Little itty bitty mods under $100.

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heateris

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My Kamry 30W finally made it. Seems like a fine mod. Feels sturdy with some significant weight compared to the cloupor mini. It had a soft feel rubberized coating. I'm guessing its size, weight, finish are more inline with the VS rDNA.

Couple of cons - the magnet in the body fell right out. I put a dab of adhesive under it to keep it secured.

The resistance meter is a little wacky. The reading jump around a bit until I fire the atty. it seems to settle into the proper reading after a few fires.

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If you describe it as being spring-loaded, how far down does the pin move when you press it?...maybe 1mm? Saying it is spring-loaded seems a bit overzealous (based on the latest reviews I've seen from reputable sources indicating it is not), and although I don't own one I'm thinking a better description might be "mushy" (for lack of a better word). I've seriously considered buying this kit but the pin as well as the ceramic coating's durability concerns me, but it is indeed an appealing/attractive kit. I'm looking forward to a non-coated stainless version of the tank being sold separately.
It's more accomodating than spring loaded. Might not be, although when I push with the pin it gives in and comes back. Maybe the first units didn't come with it, I've had it for 3 days
 

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Innokin might be putting out another version of the CoolFire 4 with a bigger battery and/or removable battery.
Source from this video at 3:51 mark:


Seem like all the company's are playing the incremental game.


Apparently also a forthcoming t/c model that will do t/c with kanthal... maybe they plan on rolling a replaceable battery CF4 out with that...
 

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Yep.. That's why I never do pre-orders. I wait till they out for like 2 weeks, read the reviews/issues then decide. (but in the meantime it's madness lol)

Right now my"to buy" list is big, but getting shorter as more info comes out
 

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I wonder how soon they will offer the tank for sale separately, if at all. I would really like to try it. I like the design of that RBA deck a lot.

Separate but still pre-order:

KangerTech E-Cigarette | Heaven Gifts

For the price, you might just buy the kit but there may be better prices elsewhere - just now showed up on HG.
 

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It's more accomodating than spring loaded. Might not be, although when I push with the pin it gives in and comes back.

Susaz...does the 510 feel "firm"...or "collapsible"?

For me...the "fixed 510 pin" on the VV V3 (and V4), MVP2 and 20W-iStick wasn't...by itself...the problem.

The problem was that it would collapse into the base. This is what then led to the hassles of finding a small screw driver/paper clip, 510-eGo adapter, circuit board spacer, etc.
 

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"2.9-6.0 variable voltage range with .1 volt increments"

It's 2015!!!

Who would ever even consider a regulated mod without Variable Wattage??? :shock:

When you wish upon a star...


I guess I sure have a lucky star, now don't I... ;)





So in answer to "who"? DEFINITELY moi!

It's 2015, and I'm rockin' it ole skool!!! :wub:


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Thank you, DPLongolino. THANK YOU!!
 

Kent C

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Nice Find Kent!

So...HG lists KIT $77.50 and KBox Mini Mod $42.90.

Thus...a site that has the KIT for $49.29...should (eventually) have the KBox Mini Mod for around $27...

KIT $49.29

It is quite unusual to see those prices at heaven gifts - except for shipping of course, they are usually at the low or low end on prices. (of actual, not cloned stuff).
 

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Susaz...does the 510 feel "firm"...or "collapsible"?

For me...the "fixed 510 pin" on the VV V3 (and V4), MVP2 and 20W-iStick wasn't...by itself...the problem.

The problem was that it would collapse into the base. This is what then led to the hassles of finding a small screw driver/paper clip, 510-eGo adapter, circuit board spacer, etc.
Has a very short draw, and goes back to its place.
 
Got my
Smowell 50 W from Gearbest
Ordered 4/20/2015 got here Today 5/18/15
Leaving Battery in it and USB Charging
Too big a hassle to switch battery`s
I`m Happy paid $27.99

I ordered mine 10 days after you did and received it yesterday, 5/29. Seems like a month in transit is about normal. Like you, I'm happy with the device. Small, light, powerful and has really nice buttons and a solid 510 connector that mates well with every tank I mounted. And, like you, I'm leaving the battery installed and using the USB charge port. Did note in the "Chinglish" manual that they say not to use it while charging? Curious about that, but assume it has to do with the chip not being designed to handle that function. Overall it's a good device at a very low price. Just have to wait and see if it continues to hold up under d2d use.
 

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And I can happily report that the gentlemen who jumped on my BOGO (that didn't sound good) is also thrilled with the Smowell devices. I do believe he might try to mod one into a DNA (predicted by Kat at the outset of my anger), which would make it pretty dang kool.

So the lesson here is I am a total klutz when it comes to managing little things with my hands. Thankfully for me, since BOGO'ing the Smowells, I have no more little things that require such dexterity.
 

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I ordered mine 10 days after you did and received it yesterday, 5/29. Seems like a month in transit is about normal. Like you, I'm happy with the device. Small, light, powerful and has really nice buttons and a solid 510 connector that mates well with every tank I mounted. And, like you, I'm leaving the battery installed and using the USB charge port. Did note in the "Chinglish" manual that they say not to use it while charging? Curious about that, but assume it has to do with the chip not being designed to handle that function. Overall it's a good device at a very low price. Just have to wait and see if it continues to hold up under d2d use.

Glad you got one.
How are your 510 threads? Mine seem to be low quality. I have used my Kangar Sub Tank Mini on it so i don`t have to always change tanks..
 
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