Little itty bitty mods under $100.
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I like the looks, too, but it never feels quite right in my hand. It's too short or something. My pinky goes underneath and I always worry that I'll accidentally change the settings. And I don't like to have to turn it upside down when I actually want to change the settings. I'm not fond of that battery cap on top either. And it's not sealed, so if my tank decides to dump da juice for whatever reason, I have a feeling that some that juice may get into the battery compartment. Paranoia? Perhaps.
I wish they made a full size Pico.
TY, darling. I love my original CF4--it's so sturdy and solid and reliable. I've never had a problem with an Innokin battery, ever. Au contraire, I wish that some of my old Innokins would die finally, but they refuse. I don't like them anymore (the MVPs feel too bricky and the V3 is way too flimsy for my vaping style nowadays, and I don't use anything eGo threaded anymore), but I have no heart to chuck (recycle
) them while they are still working. 
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Should be 1 cm longer.
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but the VF Lite is better (nuff said)
Better how, if you don't mind? Better chip? Better overall quality? Mind you, I'm a very simple vaper--I just need a solid device, that's all. I don't even do TC--yet.
OK. I'm surprised, frankly. I prefer lower res than 2.5 myself--too wimpy for me. Have you tried 1.8Ω coils?
Alt + 234 on the numeric pad: Ω
It's hard to fit a high resistance coil in that tiny PT housing, especially if you're making spaced coils. You have to be very careful that the coil doesn't touch the housing. Touching (contact) coils take up less space and you can use a bit thicker wire, which is easier to work with.
My favorite build for most (MTL) tanks is 29 or 28g Kanthal, 2.5 mm ID, 1.2-1.6Ω, 9-14 watts or so. I have never tried a 2.5Ω coil in an RTA, but you can certainly build one. There's plenty of room in a Lemo for a larger coil. Just make sure you use higher wattage--it won't work with 5 watts.
Good luck!
I like the looks, too, but it never feels quite right in my hand. It's too short or something. My pinky goes underneath and I always worry that I'll accidentally change the settings. And I don't like to have to turn it upside down when I actually want to change the settings. I'm not fond of that battery cap on top either. And it's not sealed, so if my tank decides to dump da juice for whatever reason, I have a feeling that some that juice may get into the battery compartment. Paranoia? Perhaps.
I wish they made a full size Pico.
You can lock the bottom buttons. I have never had to turn it upside down to adjust anything but if I did my cubis, cubis pro and nautilus x tanks would not leak.
It is with deep regret that I have to say that my custom etched CF IV that I bought after I finished radiation and was cleared with a clean bill of health has died. She was a good mod. She was a pretty mod. She will be missed.
RIP, you served me well.
RIP, you served me well.
Good Morning Ittybittymod nation,
I am on my way to building my own coils thanks to the encouragement here by so many of you. Based on recommendations here, I ordered a my first rebuildable tank, wire, cotton, & coil making kit. Thank you all.
Warning:
I will need some hand holding when everything arrives in about a week
30 kanthal wire -
Ordered
Thank you @DavidOck
T - I think I understand, but I'm not ready for a pop quiz yet!
32 kanthal wire -
Ordered
Ko Gen Do Cotton -
Ordered
Coil making kit -
Ordered
Thanks for sharing superT! @tmcase
PS T: I have a favor to ask, PM on its way
I am on my way to building my own coils thanks to the encouragement here by so many of you. Based on recommendations here, I ordered a my first rebuildable tank, wire, cotton, & coil making kit. Thank you all.
Warning:
I will need some hand holding when everything arrives in about a week
In Kanthal A1, I'd suggest some 30, 28 and maybe some 26. They have slightly different heating and cooling characteristics, and for a first time builder, probably best to try the different size wires to see which you like best. I use 30
Wick - rayon. Graham Cellucotton (100% rayon, they also have a cotton/rayon blend, you don't want that!) can be found on line, but is available at Sally's Beauty Supply shops. Cheaper, no shipping costs. Easy to work with, wicks better than cotton, holds up to heat better.
30 kanthal wire -
Thank you @DavidOck
Hey D, I suspect you've been using Kanthal or Nichrome in your attys for a while now and I'll bet it's 32ga Kanthal. I'm just guessing here. 30ga is a little thicker than 32 and easier to work with but will require more wraps to get to your preferred ohms. 28ga is even thicker and easier to work with but again will require even more wraps. 26ga even thicker etc...and you might notice a slower ramp time, meaning it will take a little longer for the coil to heat up. I use 2 twisted 28ga kanthal and there is a slight ramp up time. Usually the first 2 vapes have little flavor and vapor but by the 3rd vape it's great and that applies to if you set the mod down for awhile and come back to it. Once the coil gets warm then you won't notice the ramp up time. You probably wouldn't anyway with a single wire coil. Just a little education on wire.
Wick...Koh Gen Do Japanese Organic cotton found at Amazon or Sephora for around $12 for 60 pads, ebay probably has it cheaper. For Rayon, DavidOck said it best. In my experience rayon wicks faster but cotton holds more juice. Cotton taste funny for the first couple of vapes and then it's great. Rayon tastes great 1st vape. Both have a learning curve...how much or how little to use. You'll figure it out. There's your education on wicks.
To make coil making easy, I would recommend a set of these http://www.coil-master.net/product/coil-master-coiling-kit-v4 You cold just use screwdrivers or drill bits but then you wouldn't know the inside diameter of your coil and this is important because some attys might work best at 2.5 ID and some at 3.0. There's a little info about building coils.
T - I think I understand, but I'm not ready for a pop quiz yet!
32 kanthal wire -
Ko Gen Do Cotton -
Coil making kit -
Thanks for sharing superT! @tmcase
PS T: I have a favor to ask, PM on its way
It is with deep regret that I have to say that my custom etched CF IV that I bought after I finished radiation and was cleared with a clean bill of health has died. She was a good mod. She was a pretty mod. She will be missed.
RIP, you served me well.
Sorry to hear that @pokemom. How long did it last?
It is with deep regret that I have to say that my custom etched CF IV that I bought after I finished radiation and was cleared with a clean bill of health has died. She was a good mod. She was a pretty mod. She will be missed.
RIP, you served me well.
TY, darling. I love my original CF4--it's so sturdy and solid and reliable. I've never had a problem with an Innokin battery, ever. Au contraire, I wish that some of my old Innokins would die finally, but they refuse. I don't like them anymore (the MVPs feel too bricky and the V3 is way too flimsy for my vaping style nowadays, and I don't use anything eGo threaded anymore), but I have no heart to chuck (recycle
It sounds like your V3's would be good candidates for the PIF thread.
I hope you guys don't mind the spam, but I decide to start a thread for the real tiny ones since the term "itty bitty" is used pretty loosely in this thread.
If anyone wants to show off anything smaller than a Pico then please stop by
click me
I think that was Kat's intention when she started this thread, real itty bitty mods but as usual it got derailed and the mods posted got bigger and bigger. The same will probably happen to your thread but best of luck.
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