List of 5 Volt PVs

[uzzaperez]

I'd like to put together a comprehensive list of commercially available 5 volt devices. I am one who finds 3.7 volts too little and 6+ too much, and I don't want to mess with special atties to "simulate" 5 volt vaping. Any help would be appreciated. So far I know of:

Just about any PT - inconveniently plugged in to a power source, portable or otherwise.

GLV-2
GLV-2-901 Electronic Cigarette [GLV-2-901-KIT] - $135.00 : Electronic Cigarettes and E-Liquid - Great Lakes Vapor

Fistpack
Fistpack SX (Boosted Constant Voltage)

Saber Touch
Shopping

The Joker
*THE JOKER*

Detonator
For Sale 65$-85$ 5 Volt PV "Detonator" All Custom 1 or 2 LED's
Search it. I wouldn't really call it a mass produced commercially available 5 volt device though. So without a commercial distribution site or mass production I'd have concerns about quality and warranty.

Stomp Box
The Cloud 5v Stomp Box


SO...THAT IS A PRETTY SHORT LIST. With the GLV being, IMO, the only readily recognizable brand on the list. Which is why I'm posting this thread and looking for more info/help.


These are possible candidates that, as far as I'm concerned, are not on the list:

Mini Vapestack*
Mini VapeStack
*This is a 3.7 volt device, one of my favorites actually, there is an "accessory" for a larger tube to vape at 6 volts, but it is my understanding that a 5 volt option is in the works. It isn't available yet, so it isn't on the list yet.

Madvapes un-named device*
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/madvapes/86433-another-new-mod-coming-soon.html
*It isn't exactly available yet, so it isn't exactly on the list yet.

Pulse*
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modder-accessories-supplier-forum/87294-future-pv-pulse.html
*It isn't exactly available yet, so it isn't exactly on the list yet.

Maksi Mako*
THE MAKO
*5 volts by UK plug in only. Really shouldn't be on the list - get a PT instead.

Direct E-Cig*
*This site claims to have 5 volt standard e-cig type batteries. This should be the wave of the future, but this site looks like your regular rip off starter kits to me, with no truely helpful info on the site - the site is designed to rope you in to their product only with no real information. Not really interested in buying from them.

Zimoshi*
*Zimoshi probably shouldn't be on the list simply because I can't find it anywhere for purchase. Zimoshi's old site directs you to hardassvaporshop and they don't seem to have the Zimoshi.

Xhaler*
*The Xhaler is supposed to vape at 3.7, "5-ish", and 6. I don't know if this should really be on the list since I don't fully comprehende "5-ish". We're talking devices marketed to the 5 volt crowd here.

Prodigy*
*Prodigy V1 used to be a 5 volt device. The new V3 appears to be a 6 volt device, so Prodigy is no longer on the 5 volt device list. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Kent C]

I'd like to put together a comprehensive list of commercially available 5 volt devices. I am one who finds 3.7 volts too little and 6+ too much, and I don't want to mess with special atties to "simulate" 5 volt vaping.

Do you use special attys for the 5 volt? 510 attys can run hot even on 5 volts - "premium" cartomizers as well. Other box mod makers usually have the 5 volt as an option.

I know that cybervex makes 5volt Bartlebys on request. Or did. Puresmoker is saying that the V3 will operate between 5.5 and 6 volts but yeah, it should be considered a '6volt' mod just like any others that use that same batt combination.

 

[uzzaperez]

I use the premium cartomizers. With the old cartos you had to use 5 volts to get good performance (I was using a Prodigy V1). I rarely used 510's after using 5 volts with the regular cartos, and now with the premiums my 510's pretty much sit lonely and untouched. With the premium cartos 3.7 volts is great, but I still prefer my 5 volt pass-thru by a long shot.

 

[BuzzKill]

Any device that is listed as 5 volts , has to use a regulator or voltage dropping device like a Zener Diode or resistor ( resistors will not continuously put out 5 volts ).

Batteries only come in a few voltages ( this is based on the chemistry of the battery ) Google Battery University.

There are devices like Nucks Fist Pack that has several voltages you can select.

FYI !

 

[DC2]

This is probably as comprehensive as you can get...
eCigarette-Mods.com - The Ultimate e-Cig Mod Database

 

[Kent C]

I use the premium cartomizers. With the old cartos you had to use 5 volts to get good performance (I was using a Prodigy V1). I rarely used 510's after using 5 volts with the regular cartos, and now with the premiums my 510's pretty much sit lonely and untouched. With the premium cartos 3.7 volts is great, but I still prefer my 5 volt pass-thru by a long shot.

Regular 510 attys can easily burn out on 5volts so you have to use 'special attys' if you're using a 510. It isn't that an atty 'simulates' vaping at HV, the combination of the volts and ohm ends up with a current that is the same as vaping at HV. 6 one way, 1/2 dozen the other if you get the right numbers. I've burnt out premium carts on a 5volt because of that. But I like the premiums on the 3.7v mods - best vapor and taste one can get from a cartomizer - even better with using ones own VG ejuice in blank cartos, imo.

 

[BuzzKill]

This is probably as comprehensive as you can get...
eCigarette-Mods.com - The Ultimate e-Cig Mod Database

+1 on that

 

[Kent C]

This is probably as comprehensive as you can get...
eCigarette-Mods.com - The Ultimate e-Cig Mod Database

Their batt chart is better for tracking voltages:

e-Cig Mods Battery Chart | eCigarette-Mods.com

But... my guess is that uzza... has been there. The Prodigy V3 is not listed and the Zi Moshi is.... and as he mentioned the V3 is 6V and the Zi Moshi isn't currently available but may be on another site 'soon'

 

[yknotagain]

I love my Prodigy V1's at 5v. I use KR808 cartos on 2 of them and a 901 atty on the 3rd. Other than the initial learning curve on the 901, I have rarely had to replace an atty. 510s were way too fragile at 5v so gave up on those.

 

[Kent C]

I love my Prodigy V1's at 5v. I use KR808 cartos on 2 of them and a 901 atty on the 3rd. Other than the initial learning curve on the 901, I have rarely had to replace an atty. 510s were way too fragile at 5v so gave up on those.

They would be just perfect for cartos and 901s. I'm really surprised they're abandoning the 5V. I prefer 3.7v now but still have a 5 volt Bart running. I'm even tempted to grab a Protege ;-) It seems Steve had a bit of a niche there and is losing it??? Except for the hardcore (ie ones that have them ;-) .... I was seeing a trend away from 6V.

Congrats on your either year or year and a month 'anniversary' - pretty sure we're on the same day - 18th but you're either a month or two ahead of me ;-) June 18 will be a year for me.

 

[uzzaperez]

I love my Prodigy V1's at 5v. I use KR808 cartos on 2 of them and a 901 atty on the 3rd. Other than the initial learning curve on the 901, I have rarely had to replace an atty. 510s were way too fragile at 5v so gave up on those.

Glad you love it yknot! After a couple weeks with the premium cartos I was sure I was good to go back to 3.7volts (as you, um, know). Now I'm loving my PT and looking at going back to 5. Gee, I'm starting to miss my Prodigy V1.

 

[redgirl]

Just got the Joker. It's rad.

 

[Dkrom68]

Or they can have a booster board to up it from 3.7v Buzz

Any device that is listed as 5 volts , has to use a regulator or voltage dropping device like a Zener Diode or resistor ( resistors will not continuously put out 5 volts ).

Batteries only come in a few voltages ( this is based on the chemistry of the battery ) Google Battery University.

There are devices like Nucks Fist Pack that has several voltages you can select.

FYI !

 

[candre23]

Doing 5V isn't hard. Doing 5V right is. It is really easy to add a resistor or regulator to a mod, but the smart way to do 5V is with PWM. PWM will lessens the strain on the batteries and doesn't waste extra voltage as heat. The Pulse is the only device in the works that uses PWM, though I'm sure it is only a matter of time before others copy the idea.

 

[Up In Vapor]

You can add The Cloud 5v Stomp Box from Clouds of Vapor . com to your list of 5v mods. Sells for $50.00 and uses 2 x 14500 protected batteries. A reasonable price for a regulated 5 volt box mod.

 

[BuzzKill]

Or they can have a booster board to up it from 3.7v Buzz

True, PWM circuits have been running around here and other places for quite some time ( hell I have a design and test board from TI )

Candre the PWM Boost circuit is a staple circuit from many MFG's of IC's it was not invented by the pulse guys , in fact they borrowed it too so ?
It has been around a while.

A PWM circuit avg's anywhere from 75-90% efficiency a Regulator varies it's efficiency depening on the load/voltage conditions , In some situations a regulator is better in other a PWM circuit is better , depends on the conditions.

Just thought I would add some info here , I have done a ton of research on both circuits and design's ,,

and I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night LOL !

 

[candre23]

Candre the PWM Boost circuit is a staple circuit from many MFG's of IC's it was not invented by the pulse guys , in fact they borrowed it too so ?
It has been around a while.

I'm well aware that PWM is a staple concept of EE. I also know that standard ecig batteries like the 510 battery and the ego use PWM to drop battery voltage down from 3.7V to 3.2V. But for whatever reason, it is not generally considered as a method for regulating effective mod voltage. As mod manufacturing moves out of the stone age, active power regulation will become more common (as it is in every other electronic device). I just thought I'd bring it to the attention of the non-engineers here.

 

[wiscguy]

That fistpack looks really cool, but it is WAY too expensive.

I understand its one guy doing them but damn!

Still, very cool.

 

[scylla]

That fistpack looks really cool, but it is WAY too expensive.

I understand its one guy doing them but damn!

Still, very cool.

Then build one yourself.

https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AXdaMZo4FKMVZGhqdnE4YnNfNDNjN2Q0cHBoZg&hl=en

 

[BuzzKill]

I'm well aware that PWM is a staple concept of EE. I also know that standard ecig batteries like the 510 battery and the ego use PWM to drop battery voltage down from 3.7V to 3.2V. But for whatever reason, it is not generally considered as a method for regulating effective mod voltage. As mod manufacturing moves out of the stone age, active power regulation will become more common (as it is in every other electronic device). I just thought I'd bring it to the attention of the non-engineers here.

Good point Candre23 ! I hope we move out of the stone age soon.

It;s really hard to kill a chicken with a 510 battery , we need heavier mods LOL