Is there a Variable Wattage ProVari in the works????!!!

[MadOzodi]

All of the my brain cells responsible for retaining the crap I learned in my physics classes seem to be trapped in some sort of neurological sludge at the base of my skull. One of the equations is for voltage drop across something, and another is for taking into account absolute current or some spit like that. OIY, I remember having to decide which one to use in a test question!

Holy, totally-overthinking-it Batman! Now I'm having bad flashbacks...

Still, I think with your example Ocey, 0.5W is roughly equivalent to 0.1V. And you illustrate how 0.1W increments are more precise. But yeah, telling the difference between 7.1W and 7.2W would be an exercise in futility; am I really gonna be able to know whether 0.01V makes a difference?

 

[The Ocelot]

All of the my brain cells responsible for retaining the crap I learned in my physics classes seem to be trapped in some sort of neurological sludge at the base of my skull. One of the equations is for voltage drop across something, and another is for taking into account absolute current or some spit like that. OIY, I remember having to decide which one to use in a test question!

Holy, totally-overthinking-it Batman! Now I'm having bad flashbacks...

Still, I think with your example Ocey, 0.5W is roughly equivalent to 0.1V. And you illustrate how 0.1W increments are more precise. But yeah, telling the difference between 7.1W and 7.2W would be an exercise in futility; am I really gonna be able to know whether 0.01V makes a difference?

That's okay, I used a calculator. Once you get your ProVari, you won't worry about things like voltage drop anymore.

ETA: Keep in mind that variable voltage was on the market before variable wattage. I imagine whomever came up with the variable voltage design must have had a reason that the device is adjusted in .1 increments - such as perhaps changes in .1v or .5w is the lowest (ish) threshold vapers can taste a difference?

 

[MadOzodi]

That's okay, I used a calculator. Once you get your ProVari, you won't worry about things like voltage drop anymore.

Yeah, I'm more concerned with taking the best pic that will allow you to easily 'shop it into ketchup-avatar's lego-like mit.

ETA: I like Ocey's above ETA, as well.

 

[The Ocelot]

Yeah, I'm more concerned with taking the best pic that will allow you to easily 'shop it into ketchup-avatar's lego-like mit.

Just shoot it straight on against a solid colored background.

 

[MadOzodi]

Roger Roger!

 

[Shopan]

I Understand the Want to stay with Just VV, but Times change and I like Watts, it makes my life easier as I do not like maths. I do hope that Provape makes a vv/vw Modle as I would Love to put in my collection.
CASAA - The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association

 

[Ed_C]

I think the point is, and it's a very minor point, is that with VW when you change resistance you're still in the ballpark wattage wise. You're at the same wattage that you were when you had the other topper on. You may then need to make adjustments for various reasons. Maybe one 0.5W step up or down . With VV if you change from say a 2.0Ω to a 3.0Ω topper at say 4.0V, to use easy numbers, you start out at 8W and when you change you're at 5.33W which is no longer in the ballpark. To get back to 8W you'll need to raise your voltage up to approximately 4.9V, or nine 0.1V steps and now you're back in the ballpark. Is this a big deal? I'll leave it up to you guys to decide.

 

[The Ocelot]

I think the point is, and it's a very minor point, is that with VW when you change resistance you're still in the ballpark wattage wise. You're at the same wattage that you were when you had the other topper on. You may then need to make adjustments for various reasons. Maybe one 0.5W step up or down . With VV if you change from say a 2.0Ω to a 3.0Ω topper at say 4.0V, to use easy numbers, you start out at 8W and when you change you're at 5.33W which is no longer in the ballpark. To get back to 8W you'll need to raise your voltage up to approximately 4.9V, or nine 0.1V steps and now you're back in the ballpark. Is this a big deal? Not really, it's a slight advantage at best.

That's why I have all of the ProVari LED colors. They're purdy to look at.

 

[Ed_C]

That's why I have all of the ProVari LED colors. They're purdy to look at.

Lucky you! I'd be happy to have just one, maybe the green lights. I've heard the green lights make the most flavorful vape of them all.

 

[Rickajho]

It will also give you the approximate wattage.

2 ohm carto + 2 = 4. Set the volts at 4 and 8 watts are produced
2.5 ohm carto + 2 = 4.5. Set the volts at 4.5 and 8.1 watts are produced
3 ohm carto + 2 = 5. Set the volts at 5 and 8.3 watts are produced

Since I already know the above and I know I like a cool vape, when I put on a 3 ohm carto, I set the voltage at 4 and dial up to where it tastes good. I'm really not doing math, since the formula never changes and I never look at those silly charts.

And the point of that math is since most VW devices only change in .5 watt increments, under those resistance examples - OMG! they actually wouldn't be automatically changing anything at all. People who think their device in VW mode is doing some kind of secret magic voodoo dance behind the scene have been sold a bill of goods.

We used to like the variability option of a variable voltage device. Now we aren't supposed to? Make up your mind.

 

[The Ocelot]

And the point of that math is since most VW devices only change in .5 watt increments, under those resistance examples - OMG! they actually wouldn't be automatically changing anything at all. People who think their device in VW mode is doing some kind of secret magic voodoo dance behind the scene have been sold a bill of goods.

We used to like the variability option of a variable voltage device. Now we aren't supposed to? Make up your mind.

I'm holding out for V∏ with a purple LED.

 

[Thrasher]

oh dang, and here i was really hoping for a secret voodoo dance

I Understand the Want to stay with Just VV, but Times change and I like Watts, it makes my life easier as I do not like maths

If you feel you have to "do maths" to vape, your trying too hard.

 

[The Ocelot]

oh dang, and here i was really hoping for a secret voodoo dance

 

[Ed_C]

VW devices change the voltage while you change the wattage. in these examples, when there is a change in about 0.5Ω the device changes the voltage by about 0.5V. No secret magic voodoo dance needed here.

 

[Davinna]

And I do agree that A .5 watts adjustment is a course adjustment.

There is a mod out there that has 0.1 watt adjustments. Sigelei Legend. I've been very happy running this is VW mode and it comes from the manufacturer with a 1 year warranty. Not sure why Varitube is only offering 6mos...

 

[sawlight]

And here I was thinking I might be able to add something intelligent to this thread, OH well, you can keep your VV vs. VW debates. I like porn!

 

[Ed_C]

I don't really see much of a debate, more of a discussion of what the differences are between the two. Please feel free to interject with any intelligent comments.

 

[Ed_C]

Yes, it does look like that APV has 0.1W increments.

There is a mod out there that has 0.1 watt adjustments. Sigelei Legend. I've been very happy running this is VW mode and it comes from the manufacturer with a 1 year warranty. Not sure why Varitube is only offering 6mos...

 

[sawlight]

I don't really see much of a debate, more of a discussion of what the differences are between the two. Please feel free to interject with any intelligent comments.

I was being ironical, it's all good and everything seems to have been covered nicely.

 

[Dan Knight]

Yes, it does look like that APV has 0.1W increments.

The eVic is also adjustable in 0.1W increments. It only has a 90 day warranty however.