocket right after I picked it up because I didn't lock it. I don't put a PV in my pocket anymore without turning it off or locking it. It's my responsibility to make sure I'm being smart with the PV's I own. Every one of them has a way to lock it or completely shut it off. It's not a malfunction of the PV it's a user error plan and simple.

Safety first, it's our responsibility!

Merry Christmas

 

[Art Mustel]

Shazam.

Cool! And nice topper on it.

 

[jefsview]

101vape now has the Silver IPV Mini in stock for $49.95.

I appreciate the photos of the interior. Seems well made. I haven't had any issues with it, and got used to the slight heft during my last day off. It's more comfortable to use than the MVP, and just a very solid piece.

 

[Confuzzled1969]

I had the idea that the chipset in the iPV Mini would be able to both change output voltage below and above battery voltage (based on the ohm coil you were using along with the selected watts you desired).

But I was wrong ... The iPV Mini can in-fact boost output voltage above battery voltage, but it cannot decrease output voltage below the batteries current voltage:

Using a digital Fluke multimeter, and an authentic Kayfun Lite Plus with a 1.3 ohm single coil, this is the voltage that was shown at the coil screws at various watt settings

BTW .... The battery at the time of this test was indicating 3.8v
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Watts set in the iPV . . . Volts Shown on the iPV . . . Actual Volts Shown on the Multimeter

. . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c . . 3.8

. . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c . . 3.8

. . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.8

. . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5

. . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.2

. . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.8

. . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.3

Ok, I am a little confused with this...

How did you measure a Pulse Width Modulation signal with a multimeter? Or is the IPV Mini using another technology?

 

[inswva]

Ok, I am a little confused with this...

How did you measure a Pulse Width Modulation signal with a multimeter? Or is the IPV Mini using another technology?

The IPV Mini can be set to use PWM or DC-DC.

 

[perkidan]

I guess I have been real lucky so far with the mods I have. My MVP has never shown any weakness in the connector, my I-stick has performed flawlessly, and now after almost a week with the Mini I am more than pleased. As much as I really like the I-stick, and use it a lot still, the Mini is a whole other animal in my book. Now to get the sexy wood skin from Vaporskins to put on her. Merry Christmas everyone, and a Happy Vape Year.

 

[whodat2112]