Super-quick review:
Just got this unit in. Size is awesome for a 30 watt mod! Options are near identical to other DNA30-type clones. See link after review for picture comparison to a mini istick.
Positives:
- Size!
- Low effort buttons
- Can somewhat buck power (HUGE plus for using off-the-shelf clearos)
- Good accuracy when the unit is boosting voltage.
- resistance and power output readings are to the nearest hundredth.
- adjustable 510 pin with 3 replacement pins included.
- battery cover is flush on my unit.
- package presentation is impeccable for a china mod.
Negatives:
- Magnetic battery cover isn't strong with no option for screws. (not dealbreaking)
- Buttons are slightly rattly. (minor)
- Slight delay of 1 second when firing the device from sleep state. (can be annoying)
Power regulation results (Fresh VTC4 battery, 1.2ohm Subtank OCC coil:
At minimum set wattage, calculated voltage on the aforementioned coil should be 2.87V, it fires at 3.81V.
Why is this important?
It has the capability to slightly buck down from the typical non-boosted battery output of 4.0 - 4.2V, which means this should be able to run typical off-the-shelf stuff without burning.
As many of you know, the difference between 3.8 and 4.0+ volts on such clearos is the difference between a usable vape and a mouth full of burnt wick.
When the unit is boosting power, I used a setting of 20 watts on said coil which calculates to 4.85V. On voltmeter, at said calculated voltage, it fires at 4.77V, for a .8V variance.
Bumped it to 30 watts, the calculated voltage was 5.94V, voltmeter read out at 5.81V for a .13V variance.
Both results were satisfactory and I am glad to see the unit err on the side of caution than overboosting, as it is far easier to adjust up than down for the typical newbie who'd be into this type of mod.
Do I like it? Yes. Should you get it? Read this review, look at the pictures and make the determination.
EDIT-
This unit has a VV mode along with a VW mode. I just tested the VV mode, slightly below calculated output when boosting, can slightly buck down below 4V. Still works fantastic!
3.6V - fires at 3.79V
4.3V - fires at 4.25V
4.8V - fires at 4.73V
5.0V - fires at 4.90V
Pictures:
http://1drv.ms/1AwZkVL
http://1drv.ms/1AwZuwb
Just got this unit in. Size is awesome for a 30 watt mod! Options are near identical to other DNA30-type clones. See link after review for picture comparison to a mini istick.
Positives:
- Size!
- Low effort buttons
- Can somewhat buck power (HUGE plus for using off-the-shelf clearos)
- Good accuracy when the unit is boosting voltage.
- resistance and power output readings are to the nearest hundredth.
- adjustable 510 pin with 3 replacement pins included.
- battery cover is flush on my unit.
- package presentation is impeccable for a china mod.
Negatives:
- Magnetic battery cover isn't strong with no option for screws. (not dealbreaking)
- Buttons are slightly rattly. (minor)
- Slight delay of 1 second when firing the device from sleep state. (can be annoying)
Power regulation results (Fresh VTC4 battery, 1.2ohm Subtank OCC coil:
At minimum set wattage, calculated voltage on the aforementioned coil should be 2.87V, it fires at 3.81V.
Why is this important?
It has the capability to slightly buck down from the typical non-boosted battery output of 4.0 - 4.2V, which means this should be able to run typical off-the-shelf stuff without burning.
As many of you know, the difference between 3.8 and 4.0+ volts on such clearos is the difference between a usable vape and a mouth full of burnt wick.
When the unit is boosting power, I used a setting of 20 watts on said coil which calculates to 4.85V. On voltmeter, at said calculated voltage, it fires at 4.77V, for a .8V variance.
Bumped it to 30 watts, the calculated voltage was 5.94V, voltmeter read out at 5.81V for a .13V variance.
Both results were satisfactory and I am glad to see the unit err on the side of caution than overboosting, as it is far easier to adjust up than down for the typical newbie who'd be into this type of mod.
Do I like it? Yes. Should you get it? Read this review, look at the pictures and make the determination.
EDIT-
This unit has a VV mode along with a VW mode. I just tested the VV mode, slightly below calculated output when boosting, can slightly buck down below 4V. Still works fantastic!
3.6V - fires at 3.79V
4.3V - fires at 4.25V
4.8V - fires at 4.73V
5.0V - fires at 4.90V
Pictures:
http://1drv.ms/1AwZkVL
http://1drv.ms/1AwZuwb
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