Is Temperature the Future of Digital Vaping?

[RPadTV]

I know of two companies that are working on chips for vaping devices that measure output in temperature, rather than volts or watts. I recently posted a column on the topic and would love to hear your thoughts on these potential devices. Does a digital vaping device that uses temperature make sense? Would you be interested in such a product?

 

[Tinkiegrrl]

I think it may help some who aren't familiar with volts, watts, and ohms law. Some hear those terms and their eyes glaze over.

 

[Baldr]

If your device is measured in voltage, then when you want "more", you turn it up, and when you want "less", you turn it down.

If your device is measured in watts, then when you want "more", you turn it up, and when you want "less", you turn it down.

If your device is measured in temperature, then when you want "more", you turn it up, and when you want "less", you turn it down.

No matter how it's marked, or the terminology used, the same things happens. Wattage or temp may be listed, but it's still going to raise the voltage when you turn it up and lower the voltage when you turn it down.

 

[ScandaLeX]

But what exactly determines the temperature? How does it get adjusted?

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[WattWick]

For my personal sake I'm not too excited about any fancy new electronics until those electronics shrink down to a more reasonable size. I don't need a display to tell me I get a good vape when I press the button. I don't need electronics or extra buttons to adjust an already excellent vape. And I certainly don't need these (to me) superficial features enough to add a couple of inches to my setups.

I think Baldr hit the nail. It's just numbers.

Atties and battery technology is where it's at, imho.

 

[CountBoredom]

If your device is measured in voltage, then when you want "more", you turn it up, and when you want "less", you turn it down.

If your device is measured in watts, then when you want "more", you turn it up, and when you want "less", you turn it down.

If your device is measured in temperature, then when you want "more", you turn it up, and when you want "less", you turn it down.

No matter how it's marked, or the terminology used, the same things happens. Wattage or temp may be listed, but it's still going to raise the voltage when you turn it up and lower the voltage when you turn it down.

So maybe it should just be like a volume knob on a cheap stereo (I know, I'm dating myself). Just don't turn it up to 11!

 

[Choc_Addic]

The question becomes if and when this device is cost/complexity benefit ratio are viable?

ie. Can this new device provide same or better output/useability for less $ than say Proveri? Or even MVP V2.



Cheers

 

[kiwivap]

I know of two companies that are working on chips for vaping devices that measure output in temperature, rather than volts or watts. I recently posted a column on the topic and would love to hear your thoughts on these potential devices. Does a digital vaping device that uses temperature make sense? Would you be interested in such a product?

I'd be interested. I'm already curious as to how this would work, what it would mean in regard to attachments which are sold by ohms. I would want celsius - I would hope you could choose C or F so they don't become restricted by geography.

 

[Tinkiegrrl]

I imagine it would work much like variable wattage. No matter your topper, and the coil you are using, the device will adjust itself to your preferred temperature. To us, it may not be any different then variable watts, but just using the word temperature and those numbers rather then watts will make for less confusion. Those are numbers and measurements people are simply more familiar with.

 

[K_Tech]

But what exactly determines the temperature? How does it get adjusted?

Sent from a BIG phone.....Galaxy Note 3

That's my question. I'm familiar with control loops and I'm wondering how they'll manage this - where are the sensors, what are the sensors, what's the operating envelope, how's the response time...?

 

[vapomike]

So maybe it should just be like a volume knob on a cheap stereo (I know, I'm dating myself). Just don't turn it up to 11!

But it goes to 11...

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[kiwivap]

But it goes to 11...

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Only the ones with dublin.

 

[vapomike]

I think the industry should focus on more consistent regulated devices, toppers, and batteries. Temperature seems like it would be even harder and more expensive to do than watts. Also how would your device actually measure it? It's not like your topper has an actual temperature probe on it. Also the gauge of wire will affect the temperature.

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[Ryedan]

IMO it could be very good because it would cut the power down when the coil gets dry. Obviously it would have to done right but I don't see why it couldn't be. Think about it, no more burnt hits

 

[v1k1ng1001]

1. You're just running a calculation that estimates the temperature.

2. You're introducing a thermostat which seems unecessarily complicated--like a cruise control system that runs via GPS.

 

[WattWick]

Can't help but think of this...

 

[beckdg]

if it can be implemented correctly to vary the output during a vape to quickly obtain and sustain a certain temp, it will be a game changer in variable output. it's going to have to be reliable and in a decent form factor, though.

another direction i see vaping going in the future (if it's not regulated to the birds) is cool mist vaporizing.

 

[GPC2012]

Just another way for the big companies to find a reason to charge us more for something. If it ain't broke don't fix it!

 

[GPC2012]

Can't help but think of this...

ain't it the sad truth

 

[kmapjr]

Just another way for the big companies to find a reason to charge us more for something. If it ain't broke don't fix it!

Agreed, just another toy ppl will think is better & this company is betting on that, "let's buy it & see if it's better"


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