My first mech... I think?

[b2darizzle]

So I've been babying myself with the SXmini M Class for a while now. It's great - don't get me wrong - but I'd like to learn more and broaden my horizons. Is switching to a mech a good idea?

I've got the Limitless and the Rig V2 in my cart right now, trying to pick between the two. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

On top of that (literally), I'm trying to decide between the Kennedy rda and the Roughneck v2 for each, respectively.

Huge side note: I need to learn the particulars about building on a mech. Also, I have a VCMT 25mm that would look awesome on the Rig v2. It's got an adjustable 510 pin, but is that even safe? Along the same lines, what the hell is the difference between a standard mech and a hybrid? After reading some things online, it sounds like one works like a charm and the other is a hand grenade you put in your mouth. What things (besides an experienced user) make mechs unsafe?

Any thoughts or literature links would be appreciated.

 

[sig-cmt]

Complete the buy. Go for it . Of the choices laid forth, I would opt for the V2 Rig + V2 Roughneck. But I would look to either a Ruby or a Roundhouse + K24 before that.

 

[Ben85]

That is some expensive gear for someone that hasn't dabbled in mechs before.

Either set up will do you well and you will get loads of different opinions. My suggestion, read up on mech's and their safety before making any purchases. First understand how they work, then spend your cash.

 

[mhertz]

Mechs are great, but please first make sure that you understand ohms law and not exceeding CDR of your batteries.

Second, you need to fully understand what precautions a pinless-510 mod needs, before considering such a style, please. That precaution is a non-springloaded protruding 510 pin. Both mods are of this style, btw... About which mod or atty to get of the suggested, I have no experience with between those, sorry.

Hybrid mods means a mod with dedicated atty, so no 510 threads. These mechs are very safe, as long as building under CDR of course. However, it's a very often misunderstood term, and people often call pinless-510 mods for hybrid mods, because they originally where made to give a flush "hybrid-look" to the mod.

I'm sure others can help you in the specific recommendations on which mod or atty to get...

 

[sonicbomb]

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[b2darizzle]

Thanks for the input and references - that's really what I'm looking for.

The way I see it, if I'm going to get a mech, I want to get a great one. I'm not one for tons of mods, but I'd like one with good flexibility (the SXmini works great for this) as well as one with compact power (which is why I'm thinking mech).

I'm good with the formulas, but not so much with the particulars of how to treat specific attys with specific mech mods as I've never had one before. For the longest time, the little pin on the bottom of my VCMT was just screwed in all the way - it wasn't until I started looking for a mech that I realized it came out for some reason.

Also, I've been using VTC5s since they came out and Efests before that, all with a flat top. Now, I'm hearing about protected vs. unprotected, flat top vs. nipple, all these different sizes and CDRs - it's just a world I've never dabbled in, so I'd like to learn as much as I can before I do.

 

[Nikea Tiber]

If you are stepping into mechanical (and by extension, unregulated mods), the topics you should be well versed in are:

Battery CDR
Know the common cells on the market, what CDR is, and why it is important.
At some point in researching batteries and CDR, you will likely see a reference to ohm's law, this is your next responsibility to learn.
Ohms law teaches you how voltage, resistance, Watts, and amps are related and how it relates to both your personal safety, and the quality of your vape. Because you own a regulated mod already, you know the effect that wattage has on your vape. While you are learning about ohm's law, keep in mind with an unregulated mod the voltage output is essentially a fixed value, so there is only one way to adjust your wattage.
At this point, the last concept to cover is heat flux, because it will help you fine tune your vape.
Additionally, I'd recommend a little research on simple circuits so you can look at a mech, visualize the current path, and perform simple troubleshooting.

Both ECF and Google have great search functions that yeild pages of useful information.

 

[suprtrkr]

I wouldn't buy a Rig unless you also buy the true hybrid atty for it. Those faux hybrid top caps scare me.

 

[mhertz]

Users of such devices needs to educate themselves on the precautions to take and dangers, like with many things in life, but there's really nothing scary about them...

Red lights in traffic stops don't scare me either, as I know to not go over or drive, when such arises... Or handling 100mg nicotine for DIY mixing etc. etc.

I personally love them, for there utmost simplicity in action, and slightly better performance/battery-life on low ohms, but to each there own of course

Of course new mech users, need extra much attention to issues like these...

 

[Smellybelly]

I think with pin less 510 connections or direct to battery or whatever we'regoing to call them, I think as long as you do your research and know not to use a atomizer that does not have a protruding positive pin. Other than that there's no difference between a pin less 510 and a regular mech. And alot of rdas are starting to have either adjustable 510s or they protrude enough as is. Then you need to know or atleast get a ohms law calculator and understand why ohms law matters in relation to your batteries capabilities. If your battery is a 20 amp CDR battery, plug in 4.2 volts and 20 amps into an ohms law calculator and that will tell you the lowest resistance you can build safely.

 

[Baditude]

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