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I have a question about the vv devices- the V8 uses PWM, and I think I remember seeing that the VMAX does also? Do any of the other vv pv's you carry use PWM?

The Segelei VV Tube does, it's the V8 in a tube, same company same modulation, LD confirmed this with me today (right LD??)

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I have a question about the vv devices- the V8 uses PWM, and I think I remember seeing that the VMAX does also? Do any of the other vv pv's you carry use PWM?

The GRIPPER is also PWM.

The display reading is very accurate on the GRIPPER with respect to the Average Voltage Output.

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Just another shout out for another lightening fast, and complete shipment.

Like the extra large eGo case. Works perfect for my new collection of Segelie tanks with room to spare for a few 18350's.

Once again, I'm impressed with the value on the Segelie tank, carto, drip tip combo. I have three in rotation. One with thick 100%VG, a 70/30 blend, and one with 100% PG. All work and wick nicely regardless of viscosity.

Drip tips are rather loose, and need a larger o-ring. Considering the DT as a freebie, so not an issue whatsoever.

All three measure 2.6ohms, not 1.6 ohms. Perfect for what I want them for, as I do not want LR. Hope Eric stocks the same carto in the future.
 

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The Segelei VV Tube does, it's the V8 in a tube, same company same modulation, LD confirmed this with me today (right LD??)

Segelei Variable Voltage Tube

The Selegei V8 and the Selegei VV meter identically.

The GRIPPER is also PWM.

The display reading is very accurate on the GRIPPER with respect to the Average Voltage Output.

RodeoGeorge

The Gripper is both PWM and constant. It starts off as a PWM at lower voltages, and tops out at constant voltages.
 

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The Gripper is both PWM and constant. It starts off as a PWM at lower voltages, and tops out at constant voltages.

LD, I have to disagree with you on this one. At a setting of 5.9 on the GRIPPER, the Duty Cycle of the output is 98.3%, which is sufficient to cause an Analog Voltmeter to display a constant voltage even though there is a 1.7% OFF time. At a setting of 6.0 on the GRIPPER, there is no duty cycle and the output is continuous.

Anything below the 6.0 setting on the GRIPPER is PWM, and ONLY the 6.0 setting is a constant output.

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Are the universal coils which are showing on the site now, the ones I need to order for the mini vivi nova?
I know that the ones you had were not compatible with the mini vivi nova and you put a notice up with them stating
that they didn't fit the mini vivi, but I don't see that notice now.
I want to make sure I order the right things so everything fits .
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LD, I have to disagree with you on this one. At a setting of 5.9 on the GRIPPER, the Duty Cycle of the output is 98.3%, which is sufficient to cause an Analog Voltmeter to display a constant voltage even though there is a 1.7% OFF time. At a setting of 6.0 on the GRIPPER, there is no duty cycle and the output is continuous.

Anything below the 6.0 setting on the GRIPPER is PWM, and ONLY the 6.0 setting is a constant output.

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George,

Buddy!!! I'm so glad your back. I like our discussions. :)

It really is dual mode. With a low ohm atty, this trigger happens at 4.8V, sometimes lower. And, it shows as constant (no duty) on the oscilloscope (you know I don't rely on analog meters). So, i asked Smoktech abou this, since I had never seen this before, and they verified that it is dual mode. You will need to test it under load to see this, since I think it is an amp limit that triggers this.

Now, I thought you watched my reviews. :lol: Catch me on Skype tomorrow night, and I can show you this on the Nano.
 
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Are the universal coils which are showing on the site now, the ones I need to order for the mini vivi nova?
I know that the ones you had were not compatible with the mini vivi nova and you put a notice up with them stating
that they didn't fit the mini vivi, but I don't see that notice now.
I want to make sure I order the right things so everything fits .
Universal Clearomizer Coil Head

Crap forgot to change the description on the short wicks :(
No not compatible, they are the same size as the long wicks and will not fit.
 

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LD, touchee, I think. LOL

I did not perform the first tests under load.

Since I didn't want to fry coils, you made me go digging through my parts bins to find a 2.2 Ohm 25 Watt Resistor as a load on the test rig.

I can see that at a setting of 5.1 and above it is definitely a DC Output. Sometimes a slight drop pulse, but for the most part DC.

Between 4.8 and 5.1 the NANO shows some weird results. Duty Cycle actually goes down, P-P Voltage goes up, and the Average Voltage remains pretty much what is set on the GRIPPER. Like it's possibly changing between PWM and Constant Output.

Now that I've analyzed the living crap out of it, and fried a T2 because I forgot to lower the setting from 6.0 after the first test (LOL), the results are:

Who cares. Set it at 3.3, put a LR T2 on it, and vape like crazy.

On my way to another Rodeo tomorrow, and will be gone 2-1/2 weeks. I'll try to catch you on Skype when I get back.

RodeoGeorge
 

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Just another shout out for another lightening fast, and complete shipment...
Same here, Eric. Got the new batteries and T2s, already charged and vaping beautifully. I forgot how much I like the warm vape off these LR T2s. And they work great on my thread-stripped eGo batts. ;-)
 

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LD, touchee, I think. LOL

I did not perform the first tests under load.

Since I didn't want to fry coils, you made me go digging through my parts bins to find a 2.2 Ohm 25 Watt Resistor as a load on the test rig.

I can see that at a setting of 5.1 and above it is definitely a DC Output. Sometimes a slight drop pulse, but for the most part DC.

Between 4.8 and 5.1 the NANO shows some weird results. Duty Cycle actually goes down, P-P Voltage goes up, and the Average Voltage remains pretty much what is set on the GRIPPER. Like it's possibly changing between PWM and Constant Output.

Now that I've analyzed the living crap out of it, and fried a T2 because I forgot to lower the setting from 6.0 after the first test (LOL), the results are:

Who cares. Set it at 3.3, put a LR T2 on it, and vape like crazy.

On my way to another Rodeo tomorrow, and will be gone 2-1/2 weeks. I'll try to catch you on Skype when I get back.

RodeoGeorge

Wow, heading out again? You are one busy man!

Sorry to hear about your T2. Luckily the heads are inexpensive. What a great vape though!

Smok did an amazing job on the electronics for the Gripper. It's like, it hits hard... but never too hard... like other PWM devices. I love mine. It sounds like you love yours too. :)

Have a good time at the rodeo, and I will catch you when you get back. :)
 
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