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larktdl

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IF the design was done right, the difference between the two batteries should not make a difference, other than battery life :) although some mods in the past needed the 2 batteries to provide you with the full range of settings.

I can't remember which ones, I seem to be recalling the evo? might have been one.

The reason for this is the type of circuit, or better yet the type of chip they used to give you the VV.

With a stacked battery configuration being the deciding factor, one would assume they are using a buck converter, which takes the high voltage and drops it down. So if 2 batteries were needed, and the max voltage was 6V's they internally with some electronic bits and pieces they chopped the voltage to 6 V , as stacked batteries would be 7-8 off the charger.

Then as you decreased your voltage with the buck you get lower voltages, and high voltages meant they are just now lowering as much any more.

In the case of something like the Provari or zmax that uses either a single battery or dual battery and can provide you with the same range ( on paper ) then it is probably a buck/Boost ( more voltage than the battery is ) regulator that can do either depending on the voltage available.

The difference is the drain on the battery.

So it isn't the voltage from the battery that determines the wattage but the regulator ( buck/boost ) which will increase or decrease the available voltage based on your settings and of course the resistance that provides the current.

Might be hard to believe but I tried to keep that short and sweet lol

Great post, thanks for the info. Guess I will find out in short order how the vamo handles it.
 

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i'm definitely going with the VAMO when funds are available..seems like a great APV

I think I'm seriously interested too. It's a lot of bang for the buck. Comments I've read indicate that it's heavy, sturdy and seems nicely put together. However, I've read that batteries can rattle a little.... a strip or two of electrical tape would solve that. Also, that buttons can be a little bit hinky, so check it out thoroughly when it arrives (as if you wouldn't! hahahaha).
 

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I think I'm seriously interested too. It's a lot of bang for the buck. Comments I've read indicate that it's heavy, sturdy and seems nicely put together. However, I've read that batteries can rattle a little.... a strip or two of electrical tape would solve that. Also, that buttons can be a little bit hinky, so check it out thoroughly when it arrives (as if you wouldn't! hahahaha).

yeah for sure i'll check it out properly..for 50$ can't really complain about a bit of battery rattle lol..
 

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well, I did it.....

I hemmed and hawed and oscillated for two days and finally pulled the trigger. My heart is still pounding a smidgen faster. My son will be giving me a Vamo for Christmas. (He's an incredibly thoughtful little boy heheheh)

I'll be eating ramen for a little while, but it's worth it. I'm so excited! I have a long wait ahead of me, but fortunately I enjoy the anticipation.

The eVic looks crazy-interesting, but I'm looking at it this way.... the Vamo has all I *need* and then some at a much more affordable cost for me. By the time I'm ready for something beefier, maybe the cost will have dropped a little more and they'll have had time to work out all the bugs.... and bunches of you will know everything about them and be able to advise me better! ;)
 

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well, I did it.....

I hemmed and hawed and oscillated for two days and finally pulled the trigger. My heart is still pounding a smidgen faster. My son will be giving me a Vamo for Christmas. (He's an incredibly thoughtful little boy heheheh)

I'll be eating ramen for a little while, but it's worth it. I'm so excited! I have a long wait ahead of me, but fortunately I enjoy the anticipation.

The eVic looks crazy-interesting, but I'm looking at it this way.... the Vamo has all I *need* and then some at a much more affordable cost for me. By the time I'm ready for something beefier, maybe the cost will have dropped a little more and they'll have had time to work out all the bugs.... and bunches of you will know everything about them and be able to advise me better! ;)

can't wait for the impressions of the VAMO..you'll have yours before I do ;)
 

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well, I did it.....

I hemmed and hawed and oscillated for two days and finally pulled the trigger. My heart is still pounding a smidgen faster. My son will be giving me a Vamo for Christmas. (He's an incredibly thoughtful little boy heheheh)

I'll be eating ramen for a little while, but it's worth it. I'm so excited! I have a long wait ahead of me, but fortunately I enjoy the anticipation.

The eVic looks crazy-interesting, but I'm looking at it this way.... the Vamo has all I *need* and then some at a much more affordable cost for me. By the time I'm ready for something beefier, maybe the cost will have dropped a little more and they'll have had time to work out all the bugs.... and bunches of you will know everything about them and be able to advise me better! ;)

Excellent. You are going to love it ,,, I got mine in today. It is great, great, great! Now if I could only get a ss mesh wick to work!
 

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well, I did it.....

I hemmed and hawed and oscillated for two days and finally pulled the trigger. My heart is still pounding a smidgen faster. My son will be giving me a Vamo for Christmas. (He's an incredibly thoughtful little boy heheheh)

I'll be eating ramen for a little while, but it's worth it. I'm so excited! I have a long wait ahead of me, but fortunately I enjoy the anticipation.

The eVic looks crazy-interesting, but I'm looking at it this way.... the Vamo has all I *need* and then some at a much more affordable cost for me. By the time I'm ready for something beefier, maybe the cost will have dropped a little more and they'll have had time to work out all the bugs.... and bunches of you will know everything about them and be able to advise me better! ;)

I am anxiously wait to hear your review *hint hint* when you get it. I'm juggling/struggling thinking about getting a custom wood grip VV from these guys, Grip Gallery ... I've been eyeballing those beauties for days.
 

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can't wait for the impressions of the VAMO..you'll have yours before I do ;)

I doubt that..... it's gonna be a while ;)

Excellent. You are going to love it ,,, I got mine in today. It is great, great, great! Now if I could only get a ss mesh wick to work!

Woot Woot! Happy for you! Have fun :)

I am anxiously wait to hear your review *hint hint* when you get it. I'm juggling/struggling thinking about getting a custom wood grip VV from these guys, Grip Gallery ... I've been eyeballing those beauties for days.

Count on it Rolland..... :)
 
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