New TC mod - Invader mini - specs online!

[awsum140]

I found a problem with the Invader today. I was out mowing the lawn and wearing ear muffs/AM-FM radio and listening to an AM talk show. Every time I took a hit I got a squeal out of the radio from the RFI the thing give off. Jeesh, it's in a zinc enclosure that should stop most of the RFI. Maybe I need to ground the case of the Invade to the ground of the radio or tractor (NOT!!!!).

 

[rflash]

I think soeone posted this ear;ier in the thread. I have tried it but it doesnt always work for me. Im sure mine is getting worse actually. I mailed heatvape about getting a V2 replacement on the basis that the V1 is intrinsically defective. I am not holding my breath for any reply

btw if anyone is interested in UK, redjuice are selling the V1s for £24.95 plus postage...even with the glitches, this is a good deal...

Buy the Heatvape Invader Mini at RedJuice.co.uk

My trick is to press and hold the fire button for 5 seconds and then do the 5-click, has worked for me every time, turns on and retains settings. It's designed to go to sleep after 50 minutes inactive.

 

[TheotherSteveS]

My trick is to press and hold the fire button for 5 seconds and then do the 5-click, has worked for me every time, turns on and retains settings. It's designed to go to sleep after 50 minutes inactive.

the problem is that it doesnt sleep after 50 minutes, it effectively powers off and that is a big mistake in the firmware! This has been corrected in V2...

 

[yo han]

Is v1 still being sold anywhere?
I'm about to order an Invader but only if I'm certain I'll be getting v2.
I bet most online stores will tell you you're getting a v2 but how can I be sure?
For me, China is about the only affordable place to buy one so returning an item usually ain't an option.

 

[rflash]

Anybody use Ti coils in their Invader? Will they work? I'm waiting for some Ti coils for my Delta 2.

 

[TheotherSteveS]

Anybody use Ti coils in their Invader? Will they work? I'm waiting for some Ti coils for my Delta 2.

yup!
start with temp at around 300F and work up to find a good spot!

 

[jks89]

Anybody use Ti coils in their Invader? Will they work? I'm waiting for some Ti coils for my Delta 2.

Absolutely! I have the stock Ti coils in my Delta 2 right now. I was enjoying them around 350 and 34W, but like @TheotherSteveS said, just work up from 300.

 

[awsum140]

I just coiled using titanium, Grade 1. Fogger V6, 28 gauge, 7/8 wraps on a 14 gauge needle, .2 ohms net, wicked with rayon and running at 280. Titanium has a different base resistance and a different resistance curve than nickel so you're sort of on your own with temperature, but rule of thumb is start about 100F lower than nickel and work up from there.

 

[rflash]

Thanks for the info! I'm kinda new to this temp control stuff so it's better to be safe than sorry, my face has an aversion to being blown off lol

 

[awsum140]

Contrary to internet myth, titanium wire used in normal vaping applications will not self combust unless terribly overpowered. If you used 200 watts or so on a 28 gauge coil with no wick and liquid to cool it, it MIGHT go up, but to be honest, I seriously doubt it. Could be wrong, but I don't think so.

Just my opinion and worth exactly what you're paying for it.

 

[rflash]

There are myths on the internets?!

 

[awsum140]

No, everything on the internet is absolutely, positively, true and authentic. I read that on the internet.

 

[jks89]

No, everything on the internet is absolutely, positively, true and authentic. I read that on the internet.

I read that Abraham Lincoln said not to believe everything you read on the internet.

 

[awsum140]

Well, if you read that on the internet it must be true. I read it was George Washington, and he heard it from Columbus.

 

[rflash]

Speaking of George Washington, he was the first person to throw a cell phone across the Potomac.

 

[TheotherSteveS]

Thanks for the info! I'm kinda new to this temp control stuff so it's better to be safe than sorry, my face has an aversion to being blown off lol

you might want to check out the thread on TI safety etc. There is s lot of it, but a lot of info also!

 

[TheotherSteveS]

I found a problem with the Invader today. I was out mowing the lawn and wearing ear muffs/AM-FM radio and listening to an AM talk show. Every time I took a hit I got a squeal out of the radio from the RFI the thing give off. Jeesh, it's in a zinc enclosure that should stop most of the RFI. Maybe I need to ground the case of the Invade to the ground of the radio or tractor (NOT!!!!).

The Invader does lawn mowing as well??

 

[awsum140]

Sure does, now I've got to get it to do yard clean-up, too.

 

[TheotherSteveS]

Sure does, now I've got to get it to do yard clean-up, too.

Now I rerally need to get the V2!! That is some serious upgrade!

 

[TheotherSteveS]

My trick is to press and hold the fire button for 5 seconds and then do the 5-click, has worked for me every time, turns on and retains settings. It's designed to go to sleep after 50 minutes inactive.

im a believer. Works every time!! Nice one!