iTaste MVP v2 Owners Group: Compiled List of Tips

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p.opus

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I got the "energy" series MVP with the funky new paint jobs. I got Frost and I love it.

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I can verify that Innokin DID address the bottom switch issue. It is now recessed and the unit will stand up with no wobble. The switch is still easily accessed so that is a great thing.

The stiff button? I'm not so sure. I have three vv3's and they are DEFINITELY easier to press. The MVP2 takes quite a bit more force to engage. My thumbs are aching a little bit.

You have to experiment a little to get a comfortable position.

It is not a deal breaker, but the vv3 is definitely more comfortable and easier to use.

I'm also not a fan of the UI. The vv3 uses standard +/- keys to adjust voltage and wattage. To switch modes, you hold down one of the +/- buttons and tap the fire button. You can then use +/- to adjust the value up or down. The vv3 stays in that mode until you switch it again.

The MVP2 has a dedicated power button and dedicated voltage button. Pushing that button for 2 seconds puts it in either power or voltage mode. You then have to continue pressing that same button to adjust the value UP only. It will round robin so if you overshoot your mark, you can get to it.

The MVP2 is definitely easier to switch between modes (sometimes too easy) but it's not too difficult to get used to either method.

Other than that, this is a very SOLIDLY built product, it has outrageous battery life, and is very consistent throughout it's discharge rate. Add to that, it will serve as an external power supply/charger for your phone or mp3 player and you are basically getting two products for the price of one.

This will definitely fly with me so I can occasionally vape and make sure I have plenty of life on my phone to listen to my music on those long flights.

If it had a replaceable battery it would almost be (dare I say it...)a Provari Killer, but it is still essentially a disposable device, and depending on what/if any additional restrictions are placed on PV's in the future, It would still be a good idea to purchase a ProVari simply because it will last forever and use batteries that "they" can't possibly restrict or regulate.
 

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This is the best way to press the button, barely takes any pressure.

First a huge thumbs up to Ladiekali for the above solution....This does make using the device much easier. Of course its hard see the battery indicator LED's (red, yellow, green) but after a while, you know about how long your battery will last. After I have been vaping awhile, I simply hit the button with the tip of my thumb and look for the indicator.

Second: WHAT HAPPENED TO MY VAPE???!!! As you all know, the MVP uses dedicated P and U buttons to put the unit in variable voltage mode and variable wattage mode (unlike the iTaste vv3).

What you may not know is the manual is wrong. The manual states that if you press the P button for more than 3 seconds it puts the unit in variable wattage mode and if you press the U button for more than 3 seconds it puts you in variable voltage mode.

The manual then goes to state that to look at the puff counter you can hit either the p or u button.

What it doesn't tell you is simply tapping the p or u button to look at the counter will switch modes. I found this hard way.

I set my wattage between 6.5 and 7 watts depending on my juice. I also have set my variable voltage down to the minimum 3.3 volts. I do this for dry burning the coil and drying the wick.

I was happily vaping a long admiring my MVP and looking at the puff counter once an while. Suddenly my vape just got super weak. What happened? Well I figured out I hit the u button the last time to check the puff counter (did not hold it in). The battery went to variable voltage and now I was vaping an anemic 3.3 volts. Tapped the P button (not hold it in) and my vape returned to normal.

You can test this yourself. Fortunately I had the voltage low. If I had the voltage set high (like 5.0 volts), I might have popped my coil.

On the iTaste vv3, you must hold down either + or - and tap the fire button to switch modes. This makes it impossible to do accidentally. However on the MVP simply pressing P or U without holding it down will switch modes on you. Even if you only pressed the button to look at the puff counter.

The manual also states you can hold both the P and U buttons simultaneously and the display will cycle between Ohms/Battery remaining/puff counter and set voltage/power (depending on the mode). While this is true with the VV3 it is NOT true for the MVP. Holding the P and U simultaneously will only show ohms and battery remaining.

So vapers, keep this in mind. Remember what mode you are in, and if you want to check the puff counter, tap the appropriate button corresponding what mode you are already in. This will prevent you from inadvertently switching to the other mode without any visual confirmation that you have done so.
 

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I have heard of some reports and verified this bug exists on the MVP 2.

When the MVP2 is plugged in, if you operate the resistance checker by holding the P and U buttons simultaneously, You will see resistance and battery charge remaining. However, all subsequent presses of either the P and U buttons will be unresponsive until you unplug the unit from the charger.

This means you will not be able to see the puff counter, switch between variable wattage and variable voltage mode or adjust your voltage or wattage or check your head resistance and see remaining battery charge until you unplug the unit.

If you are on the charger and DO NOT check the resistance of the coil, you can still use the P and U buttons as normally. However, once you hit P and U simultaneously to bring up the coil resistance, you will lose all functionality in the P and U buttons until you unplug the unit.

Just an FYI....:vapor:
 

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Here's a tip for you list... and I'm pretty sure that it's not yet been mentioned in the MVP2 owners group thread.

If you're draw is too tight/hard with a carto tank - in particular one that more or less seals against the beauty ring... or any other topper that is restricted by the beauty ring and/or the 510 connector collar - there's a fix.

1. Drill out one or both of the air ports in the beauty ring. This is plated brass, so very easy to drill at less than 100 rpm, or... do it by hand using a pin vice.
2. Still not enough air flow? Using the beauty ring as a guide, drill one or both sides of the 510 connector collar.

I ended up at 5/64" (.078" or 1.98mm) for both holes in the beauty ring, and one hole in the 510 connector collar. Makes a tremendous difference. No... not as airy as a drilled Nimbus, but far better than standard.

I would suggest starting out just slightly oversize and working your way up... you can take metal out easy enough, putting it back is far more complicated. ;-)

I second this. I just used a 1/16" drill bit and made the air holes on the beauty ring slightly larger and it makes a difference with the iclear30. I just held it in a pair of channels locks on the top and bottom and it was pretty easy. Doesn't take much power or anything at all and makes a decent difference for something that only takes like 2 mins. The only thing I would suggest is making sure there's no metal shavings inside the beauty ring as you don't want to ruin the threads or anything. Good advice!

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It was interesting about the wobble complaint I was hearing about since I hadn't even noticed it on the MVP Rev. 2 I ordered last month. Since the button itself sits down almost 100% flush I had to toy with it to get it to wobble and noticed the punch pressed surface alone would also be a thought since the less surface area at the bottom could easily see an offset of weight as far as which way it could lean.

The surface you stand it up on can also make a difference as one speck of dust could account for a wobble. Initially I didn't give it a full charge as I have with the ITaste VV 3.0 800mah variable there however. For a second time that required a full 8hr. charge before the green light went out and you knew it was fully charged.

The MVP saw a fast 3-4hr. first recharge and is still going now on that since I have been using the other model more frequently from having bought a total of 4 of those which can be stood upright in a plastic cig case of all things and carried all four of them in a large eGo carrying case, one with the pair of retaining straps on one side.

Another style of eGo large case lacks the retaining straps and only sees a large pocket on each side. At first I used a mediom side case but later ended with one that sees what looks like a second pocket on one side but has sown in dividers to hold one eGo type battery. I slide the IClear beauty ring and VV 3.0s usb charging in along side one pocket to allow the MVP to sit on the opposite side and case close up tightly when zipped. The MVP's charging cable is stored with the four VV 3s instead! :)

I have a 6 outlet ac wall plug that plugs into a dual outlet plate and includes a pair of usb ports I can use to charge anything with ITaste in the name including the MVP Rev. 2 The ITaste ac plug is available separately or the ITaste ac plug with the usb cable (presently out of stock) separately at some vendor in case you bought the VV 3.0 Express kit as well as having the MVP.
 

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Finally got mine ordered. I am beyond excited!!! Didn't place my order til mid day the 24th but it is ordered... Now im hoping that 101vape is just having a site delay and just maybe it made the mail today. I paid extra shipping to get it in 3 days-wooohoooo-thanks again for the thread! now I'll re-read this thread again just in case-lol :)
 
Finally got mine ordered. I am beyond excited!!! Didn't place my order til mid day the 24th but it is ordered... Now im hoping that 101vape is just having a site delay and just maybe it made the mail today. I paid extra shipping to get it in 3 days-wooohoooo-thanks again for the thread! now I'll re-read this thread again just in case-lol :)

If you haven't already seen the shipping email that will likely be seen tomorrow. Any delay would be due to the holiday posements on any shipping. 101vape is good at getting their orders out so you wouldn't have any worry there. They also have the lowest price on the MVP Rev. 2 found so far!

Now as far as any wobble I really had to toy around a bit as I was saying before on a surface that wasn't 100% level to get it to wobble slightly mainly due th how the bottom plate was punch press to fit the usb port, switch, and fasteners with the weight shift only slightly to blame. Those would the Rev. 1 first model complain the most about the wobble there however.

The MVP Rev. 2 is a great little mod there and now has some company with a few of it's smaller VV 3.0 siblings and the eGo V V3 Mega 1300mah/usb passthrough battery I picked up to add to the variable V/W collection going here! :D
 

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I got it today!!! 101 ROCKS. They got it to me fast considering the usps site says it is in San Diego. They sent it Saturday night around 730 and it got to me this afternoon. I already have the vv v3 and LOVE it! Already eyeballing a new one just cuz, I prefer it to my spinner which honestly is a great battery. The 800 mah is great lil powerhorse when im using my LR carts... :) I hardly ever see the charge light even go yellow... I am stoked, cannot wait to get home and play!!! :)
 
It's funny you mention 101vape and the VV 3.0 since they have just marked that down to $25.99 on sale! So if you were looking to grab a second VV 3.0 this would be a great time for that as well. Since you placed the order on Xmas eve they likely didn't get to that until saturday explaining why you didn't see a shipping notice come in until late in the day saturday.

The USPS is typically late seeing the email updates go out as well as not always keeping the tracking status updated like other commercial carriers. They got it out in saturday's instate mail whcih moves a bit faster then cross country!

Here in the last 11 months time I ended using the Vision 1300mah Spinner more then the Vamo V2 I picked in 1/13. The Spinner came later after getting a pair of 650 C-Twists in a starter kit I used more often however due to the shorter length which is why the MVP works for those times when I am away from the computer desk here due to the 2600mah battery life.

One thing about carrying any eGo battery unlike the rivets you see on the VV 3.0s is the connector and clearomizer will be found leaning over if anything pushes into the ecig while carrying it in your pocket. I had to smack the connector back in by tapping it with the handle of a 4 in 1 screwdriver. The VV 3.0s solved a fast errand with a battery and tank if not clearomizer and not seeing the end pop out. The drawback of 800 however is it won't allow you to finish a 3ml or larger tank before needing a recharge.

What stacks up against the MVP for battery time and convenience of the VV 3.0s you wonder? Many find the square push button awkward over using a round eGo or squared shaped but much thinner VV 3.0. The non variable EP only takes IClear pen style clearomizers and nothing eGo threaded. With the MVP you have the 2600 over the 3.0s 800mah but remains a chore for some! The 800 suffers for those who will always prefer a larger tank and ends up buying more then one to have one ready to go at all times.

Now here comes an alternative looked into lately unfortunately only actually found out about after the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and other preholiday sale purchases were made for the eGo V v3 Mega 1300 variable V/W usb passthrough battery. I put that to the test when vaping while the first recharge was taking place. You can lock the volt and watt settings as well as see it remember where you left it set and use that setting while passing through since the usb port is then powering the vaping while charging and flashing battery icon on the display disappears and the display is then dark when fully charged.

But what is the drawback there? When using it as a passtrough ytou are then chair bound by the usb cable. This is where we end up back at the MVP for wondering off and not worrying any when you have that ready with a full charge to get underway! That 2600 gets much closer the 3000mah Trustfire 18650 battery I just dropped into the old Vamo V2! :D
 
That's a good read there explaining some basics in plain english.

With the MVP 2.0 as well as VV V3s and other VV VW capable devices I tend to keep the voltage at 3.8v just a little above the typical 3.7v seen with the average eGo battery non variable and then using the 6watt default or 7 to start with when first sampling any new flavor. If I find a particular flavor vapes too hot I move the tank or clearomizer over to another variable voltage only battery set at 3.2v(eGo C-Twist or Vision Spinner).

Hardwares will effect flavor as well as how high or low the volts or watts are set at! Having the right clearomizer or tank will make or break any flavor fast! I run into that enough. For Smokteck Tumbler tanks that often see the 1.8ohm LR coils or others that see the 2.4ohm Standard I first tried one out from a vendor that carries the 2ohm coil instead! The 2ohm is ideal while the 1.8 or 2.4s will tend to flatten the taste right away at 3.3, 3.8, 4.2v 3, 4, 5, ,6, 7 watts(6w or higher on the MVP). When adjusting the watts with a Smoktech HBC tank on the one thing noticed with that tank with a 1.8ohm coil head is the voltage automatically changes when adjusting the wattage on the MVP or other variable! When testing the tank at 3.8v the usual .1v up over the 3.7v typical the wattage was dropped down a notch from 7 to 6 watts and then the discovery of the voltage then being seen at 3.1v dropping .7v not seen for any other tank so far!

The one most important item however is simply put "Personal Preferences"! Once you get familiar with a good "safe vaping chart" General Safe Vaping Power | Voltage | Resistance | Ohm Chart like that one there or others you can then feel out where the watts or volts will be kept according to your own preferences as well as keeping things within the guidelines there.
 
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